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ENGLISH

Document No. CSD-SMESAR7


Revision 03

Copyrightⓒ SAMSUNG MEDISON Co., LTD.


Safety Requirements
Classifications:
- Type of protection against electrical shock: Class I
- Degree of protection against electrical shock (Patient connection):Type BF equipment
- Degree of protection against harmful ingress of water: Ordinary equipment
- Degree of safety of application in the presence of a flammable anesthetic material with
air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide: Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a
flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
- Mode of operation: Continuous operation

Electromechanical safety standards met:


- IEC/EN 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1General Requirements for Safety.
- IEC/EN 60601-1-1 Safety requirements for medical electrical systems.
- IEC/EN 60601-1-2 Electromagnetic compatibility -Requirements and tests.
- IEC/EN 60601-2-37 Particular requirements for the safety of ultrasonic medical
diagnostic and monitoring equipment.
- IEC 61157 Declaration of acoustic output parameters.
- ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices.
- UL 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1 General Requirements for Safety.
- CSA 22.2, 601.1 Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1 General Requirements for
Safety.
Declarations:

This is CSA symbol for Canada and United States of America

This is manufacturer’s declaration of product compliance


with applicable EEC directive(s) and the European notified
0123 body.

This is manufacturer’s declaration of product compliance


with applicable EEC directive(s).

This is GMP symbol for Good Manufacturing Practice of


Korea quality system regulation.

Certificate of Excellent Service Quality is to certify that the


above company has served customers with excellent
services by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy Republic
of Korea.
READ THIS FIRST
How to Use Your Manual
This manual addresses the reader who is familiar with ultrasound techniques. Only
medical doctors or persons supervised by medical doctors should use this system.
Sonography training and clinical procedures are not included here. This manual is not
intended to be used as training material for the principles of ultrasound, anatomy,
scanning techniques, or applications. You should be familiar with all of these areas
before attempting to use this manual or your ultrasound system.

This manual does not include diagnosis results or opinions also, check the
measurement reference for each application’s result measurement before the diagnosis.

It is useless to make constant or complex adjustments to the equipment controls. The


system has been preset at the factory to produce an optimum image in the majority of
patients. User adjustments are not usually required. If the user wishes to change image
settings, the variables may be set as desired. Optimal images are obtained with little
difficulty.

We are not responsible for errors that occur when the system is run on a user’s PC.
Non-Medison product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Please keep this user guide close to the product as a reference when using the system.

For safe use of this product, you should read ‘Chapter1. Safety’ and ‘Chapter8.
Maintenance’ in this manual, prior to starting to use this system.

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Describes precautions necessary to prevent user hazards of great urgency.
Ignoring a DANGER warning will risk life-threatening injury.

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Used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause serious personal injury,
or substantial property damage.

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Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause equipment damage.

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A piece of information useful for installing, operating and maintaining a system.
Not related to any hazard.
Co n t en t s

Chap t er 1. Gen er al In f o r m at i o n

1.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 1-1


1.2 Features and Advantages of SonoAceR7 ............................................... 1-2
1.3 Product Configuration ................................................................................. 1-3
1.3.1 Console ............................................................................................. 1-3
1.3.2 LCD Monitor ..................................................................................... 1-4
1.3.3 Control Panel.................................................................................... 1-5
1.3.4 Probes ............................................................................................... 1-5
1.4 Specifications............................................................................................... 1-6

Chap t er 2. Safet y

2.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 2-1


2.2 Safety – Related Information ..................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Safety Symbols ................................................................................ 2-2
2.2.2 LABEL ............................................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Safety Symbols ........................................................................................... 2-5
2.3.1 Prevention Electric Shock ............................................................... 2-5
2.3.2 ESD ................................................................................................... 2-6
2.3.3 EMI .................................................................................................... 2-6
2.3.4 EMC .................................................................................................. 2-7
2.4 Mechanical Safety.....................................................................................2-12
2.4.1 Moving Equipment .........................................................................2-12
2.4.2 Moving Equipment .........................................................................2-13
2.5 Biological Safety ........................................................................................2-14
2.5.1 Biological Safety.............................................................................2-14
2.6 Environmental Protection .........................................................................2-25

Contents
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Chap t er 3. In s t al l i n g t h e Pr o d u c t

3.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 3-1


3.2 Transportation ............................................................................................. 3-3
3.2.1 Precautions for Transportation................................................ 3-3
3.2.2 Temperature and Humidity ..................................................... 3-3
3.3 Unpacking .................................................................................................... 3-4
3.3.1 Unpacking the Box ................................................................... 3-4
3.3.2 Checking Package contents ................................................... 3-5
3.4 Condition of Installation .............................................................................. 3-6
3.4.1 Precautions for Installation ...................................................... 3-6
3.4.2 Installation Place....................................................................... 3-6
3.5 Installation Procedure ................................................................................. 3-7
3.5.1 Installation Safety ..................................................................... 3-7
3.5.2 Connecting the Power Cord .................................................... 3-8
3.5.3 Connecting the Network Cable ............................................... 3-9
3.5.4 Connecting the Probe .............................................................. 3-9
3.6 Starting the Product ..................................................................................3-10
3.7 Shutting down the Product .......................................................................3-11
3.7.1 Power S/W ..............................................................................3-11
3.7.2 Power Breaker ........................................................................3-11
3.8 Connecting the Peripherals......................................................................3-12
3.8.1 Internal Peripherals ................................................................3-12
3.8.2 External Peripherals ...............................................................3-12
3.9 System Setting ..........................................................................................3-14
3.9.1 System-General .....................................................................3-14
3.9.2 System-Display.......................................................................3-17
3.10 Peripherals Setting....................................................................................3-20
3.10.1 Peripherals ..............................................................................3-20
3.10.2 Foot Switch .............................................................................3-20
3.10.3 Set / Exit key Setup ................................................................3-20
3.10.4 User key Setup .......................................................................3-20
3.10.5 Print Setup...............................................................................3-21
3.11 System Information ...................................................................................3-22
3.12 Setting DICOM ( Optional ) ......................................................................3-23
3.12.1 DICOM Configuration ............................................................3-23
3.12.2 DICOM Send Format .............................................................3-24
3.12.3 DICOM Compression ............................................................3-24
3.12.4 Display compensation............................................................3-24

Contents
3.12.5 Add DICOM Service ..............................................................3-25
3.12.6 DICOM Server Information ...........................................................3-26
3.12.7 Print Server Information .........................................................3-27
3.12.8 Worklist Information .......................................................................3-29
3.12.9 PPS Information .............................................................................3-30
3.12.10 SC Information ........................................................................3-30
3.12.11 Storage SR Information .........................................................3-31
3.12.12 Add DICOM Service ..............................................................3-31
3.12.13 DICOM Service Delete ..........................................................3-31
3.12.14 DICOM Server Test ...............................................................3-31
3.12.15 DICOM Management ............................................................3-31
3.12.16 DICOM Log .............................................................................3-33
3.12.17 Utility setting ............................................................................3-34
3.13 Option setting.............................................................................................3-37
3.13.1 Option ......................................................................................3-37
3.13.2 Auto Calc .................................................................................3-38
3.14 Measurement Setup .................................................................................3-39
3.14.1 General setting .......................................................................3-39
3.14.2 Packages.................................................................................3-41
3.14.3 Report ......................................................................................3-45
3.14.4 Obstetrics Measurement Setup ............................................3-48
3.14.5 Cardiac Measurement Setup .......................................................3-54
3.14.6 Vascular Measurement Setup......................................................3-55
3.14.7 Urology Measurement Setup .......................................................3-56
3.14.8 Fetal Echo Measurement Setup ..................................................3-57

Contents
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Chp at er 4. Ch ec k i n g t h e Pr o d u c t

4.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 4-1


4.2 Starting the Product .................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Monitor .................................................................................................... 4-3
4.3.1 Monitor Display ......................................................................... 4-3
4.4 Control Panel ............................................................................................... 4-5
4.4.1 Detail Control Panel ................................................................. 4-5
4.4.2 Soft Menu ................................................................................. 4-7
4.4.3 Keyboards ................................................................................ 4-7
4.4.4 Adjust of Control Panel ............................................................ 4-8
4.5 Checking the Performance ........................................................................ 4-9
4.5.1 Basic Check ............................................................................. 4-9
4.5.2 Detail Check ..........................................................................4-10

Contents
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Chap t er 5. Pr o d u c t St r u c t u r e

5.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 5-1


5.2 System Block Diagram ............................................................................... 5-3
5.3 Basic Structure of SonoAce R7................................................................. 5-4
5.4 PSA .................................................................................................... 5-6
5.5 Beamformer Part......................................................................................... 5-8
5.6 CW Part ..................................................................................................5-11
5.7 Back End Part .........................................................................................5-15
5.8 PCI Part ..................................................................................................5-19
5.9 Motor Control Part .....................................................................................5-20
5.12 PC Mother Board ......................................................................................5-21
5.13 Software DSC............................................................................................5-22
5.16 Control Panel .............................................................................................5-23

Contents
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Chap t er 6. B as i c Mai n t en anc e

6.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 6-1


6.2 System Information ..................................................................................... 6-2
6.3 Windows Mode............................................................................................ 6-3
6.3.1 Entering Windows Mode ......................................................... 6-3
6.4 Upgrade . ............................................................................................... 6-4
6.4.1 Software Upgrade .................................................................... 6-4
6.4.2 Hardware Upgrade................................................................... 6-4
6.5 Admin mode ................................................................................................ 6-5
6.5.1 Entering Admin Mode .............................................................. 6-5
6.5.2 Admin Mode Functions ............................................................ 6-6
6.6 Adding and Deleting Options ..................................................................... 6-9
6.6.1 Option type ................................................................................ 6-9
6.6.2 Registering Option..................................................................6-10
6.6.3 Option Delte ............................................................................6-12

Contents
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Chap t er 7. T r o u b l es h o o t i n g

7.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 7-1


7.2 Power .................................................................................................... 7-2
7.2.1 Power Failure............................................................................ 7-2
7.2.2 Power cannot turned off .......................................................... 7-2
7.2.3 Power is automatically turned off............................................ 7-2
7.3 Monitor .................................................................................................... 7-3
7.3.1 Blank Screen............................................................................. 7-3
7.3.2 Screen Color Abnormal ........................................................... 7-3
7.4 Error Messages ........................................................................................... 7-4
7.4.1 System hangs after an error during booting .......................... 7-4
7.4.2 System works even if error occurred...................................... 7-4
7.5 Image .................................................................................................. 7-5
7.5.1 No BW Mode Image Echo ...................................................... 7-5
7.5.2 No BW Mode Image Format ................................................... 7-5
7.5.3 Noise Link Rain over the BW Mode Image (Noise) ............. 7-5
7.5.4 PW & CW & Color Doppler, M Mode Trouble ...................... 7-5

Contents
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Chap t er 8. Di s as s em b l y and Reas s em b l y

8.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 8-1


8.2 Body Cover Disassembly and Reassembly ............................................ 8-3
8.2.1 Preparations.............................................................................. 8-3
8.2.2 Body Front Cover ..................................................................... 8-3
8.2.3 Body Back Cover...................................................................... 8-3
8.2.4 Cover Body Side Right & Left ................................................. 8-4
8.2.5 Handle AY ................................................................................. 8-5
8.3 LCD & ARM & SPEAKER Disassembly and Reassembly .................... 8-6
8.3.1 Preparations.............................................................................. 8-6
8.3.2 LCD ............................................................................................ 8-6
8.3.3 SPEAKER ................................................................................. 8-7
8.3.4 ARM ........................................................................................... 8-9
8.4 Ultrasound System PCB Part Disassembly and Reassembly ............8-11
8.4.1 Preparations............................................................................8-11
8.4.2 PSA ASSY ..............................................................................8-11
8.4.3 CW Board, MAIN Board ........................................................8-12
8.5 PC Part Disassembly and Reassembly .................................................8-13
8.5.1 Preparations............................................................................8-13
8.5.2 HDD & ODD............................................................................8-13
8.5.3 Rear Board ..............................................................................8-14
8.5.4 POWER...................................................................................8-15
8.6 User Interface Part Disassembly and Reassembly ..............................8-16
8.6.1 Preparations............................................................................8-16
8.6.2 Control Panel ..........................................................................8-16
8.6.3 Control Panel Board...............................................................8-17
8.6.4 Track Ball.................................................................................8-18
8.6.5 Alpha-Numeric Keyboard ......................................................8-19
8.6.6 LCDIF CON Board .................................................................8-20

Contents
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Chap t er 9. Pr o b e

9.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 9-1


9.2 Probe List .................................................................................................... 9-2
9.2.1 Probe Application and Preset ................................................. 9-2
9.2.2 Function List .............................................................................. 9-3
9.3 Thermal Index (TI Table) .......................................................................... 9-5
9.4 Ultrasound Transmission Gel .................................................................... 9-6
9.5 Sheaths .................................................................................................... 9-7
9.6 Probe Precautions ...................................................................................... 9-8
9.6.1 Use and Infection Control of the Probe.................................. 9-8
9.6.2 Electric Shocks ......................................................................... 9-9
9.7 Cleaning and Disinfecting the Probe ......................................................9-10
9.7.1 Information of Detergent, Disinfectant and Ultrasound Gel9-10
9.7.2 Cleaning ..................................................................................9-16

Chap t er 10. Us er Mai n t en an c e

10.1 Overview ..................................................................................................10-1


10.2 System Maintenance ................................................................................10-2
10.2.1 Installation Maintenance ........................................................10-2
10.2.2 Cleaning and Disinfections ....................................................10-2
10.2.3 Fuse Replacement .................................................................10-3
10.2.4 Administration of Air Filter ....................................................10-4
10.2.4 Accuracy Check ....................................................................10-5
10.3 Administration of Information ...................................................................10-6
10.3.1 User Setting Back-up .............................................................10-6
10.3.2 Patient Information Restore ................................................10-6
10.3.3 Software ..................................................................................10-6

Chap t er 11. Ser v i c e Par t L i s t

11.1 Overview ..................................................................................................11-1


11.2 Body Cover ................................................................................................11-2
11.3 Ultrasound System Part .........................................................................11-4
11.4 LCD & HINGE Part ...................................................................................11-5
11.5 User Interface Part ....................................................................................11-6
11.6 PC & Power Part .......................................................................................11-8
11.7 ETC Part ..................................................................................................11-9
11.8 Options ............................................................................................... 11-12
11.9 Probes ............................................................................................... 11-13

Contents
Ch ap t er 1. Gen er al I n f o r m at i o n

1.1 Over vi ew
Chapter 1 contains the information necessary to plan the Troubleshooting of
SonoAceR7.
The SonoAceR7 is a high-resolution color ultrasound scanner with high penetration
and a variety of measurement functions.

Cont ent s

1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................... 1-1


1.2 Features and Advantages of SonoAceR7................................................ 1-2
1.3 Product Configuration ................................................................................. 1-3
1.3.1 Console ..................................................................................... 1-3
1.3.2 LCD Monitor .............................................................................. 1-4
1.3.3 Control Panel ............................................................................ 1-5
1.3.4 Probes ....................................................................................... 1-5
1.4 Specifications ............................................................................................... 1-6

Chapter 1. General Information 1- 1


1.2 Feat ures and A dvant ages of SonoAceR7

High-end Digital Beam forming : The SonoAceR7 utilizes the newly


developed Digital Beam forming technology.
A variety of applications : The SonoAceR7 is optimized for use in a variety
of ultrasound departments, cardiac, vascular, abdomen, Obstetrics, Urology,
Gynecology.
Various diagnostic Modes : 2D Mode, M Mode, Color Doppler Mode, Power
Doppler Mode, PW Spectral Doppler Mode, etc.
Measurement and Report Functions : Besides the basic distance, area,
circumference and volume measurement functions, the SonoAceR7 also
provides application-specific measurement functions. The report function
collates measurement data.
Review of Scanned Images : The SonoAceR7 displays Cine images of
7084 frames and loop images of 8192 lines.
SonoView TM : This is a total ultrasound image management system, which
allows a user to archive, view and exchange documents.
Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine (DICOM) Function : This is
used to archive, transmit and print DICOM images through a network.
Peripheral/Accessory Connection : A variety of peripheral devices including
VCRs and printers can be easily connected to the SonoAceR7.

Chapter 1. General Information 1- 2


1.3 Pr oduct Confi gurat i on
This Product consists of the monitor, the control panel, the console and, the probes.

1.3.1 Consol e
The console consists of two parts – the inner unit and the outer unit.
The interior of the console mainly contains devices that produce ultrasound images.
The outside of the console consists of various connection ports, probe holder, storage
space, wheel and handles.

LCD Monitor

Handle

Probe holder

Wheel

[Figure 1-1] Console of SonoAce R7

Chapter 1. General Information 1- 3


Probe Connector

[Figure 1-2] Front and Back of SonoAce R7

※Type of Probe port

Mini DLP type of probe is used for SonoAce R7 v2.00.00. In lower version of product,
the shape of the probe port can be different.

< v2.xx.xx: Mini DLP Type PSA> < v1.xx.xx :156 Pin Type PSA>

※256 Pin is necessary for 3D probe.

Chapter 1. General Information 1- 4


1.3.2 LCD Moni t or
The monitor of this system is a color VGA monitor, which displays ultrasound images and
additional information. Monitor arm can control to be tilted to the optimal viewing angle.

[Figure 1-3] LCD Monitor

Chapter 1. General Information 1- 5


1.3.3 Cont rol Panel
The control panel can be used for controlling the system.

Alpha-Numeric

Button

Dial Button

Track Ball

Slide Volume

[Figure 1-4] Control Panel

1.3.4 Probe
Probes are devices that generate ultrasound waves and process reflected wave data
for the purpose of image formation.

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For more information, refer to ‘Chapter 9. Probes’.

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1.4 Speci fi cat i ons
Height: 1340mm (with handle)
Width: 450mm
Physical Dimensions
Depth: 700mm
Weight: More than 61kg (With monitor)

2D imaging mode
M imaging mode
Color Doppler Imaging (CDI) mode
Power Doppler Imaging (PDI) mode
Directional Power Doppler Imaging (DPDI) mode
Pulse Wave (PW) Spectral Doppler imaging mode
Imaging modes Continuous Wave (CW) Spectral Doppler imaging mode
Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI) mode
3D imaging mode
Dual modes
Combined modes
Simultaneous mode
Zoom
Gray Scale 256 (8 bits)

Transmit focusing, maximum of eight points (four points


Focusing simultaneously selectable)
Digital dynamic receive focusing (continuous)

Curved Linear Array : C2-8


Linear Array : HL5-12ED, L3-8, L5-12/50EP
Probes Endocavity Curved Linear Array : ER4-9/10ED, EV4-9/10ED
Phased Array : P2-4AH
Volume Probe : 3D4-8ET, 3DC2-6
Probe connections 3 probe connectors

Monitor 19 inch LCD monitor

VHS and SVHS VCR left and right audio


B/W printer video and remote control
Rear Panel
VGA monitor
Input/Output
Parallel port
Connections
USB
LAN

Maximum 7084 frames for CINE memory


Image Storage Maximum 8192 Lines for LOOP memory
Image filing system

Obstetrics, Gynecology, Abdomen, Cardiac, Urology, Vascular,


Application
Small Parts, Musculoskeletal, TCD

Chapter 1. General Information 1- 7


Electrical Parameters 100-120V/200-240V, 250VA, 50/60Hz

Obstetrics, Gynecology, Cardiac, Carotid, Fetal Echo, UE


Automatic Calculation Artery, LE Artery, UE Vein, LE Vein, Urology, Radiology, TCD,
and Quantification Thyroid, Breast, Testicle, Superficial, Pediatric Hips, MSK
* Refer the Chapter 5 for additional information
TGC control
Mode-independent gain control
Acoustic power control (adjustable)
Signal processing Dynamic aperture
(Pre-processing) Dynamic apodization
Dynamic range control (adjustable)
Image view area control
M-mode sweep speed control
Frame average
Edge Enhancement / Blurring
Signal processing Gamma-scale windowing
(Post-processing) Image orientation (left/right and up/down, rotation)
White on black/black on white
Zoom
Trackball operation of multiple cursors
2D mode: Linear measurements and area measurements using
Measurement elliptical approximation or trace
M mode: Continuous readout of distance, time, and slope rate
Doppler mode: Velocity and trace
VCR
Video Page Printer
Color Video Page Printer
USB Video Printer
USB Color Video Printer
Auxiliary USB HDD
USB Wireless LAN
USB Foot Switch
USB Flash Memory Media
Monitor
Microphone

User Interface English, German, French, Spanish, Italian

Operating: 700hPa to 1060hPa


Pressure Limits
Storage: 700hPa to 1060hPa
Operating: 30% to 75%
Humidity Limits
Storage & Shipping: 20% to 90%
O O
Operating: 10 C ~ 35 C
Temperature Limits O O
Storage & Shipping: -25 C ~ 60 C

Chapter 1. General Information 1- 8


Ch ap t er 2. Saf et y

2.1 Over vi ew
Chapter2. contains the information necessary to Safety.
Please read this chapter before using the SAMSUNG MEDISON ultrasound
system. It is relevant to the ultrasound system, the probes, the recording
devices, and any of the optional equipment.
SonoAce R7 is intended for use by or by the order of, and under the
supervision of a licensed physician who is directly qualified to use the medical
device.

Cont ent s

2.1 Overview ...................................................................................................... 2-1


2.2 Safety – Related Information ..................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Safety Symbols......................................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 LABEL ....................................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Electrical Safety ........................................................................................... 2-5
2.3.1 Prevention Electric Shock ....................................................... 2-5
2.3.2 ECG ........................................................................................... 2-6
2.3.3 ESD............................................................................................ 2-6
2.3.4 EMI ............................................................................................. 2-6
2.3.5 EMC ........................................................................................... 2-7
2.4 Mechanical Safety.....................................................................................2-12
2.4.1 Moving Equipment .................................................................2-12
2.4.2 Safety Note .............................................................................2-13
2.5 Biological Safety ........................................................................................2-14
2.5.1 ALARA Principle .....................................................................2-14
2.6 Environmental Protection .........................................................................2-26

Chapter 2. Safety 2- 1
2.2 Safet y – Rel at ed Informat i on

2.2.1 Safet y Symbol s


The International Electro Technical Commission (IEC) has established a set of
symbols for medical electronic equipment, which classifies a connection or
warn of potential hazards. The classifications and symbols are shown below.

Symbols Description

Isolated patient connection(Type BF applied part)

Power switch (Supplies/cuts the power for product).

Indicates a caution for risk of electric shock.

Indicates dangerous voltages over 1000V AC or over


1500V DC.

Warning, Caution

AC (alternating current) voltage source

Print remote output

Electrostatic discharge

Network port

Output port ( DVI, RGB, B/W, S-VHS, SOUND )

Protection against the effects of immersion.

Protection against dripping water.

Probe connector

Consult Instructions for Use

Mic port

Chapter 2. Safety 2- 2
USB port

Power switch (Supplies/cuts the power for product)

Power switch (Supplies/cuts power to the product)

Identifies an equipotential ground.

Data Output port

Data Input port

Data Input/Output port

Foot switch connector

ECG connector

Chapter 2. Safety 2- 3
2.2.2 LABEL
To protect the system, you may see ‘Warning’ or ‘Caution’ marked on the
surface of the product

[ Figure 2-1. Marked on the back sides of the product]

[ Figure 2-2. Marked below OUTLET ]

[ Figure 2-3. Prohibition of seating on Control panel ]

Chapter 2. Safety 2- 4
2.3 El ect r i cal Safet y
This equipment has been verified as a Class I device with Type BF applied
parts.

2.3.1 Prevent i on of El ect ri c Shock


In a hospital, dangerous currents are due to the potential differences between
connected equipment and touchable conducting parts found in medical rooms.
The solution to the problem is consistent equip potential bonding. Medical
equipment is connected with connecting leads made up of angled sockets to
the equip potential bonding network in medical rooms.

[Figure 2-4] Equip potential bonding


Additional equipment connected to medical electrical equipment must comply
with the respective IEC or ISO standards (e.g. IEC 60950 for data processing
equipment). Furthermore all configurations shall comply with the requirements
for medical electrical systems (see IEC 60601-1-1 or clause 16 of the

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Electric shock may exist result if this system, including and all of its externally mounted recording
and monitoring devices, is not properly grounded.
Do not remove the covers on the system; hazardous voltages are present inside. Cabinet panels
must be in place while the system is in use. All internal adjustments and replacements must be
made by a qualified MEDISON Customer Service Department.
Check the face, housing, and cable before use. Do not use, if the face is cracked, chipped, or torn,
the housing is damaged, or if the cable is abraded.
Always disconnect the system from the wall outlet prior to cleaning the system.
All patient contact devices, such as probes and ECG leads, must be removed from the patient
prior to application of a high voltage defibrillation pulse.
The use of flammable anesthetic gas or oxidizing gases (N20) should be avoided.

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The system has been designed for 100-120VAC and 200-240VAC; you should select the input
Outlet voltage of monitor, printer and VCR. Prior to connecting an OEM power cord, verify that the
voltage indicated on the power cord matches the voltage rating of the OEM device.
An isolation transformer protects the system from power surges. The isolation transformer continues to
operate when the system is in standby.
Do not immerse the cable in liquids. Cables are not waterproof.
The operator does not contact the parts (SIP/SOP) and the patient simultaneously.

Chapter 2. Safety 2- 5
2.3.2 ECG- Rel at ed Informati on

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This device is not intended to provide a primary ECG monitoring function, and therefore
does not have means of indicating an inoperative electrocardiograph.
Do not use ECG electrodes of HF surgical equipment. Any malfunctions in the HF
surgical equipment may result in burns to the patient
Do not use ECG electrodes during cardiac pacemaker procedures or other electrical
stimulators.
Do not use ECG leads and electrodes in an operating room.

2.3.3 ESD
Electrostatic discharge (ESD), commonly referred to as a static shock, is a
naturally occurring phenomenon. ESD is most prevalent during conditions of
low humidity, which can be caused by heating or air conditioning. During low
humidity conditions, electrical charges naturally build up on individuals, creating
static electricity. An ESD occurs when an individual with an electrical energy
build-up comes in contact with conductive objects such as metal doorknobs, file
cabinets, computer equipment, and even other individuals.

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The level of electrical energy discharged from a system user or patient to an ultrasound
system can be significant enough to cause damage to the system or probes.
Always perform the pre-ESD preventive procedures before using connectors marked with the ESD
warning label.
- Apply anti-static spray on carpets or linoleum.
- Use anti-static mats.
- Ground the product to the patient table or bed.
It is highly recommended that the user be given training on ESD-related warning symbols and
preventive procedures.

2.3.4 EMI
Although this system has been manufactured in compliance with existing EMI
(Electromagnetic Interference) requirements, use of this system in the presence
of an electromagnetic field can cause momentary degradation of the ultrasound
image.
If this occurs often, SAMSUNGMEDISON suggests a review of the environment
in which the system is being used, to identify possible sources of radiated
emissions. These emissions could be from other electrical devices used within
the same room or an adjacent room. Communication devices such as cellular
phones and pagers can cause these emissions. The existence of radios, TVs,
or microwave transmission equipment nearby can also cause interference.

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In cases where EMI is causing disturbances, it may be necessary to relocate
this system.

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2.3.5 EMC
The testing for EMC(Electromagnetic Compatibility) of this system has been
performed according to the international standard for EMC with medical devices
(IEC60601-1-2). This IEC standard was adopted in Europe as the European
norm (EN60601-1-2).
2.3.5.1 Guidance and manufacturer’ s declaration - electromagnetic emission
This product is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customer or the user of this product should assure that it is used in such an environment.

