GE Voluson E8, Service Manual

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Page 11: ...GE HEALTHCARE VOLUSON E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 SERVICE MANUAL ix ZH CN KO...

Page 12: ...ified GE Healthcare personnel In performing all electrical work on these products GE will use its own specially trained field engineers All of GE s electrical work on these products will comply with t...

Page 13: ...uplicated in any form in whole or in part without prior written permission of GE Healthcare GE Healthcare may revise this publication from time to time without written notice TRADEMARKS All products a...

Page 14: ...ate new parts Pages Revision Pages Revision Pages Revision Title Page 7 Chapter 3 Setup Instructions pages 3 1 to 3 70 7 Chapter 9 Renewal Parts pages 9 1 to 9 48 7 Important Precautions pages i to xi...

Page 15: ...ortant Conventions 1 7 Conventions Used in this Manual 1 7 Standard Hazard Icons 1 8 Product Labels and Icons 1 8 Safety Considerations 1 11 Introduction 1 11 Human Safety 1 11 Mechanical Safety 1 11...

Page 16: ...GE HEALTHCARE VOLUSON E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 SERVICE MANUAL xiv Table of Contents System Manufacturer 1 17...

Page 17: ...Outlets 2 3 Main Power Plug 2 3 EMI Limitations 2 4 Probe Environmental Requirements 2 5 Time and Manpower Requirements 2 5 System Specifications 2 5 Physical Dimensions of Voluson E8 Voluson E6 2 5...

Page 18: ...9 Connecting the LCD Monitor 3 10 Connecting the Black White Printer 3 11 Connection Scheme B W Printer 3 12 Connecting the Color Printer 3 13 Connection Scheme Color Printer 3 14 Connecting the Desk...

Page 19: ...olor Printer 3 36 Printer Installation manually 3 37 Adjustment of Printer Settings 3 41 UP D897 Printer Settings 3 42 P95D Printer Settings 3 43 CP30D Printer Settings 3 44 UP D25MD Printer Settings...

Page 20: ...e Dataflow Concept 3 59 Dataflow Examples 3 60 Stand alone Voluson E8 Voluson E6 3 61 Voluson PC with 4D View Software within a Sneaker Net 3 61 Connection between Voluson and DICOM Server 3 61 Wirele...

Page 21: ...Modes 4 12 B Flow Check 4 12 XTD View Check 4 12 Coded Contrast Imaging Check 4 13 M Mode Checks 4 14 MCFM Mode Check 4 15 Spectral Doppler Mode Checks 4 16 Color Doppler Mode Checks 4 17 Volume Mode...

Page 22: ...Database Preset Configurations and Images 4 32 Save Image Settings Only Save Small Backup Scan Settings 4 33 Load Image Settings Only Load Small Backup Scan Settings 4 34 Preparations 4 34 Load Compl...

Page 23: ...Tissue Doppler 5 8 Pulsed PW Doppler 5 8 3D Imaging 5 8 3D Data Collection and Reconstruction 5 8 3D Image Presentation 5 9 3D Rendering 5 9 Block diagram Voluson E8 Voluson E6 5 10 Data Flow Control...

Page 24: ...C flow 5 19 SonoNT 5 20 SonoIT 5 20 SonoBiometry 5 20 Elastography 5 20 Elastography Analysis 5 21 SRI Advanced Speckle Reduction Imaging 5 21 V SRI Volume Speckle Reduction Imaging 5 21 Expert Upgrad...

Page 25: ...stribution Board Top 5 53 RTT Block Diagram 5 53 Control Console 5 54 Monitor 5 57 External I O 5 58 Peripherals 5 59 Recording Tools 5 59 DVD Recorder 5 59 Printers 5 59 Black White Digital Printer 5...

Page 26: ...n 5 67 Error Logs 5 68 Diagnostics 5 68 Image Quality 5 69 Calibration 5 69 Configuration 5 70 Utilities 5 71 Replacement 5 71 PM 5 71 Service Page 5 72 Introduction 5 72 Access Security 5 72 Service...

Page 27: ...GE HEALTHCARE VOLUSON E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 SERVICE MANUAL Table of Contents xxv GE Service 5 75 Rollback 5 76 Memtest 5 76 Memory Check in LINUX 5 77...

Page 28: ...djust Monitor Settings 6 2 Brightness and Contrast 6 3 Backlight Brightness and Sharpness 6 3 Color Temperature RGB 6 4 Color Calibration 6 5 Monitor Arm Adjustment 6 6 Control Console Positioning 6 7...

Page 29: ...d System Data 7 10 Export System Data by pressing the ALT D key 7 10 Export Log s and System Data via Service Page 7 11 Dump file 7 11 Remote Access to Service Platform 7 12 General 7 12 How the Custo...

Page 30: ...Drive resp DVR Drive Tests 7 27 Export images from Local Archive to DVD CD R RW 7 27 Record Spectral Doppler display via DVR Drive BT12 BT13 only 7 29 Network Troubleshooting 7 30 No Connection to the...

Page 31: ...Procedure 8 11 Image Settings Only Loading Procedure 8 12 Introduction 8 12 Loading Procedure 8 12 Full Backup Full System Configuration Loading Procedure 8 12 Introduction 8 12 Loading Procedure 8 1...

Page 32: ...8 20 Probe Holder endocavity Removal Procedure 8 20 Probe Holder endocavity Installation Procedure 8 20 Replacement of the Trackball Ring 8 20 Manpower 8 20 Trackball Ring Replacement Procedure 8 20 R...

Page 33: ...als at a later date 8 25 Manpower 8 25 Tools 8 25 Mounting Replacing the VGA Image Video Resizer 8 26 Installation Procedure at systems WITH power connector 8 26 Installation Procedure at systems WITH...

Page 34: ...ain Board Module 9 13 FrontEnd US Part Components 9 13 BackEnd PC Part Components 9 16 Options and Upgrades 9 18 Miscellaneous Cables 9 21 Optional Peripherals and Accessories 9 30 Recording Tools 9 3...

Page 35: ...GE HEALTHCARE VOLUSON E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 SERVICE MANUAL Table of Contents xxxiii CW Doppler Pencil Probes 9 45 Biopsy Needle Guides 9 46...

Page 36: ...ance 10 5 System Maintenance 10 6 Preliminary Checks 10 6 Functional Checks 10 7 System Checks 10 7 Peripheral Option Checks 10 8 Mains Cable Inspection 10 8 Optional Diagnostic Checks 10 8 Physical I...

Page 37: ...d to Lead Leakage Test Record 10 21 Isolated Patient Lead Sink Leakage Isolation Test 10 22 Isolated Lead sink Leakage Test Record 10 22 Probe Leakage Current Test 10 23 Definition 10 23 Tools 10 23 G...

Page 38: ...GE HEALTHCARE VOLUSON E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 SERVICE MANUAL xxxvi Table of Contents...

Page 39: ...and contains the following chapters 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Contains a content summary and warnings 2 Chapter 2 Site Preparation Contains pre installation requirements 3 Chapter 3 Setup Instructions...