Emission test Compliance Electromagnetic environment -guidance


The Ultrasound System uses RF energy only
RF Emission for its internal function. Therefore, its RF
Group 1 emissions are very low and are not likely to
CISPR 11 cause any interference in nearby electronic
equipment.
RF Emission
Class B
CISPR 11 The Ultrasound System is suitable for use in all
establishments, including domestic
Harmonic Emission establishments and those directly connected to
Class A the public low-voltage power supply network
IEC 61000-3-2
that supplies building used for domestic
Flicker Emission purpose.
Complies
IEC 61000-3-3

2.3.5.2 Approved Cables, Transducers and Accessories for EMC


1) Approved Cable for Electromagnetic Compliance
Cables connected to this product may affect its emissions;
Use only the cable types and lengths listed below table.
Cable Type Length
VGA Shielded Normal
Parallel Shielded Normal
RS232C Shielded Normal
USB Shielded Normal
LAN(RJ45) Twisted pair Any
S-Video Shielded Normal
Foot Switch Shielded 2.5m
B/W Printer Unshielded Coaxial Normal
MIC Unshielded Any
Printer Remote Unshielded Any
Audio R.L Shielded Normal
VHS Shielded Normal
ECG AUX input Shielded < 3m
2) Approved Transducer for Electromagnetic Compliance
The probe listed in ‘Chapter 9. Probes’ when used with this product, have
been tested to comply with the group1 class B emission as required by
International Standard CISPR 11.

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3) Approved Accessories for Electromagnetic Compliance
Accessories used with this product may effect its emissions

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When connecting other customer-supplied accessories to the system, such as a
remote printer or VCR, it is the user’s responsibility to ensure the electromagnetic
compatibility of the system. Use only CISPR 11 or CISPR 22, CLASS B compliant
devices

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The use of cables, transducers, and accessories other than those specified may
result increased emission or decreased Immunity of the Ultrasound System.
IEC 60601 Electromagnetic environment –
Immunity test Compliance level
Test level guidance

Floors should be wood, concrete


Electrostatic ±6KV Contact ±6KV Contact or ceramic tile. If floors are
discharge (ESD) covered with synthetic material,
±8KV air ±8KV air the relative humidity should be at
IEC 61000-4-2
least 30%.

Electrical fast ±2KV for power supply ±2KV for power Mains power quality should be that
lines supply lines of a typical commercial or hospital
transient/burst
environment.
±1KV for input/output ±1KV for input/
lines output lines
IEC 61000-4-4

Surge ±1KV differential mode ±1KV differential mode Mains power quality should be that
±2KV common mode ±2KV common mode of a typical commercial or hospital
IEC 61000-4-5 environment.
Voltage dips, short <5% Uт <5% Uт Mains power quality should be that
interruptions and (>95% dip in Uт) (>95% dip in Uт) of a typical commercial or hospital
voltage variations for 0.5cycle for 0.5cycle environment. If the user of this
on power supply product requires continued
input lines 40% Uт 40% Uт operation during power mains
(60% dip in Uт ) (60% dip in Uт ) interruptions, it is recommended
IEC 61000-4-11 for 5 cycle for 5 cycle that this product be powered from
an uninterruptible power supply or
70% Uт 70% Uт a battery.
(30% dip in Uт) (30% dip in Uт)
for 25 cycle for 25 cycle

<5% Uт <5% Uт
(<95% dip in Uт ) (<95% dip in Uт )
for 5 s for 5 s
Power frequency Power frequency magnetic fields
(50/60Hz) should be at levels characteristic
magnetic field 3 A/m 3 A/m of a typical location in a typical
commercial or hospital
IEC 61000-4-8 environment.

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NOTE Uт is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.

Conducted RF 3 Vrms 0.01V Portable and mobile RF communications


equipment should be used no closer to any part
IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80MHz of the Ultrasound System, including cables,
than the recommended separation distance
calculated from the equation applicable to the
frequency of the transmitter.
Recommended separation distance

80MHz to 800MHZ

800MHz to 2.5GHz

Radiated RF 3 V/m 3 V/m Where P is the maximum output power rating of


the transmitter in watts (W) according to the
IEC 61000-4-3 80 MHz to 2.5GHz transmitter manufacturer and d is the
recommended separation distance in meters
(m).

Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as


deter-mined by an electromagnetic site survey, a
should be less than the compliance level in
each frequency range. b

Interference may occur in the vicinity of


equipment marked with the following symbol :

NOTE 1) At 80MHz and 800MHz, the higher frequency range applies.


NOTE 2) These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and
reflection from structures, objects and people.

a Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile
radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with
accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey
should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the Ultrasound System is used exceeds
the applicable RF compliance level above, the Ultrasound System should be observed to verify normal operation. If
abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as re-orienting or relocating the
Ultrasound System or using a shielded location with a higher RF shielding effectiveness and filter attenuation.
b Over the frequency range 150kHz to 80MHz, field strengths should be less than [V 1] V/m.

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2.3.5.3 Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF
communications equipment and the SonoAce R7
This product is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which
radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of this
product can help Prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a
minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment
(transmitters) and this product as recommended below, according to the
maximum output power of the communications equipment.
Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter [m]

800MHz to
Rated maximum 150kHz to 80MHz 80MHz to 800MHz
2.5GHz
output power of
transmitter
[W]

V1=0.01Vrms E1=3 V/m E1=3V/m

0.01 35.00 0.11 0.23


0.1 110.68 0.36 0.73
1 350.00 1.16 2.33
10 1106.80 3.68 7.37
100 3500.00 11.66 23.33

For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended
separation distance d in meters (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the
frequency of the transmitter, where p is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in
watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.

NOTE 1) At 80MHz and 800MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2) These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is
affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.

2.3.5.4 Electromagnetic environment – guidance


The Ultrasound System must be used only in a shielded location with a
minimum RF shielding effectiveness and, for each cable that enters the
shielded location. Field strengths outside the shielded location from fixed RF
transmitters, as determined by an electromagnetic site survey, should be less
than 3V/m.
It is essential that the actual shielding effectiveness and filter attenuation of the
shielded location be verified to assure that they meet the minimum specification.

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If the system is connected to other customer-supplied equipment, such as a local
area network (LAN) or a remote printer, SAMSUNGMedison cannot guarantee that the
remote equipment will work correctly in the presence of electromagnetic phenomena.

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2.3.5.5 Avoiding Electromagnetic Interference
Typical interference on Ultrasound Imaging Systems varies depending on
Electromagnetic phenomena. Please refer to following table.
1 2 3
Imaging Mode ESD RF Power Line
Change of operating For sector imaging White dots, dashes,
mode, system probes, white radial diagonal lines, or
settings, or system bands or flashes in the diagonal lines near the
reset. centerlines of the center of the image.
Brief flashes in the image.
2D or 3D displayed or recorded For linear imaging
image. probes, white vertical
bands, sometimes more
pronounced on the
sides of the image.
Increase in the image White dots, dashes,
background noise or diagonal lines, or
M white M mode lines. increase in image
background noise
Color flashes, radial or Color flashes, dots,
vertical bands, increase dashes, or changes in
Color in background noise, or the color noise level.
changes in color image.
Horizontal lines in the Vertical lines in the
spectral display or spectral display, popping
Doppler tones, abnormal noise type noise in the audio,
in the audio, or both. or both.
ESD caused by discharging of electric charge build-up on insulated surfaces or persons.
RF energy from RF transmitting equipment such as portable phones, hand-held radios, wireless
devices, commercial radio and TV, and so on.
Conducted interference on power lines or connected cables caused by other equipment, such as
switching power supplies, electrical controls, and natural phenomena such as lightning.
A medical device can either generate or receive electromagnetic interference.
The EMC standards describe tests for both emitted and received interference.
SamSungMedison Ultrasound System does not generate interference in excess
of the referenced standards.
An Ultrasound System is designed to receive signals at radio frequency and is
therefore susceptible to interference generated by RF energy sources.
Examples of other source of interference are medical device, information
technology products, and radio and television transmission towers. Tracing the
source of radiated interference can be a difficult task. Customers should
consider the following in an attempt to locate the source:
Is the interference intermittent or constant?
Does the interference show up only with one transducers operating at the
same frequency or with several transducer?
Do two different transducer operating at the same frequency have the same
problem?
Is the interference present if the system is moved to a different location in the
facility?
The answers to these questions will help determine if the problem reside with the
system or the scanning environment. After you answer the question, contact
your local SAMSUNG MEDISON Technical Support Group.

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2.4 Mechani cal Safet y

2.4.1 Movi ng t he Equi pment

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Always turn the power off and disconnect the cables before moving the product.

Before transporting the product, check that the brakes on the front wheels are

Always use the handles at the back of the console and move the product slowly.
This product is designed to resist shocks. However, excessive shock, for
example if the product falls over, may cause serious damage.
If the system operates abnormally after repositioning, please contact with the
SAMSUNG MEDISON Technical Support Group.

2.4.1.1 The Brakes


Brakes are mounted to the front wheels of the console only. To lock the brakes,
press the top part of the brake with your foot. To unlock them, press the part
labeled Off at the bottom of the brake with your foot.
You can use the brakes to control the movement of the product. We
recommend that you lock the brakes when using the product.

2.4.1.2 Precautions on Ramps


Always make sure that control panel is facing the direction of movement

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Be aware of the castors, especially when moving the system. SAMSUNGMEDISON
recommends that you exercise caution when moving the product up or down ramps
When moving the product down a ramp or resting it temporarily on a ramp, the product may
tilt over even with the brakes on depending on the direction of the product. Do not rest the
product on ramps.

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2.4.2 Safet y Note

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Do not press the control panel excessively.
Never attempt to modify the product in any way.
Check the operational safety when using the product after a prolonged break in
service.
Make sure that other objects, such as metal pieces, do not enter the system.
Do not block the ventilation slots.
To prevent damage to the power cord, be sure to grip the plug head – not the cord –
when unplugging.
Excessive bending or twisting of cables on patient-applied parts may cause failure or
intermittent operation of the system.
Incorrect cleaning or sterilization of a patient-applied part may cause permanent
damage.

Please refer to “ Chapter 8. Maintenance” for detailed information on


protecting, cleaning and disinfecting the equipment.

2.4.2.1 Safety Note for Monitor


When adjusting the height or position of the monitor, be careful of the space in
the middle of the monitor arm. Having your fingers or other body parts caught in
it may result in injury.

[Figure 2-5] Safety Note for Monitor

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2.5 Bi ol ogi cal Safet y
Verify the alignment of the Probe before use. See the “ Chapter 9. Probes”
section of this manual.

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Ultrasound waves may have damaging effects on cells and, therefore, may be
harmful to the patient. If there is no medical benefit, minimize the exposure time
and maintain the ultrasound wave output level at low. Please refer to the ALARA
principle.
Do not use the system if an error message appears on the video display indicating that a
hazardous condition exists. Note the error code, turn off the power to the system, and call
your local MEDISON Customer Service Department.
Do not use a system that exhibits erratic or inconsistent updating. Discontinuities in the
scanning sequence are indicative of a hardware failure that should be corrected before use.
The system limits the maximum contact temperature to 43 degree Celsius, and the
ultrasonic waves output observes American FDA regulations.

2.5.1 ALARA Pri nci pl e


Guidance for the use of diagnostic ultrasound is defined by the “ as low as
reasonably achievable” (ALARA) principle. The decision as to what is
reasonable has been left to the judgment and insight of qualified personnel. No
set of rules can be formulated that would be sufficiently complete to dictate the
correct response for every circumstance. By keeping ultrasound exposure as
low as possible, while obtaining diagnostic images, users can minimize
ultrasonic bio effects. Since the threshold for diagnostic ultrasound bio effects is
undetermined, it is the sonographer’s responsibility to control the total energy
transmitted into the patient. The sonographer must reconcile exposure time
with diagnostic image quality. To ensure diagnostic image quality and limit
exposure time, the ultrasound system provides controls that can be
manipulated during the exam to optimize the results of the exam.
The ability of the user to abide by the ALARA principle is important. Advances
in diagnostic ultrasound not only in the technology but also in the applications
of the technology, have resulted in the need for more and better information to
guide the user. The output indices are designed to provide that important
information
There are a number of variables, which affect the way in which the output
display indices can be used to implement the ALARA principle. These variables
include mass, body size, location of the bone relative to the focal point,
attenuation in the body, and ultrasound exposure time. Exposure time is an
especially useful variable, because the user controls it. The ability to limit the
index values over time support the ALARA principle

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2.5.1.1 Applying ALARA
Guidance for the use of diagnostic ultrasound is defined by the “ as low as
reasonably achievable” (ALARA) principle. The decision as to what is
reasonable has been left to the judgment and insight of qualified personnel. No
set of rules can be formulated that would be sufficiently complete to dictate the
correct response for every circumstance. By keeping ultrasound exposure as
low as possible, while obtaining diagnostic images, users can minimize
ultrasonic bio effects. Since the threshold for diagnostic ultrasound bio effects is
undetermined, it is the sonographer’s responsibility to control the total energy
transmitted into the patient. The sonographer must reconcile exposure time
with diagnostic image quality. To ensure diagnostic image quality and limit
exposure time, the ultrasound system provides controls that can be
manipulated during the exam to optimize the results of the exam.
The ability of the user to abide by the ALARA principle is important. Advances
in diagnostic ultrasound not only in the technology but also in the applications
of the technology, have resulted in the need for more and better information to
guide the user. The output indices are designed to provide that important
information
There are a number of variables, which affect the way in which the output
display indices can be used to implement the ALARA principle. These variables
include mass, body size, location of the bone relative to the focal point,
attenuation in the body, and ultrasound exposure time. Exposure time is an
especially useful variable, because the user controls it. The ability to limit the
index values over time support the ALARA principle..
2.5.1.2 Direct Controls
Application selection and the output intensity control directly affect acoustic
intensity. There are different ranges of allowable intensity or output based on
your selection. Selecting the correct range of acoustic intensity for the
application is one of the first things required during any exam. For example,
peripheral vascular intensity levels are not recommended for fetal exams.
Some systems automatically select the proper range for a particular procedure,
while others require manual selection. Ultimately, the user bears the
responsibility for proper clinical use. The SAMSUNG MEDISON system
provides both automatic and user-definable settings.
Output has direct impact on acoustic intensity. Once the application has been
established, the output control can be used to increase or decrease the
intensity output. The output control allows you to select intensity levels less
than the defined maximum. Prudent use dictates that you select the lowest
output intensity consistent with good image quality.

2.5.1.3 Indirect Controls


The indirect controls are those that have an indirect effect on acoustic intensity.
These controls affect imaging mode, pulse repetition frequency, focus depth,
pulse length, and probe selection.
The choice of imaging mode determines the nature of the ultrasound beam. 2D-
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stationary ultrasound beam concentrates energy on a single location. A moving
or scanned ultrasound beam disperses the energy over a wide area and the
beam is only concentrated on a given area for a fraction of the time necessary
in unscanned mode.
Pulse repetition frequency or rate refers to the number of ultrasound bursts of
energy over a specific period of time. The higher the pulse repetition frequency,
the more pulses of energy in a given period of time. Several controls affect
pulse repetition frequency: focal depth, display depth, sample volume depth,
color sensitivity, number of focal zones, and sector width controls.
Focus of the ultrasound beam affects the image resolution. To maintain or
increase resolution at a different focus requires a variation in output over the
focal zone. This variation of output is a function of system optimization.
Different exams require different focal depths. Setting the focus to the proper
depth improves the resolution of the structure of interest.
Pulse length is the time during which the ultrasonic burst is turned on. The
longer the pulse, the greater the time-average intensity value. The greater the
time-average intensity, the greater the likelihood of temperature increase and
cavitations. Pulse length or burst length or pulse duration is the output pulse
duration in pulsed Doppler. Increasing the Doppler sample volume increases
the pulse length.
Probe selection affects intensity indirectly. Tissue attenuation changes with
frequency. The higher the probe operating frequency, the greater the
attenuation of the ultrasonic energy. Higher probe operating frequencies require
higher output intensity to scan at a deeper depth. To scan deeper at the same
output intensity, a lower probe frequency is required. Using more gain and
output beyond a point, without corresponding increases in image quality, can
mean that a lower frequency probe is needed.
2.5.1.4 Receiver Controls
Receiver controls are used by the operator to improve image quality. These
controls have no effect on output. Receiver controls only affect how the
ultrasound echo is received. These controls include gain, TGC, dynamic range,
and image processing. The important thing to remember, relative to output, is
that receiver controls should be optimized before increasing output. For
example; before increasing output, optimize gain to improve image quality.

2.5.1.5 Additional Considerations


Ensure that scanning time is kept to a minimum, and ensure that only medically
required scanning is performed. Never compromise quality by rushing through
an exam. A poor exam will require a follow-up, which ultimately increases the
time. Diagnostic ultrasound is an important tool in medicine, and, like any tool,
should be used efficiently and effectively.

2.5.1.6 Output Display Features


The system output display comprises two basic indices: a mechanical index
and a thermal index.

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The thermal index consists of the following indices: soft tissue (TIs) and bone
(TIb). One of these three thermal indices will be displayed at all times. Which
one depends upon the system preset or user choice, depending upon the
application at hand.
The mechanical index is continuously displayed over the range of 0.0 to 1.9, in
increments of 0.1.
The thermal index consists of the three indices, and only one of these is
displayed at any one time.
Each probe application has a default selection that is appropriate for that
combination. The TIb or TIs is continuously displayed over the range of 0.0 to
maximum output, based on the probe and application, in increments of 0.1.
The application-specific nature of the default setting is also an important factor
of index behavior.
A default setting is a system control state which is preset by the manufacturer
or the operator.
The system has default index settings for the probe application. The default
settings are invoked automatically by the ultrasound system when power is
turned on, new patient data is entered into the system database, or a change in
application takes place.
The decision as to which of the three thermal indices to display should be
based on the following criteria:
Appropriate index for the application: TIs is used for imaging soft tissue; and
TIb for a focus at or near bone.
Some factors might create artificially high or low thermal index readings e.g.
presence of fluid or bone, or the flow of blood. A highly attenuating tissue path,
for example, will cause the potential for local zone heating to be less than the
thermal index displays.
Scanned modes versus unscanned modes of operation affect the thermal index.
For scanned modes, heating tends to be near the surface; for unscanned
modes, the potential for heating tends to be deeper in the focal zone.
Always limit ultrasound exposure time. Do not rush the exam. Ensure that the
indices are kept to a minimum and that exposure time is limited without
compromising diagnostic sensitivity.

1) Mechanical Index (MI) Display


Mechanical bio effects are threshold phenomena that occur when a certain
level of output is exceeded. The threshold level varies, however, with the type
of tissue. The potential for mechanical bio effects varies with peak pressure and
ultrasound frequency. The MI accounts for these two factors. The higher the MI
value, the greater the likelihood of mechanical bio effects occurring but there is
no specific MI value that means that a mechanical effect will actually occur.
The MI should be used as a guide for implementing the ALARA principle.

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2) Thermal Index (TI) Display
The TI informs the user about the potential for temperature increase occuring at
the body surface, within body tissue, or at the point of focus of the ultrasound
beam on bone. The TI is an estimate of the temperature increase in specific
body tissues. The actual amount of any temperature rise is influenced by
factors such as tissue type, vascularity, and mode of operation etc. The TI
should be used as a guide for implementing the ALARA principle.
The bone thermal index (TIb) informs the user about potential heating at or
near the focus after the ultrasound beam has passed through soft tissue or fluid,
for example, at or near second or third trimester fetal bone.
The cranial bone thermal index (TIc) informs the user about the potential
heating of bone at or near the surface, for example, cranial bone.
The soft tissue thermal index (TIs) informs the user about the potential for
heating within soft homogeneous tissue.
You can select either TIs or TIb using the TIs/TIb selection on the
Miscellaneous system setups.
TIc is displayed when you select a trans-cranial application.

3) Mechanical and Thermal indices Display Precision and Accuracy


The Mechanical and Thermal Indices on the system are precise to 0.1 units.
The MI and TI display accuracy estimates for the system are given in the
Acoustic Output Tables manual. These accuracy estimates are based on the
variability range of probes and systems, inherent acoustic output modeling
errors and measurement variability, as described below.
The displayed values should be interpreted as relative information to help the
system operator achieve the ALARA principle through prudent use of the
system. The values should not be interpreted as actual physical values
investigated tissue or organs. The initial data that is used to support the output
display is derived from laboratory measurements based on the AIUM
measurement standard. The measurements are then put into algorithms for
calculating the displayed output values.
Many of the assumptions used in the process of measurement and calculation
are conservative in nature. Over-estimation of actual in situ exposure, for the
vast majority of tissue paths, is built into the measurement and calculation
process. For example:
The measured water tank values are de-rated using a conservative, industry
standard, attenuation coefficient of 0.3dB/cm-MHz.
Conservative values for tissue characteristics were selected for use in the TI
models.
Conservative values for tissue or bone absorption rates, blood perfusion rates,
blood heat capacity, and tissue thermal conductivity were selected.
Steady state temperature rise is assumed in the industry standard TI models,
and the assumption is made that the ultrasound probe is held steady in one
position long enough for steady state to be reached.
A number of factors are considered when estimating the accuracy of display
values: hardware variations, algorithm accuracy estimation and measurement
variability. Variability among probes and systems is a significant factor. Probe

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variability results from piezoelectric crystal efficiencies, process-related
impedance differences, and sensitive lens focusing parameter variations.
Differences in the system pulse voltage control and efficiencies are also a
contributor to variability.
There are inherent uncertainties in the algorithms used for estimating acoustic
output values over the range of possible system operating conditions and pulse
voltages. Inaccuracies in laboratory measurements are related to differences in
hydrophone calibration and performance, positioning, alignment and digitization
tolerances, and variability among test operators.
The conservative assumptions of the output estimation algorithms of linear
propagation, at all depths, through a 0.3dB/cm-MHz attenuated medium are not
taken into account in calculation of the accuracy estimate displayed. Neither
linear propagation, nor uniform attenuation at the 0.3dB/ cm-MHz rate, occur in
water tank measurements or in most tissue paths in the body. In the body,
different tissues and organs have dissimilar attenuation characteristics. In water,
there is almost no attenuation. In the body, and particularly in water tank
measurements, non-linear propagation and saturation losses occur as pulse
voltages increase.
The display accuracy estimates take into account the variability ranges of probes and systems,
inherent acoustic output modeling errors, and measurement variability. Display accuracy
estimates are not based on errors in, or caused by measuring according to, the AIUM
measurement standards. They are also independent of the effects of non-linear loss on the
measured values.

2.5.1.7 Control Affecting the indices


As various system controls are adjusted, the TI and MI values may change.
This will be most apparent as the POWER control is adjusted; however, other
system controls will affect the onscreen output values.
1) POWER
Power controls the system acoustic output. Two real-time output values are on
the screen: a TI and a MI. They change as the system responds to POWER
adjustments.
In combined modes, such as simultaneous Color, 2D-mode and pulsed Doppler,
the individual modes each add to the total TI. One mode will be the dominant
contributor to this total. The displayed MI will be from the mode with the largest
peak pressure.

2.5.1.8 2D mode Controls


1) 2D mode size
Narrowing the sector angle may increase the frame rate. This action will
increase the TI. Pulse voltage may be automatically adjusted down with
software controls to keep the TI below the system maximums. A decrease in
pulse voltage will decrease MI.

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2) ZOOM
Increasing the zoom magnification may increase frame rate. This action will
increase the TI. The number of focal zones may also increase automatically to
improve resolution. This action may change MI since the peak intensity can
occur at a different depth.
3) Persistence
A lower persistence will decrease the TI. Pulse voltage may be automatically
increased. An increase in pulse voltage will increase MI.
4) Focal no.
More focal zones may change both the TI and MI by changing frame rate or
focal depth automatically. Lower frame rates decrease the TI. MI displayed will
correspond to the zone with the largest peak intensity.
5) FOCUS
Changing the focal depth will change the MI. Generally, higher MI values will
occur when the focal depth is near the natural focus of the transducer.

2.5.1.9 Color and Power Controls


1) Color Sensitivity
Increasing the color sensitivity may increase the TI. More time is spent
scanning for color images. Color pulses are the dominant pulse type in this
mode.
2) Color Sector Width
Narrower color sector width will increase color frame rate and the TI will
increase. The system may automatically decrease pulse voltage to stay below
the system maximum. A decrease in pulse voltage will decrease the MI. If
pulsed Doppler is also enabled then pulsed Doppler will remain the dominant
mode and the TI change will be small.
3) Color Sector Depth
Deeper color sector depth may automatically decrease color frame rate or
select a new color focal zone or color pulse length. The TI will change due to
the combination of these effects. Generally, the TI will decrease with increased
color sector depth. MI will correspond to the peak intensity of the dominant
pulse type, which is a color pulse. However, if pulsed Doppler is also enabled
then pulsed Doppler will remain the dominant mode and the TI change will be
small.
4) SCALE
Using the SCALE control to increase the color velocity range may increase the
TI. The system will automatically adjust pulse voltage to stay below the system
maximums. A decrease in pulse voltage will also decrease MI

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5) SEC WIDTH
A narrower 2D-mode sector width in Color imaging will increase color frame
rate. The TI will increase. MI will not change. If pulsed Doppler is also enabled,
then pulsed Doppler will remain as the primary mode and the TI change will be
small.

2.5.1.10 M mode and Doppler Controls


1) Speed
M-mode and Doppler sweep speed adjustments will not affect the MI. When M-
mode sweep speed changes, TI changes

2) Simultaneous and Update Methods


Use of combination modes affects both the TI and MI through the combination
of pulse types. During simultaneous mode, the TI is additive. During auto-
update and duplex, the TI will display the dominant pulse type. The displayed
MI will be from the mode with the largest peak pressure.

3) Sample Volume Depth


When Doppler sample volume depth is increased the Doppler PRF may
automatically decrease. A decrease in PRF will decrease the TI. The system
may also automatically decrease the pulse voltage to remain below the system
maximum. A decrease in pulse voltage will decrease MI.

2.5.1.11 Doppler, CW, M-mode, and Color Imaging Controls


When a new imaging mode is selected, both the TI and the MI will change to
default settings. Each mode has a corresponding pulse repetition frequency
and maximum intensity point. In combined or simultaneous modes, the TI is the
sum of the contribution from the modes enabled and MI is the MI for the focal
zone and mode with the largest derated intensity. If a mode is turned off and
then reselected, the system will return to the previously selected settings.
1) Probe
Each probe model available has unique specifications for contact area, beam
shape, and center frequency. Defaults are initialized when you select a probe.
SAMSUNG MEDISON factory defaults vary with probe, application, and
selected mode. Defaults have been chosen below the FDA limits for intended
use.

2) DEPTH
An increase in 2D-mode depth will automatically decrease the 2D-mode frame
rate. This would decrease the TI. The system may also automatically choose a
deeper 2D-mode focal depth. A change of focal depth may change the MI. The
MI displayed is that of the zone with the largest peak intensity.

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3) Application
Acoustic output defaults are set when you select an application. MEDISON
factory defaults vary with probe, application, and mode. Defaults have been
chosen below the FDA limits for intended use.

2.5.1.12 Related Guidance Documents


For more information about ultrasonic bio effects and related topics refer to the
following;
AIUM Report, January 28, 1993, “Bio effects and Safety of Diagnostic
Ultrasound”
Bio effects Considerations for the Safety of Diagnostic Ultrasound, J Ultrasound
Med., Sept. 1998: Vol. 7, No. 9 Supplement
Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment.
(AIUM, NEMA. 1998)
Acoustic Output Labeling Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment (AIUM,
1998)
Second Edition of the AIUM Output Display Standard Brochure, Dated March
10, 1994. (A copy of this document is shipped with each system.)
Information for Manufacturer Seeking Marketing Clearance of Diagnostic
Ultrasound Systems and Transducers. FDA. September 1997. FDA.
Standard for Real-Time Display of Thermal and Mechanical Acoustic Output
Indices on Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment. (Revision 1, AIUM, NEMA. 1998)
WFUMB. Symposium on Safety of Ultrasound in Medicine: Conclusions and
Recommendations on Thermal and Non-Thermal Mechanisms for Biological
Effects of Ultrasound, Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, 1998: Vol. 24,
Supplement1.

2.5.1.13 Acoustic Output and Measurement


Since the first usage of diagnostic ultrasound, the possible human biological
effects (bio effects) of ultrasound exposure have been studied by various
scientific and medical institutions. In October 1987, the American Institute of
Ultrasound in Medicine(AIUM) Bio effects Committee (Bio effects
Considerations for the Safety of Diagnostic Ultrasound, J Ultrasound Med.,
Sept. 1988: Vol.7, No.9 Supplement) sometimes referred to as the Stowe
Report, which reviewed available data on possible effects of ultrasound
exposure. Another report“Bio effects and Safety of Diagnostic Ultrasound,”
dated January 28, 1993 provides more up to date information.
The acoustic output for this system has been measured and calculated in
accordance with the December 1985 “ 510(K) Guide for Measuring and
Reporting Acoustic Output of Diagnostic Ultrasound Medical Devices,” except
that the hydrophone meets the requirements of “ Acoustic Output Measurement
Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment” (NEMA UD 2-1992)

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2.5.1.14 In Situ, Derated, and Water Value Intensities
All intensity parameters are measured in water. Since water does not absorb
acoustic energy, these water measurements represent a worst case value.
Biological tissue does absorb acoustic energy. The true value of the intensity at
any point depends on the amount and type of tissue and the frequency of the
ultrasound that passes through the tissue. The intensity value in the tissue, In
Situ, has been estimated using the following formula:
In Situ = Water [ e ( 0.23alf )
]
where: In Situ = In Situ Intensity Value
Water = Water Value Intensity
e = 2.7183
a = Attenuation Factor
Tissue a(dB/cm-MHz)
Brain .53
Heart .66
Kidney .79
Liver .43
Muscle .55
l = skin line to measurement depth (cm)
f = Center frequency of the transducer/system/mode combination (MHz)

Since the ultrasonic path during an examination is likely to pass through varying
lengths and types of tissue, it is difficult to estimate the true In Situ intensity. An
attenuation factor of 0.3 is used for general reporting purpose; therefore, the In
Situ value which is commonly reported uses the formula:

In Situ (derated) = Water [ e ( 0.069lf )


]
Since this value is not the true In Situ intensity, the term “ derated” is used.
The maximum derated and the maximum water values do not always occur at
the same operating condition; therefore, the reported maximum water and
derated values may not be related to the In Situ (derated) formula. Take for
example a multi-zone array transducer that has maximum water value
intensities in its deepest zone: the same transducer may have its largest
derated intensity in one if its shallowest focal zones.

2.5.1.15 Acoustic Output and Measurement


The terms and symbols used in the acoustic output tables are defined in the
following paragraphs.

ISPTA.3 The derated spatial-peak temporal-average intensity (milliwatts per


square centimeter).

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ISPPA.3 The derated spatial-peak pulse-average intensity (watts per square
centimeter). The value of IPA.3 at the position of global maximum MI
(IPA.3@MI) may be reported instead of ISPPA.3 if the global
maximum MI is reported.
MI The Mechanical Index. The value of MI at the position of ISPPA.3,
([email protected]) may be reported instead of MI (global maximum value)
if ISPPA.3 is 190W/cm2.
Pr.3 The derated peak rarefactional pressure (megapascals) associated
with the transmit pattern giving rise to the reported MI value.
WO The ultrasonic power (milliwatts). For the operating condition giving
rise to ISPTA.3, WO is the total time-average power;. For operating
conditions subject to reporting under ISPPA.3, WO is the ultrasonic
power associated with the transmit pattern giving rise to the value
reported under ISPPA.3
Fc The center frequency (MHz). For MI and ISPPA.3, Fc is the center
frequency associated with the transmit pattern giving rise to the global
maximum value of the respective parameter. For ISPTA.3, for
combined modes involving beam types of unequal center frequency,
Fc is defined as the overall range of center frequencies of the
respective transmit patterns.
ZSP The axial distance at which the reported parameter is measured
(centimeters).
x-6,y-6 are respectively the in-plane (azimuth) and out-of-plane
(elevation) -6 dimensions in the x-y plane where ZSP is found
(centimeters).
PD The pulse duration (microseconds) associated with the transmit
pattern giving rise to the reported value of the respective parameter.
PRF The pulse repetition frequency (Hz) associated with the transmit
pattern giving rise to the reported value of the respective parameter.
EBD The entrance beam dimensions for the azimuth and elevation planes
(centimeters).
EDS The entrance dimensions of the scan for the azimuth and elevation
planes (centimeters).

2.5.1.16 Acoustic Measurement Precision and Uncertainty


The Acoustic Measurement Precision and Acoustic Measurement Uncertainty
are described below.

Quantity Precision Total Uncertainty

PII.3 (derated pulse intensity integral) 3.2 % +21 % to - 24 %


Wo (acoustic power) 6.2 % +/- 19 %
Pr.3 (derated rarefaction pressure) 5.4 % +/- 15 %
Fc (center frequency) <1% +/- 4.5 %

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1) Systematic Uncertainties
For the pulse intensity integral, derated rarefaction pressure Pr.3, center
frequency and pulse duration, the analysis includes considerations of the
effects on accuracy of:
Hydrophone calibration drift or errors.
Hydrophone / Amp frequency response.
Spatial averaging.
Alignment errors.
Voltage measurement accuracy, including.
Oscilloscope vertical accuracy.
Oscilloscope offset accuracy.
Oscilloscope clock accuracy.
Oscilloscope Digitization rates.
Noise.

The systematic uncertainties Acoustic power measurements using a Radiation


Force are measured through the use of calibrated NIST acoustic power sources.
We also refer to a September 1993 analysis done by a working group of the
IEC technical committee 87 and prepared by K. Beissner, as a first supplement
to IEC publication 1161.
The document includes analysis and discussion of the sources of error /
measurement effects due to:
Balance system calibration.
Absorbing (or reflecting) target suspension mechanisms.
Linearity of the balance system.
Extrapolation to the moment of switching the ultrasonic transducer
(compensation for ringing and thermal drift).
Target imperfections.
Absorbing (reflecting ) target geometry and finite target size.
Target misalignment.
Ultrasonic transducer misalignment.
Water temperature.
Ultrasonic attenuation and acoustic streaming.
Coupling or shielding foil properties.
Plane-wave assumption.
Environmental influences.
Excitation voltage measurement.
Ultrasonic transducer temperature.
Effects due to nonlinear propagation and saturation loss.

The overall findings of the analysis give a rough Acoustic Power accuracy
figure of +/- 10% for the frequency range of 1 - 10 MHz.

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2.6 Envi ronment al Pr ot ect i on

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The console and peripherals could be sent back to manufacturers for recycling or
proper disposal after their useful lives.
Disposal of waste shall be disposed in accordance with national laws.
The waste sheaths are to be disposed of safely and national regulations must be
observed.

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C h a p t e r 3 . I n s t a l l i n g t h e Pr o d u c t
3.1 Ov er v i ew
Chapter 3 contains the information necessary to plan the installation of SonoAce R7 and install it.
This chapter describes the requirements for the transportation and installation environment for the
product, so that the product is installed in the best condition. Also included are product installation
and set up procedures and electrical security check procedures. In addition, procedures for
connecting probes and external equipment are included.

Co nt ent s

3.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 3-1


3.2 Transportation ................................................................................................. 3-3
3.2.1 Precautions for Transportation ..................................................... 3-3
3.2.2 Temperature and Humidity ........................................................... 3-3
3.3 Unpacking ......................................................................................................... 3-4
3.3.1 Unpacking the Box ........................................................................ 3-4
3.3.2 Checking Package contents ........................................................ 3-5
3.4 Condition of Installation ................................................................................... 3-6
3.4.1 Precautions for Installation ........................................................... 3-6
3.4.2 Installation Place............................................................................ 3-6
3.5 Installation Procedure ...................................................................................... 3-7
3.5.1 Installation Safety .......................................................................... 3-7
3.5.2 Connecting the Power Cord ......................................................... 3-8
3.5.3 Connecting the Network Cable .................................................... 3-9
3.5.4 Connecting the Probe ................................................................... 3-9
3.6 Starting the Product.......................................................................................... 3-10
3.7 Shutting down the Product .............................................................................. 3-11
3.7.1 Power S/W ..................................................................................... 3-11
3.7.2 Power Breaker ............................................................................... 3-11
3.8 Connecting the Peripherals............................................................................. 3-12
3.8.1 Internal Peripherals ....................................................................... 3-12
3.8.1 External Peripherals ...................................................................... 3-12
3.9 System Setting ................................................................................................. 3-14
3.9.1 System-General ............................................................................ 3-14
3.9.2 System-Display.............................................................................. 3-17

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3.10 Peripherals Setting........................................................................................... 3-20
3.10.1 Peripherals ..................................................................................... 3-20
3.10.2 Foot Switch .................................................................................... 3-20
3.10.3 Set / Exit Key Setup ...................................................................... 3-20
3.10.4 User Key Setup ............................................................................. 3-20
3.10.5 Print Setup...................................................................................... 3-21
3.11 System Information .......................................................................................... 3-22
3.12 Setting DICOM ( Optional ) ............................................................................. 3-23
3.12.1 DICOM Configuration ................................................................... 3-23
3.12.2 DICOM Send Format .................................................................... 3-24
3.12.3 DICOM Compression ................................................................... 3-24
3.12.4 Display Compensation.................................................................. 3-24
3.12.5 Add DICOM Service ..................................................................... 3-25
3.12.6 DICOM Server Information........................................................... 3-26
3.12.7 Print Server Information ................................................................ 3-27
3.12.8 Worklist Information....................................................................... 3-29
3.12.9 PPS Information ............................................................................ 3-30
3.12.10 SC Information ............................................................................... 3-30
3.12.11 Storage SR Information ................................................................ 3-31
3.12.12 Add DICOM Service ..................................................................... 3-31
3.12.13 DICOM Service Delete ................................................................. 3-31
3.12.14 DICOM Server Test ....................................................................... 3-31
3.12.15 DICOM Management ................................................................... 3-31
3.12.16 DICOM Log .................................................................................... 3-33
3.12.17 Utility setting ................................................................................... 3-34
3.13 Option setting.................................................................................................... 3-37
3.13.1 Option ............................................................................................. 3-37
3.13.2 Auto Calc ........................................................................................ 3-38
3.14 Measurement Setup ........................................................................................ 3-39
3.14.1 General setting .............................................................................. 3-39
3.14.2 Packages........................................................................................ 3-41
3.14.3 Report ............................................................................................. 3-45
3.14.4 Obstetrics Measurement Setup ................................................... 3-48
3.14.5 Cardiac Measurement Setup ....................................................... 3-54
3.14.6 Vascular Measurement Setup ..................................................... 3-55
3.14.7 Urology Measurement Setup ....................................................... 3-56
3.14.8 Fetal Echo Measurement Setup .................................................. 3-57

Chapter 3. Installing the Product 3- 2


3.2 Tr ans po r t at i on
SonoAce R7 is a sensitive piece of electronic medical equipment. Take care when moving it.

3.2.1 Pr ec au t i o n s f o r T r an s p o r t at i o n
1) The box packaging is designed to diminish the effects of any impact to the product. However,
take care not to subject the product to any external impact..
2) If the box is subjected to an impact or is dropped, the shock sensor as illustrated below will
indicate that a shock has occurred. In this case, contact the customer service Team of
SAMSUNG MEDISON Co., Ltd. or an authorized engineer immediately.

3.2.2 T em p er at u r e an d Hu m i d i t y
The following [Table 3-1], “Temperature and Humidity Requirements” shows the required
temperature and humidity for the transportation, care and operation of the product.

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Type Temperature [ C] Humidity [%]
Transportation -25 ~ 60 20 ~ 90
Care -10 ~ 50 20 ~ 90
Operation 10 ~ 35 30 ~ 75
[Table 3-1] Temperature and Humidity Requirements

Chapter 3. Installing the Product 3- 3


3.3 Un pac k i n g t h e Bo x

3.3.1 Un p ac k i n g t h e B o x
1) Remove the box strap.
2) Lift the top side of the box up and remove it.
3) Lift the box body up and remove it.
4) Remove the protective plastic packaging.
5) Take the probe and accessory boxes out and put them in a safe place.
6) Unlock the wheel.
7) Hold the rear handle and move the product to its installation location, pulling it gently by
the handle.
8) It is recommended to use two persons when wheeling the product.

[Figure 3-1] Unpacking the Box

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When moving the product up a steep incline or over a long distance, there is a danger of
injury.

Chapter 3. Installing the Product 3- 4


3.3.2 Ch ec k i n g Pac k ag e Co n t en t s
Unpack the product’s packaging and check the package contents.
If there are any missing parts, contact your dealer.

[Figure 3-2] Contents of Package

Chapter 3. Installing the Product 3- 5


3.4 Pr ec au t i o n s fo r In s t al l at i on

3.4.1 Pr ec au t i o n s .
Please follow the precautions below.
1) Avoid installing the product where water may get into it.
2) Avoid installing the product in direct sunlight.
3) Avoid installing the product in places where there are high temperature fluctuations.
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4) Temperatures of 10 C ~ 35 C and a humidity of 30% ~ 75% are required for normal
operation.
5) Avoid installing the product near a heater..
6) Avoid installing the product in a dusty location, or where there is a lack of ventilation.
7) Avoid installing the product in a location subject to vibration.
8) Avoid installing the product where there are chemicals or gas.

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If you use the product near a generator, X-Ray equipment, or a broadcasting transmission
cable, the screen may not work normally due to interference.
In addition, sharing the same wall outlet with other electric equipment may cause noise.

3.4.2 In s t al l at i o n L o c at i o n
1) The width of the door must be at least 70cm for the product to pass through.
2) The distance between the wall and the product must be at least 30cm.
3) The wall outlet, grounding terminal and LAN connector (Ethernet Connector or LAN
Connector) should be within 1m of the product.
4) The illumination should be capable of being brightened or dimmed.
5) There must be sufficient ventilation in the room..
Vent

Power
Connector
LAN
Connector
GN
D

[Figure 3-3] Installation location

Chapter 3. Installing the Product 3- 6


3.5 In s t al l at i o n Pr o c edu r e

3.5.1 In s t al l at i o n Safet y

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If you use the product near a generator, X-Ray equipment, or a broadcasting transmission
cable, the screen may not work normally due to interference.
In addition, sharing the same wall outlet with other electric equipment may cause noise.

C˙ A˙ U˙ T˙ I˙O
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When moving or storing the product for a long time, you should check the temperature and
humidity of the environment.
Turn the power on after referring to the information in the following [Table 3-2] “ Product
Operation Temperature”.
Sudden temperature change causes dew and may generate problems in the product.

Temperature -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 ~ 35 45 50 55 60

Waiting Time 16 10 8 6 4 2 Immediate 2 4 6 10

[Table 3-2] Product Operation Temperature

Chapter 3. Installing the Product 3- 7


3.5.2 Co n n ec t i n g t h e Po w er Co r d
Make sure to check the output voltage of the wall outlet in the installation location.
For the stable operation of SonoAce R7, use it within the voltage range specified in the following
[Table 3-3] “Product Voltage”.
Connect the power cord to the power port on the rear panel of SonoAce R7.

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The product and the power cord may be connected before shipping

[Figure 3-4] Product Power

Allowable Voltage
Voltage Current Frequency
Range
100-120VAC +/- 10% 10A 50~60Hz

200-240VAC +/- 10% 10A 50~60Hz

[Table 3-3] Product Voltage

Chapter 3. Installing the Product 3- 8


3.5.3 Co n n ec t i n g t h e Net wo r k Cab l e
Connect the network cable to the LAN port on the rear panel of SonoAce R7

Conne
the net

[ Figure 3-5] Network Cable Connection

3.5.4 Co n n ec t i n g t h e Pr o b e
SonoAce R7 provides 3 probe connections on its front panel.
Place a probe in the probe holder and connect it up

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Do not connect with excessive force, to prevent damage to the probe connection pin and the
connector PCB.

1) Connect probes when the probe handle is unlocked (when the knob is turned
counterclockwise).
2) Turn the probe handle clockwise until it is fixed at the opposite direction of the cable.

Prob
Connec

[Figure 3-6] Probe Connections

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Although you can connect a probe when the power is on, do not connect or disconnect a
probe during the booting sequence of the product.

Chapter 3. Installing the Product 3- 9


3.6 St ar t i n g t h e Pr od u c t
1) Check again if the power capacity is compliant with SonoAce R7 and connect the power cord
to the wall outlet.
2) Check if the SonoAce R7 power cord is properly connected and switch on the cut-off switch for
the AC power. [Figure 3-7]

Cut-Off Sw

[Figure 3-7] AC Power

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The product should be turned on about 10 seconds after the AC power switch at the back of
the product is turned on.
During booting the system, do not press any key of the alphanumeric keyboard. It may
cause malfunction.

3) To start SonoAce R7, press the On/Off switch at the center of the control panel (keyboard).

P
[Figure 3-8] Power Switch

①The booting sequence is displayed on the LCD monitor. As the Windows XP logo disappears,
the SonoAce R7 logo and loading bar appear.
②The loading bar fills with color. This represents data being copied to the Front End and Back
End of system by the PC software.
③When software data copying is completed, the ultrasound picture appears and the system
becomes ready.

Chapter 3. Installing the Product 3- 10


3.7 Sh u t t i n g d own t h e Pr o du c t
You can shut down SonoAce R7 by either turning the system off or switching off the cut-off switch.

3.7.1 Po w er Sw i t c h
Press the On/Off switch at the center of the control panel (keyboard). Press and hold down the
button for 2 seconds to turn the product On

[Figure 3-9] Power Switch

C˙ A˙ U˙ T˙ I˙O
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Pressing the On/Off button over five seconds turn off the power forcibly. It can cause hard
disk damage.
If this problem repeats, contact the customer service Team of SAMSUNG MEDISON Co.,
Ltd. or an authorized engineer.

3.7.2 Cu t - o ff Sw i t c h
1) Switching off the cut-off switch : You can cut off the power by switching off the cut-off switch
after turning the system off.
2) Cut the power off in the event of storing the product for a long period of time, or when repairing
the product.

Cut-Off Switc

[Figure 3-10] AC Power

Chapter 3. Installing the Product 3- 11


3.8 Co nn ec t i n g t he Per i ph er al s
SonoAce R7 provides various connectors so that various external devices can be connected.
Peripherals can include a mono printer, color printer, line printer, USB storage device, and VCR.
These are peripheral devices that can be connected for use when needed and are connected
via the USB port located at the rear panel.

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Refer to the operation manual of peripheral device about its operating.

C˙ A˙ U˙ T˙ I˙O
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When using a peripheral device from a USB port, always turn the power off before
connecting/disconnecting the device. Connection / disconnection of USB devices during
power-on may lead to malfunction of the system and USB devices.

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When remove the removable disk, use Utility > Storage manager.
The USB port is located on the console side panels and rear panel of the unit.
We recommend that you connect USB storage devices (MO drive, flash memory media,
etc.) to the ports on the front panel and other USB peripheral devices to the rear panel for
added convenience.

3.8.1 Internal Peri pheral Devi ces


3.8.1.1 DVD-Multi
DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM
3.8.1.2 Hard Disc Drive
500Gbytes.

3.8.2 Ex t er n al Per i p h er al Dev i c es


These are peripheral devices that can be connected for use when needed and are connected
via the USB port located at the rear panel

C˙ A˙ U˙ T˙ I˙O
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When using a peripheral device from a USB port, always turn the power off before
connecting/disconnecting the device. Connection / disconnection of USB devices during
power-on may lead to malfunction of the system and USB devices.

N˙ O
˙ T˙ E˙
When remove the removable disk, use Utility > Storage manager.
The USB port is located on the console side panels and rear panel of the unit.
We recommend that you connect USB storage devices (MO drive, flash memory media,
etc.) to the ports on the front panel and other USB peripheral devices to the rear panel for
added convenience

Chapter 3. Installing the Product 3- 12


3.8.2.1 Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
Analog : Panasonic MD835
Digital : Sony DVO-1000MD, JVC BDX201
3.8.2.2 Video Page Printer
Color : SONY UP-20
Black and White : Mitsubishi P93WM, SONY UP-897MD
3.8.2.3 USB Video Printer
Color : Mitsubishi CP-30DW, SONY UP-D23MD,
Black and White : Mitsubishi P93DW, SONY UP-D897

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TM
You must install a Microsoft Windows XP or above (English) compatible printer and driver.
Contact SAMSUNG MEDISON customer service Team for inquiries about printer driver
installation.
When connecting the printer, ensure that the printer is configured under Microsoft Windows
TM or system setup and has been chosen as the default printer.
Please check the port used in printer before connecting. Printers should be connected to the
Printer port while the USB printer connected to the USB port.

3.8.2.4 USB RS-232C Serial Cable


USB to Serial (RS-232C) Converter with FTDI Chipset (FTDI FT232BM Compatible)
3.8.2.5 Others
Flash Memory media

N˙ O
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If you use the USB 1.1 flash memory, the system cannot recognize it. In the case of
this,delete the flash memory from the console and quip again.
Regarding file formats that are not ordinarily saved: Please check first to see if it is possible to
save the file format on a desktop PC before trying to save the file on a Flash Memory.

Chapter 3. Installing the Product 3- 13


3.9 Sy s t em Set t i n gs
This mode is used for system settings. It does not affect image output. The setup may be
modified depending on specific needs or preferences.
1. Press the Utility key, Setup, on the keyboard.
2. The Setup screen will appear. Select a tab that has items to specify.
3. Specify settings for each item.
4. The setting is completed when you press the [6] Close dial-button.
Or you may press the Exit button on the control panel.


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You can select a tab in either of two ways as desired.
- Use the Trackball and the Set button to select a tab.
- Turning Dial the [MENU] button to select the desired tab.

3.9.1 General Syst em Set up


Select the General tab in the Setting screen. You can specify general settings such as title
settings

[Figure 3-11] Setup-General


3.9.1.1 Institution
Enter the name of the hospital/institution where the product is installed. The current date is
displayed. To change the date, press

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You cannot input following characters; # [ “ ; : ? | ₩

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3.9.1.2 Date
The current date is displayed. To change the date, press

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You cannot change the date and time when a patient ID is registered. To change the date
and time, you should finish the current diagnosis by pressing End Exam on the control panel.
You can select the year from 2006 to 2027.


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1. Press in the Date (or Time) button.


2. Set the date and time by using the Trackball and the Set button on the control panel.
3. If it is properly set, press Apply to apply changes. Press OK to close the Date &
Time window. To cancel, press Cancel or the Exit button on the control panel.

[Figure 3-12] Date & Time


3.9.1.3 Date Format
Specify the date format. Select a desired date format by pressing the combo button. The
date format that you specify will be applied to various date fields in Patient Information.
3.9.1.4 Time
The current time is displayed.
3.9.1.5 Time Format
Specify the time format. Select a desired time format by pressing the combo button.
3.9.1.6 Clip Store Method
Specify the method and range in which an image is acquired and saved.
You can select ECG Beat, Time or Manual. Note that ECG Beat can be selected.

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ECG Beat : Specify the heart beat as 1 – 8 beats.
Time : Specify it as 1 – 50 seconds.
Manual : After you press the Store Clip button, the images are automatically saved until 8 sec
.
3.9.1.7 Prospective
When the Store Clip button is pressed during scanning, the subsequent images are saved.

3.9.1.8 Retrospective
When the Store Clip button is pressed during scanning, the previous images are saved.

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To use Store Clip, set Utility > Setup > Peripherals > User Key Setup.
When you select ECG Beat and turn ECG off, a video is taken for about 4 seconds.

3.9.1.9 Simultaneous Mode


This determines whether to enable simultaneous mode in Spectral Doppler Mode.
Off : Select this if you do not wish to use simultaneous mode.
Allow B/PW : Select this if you do not wish to use simultaneous mode in 2D/C/PW modes but do
wish to use it in 2D/PW mode.
Allow B/C/PW : Select this if you wish to use simultaneous mode for both 2D/PW and for
2D/C/PW.
Doppler Axis : Select the axis scale unit in Spectral Doppler Mode.
Velocity : Specify the Doppler axis scale unit in cm/s (mm/s).
Frequency : Specify the Doppler axis scale unit in kHz.

3.9.1.11 Dual Operation


Specify whether the selected area is activated in Dual or Quad mode. If ‘Auto Unfreeze’ is
selected, the selected area will be activated in Dual or Quad mode all the time.
3.9.1.12 Track Ball Speed for Scan Mode
Specify the Trackball speed as Slow, Normal or Fast
3.9.1.13 Track Ball Speed for Management
Specify the Trackball speed as Slow, Normal or Fast. Slower speed allows more precise
measurement.

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[Figure 3-13] Setup-General

3.9.2 Di s p l ay Set u p
Select the Display tab in the Setup screen. Specify display-related options.

[Figure 3-14] Setup-Display

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3.9.2.1 Option
You can specify more than one item. Use the Trackball and the Set button to select a desired
item and check or uncheck it.
Auto Freeze : If the product is unused for 5 minutes, the scan mode will be automatically stopped.

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In Live 3D Mode, if the product is unused for 20 minutes, the Auto Freeze function is applied.

TGC Line : This sets whether to display the TGC line.


VCR Counter : This sets whether to show the VCR Counter on the screen when a VCR is
connected to a serial port. When the counter interferes with an image and
is turned off, it will appear during recording only.
Image Info : This sets whether to display image information. When the image information
interferes with an image and is turned off, it will not be displayed
Name + Age : This sets whether to display the patient ID, name and age.

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‘Name+Age’ and ‘Name + Birth’ Canot be used simultaneously.

3.9.2.2 Freeze Action


Select a function to execute when the Freeze button on the control panel is pressed. Available
options are Bodymark, Caliper, Measure and None.
3.9.2.3 2D/C Live
Select the location of Color Doppler Mode in 2D/C Live Mode. In the 2D menu, you can select
from Up/Down if Horizontal Dual is on, or from Left/Right if it is off.
Left/Up : Color Doppler Mode is located in the left or upper part.
Right/Down : Color Doppler Mode is located in the right or lower part.
Disable Horizontal Format : Turn off the Horizontal Dual function in 2D/C Live mode.
3.9.2.4 LMP / GA / EDD Display
Specify how the LMP, GA and EDD that are entered in the Patient Information screen are
displayed on the monitor screen. Select two from LMP, GA and EDD.
Information Bar (Replace ID) : display at the ID position of the title area.
Information Bar (Replace Name) : display at the Name position of the title area.
Information Bar (Replace App) : Replaces application in the information bar.
Measure Result : display along with measurements.
None : No display on the screen.

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3.9.2.5 Font
Select the font to use in. Select one of the Document Font) and (Measure Result Font ).
3.9.2.6 Font Name
Select the font type to use.
3.9.2.7 Font Size
Select the font size to use.
3.9.2.8 Font Color
Select the font color to use.
3.9.2.9 Preview
Preview window displays the font you selected.
3.9.2.10 Default
Go back to the default setting like below.

Document Font Measure Result Font


Font Name Helvetica Verdana
Font Size 11 11
Font Color White Yellow

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Certain fonts may not appear correctly on the screen.

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3.10 Per i ph er al s Set u p
Select the Peripherals tab in the Setup screen. You can configure keys, buttons and the
peripheral devices connected to the product.

3.10. 1 Per i p h er al s
3.10.1.1 VCR Model
Select the type of VCR Model from Panasonic MD 835, Sony DVO-1000MD, JVC BD-X201

3.10.1.2 Com
Configure a device to connect to a serial port. Available devices are VCR and Open Line Transfer.
If you select Reserve, the COM port will not be used.

3.10. 2 Fo o t Sw i t c h
Sets the functions of the buttons on the left and right side of the trackball on the control panel.

Foot Switch
Freeze Print
Update Store
Record Volume Start

3.10. 3 Set / Ex i t K ey Set u p


Set the location of the Exit and Set buttons on the control panel. Select the checkbox to make
the SET / EXIT button on the left work as Set and the button on the right work as Exit.