Page 40: ...E8 Console 220V CHINA BT10 H48681CC Voluson E8 Console 240V INDIA BT10 H48681KA Voluson E8 Console 230V 50Hz BT12 H48681RK Voluson E8 Console 115V USA BT12 H48681RL Voluson E8 Console 100V JAPAN BT12...

Page 41: ...sole 240V INDIA BT10 H48681JZ Voluson E8 Expert Console 230V 50Hz BT12 H48681RD Voluson E8 Expert Console 115V USA BT12 H48681RE Voluson E8 Expert Console 100V JAPAN BT12 H48681RF Voluson E8 Expert Co...

Page 42: ...E6 Console 240V INDIA BT10 H48681JX Voluson E6 Console 230V 50Hz BT12 H48681KZ Voluson E6 Console 115V USA BT12 H48681LA Voluson E6 Console 100V JAPAN BT12 H48681LB Voluson E6 Console 230V KOREA BT12...

Page 43: ...T10 Voluson E6 systems with Serial Number D55001 BT12 Voluson E6 systems with Serial Number D58001 BT13 Voluson E6 systems with Software version 9 0 x BT09 Voluson E6 systems with Software version 10...

Page 44: ...ully read and understood before operating the Voluson E8 and or Voluson E6 and also kept near the system for quick reference The online versions of the operator manual is available via the Help functi...

Page 45: ...ecautionary message Known or potential hazards are labeled in one of following ways NOTE Notes provide important information about an item or a procedure Information contained in a NOTE can often save...

Page 46: ...describes the purpose and location of labels safety icons and other important information provided on the equipment Table 1 4 Standard Hazard Icons ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL RADIATION LASER HEAT PINCH Tab...

Page 47: ...of water IPX 1 protected against dripping water IPX 7 protected against the effects of immersion various Equipment Type BF man in box symbol IEC 60878 5333 indicates B Type equipment having even more...

Page 48: ...cannot be presented on the device itself various CAUTION Dangerous electric voltage lightning flash with arrowhead is used to indicate electric shock hazards Unplug the main plug before opening the s...

Page 49: ...8 Voluson E6 weighs 130 kg or more depending on installed peripherals 300 lbs or more when ready for use Care must be used when moving it or replacing its parts Failure to follow the precautions liste...

Page 50: ...the risk of a probe accidentally falling do not allow the probe cables to become entangled or to be caught in the system s wheels Never immerse the probe connector or adapter into any liquid NOTE For...

Page 51: ...rve the instructions given in the manual of the peripheral auxiliary device For hardware installation procedures see Chapter 3 Connection of Auxiliary Devices on page 3 9 NOTICE NOTICE The system inte...

Page 52: ...sion Product labels and its location depend on BT version and or date of manufacture Refer to Section 1 2 3 on page 1 8 and Chapter 2 in the Basic User Manual of your system BT Version BT Version The...

Page 53: ...decontaminated prior to shipment Under no circumstance should a part or equipment with visible body fluids be taken or shipped from a clinic or site for example body coils or and ultrasound probe The...

Page 54: ...etic fields electrostatic discharge and disturbances in the electrical power supply For applicable standards please refer to Chapter 2 in the Basic User Manual of the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 ultrasound...

Page 55: ...sistance Location Phone Number USA GE Medical Systems Ultrasound Service Engineering 9900 Innovation Drive RP 2123 Wauwatosa WI 53226 USA Service On site Service Parts Applications support 1 800 437 1...

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Page 57: ...2 1 Overview 2 1 1 Purpose of this Chapter This chapter provides the information required to plan and prepare for the installation of a Voluson E8 Voluson E6 ultrasound system Included are description...

Page 58: ...elected to minimize possible interference 2 2 2 Electrical Requirements NOTE GE Healthcare requires a dedicated power and ground for the proper operation of its Ultrasound equipment This dedicated pow...

Page 59: ...e present within 1 m 3 2 ft of the system Electrical installation must meet all current local state and national electrical codes 2 2 2 5 Main Power Plug The Voluson E8 Voluson E6 ultrasound system is...

Page 60: ...noisy images Check grounding of the power cord and power outlet Replace and or reassemble all screws RF gaskets covers and cores After you finish repairing or updating the system replace all covers an...

Page 61: ...3 2 2 6 2 Acoustic Noise Output max 55 dB A 2 2 6 3 Electrical Specifications Please refer to Section 2 2 2 1 Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Power Requirements on page 2 3 NOTICE NOTICE SYSTEMS AND ELECTRONIC...

Page 62: ...des The purchaser of GE equipment must only utilize qualified personnel to perform electrical servicing on the equipment The desire to use a non listed or customer provided product or to place an appr...

Page 63: ...he Voluson E8 Voluson E6 has four outlets inside the system One is for the monitor and three for on board peripherals In case of network option An active network outlet in the vicinity of the ultrasou...

Page 64: ...Recommended Ultrasound Room Layout Figure 2 1 below shows a floor plan illustrating the recommended layout of the Ultrasound Room and depicting the minimal room layout requirements Figure 2 1 Recommen...

Page 65: ...e on board monitor and peripherals enabling viewing to be done while scanning continues With DICOM images can be archived stored and retrieved faster easier and at a lower cost 2 3 4 4 DICOM Option Pr...

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Page 67: ...cking the Equipment 3 4 3 4 Preparing for Set Up 3 7 3 5 Connection of Auxiliary Devices 3 9 3 6 Completing the Set Up 3 31 3 7 Printer Installation 3 36 3 8 System Configuration 3 49 3 9 Available Pr...

Page 68: ...after arriving at site may cause the system to be damaged Table 3 2 Acclimation Time C 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 F 140 131 122 113 104 96 86 77 68 59 50 41 32 23 14...

Page 69: ...prevent electrical shock connect the system to a properly grounded power outlet DO NOT use a three to two prong adapter This defeats safety grounding CAUTION CAUTION DO NOT wear the ESD wrist strap w...

Page 70: ...avity tilt and drop indicator Have two people available to unpack the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Attempts to move the system considerable distances or on an incline by one person alone could result in pers...

Page 71: ...ox Afterwards pull out all the horizontal wooden racks for accessories finally remove also the vertical board Check whether delivery is complete according to packing list and check visual damage The e...

Page 72: ...monitor Caution Two people are needed in the next step due to the weight of the equipment 5 Disengage the brakes grasp the system at the handle then slowly move system down the ramp bottom side of th...

Page 73: ...e control console for missing or damaged items After switching on the system verify the proper illumination of all the control panel buttons 4 Probes Check all probes for wear and tear on the lens cab...

Page 74: ...system at least 15 feet away from equipment that emits strong electromagnetic radiation Operate the system in an area enclosed by walls floors and ceilings comprised of wood plaster or concrete which...

Page 75: ...son E6 system please review Chapter 1 Auxiliary Devices Safety on page 1 12 NOTICE NOTICE It is impossible to attach a Black White printer a Color printer and a DVD recorder in the console at the same...

Page 76: ...KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL 3 10 Section 3 5 Connection of Auxiliary Devices 3 5 1 Connecting the LCD Monitor NOTE The LCD monitor comes pre installed with the system Figu...