3.10. 4 Us er K ey Set u p
Set the function of the User Key 1 button on the control panel. You can select one of the
following functions for each button.
User Key
None RL Application Change
Store Clip APTD M-Line
EFW Measure TTD 2D / C Live
EFW Result FTA Biopsy
Document GS Change Window
BPD CRL
HC TDI
AC Probe Change

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3.10. 5 Pr i n t Set u p
3.10.5.1 Printer Orientation

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This option is available only for an Echo printer that uses roll paper.
Set the type and page orientation of the Echo printer.
Printer: Select a printer by using the combo button.
Portrait: When printed, the long part of the page is vertical.
Landscape: When printed, the long part of the page is horizontal..
3.10.5.2 Print Key
Set the functionality of the Print buttons on the control panel. Select from Analog Printer, Digital
Printer or Record. Also set a printer or VCR to use when each button is pressed.
3.10.5.3 Measure Report Print
Select the printer used to print measurement reports.

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Even though an Echo printer is selected, measurement reports are printed in the current
report format.
3.10.5.4 Local Printing Area
Set the area that will be printed.
Full Screen ( 1280 * 1024 ) : Print the full monitor screen.
Video Out ( 1024 * 768 ) : Print part of the monitor screen containing the image area.
Image Only : Print only the image area.
3.10.5.5. Printing Image Adjustment
Adjust the print quality of images. Select the image type and adjust gamma, brightness, contrast.

[Figure 3-15] Setup – Peripherals

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3.11 Sy s t em In fo r m at i o n
Click Detail to view more detailed information on the product version.

Version2.00.00.0000

[Figure 3-16] Setup – Information

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The S/W version of your system may be different from that in the figure above.

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3.12 DICOM Set u p ( Op t i on )
Select the DICOM. You can configure the DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication in
Medicine) operation and the DICOM server.

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For more information, please refer to the user manual for the server equipment or the
DICOM Conformance Statement.

[Figure 3-17] Setup – DICOM


3.12. 1 DICOM Co n fi g u r at i o n
The information on the DICOM server used by the system is displayed.
You can change the information, or add or delete a server. The server information is used to
identify DICOM for the system in a network. It is also used to transfer data between other DICOM
servers.

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‘Please consult your network administrator to set IP Address, AE Title and Port No.

3.12.1.1 AE Title
Enter the name of the DICOM AE (Application Entity). The title is used to identify devices that use
DICOM in a network. (E.g. US1, US2, etc.)

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3.12.1.2 Station Name
Enter the name of the DICOM AE (Application Entity). The title is used to identify devices that use
DICOM in a network. (E.g. V201, V202, etc)
3.12.1.3 Prot No
Enter the port number of the server being used.

3.12. 2 DICOM Sen d Fo r m at


Specify the storage format for the 2D or Color mode images for which the DICOM services will
be used. Select either Color or Gray by using the combo button If you select Gray, images are
saved only in grayscale format.

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The DICOM Send Format settings are applied at the time when an image is saved. For
example, when set to Gray, an image is saved as a grayscale image

3.12. 3 DICOM Co m p r es s i o n
Specify whether to compress the still (Cine) images for which DICOM services will be used.
Select either Uncompressed or JPEG Baseline by using the combo button. When
Uncompressed is selected, images are saved without being compressed.

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The DICOM Compression setting is applied at the time an image is saved. For example,
when set to JPEG Baseline, an image is compressed when it is saved.
3.12. 4 Di s p l ay Co m p en s at i on
Configure the post curve settings for the images for which DICOM services will be used. Click
this button to display the Display Compensation window.
Adjust gamma, brightness, and contrast by using the slider for each option. Click Default to revert
to the system defaults.


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Adjusting the post curve settings for images allows other monitors to display them as close
as possible to the original images, which is convenient in diagnosis.

[Figure 3-18] Display Compensation

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3.12. 5 A d d i n g DICOM Ser v i c e
Click Add on the screen. The system is switched to a screen where you can enter a DICOM
service to add. After adding a service, click Save to save the information. Click Cancel to cancel.

3.12.5.1 Services
Select the type of service to use via DICOM. The supported DICOM servers are Storage, Print,
Worklist, PPS, SC and Storage SR.

3.12.5.2 Alias
Enter the name of the DICOM server.

3.12.5.3 AE Title
Enter the AE title of the DICOM server. Consult your network administrator before specifying this
option.

3.12.5.4 Transfer Mode


Select a transfer method.
• Batch : Send all saved images when you click the End Exam button.
• Send As You Go : Send an image whenever you press the Save button to save it.
• Manual : Send the specified image in Exam List or SonoView.

3.12.5.5 Connect Timeout


Specify how long the system will wait until it receives a response from the DICOM server. You
can specify it in seconds.

3.12.5.6 IP Address
Enter the IP address of the server being used. Consult your network administrator before
specifying this option.

3.12.5.7 Port No.


Enter the port number of the server being used. Consult your network administrator before
specifying this option.

3.12.5.8 Retry Interval


Specify how long the system will wait before it retries when transmission fails. You can specify it in
seconds.

3.12.5.9 Maximum Retries


Specify how many times the system will retry when transmission fails.

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3.12. 6 St o r ag e Ser v er In f o r m at i on
Select STORAGE under Services. Configure the Image Storage Service using DICOM.

3.12.6.1 Include 3D Volume


Specify whether to transfer the 3D volume data when transferring a 3D image.

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Check this checkbox only when a Storage service supporting MEDISON 3D volume data is
used.

3.12.6.2 VOI LUT Setup


Configure VOI LUT (Value Of Interest Look Up Table). Adjust the brightness and contrast of a
DICOM image when saving it. The saved image can be viewed with any PACS device that has
DICOM VOI LUT implemented.
• Window Center : Enter a value for the DICOM Tag (0028, 1050) setting. The setting value
indicates the brightness of an image that is displayed by the Storage service. Relative to
128, a higher value results in a darker image. Note that this function can be used only
when it is supported by the Storage service.
• Window Width : Enter a value for the DICOM Tag (0028, 1051) setting. The setting value
indicates the brightness of an image that is displayed by the Storage service. Relative to
256, higher values result in lower contrast. Note that this function is available only when it is
supported by the Storage service.

[Figure 3-19] DICOM Configuration - Storage

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3.12. 7 Pr i n t Ser v er In f o r m at i o n
Select PRINT under Services. Configure the Print Service using DICOM.

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You can configure a printer connected to the DICOM network only.
Depending on the printer, some of the following functions may not be available. Before
configuring a printer service, please refer to the user manual for the printer or the DICO
Conformance Statement.

3.12.7.1 Color
Specify whether to use colors. Select Grayscale or RGB
3.12.7.2 Format
Specify the paper layout. Select from 1ⅹ1, 1ⅹ2, 2ⅹ2, 2ⅹ3, 3ⅹ3, 3ⅹ4, 3ⅹ5, 4ⅹ4, 4ⅹ5 and
4ⅹ6.
3.12.7.3 Orientation
Specify the paper orientation. Select Landscape or Portrait
3.12.7.4 Magnification
When resizing an image to print, specify the interpolation. Select from Replicate, Bilinear, Cubic
and None.
3.12.7.5 Border Density
Specify the border density of an image to print. Select Black or White.
3.12.7.6 Empty Density
Specify the background color of an image to print. Select Black or White.
3.12.7.7 Min Density
Specify the minimum brightness of an image to print. If this option is not specified, the default
value is applied.
3.12.7.8 Max Density
Specify the maximum brightness of an image to print. If this option is not specified, the default
value is applied.
3.12.7.9 Medium Type
Specify the paper type. Select from Paper, Clear Film, Blue Film, Mammo Clear Film and
Mammo Blue Film.
3.12.7.10 Film Size
Specify the paper size. Select from 8 inchⅹ10 inch, 5 inchⅹ11 inch, 10 inchⅹ12 inch, 10 inchⅹ
14 inch, 11 inchⅹ14 inch, 11 inchⅹ17 inch, 14 inchⅹ14 inch, 14 inchⅹ17 inch, 24cmⅹ24cm,
24cmⅹ30cm, A4 and A3.
3.12.7.11 Destination
Specify the paper pathway. Select Magazine or Processor.

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3.12.7.12 Smoothing Type
This option is available only when Magnification is set to CUBIC. Enter a value specified in the
DICOM Conformance Statement for the printer.

3.12.7.13 Priority
Specify a priority for the print command. Select from High, Med and Low.

3.12.7.14 Copies
Enter the number of copies between 1 and 99.

3.12.7.15 Configuration Info


Specify the unique value for a printer. Please refer to the DICOM Conformance Statement for the
printer.

[Figure 3-20] DICOM Configuration – Print

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3.12. 8 Wo r k l i s t Ser v er In fo r m at i o n
Select WORKLIST under Services. Configure the Modality Worklist Service using DICOM.
3.12.8.1 Update Method
Specify the update method for Worklist.
• Only on User Request : Update only when asked by the user.
• On Startup and Every : Update automatically at a specified interval after the system boots
and Worklist is updated.


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To update a worklist, in the Search tab on the Patient Information screen, select Worklist for
Search Source and press Search.
3.12.8.2 Scheduled Station AE Title
Specify the range of AE Title to retrieve from the Worklist server in a hospital.
• Any : Retrieve the patient list stored in all AE Titles in the server.
• This System : Retrieve the patient list specified under the DICOM tab.
• Another : Retrieve the patient list stored in the AE Title specified by the user.

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This option is available only when the Worklist server is enabled.
3.12.8.3 Start Date
Specify the range of dates to search
• Today : Retrieve the patient list for the current date.
• Range : the patient list for n days before and n days after the current date.
• Past Week : Retrieve the patient list for 7 days before the current date.
• Past Month : Retrieve the patient list for a month before the current date.
• Custom Date : Specify a certain date and retrieve the patient list for that date.

[Figure 3-21] DICOM Configuration – Worklist

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3.12. 9 PPS Ser v er I n f o r m at i o n
Select PPS (Performed Procedure Step) under Services. Configure the Modality Performed
Procedure Step Service using DICOM.
It can be configured in the same way as for the Storage server.

[Figure 3-22] DICOM Configuration –PPS

3.12. 10 SC Ser v er I n fo r m at i o n
Select SC (Storage Commitment) under Services. Configure the Storage Commitment Service
using DICOM. The Storage Commitment Service is used after a diagnosis is finished and all
saved images and reports are transferred

[Figure 3-23] DICOM Configuration –SC

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3.12. 11 St o r ag e SR Ser v er I nfo r m at i o n
Select Storage SR (Storage Structured Report) under Services. Configure the Report Storage
Service using DICOM.

[Figure 3-24] DICOM Configuration –Storage SR

3.12. 12 Ch an g i n g DICOM I n fo r m at i o n
Select a service and press Edit on the screen. The information on the selected service will appear.
Press the Save button to save modified information. And Press the Cancel button to save.
.
3.12. 13 Del et i n g DICOM Ser v i c e
Select a service and press Delete on the screen. A message appears asking whether to [Ok]
delete it. Press Ok to delete the selected service. Press Cancel to cancel.

3.12. 14 T es t i n g DICOM Ser v er


Select a service and press Test on the screen. The connection with the selected service is tested
and the results are shown under the Ping and Verify items. If the result is Normal, it indicates that
the connection is normal.

3.12. 15 Man ag i n g DICOM


Click Queue on the screen to switch to the DICOM Job Status screen. You can review the
current job status using the Job ID, Patient ID, etc.

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The following describes the elements of the DICOM Job Status screen.
1) Job ID : Display the job ID.
2) Patient ID : Display the patient ID.
3) Alias : Display the alias set in the DICOM Configuration screen.
4) Type : Display the job type. The available job types are Storage, Print, Storage SR, MPPS
Start, MPPS End, and Storage CMT.
5) Instances : Display the number of instances. What this denotes differs depending on
the job type. For ‘Storage’ and ‘Print’, it means the number of images. For ‘Storage SR’, it
means the amount of measurement data. For MPPS Start, it is always displayed as 0.
6) Date/Time : Display the date and time when the job was created.
7) Status : Display the current status of the job.

Status Description
Fail The job failed
Transfer The job is in progress
Imperfect The job has been stopped during execution. It will be switched to the
Ready state immediately
Wait The job is waiting for execution.
Wait Resp The job is waiting for a response.
Hold The job is waiting for a retry. This occurs when the job has failed but the
maximum retry count is not yet reached.
Ready The job is waiting for execution. This occurs when the network is not
connected.
Not Ready The Ready state is not completed. This occurs when MPPS (Modality
Performed Procedure Step) End occurs before MPPS Start is completed
or the case that a Storage or Print batch job is not completed.
3.12.15.1 Network Status
Display the network connection status. When connected, ‘Connected’ is displayed. When
disconnected, ‘Disconnected’ is displayed.
3.12.15.2 Number of Jobs
Display the number of jobs listed in the DICOM Job Status screen.
3.12.15.3 Log
Display the DICOM Log window.
3.12.15.4 Retry
Perform the selected job again. This button is enabled only when the status of the selected job is
Fail or Wait Resp.

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3.12.15.5 Retry All
Retry all jobs for which the status is Fail.
3.12.15.6 Delete
Delete the selected job. This button is enabled only when the status of the selected job is
Fail,Imperfect, Wait Resp, or Not Ready.
3.12.15.7 Clear
Delete all jobs.

3.12. 16 DICOM L o g
Click Log on the DICOM Job Status window to display the DICOM Log window. This is used to
manage the history of all DICOM services performed on this product.
3.12.16.1 DICOM Log
Display a list of log files with their information.
• Select All: Select all log files.
• Delete Selected Files: Delete the selected log file.
• Copy Selected Files: Copy the selected log file to an external storage media.
• View Selected File : Display the details of the selected log file on the screen.
• Refresh : Update the information of a log file..

[Figure 3-25] DICOM Log

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3.12. 17 Ut i l i t i es Set u p
Select the Utility. You can configure settings for e-mail, text and network status.

3.12.17.1 E-mail
You can specify a server through which you will send and receive e-mails.
1) Mail (SMTP) Server
Specify the e-mail server.
2) Port No.
Enter a port number.
3) ID
Enter an ID for the e-mail server.
4) Password
Enter a password for the e-mail server.

3.12.17.2 Buzzer Control


Generate a buzzer sound when a button or dial-button is used.
Buzzer Sound
If Buzzer On is selected, the buzzer sound is turned on. A buzzer sound is generated whenever
a button or dial-button is used.

3.12.17.3 Body Marker


Body Marker Auto Active : 'If 'BodyMarker Auto Active' is selected, the system automatically
enters the BodyMarker input mode when the Freeze button is pressed.
3.12.17.4 Text Setup
You can specify whether to use Autotext or Quick Text..
1) Auto text Setup
If an abbreviation is entered, the system retrieves and enters a full word automatically. When this
option is selected, you can enter text more easily and quickly.
For example, to enter the text ‘Abdominal Circumference’, you only need to enter ‘AC’ and the
system will search the full word from the abbreviation list and automatically enter it..
To enable Autotext, check the Autotext checkbox with the Trackball. Otherwise, uncheck the
checkbox.
If this option is selected, the abbreviation list appears on the screen when text is entered.

[Figure 3-26] Abbreviation list


The system has a built-in abbreviation list for this function. You can add a new abbreviation or edit
the existing abbreviation as desired.

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To enable the abbreviation list stored in the system, press the Autotext Edit button. The system
will switch to the Autotext Edit screen.To save the changes and finish editing, press the [Close ]
button.
1) Modify Word
Use the Trackball and the Set button to select a word to modify in the list. An abbreviation for the
selected word and its full word are displayed under the Abbreviation and Full Word fields at the
bottom of the screen.
Modify words in the Abbreviation and Full Word fields. The abbreviation list is updated in real time.
2) Add Word
Press the New button.
Enter words to add in the Abbreviation and Full Word fields at the bottom of the screen. The
entered words are added to the abbreviation list.
3) Delete Word
Use the Trackball and the Set button to select a word to delete from the list. An abbreviation for
the selected word and its full word are displayed under Abbreviation and Full Word at the bottom
of the screen.
Press the Delete button, and the following warning message will appear.
Press the Delete button, and the following warning message will appear.
4) Specify Word Input Delays
Specify the time taken by the system to convert an abbreviation to a full word and enter it. In the
Autotext Delay Time field at the bottom of the screen, enter the input delay time in seconds.

[Figure 3-27] Auto text Edit

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5) Quick Text
If the checkbox is selected, the Quick Text function is enabled. Quick Text switches the system to
the text input mode immediately after a character key in the Alphanumeric Keyboard is pressed.

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The Quick Text checkbox is checked by default.
You can still enter text if this option is not enabled. If this is the case, press the F3 key in the
Alphanumeric Keyboard to switch to the text mode.

6) Auto Text Erase


If this checkbox is checked, whole texts are deleted at once when pressing Freeze button after
input texts.

7) Boot up Caps Lock Status


If this checkbox is checked, Boot up Caps Lock Status is turned on. When text is entered, it is
entered in capital letters.

[Figure 3-28] Utility

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3.13 Op t i o n Set up
Select the Option. You can enable or disable optional software and hardware.

[Figure 3-29] Setup-Options

3.13.1 Op t i o n s
The list of optional software is displayed on the screen.

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To purchase optional software, please contact the distributor for the software.

3.13.1.1 Options
Shows the types of optional software that can be installed on the product.
The following table shows the list of optional software that is available with SONOACE R7.

TM
4D 3D XI
CW Function Cardiac Measurement
DICOM Auto IMT
Spatial Compound DMR
DMR+

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3.13.1.2 Status
• Shows the current status of optional software.
• Lock_Not Installed : No hardware is connected.
• Lock_Unregistered : The software is not registered.
• Lock_Installed : Hardware is installed but not registered.
• Unlock_Permanent: Ready for use without any time limitation.
• Unlock_Restricted: Ready for use for a certain period.
3.13.1.3 HW Configuration
The list of optional hardware is displayed on the screen. Currently, only ECG is supported.
Check the checkbox for hardware that will be used. Reboot the system to finish settings.
3.13.2 A u t o Cal c
Select the AutoCalc tab in the Setup screen. Auto Calc. Auto Calc. function calculates specified
measurement items automatically with measurement data and is supported in Spectral Doppler
Mode..

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The specified items will appear on the screen only when the [3] Auto Calc dial-button on
the softmenu is pressed in Spectral Doppler Mode.

[Figure 3-30] Setup-Auto Calc


3.13.2.1 AutoCalc. Setting
Enable or disable the following items for automatic calculation by checking their checkbox and
choose up to .
Peak Systolic Velocity / Time Averaged Mean Velocity End Diastolic Velocity
Diastole / Systole Ratio / Time Averaged Peak Velocity / Max Pressure Gradient
Resistive Index Mean Pressure Gradient / Pulsatility Index Velocity Time Integral
Systole / Diastole Ratio / Peak A
When the Peak Systolic Velocity and End Diastolic Velocity values are 0, not all results for the
items will be displayed on the screen. In addition, the result value for Timed Averaged Mean
Velocity is displayed only when Mean Trace is ‘On’.

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3.14 Meas ur e Set u p
Specify various setup options for measurement. The setup may be modified depending on
specific needs or preferences.
• Control panel [Utility] button, then menu [Measure Setup] to select.
• When the Measure Setup screen appears, select a tab that has items to configure.
• Specify settings for each item.
• Press the [6] Close dial-button on the softmenu to finish setting. Or, press the Exit button
on the control panel to cancel.


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You can select a tab in either of two ways as desired.
Use the trackball and the Set button to select a tab.
Rotate the [1] Page Change dial-button on the soft menu to select a tab.

3.14.1 Gen er al
Select the General tab at the Measure Setup screen. You can specify basic measurement
options.

[Figure 3-31] General-General

3.14.1.1 Line Marker Type


Specify the shape of the caliper cursor displayed on the screen. Either Cross Hair or Arrow Head
can be selected..

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3.14.1.2 Circ. And area method
Specify the method for measuring circumference and area. Either Ellipse or Trace can be
selected. By default, the selected method appears when the Caliper button is pressed.
Therefore, you can start measurement more easily by specifying the most commonly used
measurement method. For more information on Ellipse and Trace, please refer to the
“Circumference and Area Measurement” section in Chapter 5 “Measurement.”.
3.14.1.3 Line Type
From the following three options, select the line pattern to use when measuring a distance.
1) Dotted Line
Display with dotted line.
2) Hidden Dotted Line
Display start and end point of the line.
3) Hidden Dotted line after Set
Display with dotted line during making line. After set the line with Set button, dotted line will
be disappeared.


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If you select Hidden Dotted Line or Hidden Dotted Line after Set, you can keep images from
being interfered with by a measurement line.
3.14.1.4 Display
Specify items to display during measurement by checking their checkbox.
1) Display the Doppler Guideline
Specify whether to display cross lines while items are measured in frozen spectrum. This
option can be useful when approximate values are estimated.
2) Display the M-Mode Guideline
Specify whether to display cross lines while items are measured in the frozen state in M
Mode. This option can be useful when approximate values are estimated.
3) Show Measured Value in Menu
Select whether or not to display the measured value in the menu.
4) Num of Measure Result Box
Specify the number of lines for measurement results that are displayed on the screen.
This setting is applied to all applications and basic measurement results except obstetrics,
cardiac, vascular, urology and fetal echo measurements.

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To specify the Num of Measure Results Boxes setting for OB, cardiac, vascular, urology and
fetal echo measurements, use the Setting tab for each application.
5) Clear Measure 2D Mode Result On Unfreeze
Specify whether to clear measurement results from the screen in the Live status using the
Freeze button after performing measurements in 2D mode.

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6) Clear Measure M/D Mode Result On Unfreeze
Specify whether to clear measurement results from the screen in Live status using the
Freeze button after performing measurements in M mode and Doppler mode.
7) Measure Unit
Specify the measurement unit. For a small object, it is more convenient to use ‘mm’ in Dist
When blood flow is fast, it is better to use ‘m/s’ in Vel.
• Dist : Select either a cm- or mm-scale for the unit of distance, area and volume.
• Vel : Select either cm/s or m/s for the unit of velocity.

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Changing measurement units deletes all existing measurement data.

3.14.2 Pac k ag es
Select the Calc Menu tab under the General tab. Specify the measurement packages that will be
used and the order in which they will appear on the screen when the Calculator button is pressed.

[Figure 3-32] General-Package

3.14.2.1 Menu Type


Specify the type of menu that will be displayed on the monitor screen.
1) Full Menu
Display the menu that contains all measurement items provided by this product.
2) Custom Menu
Display the custom menu you configured using [Menu Customize].

3.14.2.2 Calc. Package(s) Order

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The right list displays the calculation packages supported by this product. The left list displays the
calculation packages that will be used.
1) Adding a Calculation Package to Use
Select a calculation package you want to use from the right list and then click on
the screen. The selected package will be moved to the left list.
2) Removing a Calculation Package to Use
Select a calculation package you don’t want to use from the left list and then click
On the screen. The selected package will be moved to the right list.
3) Changing the Order of Calculation Packages
Select the calculation package for which you want to change the order from the left list and
Then click or on the screen. The topmost package in the left list appears
first when you press the Calculation button.
4) All Calc. Package List
Checking this checkbox displays all calculation packages that can be used in this product
in the left list.
5) Link with application
If this checkbox is checked, measurement menu items are linked with probe presets. As
a result, the measurement menu items that are related with the currently selected probe
preset appear first when the Calculator button is pressed.

The table below shows the probe presets and measurement menu items that are linked with
each other.
Probe Application Measure Application
Fetal Heart
st
1 Trimester OB
nd rd
2 / 3 Trimester
Uterus
Gynecology
Adnexa
GB
General
Abdomen
Renal
Aorta
Thyroid
Breast
Small Parts
Testicle
Bowel
Aortic arch Cardiac

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Adult Echo
Pediatric Echo
Prostate Urology
Carotid
Arterial Vascular
Venous
General TCD
Shoulder/ Knee Musculoskeletal
Hand/ Foot
Elbow/ Wrist

6) Menu Customize
Click this button to switch to the Custom Menu screen. In the Custom Menu screen, you can
set the menu items that appear when performing an application-specific measurement
according to your preferences.
3.14.2.3 Custom Menu
The Custom Menu screen appears when you click Menu Customize. Specify which
measurement items will appear on the custom menu according to your preferences.

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To use custom menu, set it from Utility > Measure Setup > General > Package > Menu Type
You can create up to four new tab menus.
You cannot delete or change the default tab menus provided by the product.

The following describes custom menu screen.


1) Package List
The calculation packages set in the Package screen appear in this list. If you select a
calculation package, it is outlined in orange.
2) Tab List
Display the tab menus that belong to the list of calculation packages selected in Package List.
The selected tab menu appears outlined in orange.
3) User Menu List
Display the measurement items that belong to the list of tab menus selected in Tab List.
4) Available Menu List
Display all calculation packages supported by this product. If you select an item with the “+”
symbol to the left of it, its sub items are also selected.

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Click Package Order at the bottom of the screen to return to the Package screen.
Settings on the Package screen will apply to custom menu.

[Figure 3-33] Custom Menu

The following describes how to set a custom menu.


1) In Package List, select an application.
2) In Tab List, select a tab menu. The measurement items that belong to the selected tab menu
appear in User Menu List.
3) Configure a list of the tab menus.
• Changing the order of tab menus: Select the tab menu and use or located
• to the right of the list.
• Setting whether to use a tab menu: Select the checkbox of the tab menu you want to use.
• You should select at least one
• Creating a new tab men: To create a new tab menu, click New. If you want to create a new
tab menu by copying an existing tab menu, select it from Tab List and then click Copy.
• Deleting a tab menu: Select the tab menu and click Delete.
• Resetting tab menus: click Reset. Tab menu settings are reset.
4) Configure a list of the measurement items.
• Changing the order of measurement items: Select the measurement item and click
• Or located to the right of the User Menu List.
• Adding a measurement item: Select the measurement item from Available Menu List
• and click
• Deleting a measurement item: Select the measurement item and tap.


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In the Available Menu List, if you select an item with the “+” symbol to the left of it, its sub items are
also selected. However you cannot add whole measurement package.

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3.14.3 Report
Select the sub tab Report under the General tab. You can specify options for measurement
reports and printing.

[Figure 3-34] General-Report

1) Use SonoReport
Select whether or not to use SonoReport. If you select this check box, the Sonoultra
SonoReport appears when the Report button is pressed in the control panel.

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This feature can be used only when the SonoReport dongle is connected to the USB port.

3.14.3.1 Report Header


Specify header options for reports. You can specify more than one item and the specified items
appear in all measurement reports.
1) Hospital Info.
Shows information on the hospital where the product is installed.
2) Patient Info.
Shows patient information.
3) Others
Shows other information.

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3.14.3.2 Print Format
Set a report page to print.
• Only Current Page : Prints only the page currently displayed on the monitor.
• All pages (1 X 1 ) : 1 graph is printed on a page.
• All pages (3 X2 ) : 6 graphs are printed on a page.

3.14.3.3 Measure Result


Specify the measurement results output format for reports.
• Average : Shows the average of the last three measurement value.
• Last : Shows the last measurement value.
• Max : Shows the largest measurement value.
• Min : Shows the smallest measurement value.

3.14.3.4 OB / FH Header Layout


Specify item(s) to display under the header of obstetrics or fetal echo measurement reports. You
can specify more than one item
3.14.3.5 Print
Enter additional information for the header, title and footer to display when printing measurements.
3.14.3.6 Data Transfer
Select the sub tab Transfer under the General tab. Specify the data transfer method.
1) Save to file
Specify the file format in which files will be saved. You can select from a text format and an XML
format.
2) Serial Transfer
Specify the data format in which data will be transferred. You can select from a text format and an
XML format. This product uses an RS-232C USB serial cable to transfer data. Select the XML
format to transfer data with reporting tools such as Astraia, Sonoultra and Viewpoint.

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Before setting, make sure that COM is set to Open Line Transfer under the Peripherals tab in
the Setup screen.
3) Measurement Data
When the Write to file checkbox is selected, the Write to file button is created in the report
screen. The Write to file function allows you to convert a measurement report to a file and save it
in a storage media

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4) User Table Backup & Restore
Back up a user-defined table or restore the backed-up table to the system. [Backup] Click
BackUp or Restore and specify desired options

[Figure 3-35] General-Data Transfer

3.14.3.7 Caliper
Select the Caliper sub-tab under the General tab.
Specify whether additional information will be shown along with basic measurement values when
basic measurements are taken by pressing the Caliper button on the control panel. If this option
is selected, the additional information will be also saved and output along with measurement
results.