Page 77: ...the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system as described in Section 3 6 2 on page 3 31 All software drivers are pre installed for the designated Black White printer only 5 After physical connection to the Voluso...

Page 78: ...ction Scheme B W Printer Figure 3 6 B W Printer connection text Console back DVD Writer I O UI Top ECG S Video Out In Out DVI Out Mic Line Out In to USB3 A B C D E DVI Out DVI In Monitor RS 232 USB UI...

Page 79: ...Voluson E6 system as described in Section 3 6 2 on page 3 31 All software drivers are pre installed for the designated Color printer only 5 After physical connection to the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 syste...

Page 80: ...3 1 Connection Scheme Color Printer Figure 3 7 Color Printer connection text DVI Out PC USB5 USB6 LAN Console back DVD Writer I O RS 232 Out USB3 Audio USB4 DVI In Monitor UI Top ECG S Video Out In Ou...

Page 81: ...indicated USB port E on the RTB Distribution Board Bottom Figure 3 8 DeskJet Color Printer connection via Bluetooth Adapter text Console back DVD Writer I O UI Top ECG S Video Out In Out DVI Out Mic L...

Page 82: ...nd if necessary change the Recorder Type see Section 3 8 1 7 on page 3 52 d Assign the recorder control to a remote key P1 P2 P3 and or P4 as described in Section 3 7 5 Remote Control Selection on pag...

Page 83: ...1 Connection Scheme DVD Recorder Figure 3 9 DVD Recorder connection text Console back DVD Writer I O UI Top ECG S Video Out In Out DVI Out Mic Line Out In A B C D E to USB port A DVI Out DVI In Monito...

Page 84: ...4 Press the down button on the front of the recorder repeatedly until the SETUP MENU item is highlighted NOTE Each time you press the up or down button the highlight cursor moves up down item by item...

Page 85: ...Interface 3 5 5 2 2 Changing TV System Video Format NOTE To check Video format needed see Table 3 6 TV System and Region Code on page 3 21 1 If not already done switch on the Sony DVO 1000MD DVD reco...

Page 86: ...n 10 Press the right button The TV System Sub menu appears 11 Select the appropriate video signal by pressing the up or down button respectively To check the video signal see Table 3 6 TV System and R...

Page 87: ...button repeatedly until REGION CODE is highlighted 7 Press the right button The Region Code Menu appears 8 Select the appropriate region code by pressing the up or down button respectively To check t...

Page 88: ...connected to any accessible USB port of the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 NOTE Connection of the WLAN Adapter is always the same no differences between PC Motherboard and or BT version of the system NOTE Aft...

Page 89: ...8 25 NOTICE NOTICE The VGA Image Video Resizer is required whenever the used Secondary Patient Monitor has a different screen resolution than the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system Figure 3 18 Connection Sc...

Page 90: ...all image quality due to lower sensitivity on electromagnetic interferences 3 Set Brightness Contrast for best and detailed image display a Press MENU key select Picture Adj using the On Screen Menu b...

Page 91: ...systems mains supply directly Always connect it to the supplied Isolation Transformer The Secondary Monitor is the only item to be connected to the Transformer NOTICE NOTICE The 19 LCD Secondary Monit...

Page 92: ...ext Console back DVD Writer I O S Video Out In Out DVI Out A B C D E Lift is only used for the lifter 230V can not be changed 19 LCD Secondary Monitor appropriate VGA cable connected to the rear side...

Page 93: ...always the same no differences between PC Motherboard and or BT version of the system After physical connection adjust the Footswitch Left Right as described in Section 3 8 1 8 How to adjust function...

Page 94: ...f the ECG is always the same no differences between PC Motherboard and or BT version of the system Figure 3 22 Connection Scheme ECG preamplifier text Console back DVD Writer I O UI Top ECG S Video Ou...

Page 95: ...e the system is powered ON or after shutdown The Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Windows detects the device and automatically installs a driver During this process several dialogs may pop up starting with the F...

Page 96: ...Drives window shows all USB and Network drives connected to the system Using this dialog the USB devices can be stopped before they are physically disconnected To stop the external device select it a...

Page 97: ...a power source plug for example a three prong to two prong converter WARNING WARNING WARNING The system s power must be supplied from a separate properly rated outlet to avoid risk of fire Refer to S...

Page 98: ...including the Back end Processor starts and the operating system is loaded which then leads the application software to activate the scanner The system automatically performs an initialization sequenc...

Page 99: ...t Screen is displayed Voluson is highlighted Figure 3 27 below 3 Back End Processor is turned ON and starts to load the software 4 The Start Screen Voluson is displayed on the monitor 5 Start up progr...

Page 100: ...fter complete power down unscrew the 2 screws and remove the pull out protection to disconnect the main power cable from the system or unplug it from the AC wall outlet socket 6 Press on the brakes to...

Page 101: ...rface 4 Twist the probe locking lever clockwise to vertical position to lock it in place 5 Open the side door lay the cable into the intended cable holder and close the door 6 Carefully position the p...

Page 102: ...Installing Digital Color Printer 1 Power off Shutdown the system as described in Section 3 6 3 on page 3 34 2 Connect and install the printer as described on page 3 13 CAUTION CAUTION The Bluetooth Pr...

Page 103: ...e of the screen select CONNECTIVITY and then click on the PERIPHERALS tab 4 Click the ADD PRINTER button see Figure 3 32 above Please read the displayed message carefully and click YES if you have ski...

Page 104: ...inter Installation 3 7 3 Printer Installation manually cont d 7 Select the corresponding Printer Port e g Figure 3 34 USB001 and click NEXT 8 In the following window select the HAVE DISK button 9 Use...

Page 105: ...Printer Installation manually cont d 10 Click OPEN select the xxx inf file and click OPEN again 11 Verify the selected Printer Driver path and confirm with OK 12 Select the manufacturer and model of y...

Page 106: ...lete the manual Printer Installation with the FINISH button NOTE If the message The software you are installing for this hardware has not passed Windows appears click CONTINUE ANYWAY 16 Close all open...

Page 107: ...EDIT button 5 Confirm the warning message with the YES button The Printer Properties appear To adjust the UP D897 B W Printer see Section 3 7 4 1 UP D897 Printer Settings To adjust the P95D B W Print...

Page 108: ...elow and select Paper 960x1280 Orientation Portrait Interpolation Method Bilinear 3 Select the DENSITY ADJUST page see Figure 3 41 above and select Gamma TONE2 Sharpness 0 Dark 0 Light 0 Sharpness 2 4...

Page 109: ...UNC button on the printer and adjust Gamma to r5 by using the turning knob e Press the BRT button twice to save and exit 2 Assign the Printer to the remote keys P1 P2 P3 and or P4 see Section 3 7 5 Re...

Page 110: ...er Preferences operation see Section 3 7 4 Adjustment of Printer Settings 3 Select the PAPER page see left image at Figure 3 45 and select Paper Size L large Orientation Landscape recommended when usi...

Page 111: ...see left image at Figure 3 45 and select Paper Size UPC L large UPC S small Orientation Landscape recommended when using large paper size High Speed check mark on 3 Select the GRAPHICS page From the...

Page 112: ...a Curve Curve 1 c Color Correction set Printer Hardware Color Correction d Gray Balance X 50 Y 50 e Adjustment by Color Color region Magenta Red 4 Save the adjusted printer settings with APPLY and OK...

Page 113: ...3 45 on page 3 45 3 Select the GRAPHICS page From the Color Adjust pop up menu select a Color Balance Cyan 0 Magenta 0 Yellow 0 b Gamma Select Gamma 1 c Color Correction set Printer Hardware Color Cor...

Page 114: ...ed Printer for the remote control button Recorder Control Check mark this item to use the selected P key for Recorder Control NOTE Optionally the Printer Remote Control can be done by the Foot switch...

Page 115: ...t switch assignment Add Printer Edit Printer settings etc Device Setup to set up all DICOM Archive and Network configuration nodes Button Configuration to adjust assignment of Remote keys P1 P2 P3 e g...

Page 116: ...e System Setup as described in Section 3 8 1 1 on page 3 49 2 On the left side of the screen select GENERAL and then click on the GENERAL tab 3 Select the text box to enter a new Clinic Name with the...

Page 117: ...assword NOTE A new screen lock password must be at least 6 characters long and has a maximum length of 80 characters The password must contain at least 2 non letter characters 0 9 or c Retype new Pass...

Page 118: ...elect CONNECTIVITY and then click on the PERIPHERALS tab 3 Depending on the used Recorder type click the field VCR DVD Sony JVC or internal DVR Drive 4 Click SAVE EXIT to save Settings and exit System...

Page 119: ...s etc 3 8 2 1 To invoke the Setup procedure In general operations are done with the trackball and the trackball keys mouse emulation NOTICE NOTICE Parameters and possible adjustments mostly depend on...

Page 120: ...B Port Table 9 15 Mitsubishi P95D Digital Color Printer SONY UP D23MD obsolete USB Port Table 9 15 UP D25MD Mitsubishi CP30D Color Deskjet Printer Bluetooth Hewlett Packard HP HP 5940 obsolete USB Por...

Page 121: ...3 USB 2 0 port 4 USB Table 3 13 USB 2 0 port 5 S Video OUT Table 3 14 S Video Out Connector Figure 3 55 External I O Connectors on Back of Console Table 3 9 External I O Connector Description Item Con...

Page 122: ...ernal I O Pin Outs Figure 3 56 External I O Connectors next to DVD or DVR Drive Table 3 10 External I O Connector Description Item Connector Name Table Number Description 1 USB Table 3 13 USB 2 0 port...

Page 123: ...ernet TD 6 ETHER RD Ethernet TD Others NC No connection Table 3 13 USB Connectors Pin No Output Signal Description 1 VCC USB Power Supply 2 Data USB Data 3 Data USB Data 4 GND USB Power Ground Table 3...

Page 124: ...ection 3 10 Software Option Configuration For description refer to Section 3 8 1 System Setup on page 3 49 and Section 3 8 2 Measure Setup on page 3 53 Table 3 16 DVI D OUT Connector Pin No Descriptio...

Page 125: ...ve data because no network is available see Section 3 11 1 4 on page 3 61 Voluson E8 Voluson E6 and DICOM server in a network see Section 3 11 1 5 on page 3 61 3 11 1 1 The Dataflow Concept Communicat...

Page 126: ...C with 4D View The local database is used for patient archiving Images are stored to internal hard drive The local database is used for patient archiving Afterwards images are stored to a DVD CD or ex...

Page 127: ...Voluson E6 Physical Connection No network connection needed 3 11 1 5 Connection between Voluson and DICOM Server In this configuration the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 is configured to work with a DICOM serv...

Page 128: ...e 3 22 2 Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel and touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke setup desktop 3 On the left side of the screen select CONNECTIVITY and then click the DEVICE SETUP tab 4 Click th...

Page 129: ...ter Network Name SSID and check adjust all other settings NOTE For detailed description of available parameters refer to Section 3 11 2 1 Description of Netgear Configuration Parameters on page 3 64 7...

Page 130: ...ss point Network Type Specifies the type of network in which your client adapter is installed Default Access Point Infrastructure Access Point Infrastructure Connect to an access point or router with...

Page 131: ...ktop on the screen 3 On the left side of the screen select CONNECTIVITY and then click the DEVICE SETUP tab 4 Click the NETWORK CONFIGURATION button read the message and confirm with YES 5 The Interne...

Page 132: ...ected to a shared network drive of another server 5 Enter the name of the shared network folder in the Network Folder Name field 6 Supply a valid user name and a password for this folder NOTE If you c...

Page 133: ...ction a warning message appears inside the dialog In this case please verify the data in the dialog NOTICE NOTICE If there already is a connection to the remote server the CONNECT button is grayed To...

Page 134: ...Services Destination Devices TCP IP Settings Device Type Manufacturer Name IP Address Port AE Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Dept Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Type Floor Room REV Comments CONTACT INFORMAT...

Page 135: ...Figure 3 66 Worksheet for DICOM Network Information Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Host Name AE Title Local Port IP Address Net Mask ROUTING INFORMATION ROUTER2 ROUTER3 ROUTER1 Destination IP Addresses GATEWAY...

Page 136: ...at all relevant safety and user information is available during the operation and service of the complete system 3 14 1 Product Locator Installation NOTE The Product Locator Installation Card shown ma...

Page 137: ...tabase Preset Configurations and Images 4 32 4 6 Software Configuration Checks 4 45 4 7 Peripheral Checks 4 46 4 8 Mechanical Function Checks 4 47 4 9 Site Log 4 48 Section 4 2 Required Equipments An...

Page 138: ...when all board covers and frame panels are securely in place The covers are required for safe operation good system performance and cooling purposes NOTICE NOTICE Lockout Tagout Requirements For USA o...

Page 139: ...ON position before starting the system However be aware some auxiliary equipment may switch itself to standby mode e g Color video printer and must therefore be switched on separately As soon as the...

Page 140: ...fter complete power down unscrew the 2 screws and remove the pull out protection to disconnect the main power cable from the system or unplug it from the AC wall outlet socket 6 Press on the brakes to...

Page 141: ...nel rotary toggle flip switch controls 10 Button for Control Panel Rotation 3 TGC Slider Controls 11 Mode keys rotary controls used in 3D 4D Mode 4 Screen Format keys 12 Keyboard and F1 key to invoke...

Page 142: ...Main mode is displayed 3 Setting window shows all settings for the active application The active one is highlighted 4 Additional functions which are supported by the selected Mode NOTE Different menus...

Page 143: ...Status area of P1 P2 P3 and P4 keys 4 Probe Application 18 Status area of current operation state Freeze Run Cine 5 Depth Frame rate 19 Status area of the trackball and trackball keys 6 Mechanical In...

Page 144: ...e 4 16 PW Pulsed Wave Doppler CW Continuous Wave Doppler Color Doppler Modes see Section 4 4 5 on page 4 17 CFM Color Flow Mode PD Power Doppler TD Tissue Doppler HD Flow Bi Directional Angio Volume M...