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Before setting, make sure that COM is set to Open Line Transfer under the Peripherals
tab in the Setup screen.

[Figure 3-36] General-Caliper

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3.14.3.8 Display
1) Num of 2D Mode Result Box
Specify the number of lines for 2D Mode results that are displayed on the screen.
2) Num of M/D Mode Result Box
Specify the number of lines for M/D Mode results that are displayed on the screen.

3.14.4 Ob s t et r i c s Meas u r em en t Set u p


Select the OB tab in the Measure Setup screen. You can specify obstetrics
options
3.14.4.1 General Settings
Select the sub tab General under the OB tab. You can specify basic options for obstetrics
measurement.

[Figure 3-37] OB-General


3.14.4.2 Percentile Info.
1) Show Percentile Info.
Specify whether to use Percentile Info. by using this checkbox.
2) Percentile Criteria
Select a value that will be used for percentile calculation.
• GA by LMP : GA is calculated based on the maternal LMP.
• Estab. Due Date : GA is calculated based on the Estab. Due Date that is entered in the
Patient Information.
• Average US GA : GA is calculated using the average value of several ultrasound
measurements.

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3) Rank Info. Method
Specify how the growth range information will be displayed. The growth range information
can be used to observe fetal development and abnormality, if any
• Standard Deviation : International standard deviation is used to indicate the fetal
development. Fetal development and abnormality are observed on the basis of SD = 0
indicating the standard development
• Pctl. : Fetal development is indicated in percentile. Fetal development and abnormality are
observed on the basis of 50% indicating the standard development.
• Bar (Graph) : The percentile is shown in a bar graph. This option is available with OB
reports only. The green color indicates normal development range, while the red color
indicates abnormal development range.
3.14.4.3 Fetal Weight Unit
Specify the unit for fetal weight measurement. You can select up to 2 units from grams [g],
ounces [oz] and pounds [lb]. The primary and secondary units can be combined to show
measurements in various units. The primary unit can be either ‘Gram [g]’ or ‘lb +oz’ on the left.
The secondary unit can be selected from the units on the right, and can be any unit other than
the one selected as the primary unit.
‘lb +oz’ is a unit combining pounds and ounces, ‘None’ and ‘None’ indicates that no unit is used.
3.14.4.4 Display
Num of Measure Result Box
Specify the number of lines for OB measurement results that are displayed on the screen.
3.14.4.5 Table Settings
Select the sub tab Tables under the OB tab. You can specify references such as reference tables
and equations that will be used by each measurement item.

[Figure 3-38] OB-Tables

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1) EFW Sequential Measurement

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These settings are needed when User Key 1 is set to EFW Measure in Utility > Setup >
Peripherals > User Key Setup. The settings are applied when measuring EFW using the
User Key 1 button.

Specify the order of measurement items when measuring EFW using the User Key 1
button. Select the measurement item using trackball and the Set button and Change the
order of measurement item using arrow buttons.
2) Items
This setting is intended for measurement of the gestational age (GA) and fetal size
(Growth). Select items in the following order.
• Select a measurement item in the list on the left.
• Select a reference type from the GA table and Growth table.
• Select a reference in the list on the right.
3) Fetal Weight
This setting is intended for measurement of the estimated fetal weight (EFW). Select items
in the following order.
4) Add Reference

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Observe the following directions when adding a table reference. If these conditions are not
met, a warning message appears and the reference is not saved.
Input at least three types of data.
If there are no Min and Max values, select Value Only for “Table Type”.

• Press . The User Reference window will appear

[Figure 3-39] User Reference


• Enter a name and description for a new reference..
• Specify the reference type as Table or Equation..
• Press OK to go to the next step. The system will switch to the Editor screen. Press Cancel
to cancel
• Press OK to finish. Press Cancel to cancel.

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EFW Equation can set only Equation and EFW Growth can set only Table as the reference
type.


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Selection
A preset for the selected measurement reference is displayed. The name and type of the
reference is displayed on the right. Press the question mark button to show the source for
the reference. Press it again to hide it.

[Figure 3-40] User Table


Table
Enter a reference table.
• You should make over two rows; use [+] or [-] button to add or delete a row.
• Press the Tab or Enter key on the Alphanumeric keyboard to save the current state and
move to next item.
Unit Information
The various units for the selected reference (Input, Output, SD) are displayed.
Table Type
Specify the table type and SD (Standard Deviation) for the selected reference. For Growth
Table, SD (Standard Deviation) is displayed.
• Range Type: The Min and Max values for the selected reference are shown in a table.
The SD value varies depending on the range specified by the user.
• Value Type: Only measurements entered by the user are shown, regardless of Min, Max
or SD.

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ETC
• Show In Days: When the checkbox is selected, the table unit is changed from wd (Week-
day) to d (day).
• Cursor Movement for [Enter] key: Specify the direction of cursor movement when the Enter
key on the alphanumeric keyboard is pressed while a
table is being edited. Select from Right, Down and Edit


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If a reference appears in an equation, the following should be entered.
Equation
Enter a reference equation. Use the measurement calculator shown in the lower right corner.
Input Value Ranges
Enter the minimum (Low) and maximum (High) ranges for the selected reference.
Tolerance Information
Select the tolerance from w, d and %.

[Figure 3-41] User Equation

5) Delete Reference
• Under Selection, select a preset to delete.
• Press . confirmation message appears asking whether to delete it.
• Press OK to delete. Press Cancel to cancel.
6) View & Modify Reference
• Under Selection, select a preset to delete.
• Press . and the Editor screen will appear.
• View or modify a reference.

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3.14.4.6 Calc & Graph
Select the sub tab Calc & Graph under the OB tab. You can specify settings for calculation and
graphs.

[Figure 3-42] Calc & Graph


1) Auto Calculations
Specify an item that will be calculated automatically. For example, if the MAD checkbox is
selected as shown below, when APD and TAD are measured, the measurements are used to
calculate MAD automatically and display the result on the screen. The results of automatic
calculation may affect GA and EDD information.
2) Ratio Calculations
Specify a measurement item for which a ratio will be calculated. For example, if the FL/BPD
checkbox is selected, when FL and BPD are measured, the ratio between them is calculated
and displayed on the screen. This ratio also appears in a report.
3) Fetal Doppler Trend Graph
Specify whether to include PI and RI graphs for MCA (Mid Cerebral Artery) and UA (Umbilical
Artery) in an obstetrics report. Press and the Editor screen for the selected graph will
appear.
4) Trend Graph
Specify whether to include a graph for a certain item or ratio in an obstetrics report. Press
and the Editor screen for the selected graph will appear

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3.14.5 Car d i ac Meas u r em en t Set u p
Select the Cardiac tab in the Measure Setup screen. You can specify settings for cardiac
measurement.
3.14.5.1 Cursor & Method
1) Circ and Area Method
Specify how a circumference and area is measured in a 2D cardiac image. Either Ellipse or
Trace can be selected.
2) LV Volume Method
Specify how the volume of the left ventricle is measured. Teichholz, Cubed or Gibson can be
selected.

3.14.5.2 Display
Num of Measure Result Box : Specify the number of lines for Cardiac measurement results that
are displayed on the screen.

[Figure 3-43] Cardiac Setup

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3.14.6 v as c u l ar m eas u r em ent s
Select the Vascular tab in the Measure Setup screen. You can specify settings for vascular
measurement.
3.14.6.1 A/B Ratio
Specify each individual peak velocity for which a ratio between A and B will be calculated.
3.14.6.2 ICA/CCA Ratio
Specify each individual measurement item that will be used for the ICA/CCA ratio.
3.14.6.3 Display
Specify the number of lines for Vascular measurement results that are displayed on the screen.

[Figure 3-44] Vascular Setup

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3.14. 7 Ur o l o g y m eas u r em en t s
Select the Urology tab in the Measure Setup screen. You can specify settings for urology
measurement.

[Figure 3-45] Urology Setup


3.14.7.1 Volume Method
Specify an equation that will be used for volume calculation.
• 3 Distance: The volume is calculated using three diameters in the longitudinal and
transverse planes (4 / 3 x π x A/2 x B/2 x C/2)
• 3 Distance x Factor: he volume is calculated using three diameters in the longitudinal and
transversal planes, and a factor (F) value entered by the user (A x B x C x Factor)
• Ellipsoid: The volume is calculated using the length of the Main and Beside axes (4 / 3 x π
x Main / 2 x (Beside / 2)2)
• Main / 2 x (Beside / 2)2)Sum of 20 Disks: The volume is calculated by summing the areas
in the 20 parallel planes (d /20 x (A1 + A2 + ... A20), d : the sum of the distances between
disks)

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3 Distances: A = 1st Dia. ; B = 2nd Dia. ; C = 3rd Dia.
The factor value is set to “0.523” by default. When the value needs to be changed, a value
between 0 and 1 (0 < factor <= 1) is recommended.
3.14.7.2 Predicted PSA correction factor
Specify the predicted PSA correction factor for measurement of volume of the WG and T-Zone.
The default value is 0.12.
3.14.7.3 Display
Num of Measure Result Box
Specify the number of lines for Urology measurement results that are displayed on the screen.

3.14. 8 Fet al Ec h o Meas u r em en t Set u p


Select the Fetal Echo tab in the Measure Setup screen. You can specify settings for fetal echo
measurement.
3.14.8.1 Cursor & Method
1) Circ and Area Method
Specify how a circumference and area is measured in a 2D fetal cardiac image. Either
Ellipse or Trace can be selected.
2) LV Volume Method
Specify how the volume of the left ventricle is measured. For more information on calculation
formulae, please refer to reference manual.
3.14.8.2 Display
Num of Measure Result Box
Specify the number of lines for Fetal Echo measurement results that are displayed on the screen.

[Figure 3-46] Fetal Echo Setup

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C h a p t e r 4 . C h e c k i n g t h e Pr o d u c t

4.1 Overview
Chapter 4 describes how to check SonoAce R7 and how to check if its major functions
and the power supply are working properly.

Contents

4.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 4-1


4.2 Starting the Product .................................................................................. 4-2
4.3 Monitor ......................................................................................................... 4-3
4.3.1 Monitor Display ....................................................................... 4-3
4.4 Control Panel ............................................................................................. 4-5
4.4.1 Detail Control Panel ............................................................... 4-5
4.4.2 Soft Menu ................................................................................. 4-7
4.4.3 Keyboards ................................................................................ 4-7
4.4.4 Adjust of Control Panel ............................................................ 4-8
4.5 Checking the Performance ..................................................................... 4-9
4.5.1 Basic Check ............................................................................. 4-9
4.5.2 Detail Check ..........................................................................4-10

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4.2 Starting the Product
1) Check again if the power capacity is compliant with SonoAce R7 and connect the power cord
to the wall outlet.
2) Check if the SonoAce R7 power cord is properly connected and switch on the power button
for the control panel. [Figure 4-1]

b S/

[Figure 4-1] AC power

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After turning on the rear of the AC power, 10 seconds has elapsed turn on the product.
During booting the system, do not press any key of the alphanumeric keyboard It may cause
malfunction.

3) To start SonoAce R7, press the On/Off switch at the center of the control panel.

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[Figure 4-2] Power S/W
①booting sequence is displayed on the LCD monitor. As the Windows XP logo disappears, the
SonoAce R7 logo and loading bar appear
②The loading bar fills with color. This represents data being copied to the Front End and Back
End of system by the PC software.
③When software data copying is completed, the ultrasound picture appears and the system
becomes ready

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4.3 Monitor
The monitor of this system is a color VGA monitor, which displays ultrasound images and
additional information. This monitor is connected to the main body through a central pivot,
allowing it to be tilted to the optimal viewing angle

4.3.1 Moni t or Di spl ay


The monitor displays ultrasound images, operation menus and a variety of other
information. The screen is divided into six sections: ①Title, ②Menu, ③Image, ④
Thumbnail, ⑤User Information, and ⑥ Softmenu sections



[Figure4-3] Monitor Display

① Title Area.
Displays patient name, hospital name, application, frame rate and depth, probe information,
acoustic output information, and date and time
② Measurement Menu Area
Displays the selected thumbnail image. During measurement, displays the measurement
menus.

③ Image Area
Displays ultrasound images. Image information, annotation, and measurement information

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are also displayed.
④Thumbnails Area
The images saved by pressing the Acquire button are displayed. Click a thumbnail to
enlarge. Up to 9 images are displayed. In BodyMarker mode, body markers are
displayed
⑤ User Information Area
The user information area provides a variety of information necessary for system use e.g.
current system status, image information, selectable items, etc
⑥Soft menu
Different items are displayed in the menu, depending on the current status of the
system. To set or change the items in the Soft Menu, use the dial-button for the
corresponding number on the control panel.


˙ T˙ i˙p˙ !˙ D˙ i˙s˙ p˙ l˙a˙ y˙ i˙n˙ g˙ t˙ h˙ e˙ c˙ u˙ r˙ r˙ e˙ n˙ t˙ s˙ t˙ a˙ t˙ u˙ s˙ o˙ f˙ t˙ h˙ e˙ s˙ y˙ s˙ t˙ e˙ m
˙

: Indicates whether Lan is connected.

: : Indicates whether a removable disk is connected. If you double-click this icon,


the Storage Manager screen will be displayed.

: Shows the amount of the total & available disk space in the system.

: Displays the status of Caps Lock On..

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4.4 Control panel
The control panel can be used for controlling the system.
.

[Figure 4-3] Control Panel


The dial-button can be used both as a dial and a button.

4.4.1 Det ai l Cont rol Panel


The control panel can be used for controlling the system.

On/Off Turns the system on/off.


Displays the Patient Information screen for patient selection and
Patient
information entry.
Displays the Probe Selection screen to select or change probes and
Probe
applications.
Finishes the exam of the currently selected patient and resets the
End Exam
related data.
Displays the Report screen that shows the measurement results of the
Report
current application and other information.
User1 Pre-set to perform the functions.
SONOVIEW Runs SONOVIEW TM which is the image filing program.
Freq Press the button to change frequency for the probe.
Focus Use this switch to adjust the focus position.
Depth Use this switch to adjust the scanning depth for the selected image
Dual Use this button to enable Dual Mode.
M Use this button to enable/disable M Mode.
PD Use this button to enable/disable Power Doppler Mode
C Use this button to enable/disable Color Doppler Mode.
2D Use this button to enable 2D Mode.
PW Use this button to enable/disable PW Spectral Doppler Mode.
CW Use this button to enable/disable CW Spectral Doppler Mode.

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Q Scan : Press this dial-button to enable Quick Scan. If Quick Scan is
enabled, ‘Q Scan’ is shown in the right hand side of the screen
Q Scan Gain : Rotate this dial-button to adjust Gain in each mode. In 3D View, it
/ Gain can be used to move the reference image
/ PS PS : Rotate Dial button in 3D View, Reference Slice parallel to the left
or right to move
PS = Parallel Shift.
3D / 4D This is used to start or finish the 3D/4D Mode.
Use this button to freeze the image that is being scanned. Press it again
Freeze
to return to scan mode.
Print Use this button to print the image on the screen via a printer.
SAVE Use this button to save the selected image or report in a database
Menu : Press dial button to activate the available menu item of
current scan mode.
Angle : Rotate the dial-button to adjust the angle. In Spectral Doppler
Menu
Mode, the angle of the sample volume can be adjusted by 1°. In 2D Mode
/ Angle
and Sector Width is not 100%, rotate the 2D image left or right side. Use
this button to adjust the probe cursor or the indicator angle in BodyMaker
or Indicator Mode respectively.
Deletes text, Indicator, body marker, and measurement result, etc.
Clear
displayed on an image
Active Mode Changes the menu or soft menu on the screen.
Set Use this option to select an item or value.
Exit Use this option to exit the current mode and return to the previous setting.
Use this button to take basic measurements such as distance, volume,
Caliper
circumference and area. Press it again to exit the basic measurement mode.
Calculator Use this button to take measurements for the selected application.
Change Use this button to change the function of the trackball.
Use this button to display the selected image in panning mode.
Update
If it is pressed in PW Spectral Doppler Mode, the system switch to D Only Mode.
Press this button to show an arrow-shaped pointer in scan mode. Press it again
Pointer
to hide it.
Use the trackball to move the cursor on the screen. It can also be used
Trackball
to search through Cine or Loop images when Freeze is enabled.
Adjusts TGC values for each depth using 8 slides. TGC stands for Time
TGC
Gain compensation

C˙ A˙ U˙ T˙ I˙O
˙ N˙
Too large a difference in the gain value settings of adjacent TGC slides may lead
to the generation of stripes in an image.

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4.4.2 Soft menu(1~5)
Use the Soft Menu that appears on the screen. Available menu items may vary depending on
the current system state.


˙ T˙ i˙p˙ s˙ !˙ U˙ s˙ i˙n˙ g˙ S˙ o˙ f˙t˙ M
˙ e˙ n˙ u˙ d˙ i˙a˙ l˙-˙ b˙ u˙ t˙ t˙ o˙ n˙ s˙
The Soft Menu is divided into top and bottom sections as below.
▶ Top Menu (①): Rotate a dial-button to select an item.
▶ Sub Menu (②): Press a dial-button to select an item.


[Figure 4-5] Soft Menu


˙ T˙ i˙p˙ s˙ !˙ S˙ o˙ f˙t˙ M
˙ e˙ n˙ u˙ d˙ i˙a˙ l˙-˙ b˙ u˙ t˙ t˙ o˙ n˙ [˙ 4˙ ]˙ ~˙ [˙ 6˙ ]˙
Dial soft menu - button [4] [6] in the 3D View to the following features.
▶ Soft Menu dial-button [4] : X-axis to rotate image.
▶ Soft Menu dial-button [5] : Y-axis to rotate image.
▶ Soft Menu dial-button [6] : Z-axis to rotate image.

4.4.3 K eyboard
This is used to type in text or performs some functions.

[Figure 4-5] Keyboards

F1 Help Displays ‘Help Menu’ on the screen.

F2 Indicator This is used to start or finish the indicator Mode.

Starts Text mode. But if the check box is selected in Setup>


F3 Text Utility > Quick Text, you can enter text without pressing this
button..

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F4 Body Marker Starts Body Marker mode.

F5 Utility Displays the Utility menu on the Soft Menu screen.

F8 BPD Starts BPD measurement.

F9 AC Starts AC measurement.

F10 FL Starts FL measurement.

F11 CRL Starts CRL measurement.

F12 GS Starts GS measurement.

Each time it is pressed, on-screen information disappears in the order of


Space Bar Space Bar image Data Gray Scale Bar/ Color Bar TGC. After they have
disappeared, all three sets of data are displayed again if it is pressed.

Brightness Allows you to adjust the monitor brightness.

Sound Allows you to adjust volume in Spectral Doppler Mode.


˙ T˙ i˙p˙ s˙ !˙ A˙ d˙ j˙u˙ s˙ t˙ t˙ h˙ e˙ b˙ r˙ i˙g˙ h˙ t˙ n˙ e˙ s˙ s˙ o˙ f˙ t˙ h˙ e˙ k˙ e˙ y˙ b˙ o˙ a˙ r˙ d˙
While holding down the Fn key, press the 1 key to increase the brightness of the back light. To
decrease the brightness, press the 2 key with the same way.

4.4.4 Adjust i ng t he Cont rol Panel


Press the lever on the handle of the control panel and move it carefully up or down.

C˙ A˙ U˙ T˙ I˙O
˙ N˙
Do not move the control panel to excessive.

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4.5 Check ing the Performance
Chapter 4 SONOACE R7 after the installation of power and operating
normally critical functions and to check whether the information is used to describe.

4.5.1 Basi c Check

1) Monitor
Check the screen color, focus, dots, residual image, spot, blurring, etc.
Check the screen status when a shock is applied to the monitor and check
the signal when you shake the cable.
2) Control Panel and LED Status
Press on control panel key and check if the corresponding character is
displayed on the screen. Check if the Key board LED is turned on.
3) Body Mark Key
Check if the Body Mark [Body Mark Key] is properly displayed and if the key
works properly.
4) Indicator Key
Check if the trackball works properly by moving it up, down, left and right.
5) Clear Key
Check if TEXT and measurement data is erased properly when this key is
pressed
6) Zoom Operation Examination
Check that the Zoom works properly.
7) Sonoview Examination
Save an IMAGE and CINE INAGE in each mode.
Check if the images are properly saved.
Check if Backup & Restore works properly
8) Measure
Check if DISTANCE, CALIPER and CALC works properly.
9) Patient
Enter information in PATIENT and check if the entered contents appear in the
report or Sonoview.
10) End Exam
Measure for a New Patient and check if the measured data is cleared when
End Exam is selected.
11) Probe Key
Check if it works properly when the probe is changed.

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4.5.2 Det ai l Check
1) B Mode
①Check if there is any missing line in an image by doing a Knife Test.
②Check if the image is displayed properly through Phantom.
③Check if Freeze Cine ( Broken Image, Auto run, Auto run Speed and Trackball Cine) and its
related functions work properly.
④Check if there is an image brightness change when the Gain is adjusted.
⑤Check if there is an image brightness change when the TGC Gain is adjusted.
⑥Check if the image is flipped horizontally or vertically and left or right when the Left/Right Flip,
Up/Down Direction and Rotation keys are pressed.
⑦Check if the image select menus (EE, DR, View Area, Tissue, Frame Rate) work properly.
⑧Check if the frequency (Phantom, Res, Pen, Gen) is normal.
⑨Check if the image changes according to Depth change.
⑩Check if the image changes according to Depth change when the focus is changed.
⑪Check if the image compensation modes (FSI, Harmonic, DMR, SRF, Quick Scan, Spatial
Compound Imaging) work properly.

2) Dual Mode
①Check if the image is displayed properly through Phantom.
②Check if the image is flipped horizontally or vertically and left or right when the Left/Right Flip,
Up/Down Direction and Rotation keys are pressed.
③Check if the image select menus (EE, DR, View Area, Tissue, Frame Rate, sane angle,
Power) work properly.
④Check if the frequency( Phantom, Res, Pen, Gen) is normal.
⑤Check if the image changes according to Depth change.
⑥Check if the image changes according to Depth change when the focus is changed.
⑦Check if the left or right image Cine (number of pages, Auto run, Auto run Speed and
Track ball Cine) and its related functions work properly.

3) M Mode
①Check if the image is displayed properly through Phantom.
②Check if the information on M Line is displayed in the Image area.
③Check if there is an image brightness change when the GAIN is adjusted.
④Check if the image is flipped horizontally or vertically and left or right when the Left/Right Flip,
Up/Down Direction and Rotation keys are pressed.
⑤Check if the image select menus (EE, DR, View Area, Tissue, Frame Rate, sane angle,
Power) work properly.
⑥Check if the image changes according to Depth change.
⑦ Check if image changes according to Depth change when the focus is changed.

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⑧Check if the speed change and information is correct according to the SPEED conversion
step.
⑨Check if an image is reversed when Negative operates.
⑩ Check if the Top Down Format and Side by Side Format Image are correct when Loop
Format is selected
⑪Check if Format B-Mode and M Line Size are changed.
⑫Check if the Freeze Cine (Broken Image, Auto run, Auto run Speed and Track ball Cine) and
its related functions work properly.

4) C Mode & PD Mode


①Check if the image is displayed properly through Phantom
②Check if the image select menus (Balance, Sensitivity, Color Mode, Display)
work properly
③Check if the image changes according to Depth change.
④Check if Freeze Cine ( Broken Image, Auto run, Auto run Speed and Track ball Cine) and its
related functions work properly.
⑤Check if there is image brightness change when the Color Gain is adjusted.
⑥Check if an image is broken or if there is noise (B or C Mode Noise) When ROI Box is moved.
⑦Check if an image is broken or if there is noise (B or C Mode Noise) When ROI Box is
adjusted size
⑧Adjust the Scale up and down and check if the frequency is converted and blood flow speed
range is controlled. (Check with directly scan)
⑨Operate the filter and check if small signals are removed by step.
⑩Check if the Color Bar is reserved when the Invert key is pressed.
⑪Move the Baseline up and down and check if the blood flow range moves to + or - part.

5) D Mode
①Check if the image is displayed properly through Phantom.
②Check if the Doppler PRF value changes as the Simultaneous is turned on or off.
③Check if the Doppler spectrum works properly.
④Change the Scale and check the speed range change.
⑤Move the Baseline up and down and check if the blood flow range moves to
(+) or(– )part.
⑥Operate the filter and check if small signals in the spectrum are removed.
⑦Operate the Invert and check if the Doppler waveform is reversed.
⑧Operate the Angle.
⑨Move the SV or Size and check if it works properly.
⑩Change the Spectrum Type and check if the spectrum video changes.
⑪Check if Sound Volume works properly.

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⑫Check if the line when appears when Auto Calc runs is continuous and if the subsequent
calculations are automatically done correctly.
⑬Check if the Top Down Format and Side by Side Format Image are correct when LOOP
FORMAT is selected.
⑭Check if the CINE/LOOP (Broken Image, Auto run, Auto run Speed and Track ball Cine) and
its related functions work properly.

6) 3D Mode
①Check if the loading is normal when Free Hand 3D Scan runs and it is skipped by Freeze,
check if the image is fragmented and if there is any noise during the operation.
②Check if the loading is normal when Static 3D Scan runs, check if the image is fragmented
and if there is ant noise during the operation. Check if the probe and motor sounds are normal.
③Check if the loading is normal when Live 3D Scan runs, check if the image is fragmented and
if there is any noise during the operation. Check if the probe and motor sounds are normal.
④Check if the ROI 3D, ABC 3D, and Full images are normal.
⑤Check a 3D image changes according to the selected angle.
⑥Check if the contrast of 3D images changes according to the selected value.
⑦Check if images are displayed properly according to image size changes.
⑧Check if the Display Format Image is normal. (ACB, Volume CT Image)
⑨Select Step Angle, Rotation Angle, Rot, Axis and check if Cine Loading is done according to
the settings made during Cine operation. Check if images are properly displayed during the
Cine operation.

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C h a p t e r 5 . Pr o d u c t S t r u c t u r e

5.1 Ov er v i ew
Chapter 5 describes the internal structure and operation mechanism of SONOACER7.
This chapter must be read for the product maintenance and upgrade.
SONOACER7 is Software DSC-applied ultrasound system.
It not only adopted 17 inch LCD monitor and provides high resolution ultrasound Image,
but also provides the premium grade system functions. To improve the processing
speed,SAMSUNG MEDISON Co., Ltd. developed new interface to connect a latest PC
and the ultrasound system with its proprietary technology. The enhancement of
processor speed makes the system operations faster and reduces diagnosis time.
SONOACER7 can use up to 128 Element probes and adopted Digital Beamforming of
TX 128 Channels. Ultrasound image is displayed on the LCD through the Front End
Part and Back End Part (including PC Part).
The resolution of the LCD monitor is 1280 X 1024 pixels and various image formats are
provided. The wide view angle of the LCD panel provides convenient work environment
for diagnosis. In addition, the arm-type monitor controller enables users to control the
monitor easily.
The DVD RW drive and USB port are placed on the front panel of the system for easier
image backup and software service. Since this system supports various external
storage devices such as USB MO, USB Flash Memory and external-type USB HDD,
upgrade becomes more easier.

SONOACER7 consists of the following major components.