Page 145: ...ct the depth position of the actual focus zone s Arrows at the left edge of the 2D Image mark the active focal zone s by their depth position 4 Depth Adjusts the penetration depth range of the ultraso...

Page 146: ...ction Imaging is a smoothing type filter to reduce speckle in the ultrasound image 14 2D 2D SRI Changes the Single image display to two simultaneous half images The left frame shows only the 2D Mode i...

Page 147: ...ofter image This function is only available if XBEAM CRI is switched off 28 CRI FILTER If this filter is set to high the XBeam CRI image is smoothed CRI Filter setting off leads to a sharper impressio...

Page 148: ...User Manual 4 4 2 2 XTD View Check For further details refer to the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Basic User Manual B Flow On Off switch Press the BF key to activate deactivate the B Flow mode Figure 4 9 B F...

Page 149: ...ecks 4 13 4 4 2 Additional optional Operating Modes cont d 4 4 2 3 Coded Contrast Imaging Check For further details refer to the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Basic User Manual Coded Contrast Imaging On Off s...

Page 150: ...e sensitivity brightness of the entire M image 4 M Mode Depth Common with 2D Mode Depth 5 AMM optional Anatomical M Mode displays a distance time plot from a cursor line 6 Display Format e g In the Du...

Page 151: ...unctional Checks 4 15 4 4 3 1 MCFM Mode Check For further details refer to the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Basic User Manual By pressing the M control and the C control the MCFM mode is switched on in the p...

Page 152: ...only available with linear probes 5 SPEED By touching up or down four different sweep speeds can be selected 6 RT TRACE Real Time Auto Trace The envelope curve of the Doppler spectrum maximum velociti...

Page 153: ...y to adjust the Bi Directional Angio Gain Rotate the C MODE key to adjust the Tissue Doppler Gain 3 STEERING Beam Steering is only possible with linear probes in CFM PD and HD Flow Mode 4 2D 2D C PD H...

Page 154: ...ove and under the color scale in kHz cm s or m s 18 CFM MAP PD HD Flow TD Provides selectability of the color coding for an optimization of the display of blood flow similar to the post processing cur...

Page 155: ...nus e g 4D Real Time Table 4 6 Pre Volume Mode Functions Step Task Expected Results 1 AQUISITION 3D STATIC 3D Volume Mode Static volume acquisition also in combination with PD HD Flow or CFM 4D REAL T...

Page 156: ...start the Volume acquisition 8 VISUALIZATION After resp during Volume Mode Acquisition RENDER After the 3D acquisition the system switches automatically to the read menu The selected format will be p...

Page 157: ...re compiled to a 3D section aspect The aspect shows a quasi spatial cut into the reference image 4 REF IMAGE To select the Reference image among A B C or 3D 5 INIT Resets rotations and translations of...

Page 158: ...ection keys are not available in Static 3D Sectional Planes 4 3D 4D INFO On Off switch to show full or reduced Image Info parameter on screen 5 3D COLOR OFF On Off switch to show an acquired 3D CFM 3D...

Page 159: ...ay the images one by one 4 4 7 4 Spectral Doppler or M Cine Loop Press FREEZE then roll the TRACKBALL to display the Cine Loop one by one The UPPER TRACKBALL KEY changes from the 2D Cine to the D Loop...

Page 160: ...ter 3D Volume or Real Time 4D acquisition touch the CINE CALC key on the Touch Panel 2 Choose desired Cine Calc display mode 3 Select Step Size and Reference image 4 Select the START IMAGE and the END...

Page 161: ...E key on the Touch Panel press the CLEAR ALL key on the control panel or the DELETE MEAS key on the keyboard NOTE To alternate the control from one cursor to the other press CHANGE the upper trackball...

Page 162: ...unction without completing the measurement touch EXIT on the Touch Panel press the CALIPER key again or press EXIT on the control panel 4 4 8 3 Volume Measurements 1 Press the CALIPER key and then tou...

Page 163: ...determination of the envelope curve requires a clear and low noise record of the Doppler spectrum Otherwise the reliability of the displayed measurement results may not be ensured 4 4 8 4 2 Manual Tra...

Page 164: ...and storage of measuring marks is done with SET right or left trackball key To change measuring marks before completion press CHANGE upper trackball key Depending on the setting in the Measure Setup...

Page 165: ...ng key causes loading of the preset The probe is initialized the Touch Panel shows the main menu 2D mode and the ultrasound image appears on the monitor in write mode real time display 4 4 10 3 Deacti...

Page 166: ...or patient Via the DATA TRANSFER button it is possible to send images over the DICOM network print exams images export exams images import exams images etc Image History Image History gives you acces...

Page 167: ...ct CONNECTIVITY and then click the DRIVES tab 4 Click the ERASE CD button to displays the Erase DVD CD window as shown in Figure 4 21 5 Select the Erase Mode and click the OK button to start the proce...

Page 168: ...n page 4 34 B Full System Configuration Section 4 5 3 Save Full System Configuration Full Backup on page 4 37 Section 4 5 4 Load Full System Configuration Full Backup on page 4 39 Section 4 5 5 Delete...

Page 169: ...ect an external USB device 2 Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel 3 In the Utilities menu touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 4 On the left side of the screen select B...

Page 170: ...se the media and click LOAD NOTE If it is desired to load settings from media Internal HDD click on the CHANGE FOLDER button browse for the folder D usersettings FactoryDefault V830 and then click the...

Page 171: ...t settings which are adapted for the installed Application Software version 1 Perform Preparations on page 4 34 2 Select the Complete Backup marked blue see Figure 4 25 below and click the button to c...

Page 172: ...grams for new probe etc 1 Perform Preparations on page 4 34 2 Click the sign next to Complete Backup to open the content tree 3 Click the sign next to UserPrograms select the desired probe s and copy...

Page 173: ...omputer name Service Platform state of the Service Software NOTE It is recommended to Full Backup system configuration data before upgrading the software and or image settings presets This ensures tha...

Page 174: ...5 13 on page 3 30 Figure 4 28 directory structure of full backup data Figure 4 29 Other drive drop down menu NOTICE NOTICE When the backup is saved to an external USB device the system has to be infor...

Page 175: ...not possible to load restore all the data The following rules specify these restrictions 1 Generally only restoring data from an older to a newer software version is possible Loading a backup into a s...

Page 176: ...then click the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION tab 4 Click the LOAD button of the Full System Configuration group 5 Choose the Destination 6 Click on the backup to be restored additional information is displaye...

Page 177: ...panel 2 In the Utilities menu touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 3 On the left side of the screen select BACKUP and then click the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION tab 4 Click the DELETE...

Page 178: ...ss the UTILITIES key on the control panel 2 In the Utilities menu touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 3 On the left side of the screen select BACKUP and then click the IMAGE A...

Page 179: ...ter the description of the image backup 11 Select the NEXT button 12 To start the backup process click YES NOTICE NOTICE If for example All images older than 1 Day is chosen see Figure 4 36 on page 4...

Page 180: ...Click the LOAD button see Figure 4 35 on page 4 42 5 Choose the Destination 6 Click on the backup to be restored additional information is displayed in the table 7 Select the NEXT button The followin...

Page 181: ...ettings settings assigned as desired by the customer 7 Scan Assistant Check settings settings assigned as desired by the customer Table 4 10 System Setup Checks ADMINISTRATION Step Page Task Expected...

Page 182: ...sk Expected Result s 1 Measure Calc Check all settings for all applications setting assigned as desired by the customer 2 Application Parameters Check all settings for all applications setting assigne...

Page 183: ...can be rotated translated and adjusted in height electronically only NOTE For further details refer to Section 5 11 3 on page 5 63 and or Section 6 5 on page 6 7 4 8 2 Brakes and Direction Swivel Lock...

Page 184: ...E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL 4 48 Section 4 9 Site Log Section 4 9 Site Log Table 4 16 Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Site Log Paper Documentation Date Servi...

Page 185: ...bsystem function It also describes the Power Distribution System PDS and probes 5 1 2 Contents in this Chapter 5 1 Overview 5 1 5 2 General Information 5 2 5 3 FrontEnd Processor 5 24 5 4 BackEnd Proc...

Page 186: ...D View Contrast Imaging etc Color Doppler Imaging CFM PD TD and HD Flow M Mode MCFM Imaging Doppler PW CW 3D Mode and Real Time 4D Imaging Different combinations of the above modes Figure 5 1 Voluson...

Page 187: ...he FrontEnd FE Electronics to the BackEnd Processor BEP and finally is displayed on the LCD monitor and peripherals Voluson E8 Voluson E6 internal electronics are divided into three Front End FE Proce...

Page 188: ...Power Supply Secondary RTN Power Supply Primary RTB Distribution Board Bottom PC Box PC Motherboard with Processor and Memory ADD2 DVI Card at VE6 Graphic Card at VE8 RTV Videoboard GES 15 I O Connect...

Page 189: ...s clinical applications Any 3 probes may be connected at the same time 1 pencil CW probe Medical application fields include Obstetrics Gynecology and Fertility Radiology Internal Medicine Neurology Ca...

Page 190: ...solution excellent acoustic clutter rejection and an easy to operate user interface Coded Harmonics enhances near field resolution for improved small parts imaging as well as far field penetration It...

Page 191: ...s colors being used to represent blood flow velocity variance power and or direction Often to provide spatial orientation the full color blood flow cross section is overlaid on top of the grayscale cr...

Page 192: ...Doppler can be used in combination with 2D and Color Flow modes 5 2 1 5 3D Imaging The Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Ultrasound System will be used to acquire multiple sequential 2D images which can be combin...

Page 193: ...changing direction of observation helps the observer to separate the features in the volume according to their distance from the observer 5 2 1 8 3D Rendering The 3D volume rendering is a calculation...

Page 194: ...K Mainboard PCI 32 Bit 33 MHz 132 MB s PCI Expr RTB Distribution Board RTN Primary Power Supply Monitor Serial ATA RTH RTT DVI out RTF ProbeConnect FPGA RSR RSR RST RST BF Rx Data LVDS 14 pairs 50MHz...

Page 195: ...o the new order shot1pix1 shot1pix2 shot1pix3 shot2pix1 shot2pix2 shot2pix3 After DC cancelling the signal is mixed with RX Frequency and brought to LF Spectrum where the LowPassFilter cuts HF Mixer a...

Page 196: ...g adaption of Brightnesses they are composed to one whole RX Line c XBEAM CRI CrossBeam Compound Resolution Imaging Does not need any special functions of RFI Image is composed of more than one differ...

Page 197: ...the ECG Curve is inside PC Memory Software has to take care that D Mode Image and ECG Curve are placed exactly one upon the other means have the same Cine Shift 2 RTV Video section see 5 2 3 1 B Mode...

Page 198: ...e 4D Mode nonstop volume rendering see 5 2 3 1 B Mode 5 2 3 8 XBeam CRI Mode CrossBeam Compound Resolution Imaging see 5 2 3 1 B Mode 5 2 3 9 VCI Mode Volume Contrast Imaging see 5 2 3 1 B Mode 5 2 3...

Page 199: ...art Diagnosis 1 1 1 1 1 1 SonoAVC SonoAVC General Sono Automated Volume Count 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SonoVCAD labor SonoVCAD labor 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Anatomical M Mode Anatomical M Mode AMM X X...

Page 200: ...D transducers to automatically scan multiple adjacent slices and delivers a real time display of the ROI This image results from a special rendering mode consisting of texture and transparency informa...

Page 201: ...n be drawn Volumes from older BT s can be loaded and edited with VCI Omni View without any limitations Volumes can be edited in all other Visualization Modes Dual Format is now also possible in Render...

Page 202: ...g follicles in a volume of an organ e g ovary and analyze their shape and volume From the calculated volume an average diameter can be calculated It also lists the objects according to their size Each...

Page 203: ...STIC M Mode Creates a M spectrum from a STIC acquisition capture of a full fetal heart cycle in real time saved as a volume for later analysis After activating STIC M Mode the STIC cine is running and...

Page 204: ...de inner HC Head circumference AC Abdomen circumference FL Femur length BPD HC combined measurement The measurement mode can be changed from automatic to manual Available measurement methods depend on...

Page 205: ...filtering technique that permits effective speckle reduction in real time The speckle reduction filter is available to the user in all B mode imaging independent of the transducer used 5 2 4 20 V SRI...

Page 206: ...the operator and is done by adjusting the location of the M line The CW Doppler beam or M mode line can be steered allowing interrogation along an operator selected line within the image This option c...

Page 207: ...bal Service Platform Software Software Options D User partition User Presets Backup database Images Archive Patient ID s and Reports database Service database System settings database R Rescue partiti...

Page 208: ...RFI Radio Frequency Interface Controller Board 5 30 Figure 5 5 Front End Processor Block diagram BackEnd RFI RF Interface RSR RST RTM Rx Tx Motherboard RTP Secondary Power Supply Probe Code Select ser...

Page 209: ...25 Figure 5 7 Voluson E6 RTF Beamformer RTM on page 5 26 Figure 5 6 Voluson E8 RTF Beamformer RTM RST Transmitter Subboard RSR Receiver Subboard RST Transmitter Subboard RSR Receiver Subboard RTF Prob...

Page 210: ...ower MOT signals CTRL signals Tx Rx Power MOT signals CTRL signals Tx Rx 256 Tx Rx Channels Rx Channels multiplexed SIN COS Mot Strobes CTRL signals PowerSupply RTK Motherboard EBF_D 18 Probe 3 Probe...

Page 211: ...Motherboard contains 16 8 pcs of RSR see Section 5 3 3 RSR Beamformer Receiver Subboards on page 5 28 16 12 pcs of RST see Section 5 3 4 RST Beamformer Transmitter Subboards on page 5 28 1 optional RS...

Page 212: ...mer Frontend Probe Connector Relais RFI RF Interface Board RF Data Sync BF Koeff Tx Trig BF Koeff Tx Trig BF Koeff Tx Trig Probe RTM Beamformer Motherboard RTF Probe Connector Board Voluson E8 BT09 10...