Ultrasound System Part : PSA, Main Board, CW Board, DC to DC Power
Module
User Interface Part : LCD Monitor, Control Panel, Track Ball, Alphanumeric
Keyboard

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Co n t en t s

5.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 5-1


5.2 System Block Diagram ............................................................................... 5-3
5.3 Basic Structure of SONOACER7 .............................................................. 5-4
5.4 PSA .................................................................................................... 5-6
5.5 Beamformer Part......................................................................................... 5-8
5.6 CW Part .................................................................................................. 5-11
5.7 Back End Part .........................................................................................5-15
5.8 PCI Part ..................................................................................................5-19
5.9 Motor Control Part .....................................................................................5-20
5.12 PC Mother Board ......................................................................................5-21
5.13 Software DSC............................................................................................5-22
5.16 Control Panel .............................................................................................5-23

Chapter 5. Product structure 5-2


5.2 Sy s t em B l o c k Di ag r am

LCD 19”
Monitor

[Figure 5-1] System Block Diagram

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5.3 B as i c St r u c t u r e o f SONOA CER7
5.3.1 Overview
SONOACER7 consists of Ultrasound System Part, PC Part, User Interface Part and
Power Part. However, it consists of Front End Part, Back End Part, User Interface Part,
and Power Part from the electronical view point.
The following is the description of electronical structure of SONOACER7.
Front End Part refers to the CW (Continuous Wave) Board, PSA (Probe Select
Assembly), and BF (Beamformer) Board of the Ultrasound System Part. The Front End
Part delivers High Voltage Pulser to the probe so that ultrasound is generated, amplifies
the returned echo signal and processes Digital Beamforming. The RF signal generated
here is delivered to the Back End Part.
Back End Part refers to the BE(Back End) Board and PC of the Ultrasound System Part.
The RF signal generated in the BF(Beamformer) Board is processed to diagnosis
image such as BW, Color Doppler, PW Doppler, CW Doppler, and Power Doppler and
displayed on the monitor so that users can see it.
User Interface Part refers to the LCD monitor and control panel.

5.3.2 Ultrasound System Part


The major function implements the ultrasound data before the prior step of the Scan
Converter.
It plays the roles of the Front End Part and Back End Part (including some).
It recognizes probes and delivers system and application information depending on the
user environment to each board. Based on the information, TX Focusing and RX
Focusing are done. When high-voltage Pulser is delivered to probe along through the
TX Focusing, ultrasound is generated and the echo signal returned from human body is
amplified by the amplifier circuit and then is processed by Digital Beamforming. The RF
signal generated here is delivered to the PC Part to process it to provide diagnosis
image such as BW, Color Doppler, PW Doppler, CW Doppler, and Power Doppler and
display it on the monitor.
DC-DC Power module supplies power to the power of Ultrasound System Part.
Ultrasound System Part consists of the components.
CW(Continuous Wave Board)
PSA(Probe Select Assembly)
BF(Beamformer Board) X 2ea
BE(Back End Board)
DDM (DC to DC Power Module)

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5.3.3 User Interface Part
User Interface Part enables users to view ultrasound image on the LCD monitor and
control SONOACER7 through the control panel and touch panel.
The image output from the PC Part is transferred to the LCD monitor and external
device. Image output interface includes VHS, S-VHS, Composite, and DVI. In addition,
and Image input use VGA, S-VHS. the control panel enables users to easily operate
the system through various interfaces.
The User Interface Part consists of the following components.
LCD Monitor (LCD Inverter Board, LCD Control Volume)
Control Panel Board
Track Ball
Alphanumeric Keyboard

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5.4 PSA
5.4.1 Major Function
PSA (Probe Select Assembly) connects the system and probe.
It has 3 Mini DLP Probe Connector and 1 Static CW Static Probe Connector. The pins
of Probe Connector are defined for Probe ID and HV-MUX control functions and consist
of Relay circuit to select one of 3 Array Probes. In addition, High Voltage Switching is
applied so that the BF (Beamformer Board)’s 64 Channel Signal and Probe’s 128
Element are switched.

5.4.2 Block Diagram

[Figure 5-2] PSA Diagram

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5.4.3 Specification
64 Channel BF Board Support
32 Channel CW Board Support
260 Pin Mini DLP Probe Connector 3ea
Static CW Probe Connector 1ea
High Voltage Switching (64 Channel : 128 Element)
Probe Switching (from CW)
Probe ID Reader (to CW)
Board Version Reader

5.4.4 Operation Mechanism


5.4.4.1 High Voltage Switching Process
SONOACER7 supports 64 Channels and 128 Elements Probes.
Since the BF(Beamformer Board)’s Pulser and Receiver circuit consists of 64 Channels
only, additional Element Selection is necessary. Element Selection uses High Voltage
Switches and switches based on the Control Signal output from the BF(Beamformer
Board)’s Control Logic(CPLD). Control Signal is connected through the Mother Board
Connector.
High Voltage Switch consists of the Shift Register and High Voltage FET.

5.4.4.2 Probe Switching


It consists of circuit to select one of 4 probes. It can select a probe selected by the user
by using Latched type relay. It drives the Relay with the Probe Select signal transmitted
from the CW(Continuous Wave Board)’s Control Logic(CPLD). The Probe Select signal
is connected through Mother Board Connector.

5.4.4.3 CW Probe Switching


Since Steered CW and Static CW are not done by BF(Beamformer Board) and
CW(Continuous Wave Board) constructs Pulser and Receiver circuit, do Selecting by
constructing an additional circuit when Steered CW and Static CW are used.

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5.5 B eam fo r m er Par t

5.5.1 Major Function


Beamformer Board (hereafter, BF Board) delivers High Voltage Pulser to a probe,
generates ultrasound, amplifies the returned echo signal and does Digital Beamforming.
Active aperture is in charge of 64 Channel and supports up to 128 Element Probe. It
consists of TX Pulser circuit, Receiving circuit and 8 Beamformer ASIC(MCB124) to
construct the Active aperture 64 Channels and does the Dynamic Apodization, Multi
Beam Receiving, and TGC functions to enhance ultrasound image.

5.5.2 Block Diagram

[Figure 5-3] Beamformer Board Diagram

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5.5.3 Specification
TX Pulser
Limiter
TGC Amp
AD converter
BF ASIC (MCB124)
RX Dynamic Aperture Function
RX Apodization Function
Board Version Reader
BFIC Operation Control Support
PSA Probe Selecting Function
Synthetic Aperture Support
Trapezoidal Imaging Support
Multi-Line Receiving Support
TX Focal Point Support

5.5.4 Operation Mechanism


5.5.4.1 TX Pulser
The Exciting pulse data provided by BF ASIC(MCB124) is applied to TX Pulser via TX
Pulse Buffer. TX Pulser generates Bipolar Pulser using the Exciting pulse data and the
High Voltage from the Power Module. Bipolar Pulser is sent to the Probe element by
using the PSA (Probe Select Assembly) to generate ultrasound.
TX Pulser is a Hybrid IC. It developed by SAMSUNGMEDISON Co., Ltd. is used as TX
Pulser. 8 Blocks are applied in total.
Since Active aperture 64 Channels provide up to 128 Elements, additional Element
Selection is necessary. For this purpose, High Voltage Switch is used. High Voltage
Switch is constructed in PSA (Probe Select Assembly).

5.5.4.2 Receive Channel


Receive Channel amplifies echo that is penetrated through the medium of human body
and the reflected, and does the role of Analog Digital Converter so that Beamforming
can be conducted. It consists of Limiter and Pre-Amp, TGC-Amp, Low-Pass Filter and
A/D Converter.
1) Limiter
It removes unnecessary signal from the Echo returned through the PSA (Probe Select
Assembly)’s High Voltage Switch. Up to 180 Vpp Tx Pulses and a few mV Echo signals
are mixed. Since actually necessary RX data is the echo signal of a few mV, Tx Pulse
should be removed before the signal to the Pre-Amp. Limiter removes signal of higher
than approximately 0.6V and transfers the echo signal to the Pre-Amp.

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2) Pre-Amp
Pre-Amp amplifies echo signal of a few mV that is not processed.
3) TGC-Amp
Each TGC(Time Gain Compensation) Amp consists of 4 channels. Since the echo signal
that is penetrated and reflected by medium diminishes as it traverses, it compensates the
attenuation of the signal.
4) Low Pass Filter(Anti-aliasing)
Low-Pass Filter filters noise in Stop Band that is out of ultrasound band. In addition, it does
the role of Anti-aliasing Filter that minimizes the Aliasing Effect that may appear in a high
frequency probe such as 7.5MHz probe. The Aliasing of high frequency probe occurs due
to the limitation of the Sampling Clock in the BF ASIC.
5) A/D Converter
It converts the digital signal to be used in the Digital Beamforming into analog.

5.5.4.3 Digital Beamforming


The ultrasound generated by a probe takes channel mode that uses a number of
elements for TX Focusing. The ultrasound generated by channel is penetrated through
medium and reflected as echo signal. However, since echo signals do not return to
Probe Element simultaneously, but they return with delay variation. Therefore, a
countermeasure against the delays is necessary for RX Focusing and it is very
important to construct ultrasound image.
Digital Beamforming samples the echo signal returned to Probe Element and save the
sampled data into the memory. The data saved in the memory when the sampling is
complete means that time compensation is complete. The time compensation is done
by the Sampling Clock itself. RX Focusing becomes complete, just by reading the data
saved in memory and adding the data. Since this method requires different Sampling
Clock for each element, VSCG(Variable Sampling Clock Generator) is necessary.
VSCG(Variable Sampling Clock Generator) uses 61.6Mhz that is the same as A/D
Sampling Clock and generates data necessary for BF ASIC(MCB124A).

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5.6 CW B o ar d

5.6.1 Major Function


CW(Continuous Wave Board) is classified into CW Board that includes Continuous
Wave Doppler function and Non CW Board that includes no Continuous Wave Doppler
function. Continuous Wave Doppler function is optional. A product equipped with Non-
CW should be replaced.
Non-CW(Continuous Wave Board) function provides System Clock Drive, Beamformer
Sensing function, High Voltage Sensing function and PSA related signal.

5.6.2 Block Diagram

[Figure 5-4] CW Board Diagram

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5.6.3 Specification
Master Clock : System Clock Drive
Beamformer Sensing
Beamformer High Voltage(+) Sense
Beamformer High Voltage(-) Sense
Beamformer High Current(+) Sense
Beamformer High Current(-) Sense
Beamformer TX Control
PSA related
Probe ID Read
Probe Insert Check
Probe Port Select
Continuous Wave Doppler (CW Option)
Static CW Doppler TX/RX
Steered CW Doppler TX/RX
CW Sensing (CW Option)
CW TX Voltage Sense
CW TX Current Sense
CW TX Control (CW Option)

5.6.4 Operation Mechanism


5.6.4.1 Master Clock
It provides 61.6Mhz Master Clock of the Ultrasound System Part to the CW(Continuous
Wave Board), BF(Beamformer Board), and BE(Back End Board) so that the boards can
be synchronized.
5.6.4.2 Beamformer Sensing
Beamformer Sensing controls the TX voltage and current of is BF(Beamforming Part).
This function is executed in CPLD.
1) Beamformer High Voltage(+) Sense and Beamformer High Voltage(-) Sense
If the voltage of the TX Pulser used by BF(Beamformer Board) fails to satisfy the
specification, the system stops with an error message.
2) Beamformer High Current(+) Sense and Beamformer High Current(-)Sense
If the current of the TX Pulser used by BF(Beamformer Board) fails to satisfy the
specification, the system stops with an error message.
5.6.4.3 Beamformer TX Control
It controls the voltage of the TX Pulser of the BF(Beamformer Board). This function is
executed in CPLD.

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5.6.4.4 PSA Related
PSA related control functions also are executed in CPLD.
1) Probe ID Read
Reads Probe ID from the PSA(Probe Select Assembly) and check the probe
information.
2) Probe Inset Check
Identifies if a probe is installed from PSA(Probe Select Assembly).
3) Probe Port Select
Selects a probe according to the Probe Select signal when a command is issued
to select a probe connected to PSA(Probe Select Assembly).

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“ 5.6.4.1 ~ 5.6.4.4” described Non-CW(Continuous Wave Board). Continuous
Wave Doppler function is a function added to CW(Continuous Wave Board).

5.6.4.6 Continuous Wave Doppler


Continuous Wave Doppler processes TX and RX continuously and detects Doppler
signal that cannot be detected by Pulse Wave Doppler.
SONOACER7 does this function in the CW(Continuous Wave Board) and constructs
Static CW and Steered CW circuit.
1) Static CW Doppler Circuit (TX/RX 1Channel)
① CW Pulser that drives Transducer
② RF Pre-Amplifier for signal reception
③ Mixer to convert RF signal into vertical phase (0 degree, 90 degree) base
band signal of 50KHz bandwidth
④ Thump Filter
⑤ Variable Wall Filter
⑥ Variable Gain
⑦ Variable Low Pass Filter
⑧ 16bit Analog-To-Digital Converters
2) Steered CW Doppler Circuit (TX/RX 29 Channel)
⑨ 29 Channel CW Pulser that drives Transducer.
⑩ 29 Channel RF Pre-Amplifier for signal reception
⑪ TX/RX Beamformer for TX and RX Focusing
⑫ Mixer to convert RF signal into vertical phase (0 degree, 90 degree)
baseband signal of 50KHz bandwidth
⑬ Thump Filter / Variable Wall Filter
⑭ Variable Gain / Variable Low Pass Filter /16bit Analog to Digital Converters

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5.6.4.7 CW Sensing
It controls the TX voltage and current of CW(Continuous Wave).
1) CW TX Voltage Sense
If the voltage of the TX Pulser used by CW(Continuous Wave) fails to satisfy the
specification, the system stops with an error message.
2) CW TX Current Sense
If the current of the TX Pulser used by CW(Continuous Wave) fails to satisfy the
specification, the system stops with an error message.

5.6.4.8 CW TX Control
Controls the voltage of the CW(Continuous Wave)’s TX Pulser.

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5.7 B ac k En d Par t

5.7.1 Major Function


Back End Part consists of DSP(Digital Signal Processing) Part, DMA & RTC Part, and
Analog Sound Part.
DSP Part receives RF Data and CW I/Q Data from the BF Board and CW Board
respectively, processes the data and outputs the data as image data such as BW
Image, PW Doppler, CW Doppler, Color Doppler, and Power Doppler. The image data
pass through the Frame Average of the BE Board’s DMA & RTC Part, are sent to the
PC Part through the PCI BUS and are processed by the Software DSC. Analog Sound
Part processes the Doppler Sound Data from the DSP Part, with the Digital Analog
Converter, amplifies the signal and sends it to the speaker.
BE Part consists of AISIC(MCB028A), FPGA Analog Sound Part.

5.7.2 Block Diagram

[Figure 5-5] Back End Board Block Diagram

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5.7.3 Specification
BW mode (B-mode) Image Data Processing
Motion mode (M-mode) Image Data Processing
Color Flow Mapping mode (CFM-mode) Image Data Processing
Directional Power Doppler Image Data Processing
Pulsed wave (PW) spectral Doppler Image Data Processing
Multi frequency Doppler Image Data Processing
Spatial Compound Imaging (SCI) Support
Tissue Harmonic Imaging Support
Pulse Inversion Harmonic Imaging Support
Power Pulse Inversion Harmonic Imaging Support
Trapezoidal Imaging Support
Synthetic Aperture Support
Tissue Doppler Imaging Support
Extreme High Dynamic Range (170db)
Full Spectrum Imaging (FSI) Support
High Pulse Repetition Frequency (HPRF) Support
Interface between Ultrasound System Part and PC Part
Frame Average Function
Real Time Controller (RTC) Function
ECG Interface

5.7.4 DSP Part Operation Mechanism


5.7.4.1 BW Mode and M Mode Image Data Processing
RF data generated in the BF Board in Input to the FPGA.
The input RF data in converted into RF data, which can be processed by the FPGA,
and Input to the ASIC (MCB028A).
The ASIC (MCB028A) generate BW mode image data (hereafter, BW Data) and send
the data to the FPGA. The ASIC (MCB028A) are used to implement FSI(Full Spectrum
Image) function that has 3 bands. The final processing of FSI(Full Spectrum Image)
function is done in the FPGA.
ASIC(MCB028) not only generate BW data but also do the functions of FSI(Full
Spectrum Image), Spatial Compound Imaging (SCI), Trapezoidal Imaging, and
Synthetic Aperture.
Especially, BW data is generated using the received RF data and through the
DTGC(Digital Time Gain Compensation), Decimation, Quadrature mixer, Envelope
detection, Log compression and various filters.
The BW data generated by ASIC(MCB028A) as described above are input to the FPGA
again. The data are processed by FSI(Full Spectrum Image) and Lateral filter, which is
used to remove Multibeam artifact, and sent to the DMA & RTC Part.

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For your reference, BW data can also be used as Motion Mode Image Data.

5.7.4.2 Doppler Image Data Processing


The RF data generated in the BF Board is input to the FPGA.
The input RF data is converted into RF data that can be processed by the FPGA and
input to the ASIC (MCB028A).
ASIC (MCB028A) receives RF data and does the DTGC (Digital Time Gain
Compensation), Decimation, and Quadrature mixer processing for the RF data . The
RF data becomes I/Q data (In-phase & Quadrature Data). I/Q data are input to the
FPGA again.
I/Q data are processed by the FPGA and Doppler DSP and become Doppler Data and
are sent to the DMA & RTC Part. Detailed descriptions are given below.
The DSP FPGA that received the I/Q Data, sends the data to the Doppler DSP via
filtering. At this time, the CW I/Q Data from the CW Board also sends final Doppler Data
to the DMA & RTC Part through the same process as above. Since both PW and CW
data cannot be processed simultaneously, all commands follow internal control process.
I/Q Data passes through the Clutter Filter in the Doppler DSP to remove the Wall (blood
vessel wall) Noise after the data are filtered by the DSP FPGA. After that, the Doppler
Sound is generated through the Hilbert transform that separates sound directions. The
data are input to the DSP FPGA again and is sent to the Analog Sound Part of the BE
Board.
In addition, I/Q Data are sent to the FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) circuit to generate the
Doppler Spectrum, after passing through the Clutter Filter. By extracting the basic
Doppler components of Power, Velocity, and Variance components, the Doppler Data
are generated. The data are input to the DSP FPGA again and is sent to the DMA &
RTC Part of the BE Board.

5.7.4.3 Color Image Data Processing


RF Data generated in the BF Board are input to the DSP FPGA.
The input RF data is converted into RF data that can be processed by the FPGA and
input to the ASIC (MCB028A).
ASIC (MCB028A) receives RF data and does the DTGC(Digital Time Gain
Compensation), Decimation, and Quadrature mixer processing for the RF data . The
RF data becomes I/Q data (In-phase & Quadrature Data). I/Q data are input to the DSP
FPGA again.
I/Q Data generates Color Data through the processing in the Color Processor
(MCB028A) and the data are sent to the DMA & RTC Part. Detailed descriptions are
given below.
The DSP FPGA receives the I/Q Data, sends the data to the Color Processor
(MCB028A) to extract color components. However, since the color component include
Wall (blood vessel wall) Noise, the data are sent to the DSP FPGA again and passes
through the Rejection, Smooth Filter, and Post Filter. Color Data are completed in the
process and sent to the DMA & RTC Part of the BE Board.

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5.7.5 Analog Sound Part Operation Mechanism
Processes the Doppler Sound and outputs to the speaker.
Doppler Sound is generated in the Doppler Part and is sent to the Analog Sound Part.
Doppler Sound passes through Audio Digital Analog Converter because the speaker
requires analog signal. In addition, the control of the Audio Digital Analog Converter is
supported by the DMA & RTC Part.
After that, the noise is removed and Doppler Sound is amplified and sent to the speaker
via the LCD IF Board.

5.7.6 DMA & RTC Part Operation Mechanism


The DMA Part of the DMA & RTC Part (Direct Memory Access & Real Time Controller
Part) temporarily saves the Image Data (BW, Doppler, Color) that is signal-processed in
the DSP Part and the ECG Data from the ECG Module and sends Image Data to the
PC Part through PCI Bus according to the purpose of the data. The RTC Part also
determines base signal and operation sequence of all Image Modes, and controls the
Audio Digital Analog Converter.

5.7.6.1 DMA Part


DMA (Direct Memory Access) consists of FA(Frame Average), DMA and ECG In/Out
Part.
FA (Frame Average) processes the BW, Doppler, Color Data with the average of the
current Frame’s Scan line Data and the previous Frame’s Scan line Data. DMA
temporarily saves the Frame-Averaged BW, Doppler, and Color Data and send them
through the PCI BUS upon request of the PC Part. In addition, ECG Data are also
saved and transferred in the same way as above.
Since DMA processes data using the DMA path with the PC Part, it plays key role to
improve the product performance.

5.7.6.2 RTC Part


RTC(Real Time Controller) generates base signal necessary for entire system
operation in real-time and controls the system operations. It generates and controls the
PRF (Pulse Repeat Frequency), OF(One Frame), RP(Rate Pulse), Line Type, and
Scan Line signals necessary for the BF Board and BE Board’s DSP Part. In addition, it
internally controls the data flow in the DMA FPGA.

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5.8 PCI Par t

5.8.1 Major Function


Peripheral Component Interconnect Part interconnects the Ultrasound System Part and
the PC Part. It is used as a DMA path to control and initilize the Ultrasound System Part
and to handle the BW, Color, Doppler Data using the Software DSC (Software Digital
Scan conversion).

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5. 8 Motor Control Part

5.8.1 Major Function


This Motor Control Part (MTR Part) is the Motor Driver to drive the 3D Probe.

5.7.2 Block Diagram

[Figure 5-7] Motor Board Block Diagram

5.7.3 Specification
3D Probe Motor Drive
Voltage & Current Control Controller
Null Position Signal Sensing
DC Voltage Supply (+12V, -12V, +3.3V, +5V)

5.7.4 Operation Mechanism


3D Probe implements 3D Mode by driving the Stepping Motor. The Motor Part does
o
Feedback Control by using the SIN and COS waveform that has 90 phase difference
from the 3D Probe. 3D Probe provides Null Position signal to the Motor Board and the
Motor Board provides One Frame signal that is used as basis for 3D image acquisition to
the DMA.

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5.10 PC Mo t h er B o ar d

5.12.1 Major Function


SONOACER7 adopted commercial PC Mother Board as the PC Mother Board.
The conventional Hardware DSC Board and Video Manager Board have been
implemented in the PC Part. Since the BE Part is implemented as software, the
performance of the PC Mother Board is critical. We have designed the system
considering further upgrade of the PC Mother Board with a commercial one. However,
the performance of the system is not guaranteed if a PC Mother Board other than the
board supplied by SAMSUNG MEDISON Co., Ltd.

PC Mother Board has the following specifications.


1) CPU : Intel Core2 Duo E7400 2.8GHz
2) Main Chip set : Mother Board Intel DP35DP
3) RAM : DDR2 PC5300 667MHz 2GB Memory
4) PCI Slot : DVI Board, PCI Board, VCRIN Board
5) PCI Express x16 Slot : VGA Card
6) Back Panel Connector : User can use it at will.
7) HDD : ST3250310AS (S-ATA)
8) DVD : TSH-652J (S-ATA)
9) POWER : micro ATX 250W

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5.11 So ft w ar e DSC

5.11.1 Major Function


SONOACER7 does the role of conventional Hardware DSC with Software DSC.
Video signal generated in the BE Board is directly copied to the PC Memory through
DMA, processed by Software DSC and ultrasound image processing software, and
displayed on the monitor through the VGA Card and DVI Board.

5.11.4 Operation Mechanism


The image data generated in the BE Board’s DMA Part are directly copied to the PC
Memory in DMA mode through the 100 Pin Cable connecting the Mother Board and the
PCI Board.
The data are saved in the Cine Memory through the UC Agency Buffer and processed
by the Software DSC and the Image Save.
The Software DSC does all the functions can be done by the Hardware DSC.
Processes the DSC by the Filter and Rendering and transfers data to the VGA Card. In
addition, the delay problem when saving the image into the HDD has been resolved.

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5.12 Co n t r o l Pan el

5.12.1 Major function


It plays the role of the interface between the user and the system.
Key Matrix Board, Alphanumeric Keyboard, and Track Ball do the role of User Interface.

5.12.2 Block Diagram

To LCD IF Board

Control Panel USB HUB


Board 1:4

MCU ADC

TGC
Control Panel Alpha numeric
Track Key board
Ball Key board

[Figure 5-7] Control Panel Block Diagram

5.12.4 Operation Mechanism


It is connected with the Key Matrix Board, Alpha Numeric Board, and Track Ball through
the USB HUB and operate according to the user's commands.
Control is simply connected with the Key Matrix Board through a switch, detailed
description will be given in the Operation Mechanism of the Power Module.

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Ch ap t er 6. B as i c Mai n t en an c e
6.1 Overvi ew
Chapter 6 describes basic SonoAce7 maintenance procedures.
How to upgrade and how to use Admin Mode (Service Mode) are described.

Contents

6.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 6-1


6.2 System Information ..................................................................................... 6-2
6.3 Windows Mode............................................................................................ 6-3
6.3.1 Entering Windows Mode ......................................................... 6-3
6.4 Upgrade . ............................................................................................... 6-4
6.4.1 Software Upgrade .................................................................... 6-4
6.4.2 Hardware Upgrade................................................................... 6-4
6.5 Admin Mode ................................................................................................ 6-5
6.5.1 Entering Admin Mode .............................................................. 6-5
6.5.2 Admin Mode Functions ............................................................ 6-6
6.6 Adding and Deleting Options ..................................................................... 6-9
6.6.1 Option type ................................................................................ 6-9
6.6.2 Registering Option..................................................................6-10
6.6.3 Option Delete ..........................................................................6-12

Chapter 6. Basic Maintenance


6.2 System Information
To view system information, select the [Information] tab in the Setting screen.
The software version of the system will be displayed. Press [Detail] to view the
detailed version information of the product.

Version : 2.00.00

[Figure 6-1] Setup-Information

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The software version number in the above figure may differ from the actual
software version of the system

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6.3 Wi ndows Mode
Windows Mode is a mode that switches the ultrasound system to the normal Windows XP
Desktop screen and is necessary for software upgrade.

6.3.1 Entering Windows Mode


1) You have to enter a password with a combination from the alphanumeric keyboard in order to
enter Windows Mode.
2) Press the [***] + [***] + [***] key combination by using the keypad of the keyboard .
3) When the Windows Password window appears, type “**********” and then press Enter...
3) When the system successfully enters the Windows mode, the Start button appears at the
bottom of the screen

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6.4 Upgrade
You can upgrade the software and hardware of SONOACE R7.
Upgrade includes the addition and improvement of functions and improves system performance..

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• The installed software should be compatible with the hardware. If the
installed software and hardware are not compatible, a problem may occur in
functions or operations.
• A compatibility table is additionally provided by the customer service
department of SAMSUNG MEDISON Co., Ltd.

6.4.1 Software Upgrade


Follow these instructions to software upgrade the system.
1) Prepare a software file provided by the customer service department of
SAMSUNG MEDISON.
2) Turn on SonoAce R7.
3) When system booting is complete, enter admin mode referring to “6.3.1.
Entering Window Mode”.
4) Insert a CD/DVD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive or inert a Fresh Memory or MO
into the USB port.
5) Select the Explorer in Windows Mode
6) Click the version up file in Explorer
6.4.2 Hardware Upgrade
This means the replacement or addition of hardware.

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For information on hardware upgrade, refer to the “Chapter 8 Disassembly and Reassembly”
Of the Service Manual.

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6.5 Admi n Mode
Admin Mode is also called Service Mode. Admin Mode functions are described below. Admin
Mode is necessary for critical settings and to add or delete options.

6.5.1 Entering Admin Mode


1) Enter [***] in keyboard.
2) Enter the password “*********”.
3) If the entered password is correct, the “Admin Mode” tab appears in the Setup Mode.
4) “If you select “Admin Mode” you can enter Admin Mode as shown by [Figure 6-2].

[Figure 6-2] Admin mode

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6.5.2 Admin Mode Functions
6.5.2.1 Language
You can select a language to be used for the system through filter. Supported languages are
English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian.

6.5.2.2 Test Pattern


You can test the monitor characteristics. Select [Test Pattern]. Each time you press the [Set]
button of the keyboard, one of the 3 test patterns shown by [Figure 6-2] is displayed on the
screen in turn.

[Figure 6-3] Test Pattern

6.5.2.3 Restore
Using this function, you can restore settings with the backed-up user setting values. You can use
this function in Admin Mode only.
1) If you press [Restore], the ultrasound program is terminated and the Restore function runs. If
a message appears asking whether to exit the ultrasound program before running the
Restore function, click [OK].
2) In the [Restore] screen, you can select the User Setting Item and Backup Media.
3) If you press [Next], the Restore function is executed.
4) When the restoration is complete, the system will restart.