Page 213: ...Anti Aliasing filter for ADC ADC 18 Bit 390 kHz FPGA for Controlling Mid Board Interface 5 3 6 RTK Motherboard Connects the following boards components connection board only no active electronics RTF...

Page 214: ...xchange Interface RTF Frontend Board Cache Controller interface 1 5D and 1 25D probes Interface for programming the RTF FPGA RTP Secondary Power Supply Probe Select Interface SIN COS for 3D 4D probes...

Page 215: ...pter 5 Components and Functions Theory 5 31 5 3 7 1 RFI Board Interface FPGA A DMA logic B Beamformer Interface C RSW FPGA programming interface D RTF FPGA programming interface E RTF FPGA programming...

Page 216: ...Board 5 34 5 4 6 RTB Distribution Board Bottom 5 36 Figure 5 10 BackEnd Processor Block diagram RTP Secondary Power Supply Console User Interface PC Motherboard RTV Video Management Legacy Analog Vid...

Page 217: ...ns For further details see Section 5 2 6 Data Location on page 5 23 5 4 2 PC Motherboard 5 4 2 1 KONTRON Dual core or DFI Dual core Built in or external Components On Board VGA LAN USB 2 0 Sound CPU 2...

Page 218: ...ormation coming from the Graphic Card at Voluson E8 respectively the ADD2 DVI Graphic Adapter Card at Voluson E6 to the DVI D digital and DVI I integrated connectors Converts DVI D inputs to S Video o...

Page 219: ...Chapter 5 Components and Functions Theory 5 35 5 4 5 RTV Video Management Board cont d Figure 5 11 RTV Block diagram Figure 5 12 RTV Video I O Flash contains minimum configuration for DVI Output Monit...

Page 220: ...r and Amplifier for PC Sound Doppler Audio and VCR DVD Recorder 5 4 6 1 RTB Block Diagram Figure 5 13 RTB Block diagram 3V3 Voltage Regulator USB 2 0 Hub Controller 7 Port USB Port Power Switch USB Po...

Page 221: ...5 38 DFI Dual core PC Motherboard is installed see Figure 5 15 on page 5 39 Voluson E6 BT10 Kontron Dual core PC Motherboard is installed see Figure 5 16 on page 5 40 DFI Dual core PC Motherboard is i...

Page 222: ...Out PCI Exp ADD2 S ATA GES15 I O RTH USB USB USB PWR PWR USB Console back RTP Conn 1 Conn 2 Conn 3 Monitor PWR DVI RTU User Interface Module Speaker DVD Writer HDD IDE PWR Brake Fan Fan Fan From RTN A...

Page 223: ...SB USB USB PWR PWR USB RTT PWR Console back RTP Conn 1 Conn 2 Conn 3 Monitor PWR DVI RFI RTK RTF RTM Probe Connectors RTU User Interface Module Lifter Speaker DVD Writer HDD IDE PWR 230V Brake Fan Fan...

Page 224: ...through PCI Exp U4 PCI Exp ADD2 USB 3 Printer BW DVD Rec DVD Writer IDE PWR Console back GES15 In Out PC RTB USB A C B D E Console ECG RFI RTK RTF RTM Probe Connectors To RTP Conn 1 2 3 RTT PWR RTH US...

Page 225: ...4 U3 U4 U6 PWR BTN 3V_DUAL PCI Exp ADD2 In Out PC RTB USB A C B D E Console ECG GES15 RFI RTK RTF RTM Probe Connectors To RTP Conn 1 2 3 RTH USB USB USB PWR PWR USB RTT PWR RTP Conn 1 Conn 2 Conn 3 Mo...

Page 226: ...16 Render Graphics board S ATA GES15 I O RTH USB USB USB PWR PWR USB Console back RTP Conn 1 Conn 2 Conn 3 Monitor PWR DVI RTU User Interface Module Lifter Speaker DVD Writer HDD IDE PWR 230V Brake Fa...

Page 227: ...O RTH USB USB USB PWR PWR USB RTT PWR Console back RTP Conn 1 Conn 2 Conn 3 Monitor PWR DVI RTU User Interface Module Lifter Speaker DVD Writer HDD IDE PWR 230V Brake Fan Fan Fan From RTN Aux 1 From...

Page 228: ...V 2 2 2 4 1 4 1 3 1 2 1 1 UI RTV 2 3 2 1 2 6 2 5 U3 U5 U6 RTH Lead through PCI Exp U4 In Out PC RTB USB A C B D E Console ECG RFI RTK RTF RTM Probe Connectors To RTP Conn 1 2 3 RTT PWR RTH USB USB USB...

Page 229: ...x 4 5V 12V U4 U6 PWR BTN 3V_DUAL 2 3 U5 U3 USB 3 Printer BW DVD Rec 1 1 1 2 2 6 2 5 Console back In Out PC RTB USB A C B D E Console ECG GES15 RFI RTK RTF RTM Probe Connectors To RTP Conn 1 2 3 RTH US...

Page 230: ...B 4 Printer Col DVD Rec RFI RTK RTF RTM Probe Connectors To RTP Conn 1 2 3 REP GES15 Console back RTH USB USB USB USB PWR PWR Video IN Video Out IN PWR DVR USB DVD Writer IDE PWR In Out PC RTB USB A C...

Page 231: ...1 3 1 4 1 1 1 2 2 7 2 8 2 5 2 6 RFI RTK RTF RTM Probe Connectors To RTP Conn 1 2 3 REP GES15 Console back RTH USB USB USB USB PWR PWR Video IN Video Out IN PWR DVR USB DVD Writer IDE PWR In Out PC RT...

Page 232: ...y Encoders with integrated push buttons USB Trackball 2 with dedicated buttons to emulate standard three button mouse USB standard alphanumeric keyboard USB extended keyboard with controller LED Indic...

Page 233: ...9 Section 5 6 Top Console User Interface cont d Figure 5 25 User Interface Start Key Unlock console Micro Controller USB 2 0 Hub 12V 5V Stand by Start Key GEL_EN Brake_EN Lifter Ctrl PWR_OK USB 2 0 25...

Page 234: ...ser Interface 5 6 1 RTH Distribution Board USB Hub Function of the Distribution Board Hub RTH USB2 0 Interface Board is connected to PC via USB cable 7 port USB2 0 Hub 4 USB Ports for external use 1 U...

Page 235: ...B 2 0 Hub Controller 7 Port EEPROM 5V 5V 5V 5V USB In RTH 4 Power in from RTT Power out to DVD Drive DP7 DM7 DM3 DP3 DM2 5V 5V DP2 DM1 DP1 DM4 DP4 7 3 1 2 4 3V3 IDE to DVD Drive USB Out USB Out USB Ou...

Page 236: ...n RTH 5 Power in from RTT Power out to DVD Drive DP7 DM7 DM6 DP6 DM4 5V 5V DP4 DM5 DP5 DM2 DP2 3V3 IDE to DVD Drive Console Top Rear panel Monitor D Conn USB Hub Top from BEP Filter DP5 Console Top US...