[Figure 6-4] Restore

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[Figure 6-5] Execution of Restore Function
6.5.2.4 Backup
Using this function, you can back up your user settings onto external media. This function is
available only in the Admin Mode
1) If you press [Backup], the ultrasound program is terminated and the Backup function runs. If a
message appears asking whether to exit the ultrasound program before running the Backup
function, click [OK].
2) [In the [Backup] screen, you can select the User Setting Item and Backup Media.
3) If you press [Next], the Backup function is executed.
4) When the backup is complete, the system will restart.

[Figure 6-6] Backup

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[Figure 6-7] Execution of Backup Function
6.5.2.5 VGA
1) Video Out Format
You can select the scan type for Video Out through filter. Supported scan types are NTSC and
PAL.
2) Set Graphic Card
when VGA Card setting is changed Default condition, Press the [Set Graphic Card] button will
to .automatically VGA Setting.

6.5.2.6 Network Configuration


The Windows XP Network Configuration screen appears.
You can set up Network Settings such as DICOM, etc.

[Figure 6-8] Network Configuration

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6.5.2.7 Control Panel + Serial Port Setting
When the Control Panel or the HDD replace , Press the [Run] button.

[Figure 6-9] Control Panel + Serial Port Setting

Chapter 6. Basic Maintenance


6.6 Addi ng and Del eti ng Opti ons
This section describes how to add and delete options from SonoAce R7
Adding and Deleting Options consist of Unlock / Lock types. Unlock means a
state in which an option is available, while Lock means a state in which an option
is unavailable.
Options are classified into software and hardware type. You can view the contents
of an option in the Setup Mode.

6.6.1 Option Types


SonoAce R7 options become available by entering an Option Password or
installing hardware.
For option types and registration methods, refer to the following table.

4D 3DXI
CW Function Cardiac Measurement
Dynamic MR DICOM
Spatial Compound Evaluation
AutoIMT
Status: Shows the current status of optional software.
• Lock_Not Installed: No hardware is connected.
• Lock_Unregistered: The software is not registered.
• Lock_Installed: Hardware is installed but not registered.
• Unlock_Permanent: Ready for use without any time limitation.
• UnlLock_Restricted: Ready for use for a certain period

[Figure 6-10] Option Tab

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6.6.2 Registering Options
6.6.2.1 Entering Option Password
Procedures to register (Unlock) an option by entering a password will be described below.
1) Switch to the Admin Mode referring to “6.3.1 Entering Admin Mode”.
2) The key-shaped button at the top right of the Option tab is activated. When this button is
activated, you can enter an Option Password.
3) Select an option to be added, click the key-shaped button and enter the password.
4) If the entered password is correct, press the [OK] button and restart the system

[Figure 6-11] Entering Option Password

6.6.2.2 Registering Option Password after Replacing the HDD


SONOACE R7 is designed so that the Option Password is maintained even after replacing the
HDD.
Procedures to enter the Option Password after replacing the HDD are described below.
1) Switch to the Admin Mode referring to “6.5.1 Entering Admin Mode”.
2) The [Change HDD] button appears in the center of the Option tab.
3) Click the [Change HDD] button. Then the Option Password of the product is entered
(Unlock).
4) Confirm the Option Unlock and restart the system.

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[Figure 6-12] Change HDD

6.6.3 Deleting Options


Procedures to delete options are described below.
1) Switch to the Admin Mode referring to “6.5.1 Entering Admin Mode”.
2) The key-shaped button at the top right of the Option tab is activated. When this button is
activated, you can delete an Option Password.
3) Select an option to be deleted, click the key-shaped button and then delete the password.
4) If you have deleted a password, click the [OK] button and then restart the system.

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Ch ap t er 7. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g
7.1 Overview
Chapter 7 describes basic troubleshooting procedures.

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Procedures for troubleshooting expected problems are described. Unexpected
situations may occur.
Procedures for troubleshooting normal problems are described.

Contents

7.1 Overview....................................................................................................... 7-1


7.2 Power............................................................................................................ 7-2
7.2.1 Power Failure ............................................................................ 7-2
7.2.2 Power cannot turned off ........................................................... 7-2
7.2.3 Power is automatically turned off ............................................. 7-2
7.3 Monitor .......................................................................................................... 7-3
7.3.1 Blank Screen ............................................................................. 7-3
7.3.2 Screen Color Abnormal ............................................................ 7-3
7.4 Error Messages ........................................................................................... 7-4
7.4.1 System hangs after an error during booting............................ 7-4
7.4.2 System works even if error occurred ....................................... 7-4
7.5 Image............................................................................................................ 7-5
7.5.1 No BW Mode Image Echo ....................................................... 7-5
7.5.2 No BW Mode Image Format .................................................. 7-5
7.5.3 Noise Link Rain over the BW Mode Image (Noise)........................... 7-5
7.5.4 PW & CW & Color Doppler, M Mode Trouble......................... 7-5

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting 7- 1
7.2 Power

7.2.1 Power Failure


This may occur if the power cord is not properly connected or the Power Supply is
not working.
1) Check if the power cord is properly connected and if the cut-off switch of the ADM is turned
on.
2) Check the fuse status.
3) Connect another device to the wall outlet and check if it works.
If the device works, there is a Power Supply problem.
If the device does not work, the problem is down to the wall outlet.
4) Check if the system fan works.
If the fan works, the problem is not a power supply problem.
If the fan does not work, a PC Power problem is likely.
5) Check if the ADM of Alarm LED turn on NOR.
If LED of NOR turn on, DDM is normal.
If OVP,OLP,OTP of LED turn on, DDM problem is likely
6) Please connect again after 1-2 minutes separating a power cord perfectly .
When you try to turn ON / OFF of power switch several times, Check if the power
supply normally does work or not.
7) Check Out voltage of ADM
8) Check DDM (DC to DC Power Module) and AC power cable.

7.2.2 Power cannot be turned off


A software error or PC Motherboard or Main Board problem is likely.
1) The power is automatically turned off when the Power Switch is pressed for more than 3
seconds. If software such as printer software is running or an operating system error
occurs, the power is not turned off.
2) If you cannot turn the power off after completing the procedures in 1), a PC
Motherboard or Main Board problem is likely.

7.2.3 Power is automatically turned off


Power cord, PC Mother Board, Main Board trouble is expected.
1) Check if the power cord is properly connected.
2) Check the fuse status.
3) Connect another device to the wall outlet and check if it works.
If the device works, it is due to Power Supply problem.
If the device does not work, it is due to wall outlet problem.

4) If the power is automatically turned off after completing the procedures of “1), 2), and
3)”,PC Mother Board, Main Board trouble is expected.

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting 7- 2
7.3 Monitor

7.3.1 Blank Screen


DVI Cable, Monitor or Main Board trouble is expected.
1) Try to print to check the product status.
If printing is normal, monitor or PC Part trouble is expected.
2) Check the cable is properly connected with the monitor.
3) Check the DVI Cable of LCD Monitor properly connected with the Main Board.
4) If no problem has been found in the above “1) and 2)”, monitor and PC Part trouble is
expected.

7.3.2 Screen Color is Abnormal


Data Cable of the monitor or PC Part is improperly connected or monitor or PC Part trouble
Is expected.
1) Check the monitor connection cable status.
Check the DVI Cable of LCD Monitor properly connected with the Main Board.
2) If no problem has been found in the above “1)”, monitor and PC Part trouble
is expected

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting 7- 3
7.4 Error Messages

7.4.1 System hangs after an error during booting


Temporary software error or product trouble is expected.
1) Turn the power off by force and then turn it on again after 1 to 2 minutes.
2) If the symptom continues after completing “1)”, check when the error message appears
If the error message appears while SonoAce R5 logo appears, system software or
ultrasound system part trouble is expected.

7.4.2 System works even if an error occurred


Temporary software error or product trouble is expected.
1) Turn the power off by force and then turn it on again after 1 to 2 minutes.
2) If the symptom continues after completing “1)”, check when the error message appears
If the error message appears while SonoAce R5 logo appears, system software or
ultrasound system part trouble is expected.

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting 7- 4
7.5 Image

7.5.1 No BW Mode Image Echo


Probe and the system connection, Main Board or Power trouble is expected.
1) Check the connection between the probe and the system.
2) Check if probe oscillation sound is heard.
If oscillation sound is heard, the problem may be DDM trouble.
3) Check if the ADM of Alarm LED turn on NOR.
If LED of NOR turn on, DDM is normal.
If OVP,OLP,OTP of LED turn on, DDM problem is likely.
4) If no problem has been found in the above “1), 2),3) Main Board trouble is expected.

7.5.2 No BW Mode Image Format


Probe and the system connection, Ultrasound System Part or PC Part trouble is
expected.
1) Check the connection between the probe and the system.
2) Check if probe oscillation sound is heard.
3) Check if the ADM of Alarm LED turn on NOR.
If LED of NOR turn on, DDM is normal.
If OVP,OLP,OTP of LED turn on, DDM problem is likely.
4) If no problem has been found in the above “1), 2),3) Main Board trouble is expected.

7.5.3 Noise Like Rain over the BW Mode Image (Noise)


Power noise or Main Board trouble is expected.
1) Check if the system shares the wall outlet with another device.
If the system shares the wall outlet with a device that uses electric motor or consumes high
power, noise may be generated.
2) If the symptom continues when you connect the system to the wall outlet of another room,
the problem is power noise.
3) If no problem has been found in the above “1) and 2)”, Main Board trouble is expected.

7.5.4 PW & CW & Col or Doppl er, M Mode Troubl e


Main Board trouble is expected.

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting 7- 5
C h ap t e r 8. D i s as s em b l y a n d R ea s s e m b l y

8.1 Ov er v i ew
Chapter 8 describes how to disassemble SonoAce R7.
Refer to this chapter when you upgrade or repair the hardware.

˙ A˙ R
W ˙N˙ ˙IN
˙G˙
The system contains dangerous high voltage. Never disassemble the system. There is a
risk of electric shock and injury.
The repair of the system and the replacement of parts must be carried out by an
authorized engineer or the customer service department of SAMMEDISON Co., Ltd.
The company is not responsible for any injury and damage caused by not following this
warning.
When working with the system on, do not wear a static electricity protective wristband.
There is a risk of electric shock and injury.

˙O
N ˙ T˙ E˙
When disassembling or reassembling the system, wear static electricity protective gloves
and a wristband.
These will prevent any accidents due to carelessness, and damage to the system due to
static electricity.

[Figure 8-1] Static Electricity Protective Gloves and Wristband

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 1


Co n t en t s

8.1 Overview ...................................................................................................... 8-1


8.2 Body Cover Disassembly and Reassembly ............................................ 8-3
8.2.1 Preparations.............................................................................. 8-3
8.2.2 Body Front Cover ..................................................................... 8-3
8.2.3 Body Back Cover...................................................................... 8-3
8.2.4 Cover Body Side Right & Left ................................................. 8-4
8.2.5 Handle AY.................................................................................. 8-5
8.3 LCD & ARM & SPEAKER Disassembly and Reassembly .................... 8-6
8.3.1 Preparations.............................................................................. 8-6
8.3.2 LCD ............................................................................................ 8-6
8.3.3 SPEAKER ................................................................................. 8-7
8.3.4 ARM ........................................................................................... 8-9
8.4 Ultrasound System PCB Part Disassembly and Reassembly ............ 8-11
8.4.1 Preparations............................................................................ 8-11
8.4.2 PSA ASSY............................................................................... 8-11
8.4.3 CW Board, MAIN Board ........................................................8-12
8.5 PC Part Disassembly and Reassembly .................................................8-13
8.5.1 Preparations............................................................................8-13
8.5.2 HDD & ODD............................................................................8-13
8.5.3 Rear Board ..............................................................................8-14
8.5.4 POWER...................................................................................8-15
8.6 User Interface Part Disassembly and Reassembly ..............................8-16
8.6.1 Preparations............................................................................8-16
8.6.2 Control Panel ..........................................................................8-16
8.6.3 Control Panel Board...............................................................8-17
8.6.4 Track Ball.................................................................................8-18
8.6.5 Alpha-Numeric Keyboard ......................................................8-19
8.6.6 LCDIF CON Board .................................................................8-20

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 2


8.2 Body Cover Di s as s em b l y an d Reas s em b l y

8. 2.1 Pr ep ar at i o n s
1) Prepare a (+) screwdriver and static electricity protective gloves.
2) Shut down the system referring to “3.7 System Shutdown (Power Shut Down)”

8.2.2 B o d y Fr o n t Co v er
1) Remove the 2 screws of the Body Front Cover using the (+) screwdriver.
2) Hold and pull the Body Front Cover to separate it

[Figure 8-2] Body Front Cover


8. 2.3 B o d y B ac k Co v er
1) Remove the 5 screws of the Body Rear Cover using the (+) screwdriver.
2) Hold and pull the Body Back Cover to separate it.
.

5 Sc

[Figure 8-3] Body Back Cover

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 3


8. 2.4 Co v er B o d y Si d e Ri gh t & L eft
1) Disassemble the Body Front Cover referring to “8.2.2 Body Front Cover”
2) Disassemble the Body Back Cover referring to “8.2.3 Body Back Cover” .
3) Remove the each 6 screws of the Body Side Right Cover and Left Cover using the (+)
screwdriver
4) Remove the each 6 screws of the Body Side Right Cover and Left Cover using the (+)
screwdriver

2)

3)

3 Screws

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 4


4)

3 Screws 3 Screws

[Figure 8-4] Cover Body Side Right & Left

8. 2.5 Han d l e A Y
1) Remove the 4 screws of the Handle AY using the (+) screwdriver.

1)

[Figure 8-5] Handle AY

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 5


8.3 Di s as s em b l y an d Reas s em b l y o f t h e L CD & A RM

8. 3.1 Pr ep ar at i o n s
1) Prepare a (+) screwdriver and static electricity protective gloves.
2) Shut down the system referring to “3.7 System Shutdown (Power Shut Down)”
8.3.2 L CD
1) Remove the 4 screws from the Back LCD Cover using the (+) screwdriver and
separate it.
2) Remove the 2 screws from the Monitor Bracket Cover using the (+) screwdriver and
separate it.
3) Hold and pull the Monitor Bracket Cover and Monitor Back Cover to separate it
4) Remove the 4 screws from Monitor HINGE using the (+) screwdriver and separate it.
5) Separate the cable from the LCD.
4 Screws
1)

Monitor
Back Cover

Monitor Bracket Cover

3)

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 6


4)

4 Screws
[Figure 8-6] LCD

8.3.3 SPEA K ER
1) Remove the 4 screws from the CP Bottom Cover using the (+) screwdriver and
separate it.
2) Hold and pull the LCD Monitor to separate it..
3) Separate the monitor and speaker cable connected to the Speaker.
4) Remove the each 4 screws of the Speaker using the (+) screwdriver
and disassemble it.

1)

2)

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 7


3)

4)

4 Screws

[Figure 8-7] SPEAKER

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 8


8.3.4 A RM
1) Disassemble the LCD referring to “8.3.2 LCD”.
2) Disassemble the Speaker referring to “8.3.3 Speaker”.
3) Remove the 4 screws from the Cover SWIVEL< 215-M-333B >using the (+)
screwdriver and separate it.
4) Hold and pull the Cover SWIVEL < 215-M-333B > to separate it.
5) Remove the 4 screws from the Cover SWIVEL< 215-M-333B >using the (+)
screwdriver and separate it.
6) Hold and pull the Cover SWIVEL < 215-M-333B > to separate it.
7) Remove the 4 screws from the LCD ARM using the (+) screwdriver and separate it.

1)

4)

4 Screws

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 9


5)

7)

[Figure 8-8] ARM

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 10


8. 4 Di s as s em b l y an d Reas s em b l y o f t h e US PCB Par t

8. 4.1 Pr ep ar at i o n s
1) Prepare a (+) screwdriver and static electricity protective gloves.
2) Shut down the system referring to “3.7 System Shutdown (Power Shut Down)”

8. 4.2 PSA A SSY


1) Disassemble the Body Front Cover referring to “8.2.2 Body Front Cover” .
2) Remove the 10 screws form the PSA ASSY using the (+) screwdriver.
3) Hold the PSA ASSY with both hands and pull it to disassemble it.

3)

[Figure 8-9] PSA ASSY

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 11


8. 4.3 CW B o ar d , MA IN B o ar d
1) Disassemble the Body Front Cover referring to “8.2.2 Body Front Cover”.

2) Disassemble the PSA ASSY referring to “8.3.2 PSA ASSY”.

3) Hold the handle of the CW Board with both hands and pull it to separate it.
4) Hold the handle of the Main Board with both hands and pull it to separate it.

2)

3) CW Board

4) MAIN Board

[Figure 8-11] CW Board, MAIN Board

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 12


8. 5 Di s as s em b l y an d Reas s em b l y o f t h e PC Par t

8. 5.1 Pr ep ar at i o n s
1) Prepare a (+) screwdriver and static electricity protective gloves.
2) Shut down the system referring to “3.7 System Shutdown (Power Shut Down)”

8.5.2 HDD & ODD


1) Disassemble the Body Back Cover referring to “8.2.3 Body Back Cover”.
2) Remove the 4 screws of the HDD & ODD using the (+) screwdriver.
3) Hold the handle of the HDD & ODD and pull it to separate it.
4) Remove the 8 screws of the HDD & ODD using the (+) screwdriver.

1) 2)

3)

HDD ODD

[Figure 8-12] HDD & ODD

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 13


8.5.3 Rear B o ar d
1) Disassemble the Body Back Cover referring to “8.2.3 Body Back Cover”.
2) Remove the 12 screws of the HDD & ODD using the (+) screwdriver.
3) Hold the handle of the Rear ASSY and pull it to separate it.

1) 2)

3) 12 Screws

[Figure 8-13] Rear Board

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 14


8.5.4 POWER
1) Disassemble the Body Rear Back referring to “8.2.3 Body Back Cover”.
2) Remove the 12 screws of the HDD & ODD using the (+) screwdriver.
3) Separate all cables connected to the PC Power.
4) Hold the handle of the PC Power and pull it to separate it..

1) 2)

3) 4)

[Figure 8-14] POWER

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 15


8. 6 Disassembly and Reassembly of the User Interface Part

8. 6.1 Pr ep ar at i o n s
1) Prepare a (+) screwdriver and static electricity protective gloves.
2) Shut down the system referring to “3.7 System Shutdown (Power Shut Down)”

8. 6.2 Co n t r o l Pan el
1) Remove the 16 screws of the Control Panel using the (+) screwdriver

2) Separate all cables connected to the Control Panel Board.

3) Separate the upper board of the Control Panel.

1) 2)

[Figure 8-15] Control Panel

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 16


8. 6.3 Co n t r o l Pan el B o ar d
1) Disassemble the Control Panel referring to "8.6.2 Control Panel ".
2) Take the Button Cap off the Control Panel.

3) Separate all cables connected to the Control Panel.

4) Remove the 14 screws of the Control Panel using the (+) screwdriver and
separate it.

2)

3) 4)

25 Screws
[Figure 8-16] Control Panel Board

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 17


8. 6.4 T r ac k B al l
1) Disassemble the Control Panel referring to "8.6.2 Control Panel "..

2) Separate all cables connected to the Track Ball.

3) Remove the 2 screws of the Track Ball using the (+) screwdriver and separate it.

2)

3)

Track Ball

2 Screws

[Figure 8-17] Track Ball

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 18


8. 6.5 A l p h a- Nu m er i c K ey b o ar d
1) Disassemble the Control Panel referring to "8.6.2 Control Panel "..

2) Separate all cables connected to the Alpha-Numeric Keyboard.

3) Remove the 5 screws of the Alpha-Numeric Keyboard using the (+) screwdriver
and separate it.

2)

5 Screws
3)

[Figure 8-18] Alpha-Numeric Keyboard

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 19


8. 6.6 L CDIF CON B o ar d
1) Disassemble the SPEAKER referring to "8.3.3 SPEAKER ".

2) Disassemble the Control Panel referring to "8.6.2 Control Panel.

3) Separate all cables connected to the LCD IF CON Board.


5) Remove the 8 screws of the LCD IF CON Board using the (+) screwdriver and
separate it.

6) Remove the 4 screws of the LCD IF Board using the (+) screwdriver and
separate it.

1) 2)

3) 4)

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 20


[Figure 8-19] LCD IF CON Board

CHAPT ER 8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 8- 21


C h a p t e r 9 . Pr o b e

9.1 Overview
The probe is a device that sends and receives ultrasound for acquiring image data. It is
also called a Transducer or Scan head.
The system limits patient contact temperature to 43℃degrees Celsius, and acoustic
output values to their respective U.S. FDA limits. A power protection fuse circuit protects
against over-current conditions. If the power monitor protection circuit senses an over
current condition, then the drive current to the probe is shut off immediately, preventing
overheating of the probe surfaces and limiting acoustic output. Validation of the power
protection fuse circuit is performed under normal system operation. For invasive probes,
additional protections are designed to keep patient contact surface temperature under
43℃ degrees Celsius in the event of a single fault failure.

Contents

9.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 9-1


9.2 Probe List .................................................................................................... 9-2
9.2.1 Probe Application and Preset.................................................. 9-2
9.2.2 Function List .............................................................................. 9-3
9.3 Thermal Index (TI Table) .......................................................................... 9-5
9.4 Ultrasound Transmission Gel ................................................................. 9-6
9.5 Sheaths ........................................................................................................ 9-7
9.6 Probe Precautions .................................................................................... 9-8
9.6.1 Use and Infection Control of the Probe.................................. 9-8
9.6.2 Electric Shocks ......................................................................... 9-9
9.7 Cleaning and Disinfecting the Probe ......................................................9-10
9.7.1 Information of Detergent, Disinfectant and Ultrasound Gel ........9-10
9.7.2 Cleaning ..................................................................................9-16

Chapter 9. Probe 9- 1
9.2 Probe List
The ultrasound image scanner uses probes to obtain graphic data of the human body and then
displays it on the screen. Always use application-specific probes in order to obtain the best quality
images. It is also important to configure the probe with the best settings for the particular organ
being scanned

9.2.1 Probe Application and Preset


Probes, applications and settings available for this product are as follows.
Probe Application Preset
Abdomen General, Renal, Aorta
st nd rd
C2-8 OB Fetal heart, 1 Trimester, 2 / 3 Trimester
Gynecology Uterus
Small Parts Thyroid, Breast, Testicle, Bowel
HL5-12ED Vascular Carotid, Arterial, Venous
Musculoskeletal Shoulder/Knee, Hand/Foot, Elbow/Wrist
Small Parts Thyroid, Breast, Testicle, Bowel
L3-8 Vascular Carotid, Arterial, venous
Abdomen GB, General
Small Parts Thyroid, Breast, Testicle, Bowel
L5-12/50EP Vascular Carotid, Arterial, Venous
Musculoskeletal Shoulder/Knee, hand/Foot, Elbow/Wrist
st
OB 1 Trimester
ER4-9/10ED Gynecology Uterus, Adnexa
Urology Prostate
st
OB 1 Trimester
EV4-9/10ED Gynecology Uterus, Adnexa
Urology Prostate
Abdomen General, Renal, Aorta
P2-4AH Cardiac Aortic arch, Adult Echo, Pediatric Echo
TCD General
Abdomen General, Renal, Aorta
st nd rd
3DC2-6 OB Fetal Heart, 1 Trimester, 2 / 3 Trimester
Gynecology Uterus
Abdomen General, Renal, Aorta
st nd rd
3D4-8ET OB Fetal Heart, 1 Trimester, 2 / 3 Trimester
Gynecology Uterus

Chapter 9. Probe 9- 2
N˙ O
˙ T˙ E˙
• Besides, user can have or select own preset between User 1- 5.
• Refer to ‘Chapter 3. Starting Diagnosis’ for how to set probe and its preset.

9.2.2 Function List


The modes and functions that can be used according to the probes and applications in the
SonoAce R7 are as follows.

P S D
H D
P M Q
Probe Application A P C M ECG
I R Scan
R I I R
+

Abdomen O O X X X O O Off
C2-8 OB O O X X O O O Off
Gynecology O O X X O O O Off
Small Parts O X X O X O O Off
Vascular Off
HL5-12ED O X X O X O O
(Except Carotid)
Musculoskeletal O X X O X O O Off
Small Parts O X X O X O O Off
Vascular Off
L3-8 O X X O X O O
(Except Carotid)
Abdomen O X X O X O O Off
Small Parts O X X O X O O Off
Vascular Off
L5-12/50EP O X X O X O O
(Except Carotid)
Musculoskeletal O X X O X O O Off
OB X X X X O O O Off
ER4-9/10ED Gynecology X X X X O O O Off
Urology X X X X O O O Off
OB O X X X O O O Off
EV4-9/10ED Gynecology O X X X O O O Off
Urology O X X X O O O Off
Abdomen O O X X X O O Off
P2-4AH Cardiac O O X X X O O Off
TCD O O X X X O O Off
Abdomen O O X X X O O Off
3DC2-6 OB O O X X O O O Off
Gynecology O O X X O O O Off

Chapter 9. Probe 9- 3
Abdomen O O X X X O O Off
3D4-8ET OB O O X X O O O Off
Gynecology O O X X O O O Off

Probe Application C/M TDI PD DPDI TDW CW Biopsy


Abdomen X X O O X X O
OB X
C2-8 X O O X X O
(Except Fetal Heart)
Gynecology X X O O X X O
Small Parts X X O O X X O
HL5-12ED Vascular X X O O X X O
Musculoskeletal X X O O X X O
Small Parts X X O O X X O
L3-8 Vascular X X O O X X O
Abdomen X X O O X X O
Small Parts X X O O X X O
L5-12/50EP Vascular X X O O X X O
Musculoskeletal X X O O X X O
OB X X O O X X O
ER4-9/10ED Gynecology X X O O X X O
Urology X X O O X X O
OB X X O O X X O
EV4-9/10ED Gynecology X X O O X X O
Urology X X O O X X O
Abdomen X X O O X O X
P2-4AH Cardiac O O X X O O X
TCD X X O O X O X
Abdomen X X O O X X O
OB X
3DC2-6 X O O X X O
(Except Fetal Heart)
Gynecology X X O O X X O
Abdomen X X O O X X O
OB X
3D4-8ET X O O X X O
(Except Fetal Heart)
Gynecology X X O O X X O

Chapter 9. Probe 9- 4
9.3 Thermal Index (TI Table) Tables
TI (TI ; Thermal Index) values displayed on the screen title bar can change depending on probes
and applications. R7 decides automatically which TI value will be displayed out of TIs (TI ; Thermal
Index System), TIb (TI ;Thermal Index Bone), and Tic (TI ;Thermal Index Cranium). The TI values
are as follows.

Application

Musculoskeletal
Gynecology

Small Parts
Obstetrics

Abdomen

Vascular
Urology
Cardiac
Probe

TCD
C2-8 TIb TIs TIs
HL5-12ED TIs TIs TIs
L3-8 TIs TIs TIs
L5-12/50EP TIs TIs TIs
ER4-9/10ED TIb TIs TIs
EV4-9/10ED TIb TIs TIs
P2-4AH TIs TIs
3DC2-6 TIb TIs TIs TIc
3D4-8ET TIb TIs TIs

Chapter 9. Probe 9- 5
9.4 Ultrasound Transmission Gel
Using an inappropriate ultrasound gel may damage the probe. For proper transmission
of the acoustic beam, only use ultrasound transmission gel only approved by SAMUNG
MEDISON.

˙ A˙ R˙ N˙ I˙N˙ G
W ˙

• Do not use mineral oil, Oil-based solutions, or other non-approved material as they
may cause damage to the probe.
• Do not use gels that contain any of the following agents:

- Acetone
- Methanol
- Denatured Ethyl Alcohol
- Mineral Oil
- Iodine
- Lanolin
- Any lotions or gels containing perfume

Chapter 9. Probe 9- 6
9.5 Sheaths
Sheaths are recommended for clinical applications of an invasive nature, including intraoprative,
transrectal, and biopsy procedures.
SAMSUNG MEDISON does not sully sheaths so that you should purchase appropriate ones on
your own.

˙ A˙ R˙ N˙ I˙N˙ G
W ˙
• Always keep sheaths in a sterile state.
• Sheaths are disposable. Do not reuse them.
• If sheaths are torn or soiled after use. Clean and disinfect the probe.
• In neurosurgical applications. a disinfected probe must be used with sterile gel and a sterile
pyro.gen-free sheath.
• If the sterile sheath becomes compromised during neurosurgical applications involving a
patient with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Rhe probe cannot be successfully sterilized by any
disinfection method.
• Some sheaths contain natural rubber latex and talc. Which can cause allergic reactions in
some individuals. Please refer to the FDA Medical Alert released on March 29.1991.

1. Put on sterile gloves. Unpack the sheath and fill it with acoustic coupling gel.
2. Insert the probe into the sheath and pull the latex tip to cover the probe completely.
If possible, cover the probe cable as well.
3. Ensure that there is no air bubble within the ultrasound gel. If necessary, secure the sheath
to the probe and the probe cable.
4. Dispose of the sheath after use.

Chapter 9. Probe 9- 7
9.6 Probe Precautions
The probe can easily be damaged by improper use or by contacting certain chemical substances.
Always follow the instructions in the user manual to inspect the probe cable, case and lens before
and after each use.
Check for cracks, broken parts, leaks and sharp edges. If there is any damage,
immediately stop using the probe and contact the MEDISON Customer Support
Department. Using damaged probes may result in electric shocks and other hazards to
the patients and/or users

C˙ A˙ U˙ T˙ I˙O
˙ N˙

• Do not apply mechanical shock to the probe.


• Do not place the probe cable on the floor where the cable can be run over by equipment
wheels, etc. Do not apply excessive force to bend or pull the cable.
• Do not immerse the probe into any inappropriate substances such as alcohol, bleach,
ammonium chloride and hydrogen peroxide.
• Do not expose the probe to temperatures of 50°C or higher.

9.6.1 Use and Infection Control of the Probe


The ultrasonographic image scanner uses ultrasound, and it makes direct contact with
the patient when in use. Depending on the types of examinations, such contact can be
made to a wide variety of locations including the ordinary skin or the location of blood
transfusion during a surgery.
The most effective method to prevent infection among patients is to use each probe only
once. However, probes may need to be reused, as they are complex in design and
expensive. Consequently, protective devices such as sheaths must be used, and the
safety instructions must be followed carefully in order to minimize the risk of infection
among patients.

˙ A˙ R˙ N˙ I˙N˙ G
W ˙

• No neurosurgical treatments or examinations should be carried out on a patient with


Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (critical brain disease caused by virus). If the probe has been
used on such a patient, it cannot be sterilized by any method whatsoever.

C˙ A˙ U˙ T˙ I˙O
˙ N˙
• Sufficient washing and disinfecting must be carried out for preventing infection.
This is the responsibility of the user who manages and maintains the disinfection procedures
for the equipment. Always use legally approved detergents and sheaths.

Chapter 9. Probe 9- 8
9.6.2 Electric Shocks
The probe uses electrical energy. If it touches conductive materials, there are risks of electric
shocks to the patient or the user.

˙ A˙ R˙ N˙ I˙N˙ G
W ˙

• Regularly receive short-circuit examination from the SAMSUNG MEDISON Service


Department.
• Do not immerse the probe into liquid.
• Do not drop the probe or apply mechanical shocks.
• Inspect the housing, strain relief, lens and seal for damage, and check for any
functional problem before and after each use.
• Do not apply excessive force to twist, pull or bend the probe cable. It may result in a
short circuit.
• The power protection fuse protects the probe and the product from excess current. If
the power monitoring protection circuit detects excess current, it immediately shuts
off the current to the probe in order to prevent the probe surface from overheating
and to restrict the ultrasound power output.
• The temperature of the product for making contact with patients is limited under 43°C.
The ultrasound power output (AP&I) is in compliance with US FDA standards.

Chapter 9. Probe 9- 9
9.7 Cleaning and Disinfecting the Probe
Using an inappropriate detergent or disinfectant may damage the probe

˙ A˙ R˙ N˙ I˙N˙ G
W ˙
Always use protective eyewear and gloves when cleaning and disinfecting.

9.7.1 Information of Detergent, Disinfectant and Ultrasound Gel


Use an appropriate one with following tables. The information is also listed on the
SAMSUNG MEDISON web site. (http://www.medison.com).

Disinfectants

Sani-Cloth Germicidal
Clieanisept Wipes
Sani-Cloth Active

Super Sani-Cloth
Trasneptic Spray
Sani-Cloth Plus

Asepti-Wipes II
Sani-Cloth HB

Asepti-Wipes
Incidin Foam
Names

Ster-Bac Blu
Setptiwipes

Metriwipes
Caviwipes

Cidex 2%
T-Spray II

T-Spray

Type S S W W W W W L S S W W W W W W L
Ammonium
Quaternary

(N-Alkyl)

Active
IPA

NA
Ingredient

C2-8 • •
HL5-12ED • •
L3-8 • • •
L5-12/50EP • •
ER4-9/10ED • • •
EV4-9/10ED • • •
P2-4AH • ★ •
3DC2-6

3D4-8ET • • ◐

Chapter 9. Probe 9- 10
L3-8
C2-8
Type

Active
Names

3DC2-6
P2-4AH

3D4-8ET
HL5-12ED
Ingredient

L5-12/50EP

EV4-9/10ED
ER4-9/10ED
L










Cidex OPA 2,3)








Cidex Plus 2)

• •
Metricide 2)


Omnicide (28)

L
Omnicide 14NS
L
Omnicide - FG2
L

Nuclean
L





• • •
◐•
• • •
Glutaraldehyde Wavicide-01 3)
L

Sekusept Extra
L

Salvanios pH 7
L
Disinfectants

Salvanios pH10
L

Steranios 2%
S



Surfaces Hautes
L

Nonionic surfactant Sekusept Plus


L

Sodium Hypochlorite

Milton
L

Chapter 9. Probe
• •
• • NA Virkon
L


Hydrogen Peroxide Sporox

9- 11
L


Sporox Ⅱ





Active Ingredient

L3-8
C2-8
Type
Names

3DC2-6
P2-4AH

3D4-8ET
HL5-12ED

L5-12/50EP

EV4-9/10ED
ER4-9/10ED

Chapter 9. Probe
L
Gigasept
Succindialdehyde,
formaldehyde

9- 12
L
Gigasept AF 3)


Bersteinsaure Gigasept FF
Disinfectants

Peracetic Acid PeraSave

Dodecylphenolethoxylate,




Sodium Enzol
Xylene Sulfonate

NA Alkazyme
L




Proteolytic Enzymes Cidezyme
L




Proteolytic Enzymes Klenzyme

Isopropyl
Cleaner






Alcohol


◐ alcohol (705)

Isopropyl
L

Alcohol
alcohol(80%)
L





Propylene Glycol Metrizyme

PCMX
L


KcKesson
(Chloroxylenol)
Gel

GE Ultrasound Contact Gel


Names

Aquasonics 100 3)
Natural Image

Clear Image

Wavelength

Sonogel
Kendall

Scan
Type G G G G G G G G
Ammonium
Chlorides

NA
Active Ingredient

C2-8

HL5-12ED

L3-8

L5-12/50EP
• •
ER4-9/10ED

EV4-9/10ED

P2-4AH
• •
3DC2-6

3D4-8ET

Chapter 9. Probe 9- 13
※ Symbols
Following is information about Symbols
(1) Compatible but no EPA Registration
(2) FDA 510(k) qualified
(3) Has CE mark
(4) Discontinued
(5) Under Development
S Spray
W Wipe
L Liquid
P Powder
G Gel
x Not compatible(DO NOT USE)
● Compatible

★ Staining may occur on housing parts; however, the acoustic performance


and image quality are not affected.
■ Must not be used longer than 5 minutes.
◐ Must not be used longer than 10 minutes.
▲ Must not be used longer than 15 minutes.
◆ Must not be used longer than 20 minutes.
◇ Must not be used longer than 25 minutes.
◎ Must not be used longer than 30 minutes.
▣ Must not be used longer than 50minutes.
Blank Untested (DO NOT USE)

Chapter 9. Probe 9- 14
Following is information about manufacturer (or Distributor) of Detergent, Disinfectant,
and Ultrasound Gel

Product Manufacturer or Distributor Telephone number

Aquasonics Parker Co. +1-800-631-8888(USA)


+1-800-445-6741(USA)
Cidex CIVCO Co.
+1-319-656-4447(Worldwide)
+1-800-445-6741(USA)
Enzol CIVCO Co.
+1-319-656-4447(Worldwide)
GIgasept AF S&M(Schulke&mayr) Co. +44-114-254-3500(UK)
Gigasept FF S&M(Schulke&mayr) Co. +44-114-254-3500(UK)
Isoproppyl alcohol
Local drugstore None
(70%)
Klenzyme Steris Co. +1-800-548-4873(USA)
+1-800-445-6741(USA)
Metricide CIVCO Co.
+1-319-656-4447(Worldwide)
Metrizyme Metrex Research Corp. +1-800-841-1428(USA)
Product & Gamble Australia
Milton +61-1800-028-280(Australia)
Pty. Ltd.
+1-800-526-3867(USA)
Nuclean Nation Diagonostics Co.
+44(0)-148-264-6020(UK)
Omnicide Cottrell Ltd. +1-800-THE-EDGE(USA)
Sani-cloth PDI Nice/Pak Products Co. +1-914-365-1602(USA)
Sekusept Extra Henkel Hygiene GmbH. +49-0211-797-0(Germany)
Sporox II Sultan Chemist Inc. +1-800-637-8582(USA)
+1-800-445-6741(USA)
T-Spray CIVCO Co.
+1-319-656-4447(Worldwide)
Virkon Antec International LTD. +1-403-286-1771(USA)
Wavicide Wave Energy System Inc. +1-800-252-1125(USA)

Chapter 9. Probe 9- 15
9.7.2 Cleaning

C˙ A˙ U˙ T˙ I˙O
˙ N˙
• Do not use a surgical brush when cleaning probes. The use of even soft brushes
can damage the probe.
• During cleaning and disinfection, keep the parts of the probe that must remain dry
higher than the other parts during wetting until all parts are dry. This will help prevent
liquid from entering non-liquid-tight areas of the probe.
1) Disconnect the probe from the system.
2) Remove any biopsy adapters or biopsy needle guides. (Biopsy adapters are
reusable and can be disinfected)
3) Discard sheaths. (Sheaths are single-use items).
4) Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with mild soap or compatible cleaning
solution to remove any particulate matter and body fluid that remain on the
probe or cable.
5) To remove remaining particulates, rinse with water up to the immersion point.
6) wipe with a dry cloth.
7) If necessary, wipe first with a water-dampened clothe to remove soap
residue.
˙ A˙ R˙ N˙ I˙N˙ G
W ˙
• If a pre-mixed solution is used, be sure to observe the solution expiration date.
• The type of tissue it will contact during use dictates the level of disinfection required
for a device. Ensure that the solution strength and duration of contact are
appropriate for disinfection.

C˙ A˙ U˙ T˙ I˙O
˙ N˙
• Using a non-recommended disinfectant or not following the recommended disinfection
method can damage and or discolor the probe and will void the probe warranty.
• Do not immerse probes for longer than one hour, unless they are sterilizable. Only
sterilize probes using liquid solutions. Avoid using autoclave, gas (EtO) or other non-
MEDISON-approved methods.
1) Follow the instructions on the disinfectant label for storage, use and disposition of the
disinfectant.
2) Mix the disinfectant compatible with your probe according to lavel instructions for
solution strength.
3) Immerse the instructions on the disinfectant, rinse the probe after the immersion
process is complete.
4) Using the instructions on the disinfectant, rinse the probe after the immersion process is
complete.
5) Air dry the probe or towel it dry with a clean cloth.

Chapter 9. Probe 9- 16
[Figure 9-1] Disinfection

Chapter 9. Probe 9- 17
C h a p t e r 1 0 . U s e r Ma i n t e n a n c e

10.1 Overvi ew
Chapter 10 describes how to extend the life of SonoAce R7. It includes are how to
maintain the product and how to backup information. Make sure to read this
chapter for proper maintenance of the product.

Contents

10.1 Overview ...................................................................................................10-1


10.2 System Maintenance ............................................................................10-2
10.2.1 Installation Maintenance .....................................................10-2
10.2.2 Cleaning and Disinfections ................................................10-2
10.2.3 Fuse Replacement ...............................................................10-3
10.2.4 Administration of Air Filter ....................................................10-4
10.2.4 Accuracy Check ....................................................................10-5
10.3 Administration of Information................................................................10-6
10.3.1 User Setting Back-up .............................................................10-6
10.3.2 Patient Information Restore ................................................10-6
10.3.3 Software ..................................................................................10-6

Chapter 10. User Maintenance 10- 1


10.2 System Mai ntenance

10.2.1 Inst al l at i on Requi rement s


When installing:.
- Avoid humidity
- Avoid direct sunlight..
- Avoid places with extreme temperature variations.
- Optimal conditions for the system are temperatures of 10℃ ~ 35℃ and humidity
of 30% ~ 75%.
- Avoid heat sources
- Avoid dusty and unventilated areas.
- Avoid places where the system is likely to be exposed to vibration or impacts.
- Avoid place when the system is likely to be exposed to chemical substances or
gases.

C˙ A˙ U˙ T˙ I˙O
˙ N˙
Placing the system near generators, X-Ray machines, or broadcast cables may
result in screen noise and abnormal visual images. Using the power source with
other electric devices may also induce noise.

10.2.2 Cl eani ng and di si nfect i ons


Using inappropriate detergent or disinfectant may damage the product. Please read the
following carefully.

˙ A˙ R˙ N˙ I˙N˙ G
W ˙
Turn off the system and disconnect the system power cord from the wall outlet.
Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.
Always use protective eyewear and gloves when cleaning and disinfecting the
equipment.

10.2.2.1 Cleaning
1) Console : Use a soft cloth lightly dampened in a mild soap or detergent
solution to clean exterior surfaces on the system.
2) Cleaning Monitor : Wipe the LCD surface with a soft dry cloth. When the LCD panel
has dirt on it, wipe it 2 – 3 times or more in one direction system.

Chapter 10. User Maintenance 10- 2


C˙ A˙ U˙ T˙ I˙O
˙ N˙
Do not use a spray directly on the product exterior. It may cause cracks in the
appliance, or the color to deteriorate.
Do not use chemical substances such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinner,
mosquito repellant, deodorant, lubricant or detergent.

N˙ O
˙ T˙ E˙
For information on cleaning and disinfection of the probe & biopsy kit, please refer
to Chapter 9 “Probes.” In User Manual

10.2.2.2 Disinfections

C˙ A˙ U˙ T˙ I˙O
˙ N˙
Use only recommended disinfectants on system surfaces.

A disinfectant qualified by the FDA 510(k) process is recommended. The following


disinfectants are recommended because of both their biological effectiveness (as qualified
through the FDA 510(k) process) and their chemical compatibility with SAMSUNG
MEDISON ultrasound products.

Active
Solutions Country Type FDA 510(k)
ingredient

Cidex USA Liquid Gluteraldehyde K934434

Cidex Plus USA Liquid Gluteraldehyde K923744

[Table 10-1] Solutions

1) Turn off the system and disconnect the system power cord from the wall outlet.
2) Mix the disinfection solution compatible with your system according to label
instructions for solution strength
3) Wipe the system surfaces with the disinfectant solution, following the disinfectant
label instruction for wipe durations, solution strength and disinfectant contact
duration.
4) Air dry or towel dry with a sterile cloth according to the instructions on the
disinfectant label.

Chapter 10. User Maintenance 10- 3


10.2.3 Fuse Repl acement
The power protection fuse protects the product from excess current. If the power
monitoring protection circuit detects excess current, it shuts off the current to the
equipment in order to prevent overheating and to restrict the ultrasound power output. If
the fuse blows, replace it as shown below.

D˙ A˙ N˙ G
˙ E˙ R˙
To avoid risk of electric shock, always disconnect the plug from the system prior
to fuse replacement.

[Figure 10-2] Fuse Replacement

1) Turn off the system and disconnect the system power cord from the wall outlet.
2) Press the fuse holder in the direction of the arrow and pull it out.
3) Remove the old fuse and replace it with a new one.
4) After installing the new fuse, connect the plug to the system.

Input Ratings Fuse Ratings Maker Order No.

100-120VAC 10AH/250V Orisel 55T210000


200-240VAC 10A/H250V Orisel 55T210000
[Table 10-2] Fuse Information

Chapter 10. User Maintenance 10- 4


10.2.4 Cl eani ng The Ai r Fi l ters
The air filters minimize inflow of dust. Cleaned the air filter does not cause the system to
overheat and reduce the noise and the system performance.
It is recommended the air filters be cleaned once every three months.

C˙ A˙ U˙ T˙ I˙O
˙ N˙
Be sure to lock the brakes on the front wheels before cleaning the air filters to avoid injury by
any unexpected movement of the product.

[Figure 10-2] The location of the air filters

1) Pull the filter under the front of the console to away from the product.
2) Shake the filter to remove the dust and wash in a mild soapy solution.
3) Rinse and air dry or dry with a cloth.
4) Slide the filter back into the product.

N˙ O
˙ T˙ E˙
Allow the wet filter to dry thoroughly before installing. The wet filter can cause the malfunction.

Chapter 10. User Maintenance 10- 5


10.2.5 Accuracy Check
The product's maintenance status may affect the measurements obtained using
the product. The product should be maintained in an optimal state to ensure
reliable measurements.
To ensure optimal operation of the product, perform an accuracy check every year. The
equations and table related to measurement accuracy are included in Chapter 5
"Measurements" in User manual

N˙ O
˙ T˙ E˙
Allow the wet filter to dry thoroughly before installing. The wet filter can cause the
malfunction.

Chapter 10. User Maintenance 10- 6


10.3 Admi ni st rat i on of Informati on

C˙ A˙ U˙ T˙ I˙Ȯ
O˙ Ṅ

You may lose information files on user settings or patients, because of shock on
the product or internal error. Thus, back-up on a regular basis.

10.3.1 User Sett i ng Back - up


Always keep a separate backup copy of the all information related to the user settings in
case of data loss. Clients cannot back-up the user settings of the product. Please contact
the MEDISON Service Department to attain support for back-up.

10.3.2 Pat i ent Informat i on Back - up


The SonoView program can be used for backing up patients’ basic information and
scanned images. The user can choose to save the data by himself/herself, and the data is
also saved in the system by default. If the system needs to be reinstalled due to product
failure, etc., the MEDISON customer support staff will restore the patients’ basic
information and scanned images that are saved in the system.
10.3.3 Soft ware
The product software may be updated to enhance performance. The user cannot make
any changes to the software by himself/herself.. Please contact the SAMSUNG
MEDISON customer service for help in software changes.

C˙ A˙ U˙ T˙ I˙O
˙ N˙
Minor software updates may be carried out without the prior notice from the manufacturer.
Should errors occur in the operating system and should you desire to upgrade the
operating system, please follow the instructions of the operating system manufacturer.

Chapter 10. User Maintenance 10- 7


C h a p t e r 1 1 . S e r v i c e Pa r t L i s t

11.1 Ov er v i ew
This chapter 11 contains information on the SonoAce R7 Service Part. Please
refer to the SonoAce R7 Part Catalogue to Check the replacement parts and
their software versions for each system configuration.

Co n t en t s

11.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 11-1


11.2 Body Cover ................................................................................................ 11-2
11.3 Ultrasound System Part ......................................................................... 11-4
11.4 LCD & HINGE ........................................................................................... 11-5
11.5 User Interface Part .................................................................................... 11-6
11.6 PC & Power Part ....................................................................................... 11-8
11.7 ETC Part .................................................................................................... 11-9
11.8 Option .......................................................................................................11-12
11.9 Probes ......................................................................................................11-13

[Figure 11-1] SonoAce R7 Views

Chapter 11. Service Part List 11- 1


11. 2 B o d y Co v er

6 5

8 2

9 1

[Figure 11-2] Body Cover

Chapter 11. Service Part List 11- 2


PART NAME PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 Body Front Cover A215-328A Body Foot Cover R7

2 Body Side R Cover 215-M-583A Body Side R Cover R7

3 Body Top Cover 215-M-582A Body Top Cover R7

4 Cover CP Bottom AY A215-330A Cover CP Bottom AY R7

5 Cover CP Top AY A215-331A Cover CP Top AY R7

6 Cover Speaker 215-M-587A Cover Speaker R7

7 Handle CP 252-D-037A Handle CP R7

8 Body Rear Cover AY A215-329A Body Rear Cover AY R7

9 Body Side L Cover 215-M-584A Body Side L Cover R7

[Table 11-1] SonoAce R7 Cover

Chapter 11. Service Part List 11- 3


11. 3 Ul t r as o u n d Sy s t em PCB Par t

1 2 3

4 5

[Figure 11-3] Ultrasound System Part

No PART NAME PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 PSA Board BD-355-PSA PSA Board SonoAce R7

2 Rear Board BD-355-REAR Rear Board SonoAce R7

3 Back PLANE Board BD-355-BP Back PLANE Board SonoAce R7

4 Main Board BD-355-MAIN Main Board SonoAce R7

5 CW BD BD-355-CW CW Board SonoAce R7

[Table 11-2] Ultrasound System Part

Chapter 11. Service Part List 11- 4


11.4 L CD & HINGE Par t

2 3

4 5 6 7

[Figure 11-4] LCD & HINGE Part

No PART NAME PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 Monitor Hinge AY A373-025A ASSY MONITOR UNIT;SAR7,LCD,19"

2 MNT Front Cover 215-M-495C-1 COVER FRONT-LCD19;R7 V3.00,ABS 342T,3,44

3 MNT Rear Cover 215-M-A019A COVER;SAR7,215-M-A019A,MONITOR REAR LCD1

4 MNT Bracket Cover 215-M-A016A COVER MONITOR REAR B LCD19 R7

5 Hinge Mechanism AY A257-025A ASSY HINGE;SAR7,LCD19,A257-025A,MECHANIS

6 Hinge Rear Cover 215-M-A014A COVER HINGE;SAR7,215-M-A014A,HINGE REAR

7 Hinge Front Cover 215-M-A013A COVER HINGE;SAR7,215-M-A013A,HINGE FRONT

[Table 11-3] LCD & HINGE Part

Chapter 11. Service Part List 11- 5


11. 5 Us er In t er fac e Par t

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9 10

[Figure 11-5] User Interface Part

Chapter 11. Service Part List 11- 6


No PART NAME PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 Control Panel Board BD-355-CP Control Panel Board SonoAce R7

2 LCD Interface Con Board BD-355-LCDIF-CON LCD Interface Con Board SonoAce R7

3 Power SW Board BD-355-PWRSW Power SW Board SonoAce R7

4 Left Rubber Button 311-R-267A Left Rubber Button SonoAce R7

5 Center Rubber Button 311-R-266A Center Rubber Button SonoAce R7

6 Right Rubber Button 311-R-268A Right Rubber Button SonoAce R7

7 Backlit KBD ASSY A260-170A Backlit KBD ASSY SonoAce R7

8 Case Speaker AY A213-104A Case Speaker AY SonoAce R7

9 ORACOM T/B Copper Unit 58mm AY-TB06A-C ORACOM T/B Copper Unit 58mm R7

10 RUBBER POWER BUTTON 311-R-269A RUBBER POWER BUTTON R7

[Table 11-4] User Interface Part

Chapter 11. Service Part List 11- 7


11. 6 PC & Po w er Par t

1 2

[Figure 11-6] PC & Power Part

No PART NAME PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 SEAGATE 500G HDD HDD-500G-ST3500312CS-00 SEAGATE 500G HDD R7

2 POWER AY DC-DC MODULE AY-355-PWR-DDM POWER AY DC-DC MODULE R7

[Table 11-5] PC & Power Part

Chapter 11. Service Part List 11- 8


11.7 ETC Part

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23

Chapter 11. Service Part List 11- 9


24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

[Figure 11-7] ETC Part

No PART NAME PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 HANDLE CP 252-D-037A HANDLE CP R7

2 KNOB ENCODER CIR S(NUM) 267-M-099A KNOB ENCODER CIR S(NUM) R7

3 KNOB ENCODER CIR S(Q SCAN) 267-M-099B KNOB ENCODER CIR S(Q SCAN) R7

4 KNOB ENCODER MENU 267-M-055B KNOB ENCODER MENU R7

5 CAP KEY POWER 269-M-523A CAP KEY POWER R7

6 CAP KEY PRINT 269-M-534A CAP KEY PRINT R7

7 CAP KEY DUAL 269-M-647A CAP KEY DUAL R7

8 CAP KEY SAVE 269-M-654A CAP KEY SAVE R7

9 CAP KEY PW 269-M-651A CAP KEY PW R7

10 CAP KEY M 269-M-648A CAP KEY M R7

11 CAP KEY PD 269-M-649A CAP KEY PD R7

12 CAP KEY C 269-M-650A CAP KEY C R7

13 CAP KEY CW 269-M-652A CAP KEY CW R7

Chapter 11. Service Part List 11- 10


14 CAP KEY 3D4D 269-M-653A CAP KEY 3D4D R7

15 CAP KEY 2D 269-M-655A CAP KEY 2D R7

16 CAP KEY END EXAM 269-M-527A CAP KEY END EXAM R7

17 CAP KEY PATIENT 269-M-524A CAP KEY PATIENT R7

18 CAP KEY PROBE 269-M-525A CAP KEY PROBE R7

19 CAP KEY CLEAR 269-M-645A CAP KEY CLEAR R7

20 CAP KEY USER1 269-M-644A CAP KEY USER1 R7

21 CAP KEY SONOVIEW 269-M-643A CAP KEY SONOVIEW R7

22 CAP KEY REPORT 269-M-642A CAP KEY REPORT R7

23 CAP KEY ACTIVE MODE 269-M-646A CAP KEY ACTIVE MODE R7

24 CAP KEY SET 269-M-658A CAP KEY SET R7

25 CAP KEY EXIT 269-M-659A CAP KEY EXIT R7

26 CAP KEY CHANGE 269-M-657A CAP KEY CHANGE R7

27 CAP KEY FREEZE 269-M-656A CAP KEY FREEZE R7

28 CAP KEY CALIPER 269-M-663A CAP KEY CALIPER R7

29 CAP KEY CALC 269-M-662A CAP KEY CALC R7

30 CAP KEY UPDATE 269-M-660A CAP KEY UPDATE R7

31 CAP KEY POINTER 269-M-661A CAP KEY POINTER R7

[Table 11-6] ETC Part

Chapter 11. Service Part List 11- 11


11.8 Opti ons

No PART NAME PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 4D OPT-355-4D SAR7 4D OPTION

2 3DXI OPT-355-3DXI SAR7 4D OPTION

3 Cardiac Measurement OPT-355-CARDIAC SAR7 CARDIAC MEAS OPTION

4 Spatial Compound OPT-355-SCI SAR7 SPATIAL COMPOUND IMAGING

5 DICOM OPT-355-DICOM SAR7 DICOM OPTION

6 Auto IMT OPT-355-AUTOIMT SAR7 AUTO IMT OPTION

7 CW Function OPT-355-CW SAR7 CW FUNCTION OPTION

8 DynamicMR OPT-DMR-USB DYNAMIC MR OPTION (USB)

9 DynamicMR + OPT-DMR-PLUS DYNAMIC MR PLUS OPTION(USB)

[Table 11-7] Options

Chapter 11. Service Part List 11- 12


11.9 Probes

No PART NAME PART NUMBER PICTURE

1 Curved Linear Array PB-KC2-8-N

2 Linear Array PB-KHL5-12ED-N

3 Linear Array PB-KL5-12/50EP-N

4 Linear Array PB-KL3-8-N

5 Phased Array PB-KP2-4AH-N

Endocavity Curved
6 PB-KER4-9/10ED-N
Linear Array

Endocavity Curved
7 PB-KEV4-9/10ED-N
Linear Array

8 Volume Probe PB-K3DC2-6

9 Volume Probe PB-K3DC4-8ET

[Table 11-8] Probes

Chapter 11. Service Part List 11- 13


SERVICE MANUAL

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