Page 237: ...Key Speaker Lifter control UI_Brake Power distribution for Monitor Power for RTH Distribution Board Hub Power for DVD Drive BT09 and BT10 or DVR Recording Drive BT12 and BT13 Signal switching for UI B...

Page 238: ...ion 5 6 Top Console User Interface 5 6 3 Control Console Figure 5 29 Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Control Console 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37...

Page 239: ...sition Mode Contrast invokes Contrast Imaging function 16 Acquisition Mode XTD invokes XTD View Extended View function 17 Acquisition Mode BF invokes B Flow function 18 Acquisition Mode CW invokes CW...

Page 240: ...6 label illuminated HR Zoom image magnification of selected image area 57 label illuminated Pan Zoom image magnification of complete image 58 label illuminated X Volume Mode icon rotation about X axis...

Page 241: ...D menu allows you to decrease the level of brightness contrast of the display screen Increase RIGHT Use this button to move up the OSD selection menu and adjust the attribute of the monitor while in O...

Page 242: ...deo OUT S Video OUT connector Figure 5 32 External I O Connectors on Back of Console Item Connector Name Description 1 USB USB 2 0 port 2 USB USB 2 0 port 3 Monitor Pwr Monitor Power 4 DVI Monitor DVI...

Page 243: ...luetooth Adapter 5 9 3 DVD R RW Drive Writer The DVD R RW Drive Writer is used to backup images and reports In addition it is used as the main source of software upgrades and other service utility ope...

Page 244: ...dule contains also the isolation transformer for the peripherals AUX Maximum load 345VA see Basic User Manual Technical Data Information NOTE All DC supply voltages for built in peripherals are genera...

Page 245: ...Primary Power Supply module RTN and can not be exchanged by the user 5 10 2 RTP Secondary Power Supply AC DC 5 10 2 1 Overview From the 34 5 VAC input voltage from the primary power supply RTN the AC...

Page 246: ...E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL 5 62 Section 5 11 Mechanical Descriptions Section 5 11 Mechanical Descriptions 5 11 1 Physical Dimensions Figure 5 35 P...

Page 247: ...ustment 20 cm 7 8 inch translation adjustment 20 cm 7 8 inch rotation adjustment 40 5 11 3 1 Rotation Translation of the Control Console Press the BRAKE button in the inside of the handlebar opening t...

Page 248: ...E6 scanner Air holes in the RTP secondary power supply allow the air to pass through the 3 fans between RTP and Beamformer suck in the air and spread it through the beamformer and around the RFI board...

Page 249: ...on E8 Voluson E6 scanner requires permission and customer input to run diagnostics 5 13 2 1 Local Access 1 If not already in read mode FREEZE the image 2 Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel a...

Page 250: ...cation OLC to quickly assist the customer NOTE Visual information about the network status is shown in the status area on the bottom of the screen 4 If you select Cancel Disruptive Mode and VCO is tur...

Page 251: ...e There are different possibilities to access the Common Service Desktop and its available features 1 Local Access via System Setup Administration SERVICE page 2 Remote Access requires customers permi...

Page 252: ...5 14 3 Diagnostics The Diagnostic page uses a web controlled user interface to provide access to common service components and perform diagnostics Non Interactive The tests are performed without the...

Page 253: ...and Functions Theory 5 69 5 14 4 Image Quality In the Image Quality page you can verify image quality NOTE This page is not populated in this version 5 14 5 Calibration In the Calibration page you can...

Page 254: ...iguration page you can view and modify different device informations and configurations in the InsiteExC Agent Configuration option field Figure 5 45 Common Service Desktop Configuration NOTICE NOTICE...

Page 255: ...stem in addition to various other tools 5 14 8 Replacement In the Replacement page Hardware parts and their versions are displayed 5 14 9 PM In the PM page information about planned proactive and prev...

Page 256: ...click the SERVICE tab 4 Enter the password SHE and click the ACCEPT button to display the Service Tools window 5 15 3 1 Auto Tester Autotester is a log function of customer activities It records all u...

Page 257: ...r DICOM transfers both directions 5 15 3 4 Activate Deactivate Service This offers GE technicians the possibility to view the entire customer s desktop and operation system Using VCO Virtual Console O...

Page 258: ...the Application presets does not match the Application Software version it is probably that there are adverse affects on image quality e g after reloading an old Full Backup Select the LOAD APPLICATIO...

Page 259: ...able as soon as the Boot Screen appears 5 16 1 1 Voluson The System will boot up in windows The Ultrasound Application is started For details refer to Section 3 6 2 3 During a normal boot you may obse...

Page 260: ...as the Boot Screen appears see Figure 5 52 on page 5 75 press the PG DN Arrow down key on the keyboard until the Rollback item is highlighted then press ENTER 3 When the following WARNING message app...

Page 261: ...about 2 5 hours If there are errors they will be listed NOTE If after one cycle about 2 5 hours no error messages are listed it can be assumed that the Back End Processor including power supply is wo...

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Page 263: ...tents of this Chapter 6 1 Overview 6 1 6 2 Regulatory 6 1 6 3 LCD Monitor Adjustment 6 1 6 4 Monitor Arm Adjustment 6 6 6 5 Control Console Positioning 6 7 6 6 Modification of Keyboard Layout 6 9 Sect...

Page 264: ...alues will be lost after loss of power Figure 6 1 Monitor Menu e g BT12 Figure 6 2 Default Monitor Settings NOTICE NOTICE It is impossible to re program default monitor settings BT Version Readjustmen...

Page 265: ...ation room light conditions Typically values depending on the operator 1 Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel 2 Touch the MONITOR button to display the Monitor Menu on the screen see Figure 6...

Page 266: ...anel 2 Touch the MONITOR button to display the Monitor Menu on the screen see Figure 6 1 3 Touch the OSD CONTROLS button to invoke the OSD Adjust menu 4 Click on the RGB tab 5 Adjust Color Temperature...

Page 267: ...R TEST button in the Service Tools menu 6 Confirm the Monitor Test message with YES The Monitor Test main menu appears on the screen 7 Select the Color calibration icon and press the right left trackb...

Page 268: ...6 4 Monitor Arm Adjustment 1 If the outdated monitor arm KTZ154817 with mounted monitor moves self acting retighten the Allen screw on the upper part of the monitor arm 2 If the monitor tilts downwar...

Page 269: ...6 7 Buttons for Control Console Adjustment CAUTION CAUTION The system should NOT be moved with the Control Console UI extended DO NOT put your hand between the control console and the Main system whe...

Page 270: ...TE Shipping the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 ultrasound system in its original packaging is only possible when the system is lowered to its minimum height with monitor flapped and locked down and when the co...

Page 271: ...ive language keys on page 8 21 6 6 1 Setup the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Keyboard Language Layout 1 Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel 2 In the Utilities menu touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the se...

Page 272: ...input language from the drop down menu see Figure 6 10 The corresponding keyboard layout is changed automatically 8 Click on APPLY and then close the window with OK 9 Close the Service page with the S...

Page 273: ...diagnostics or to be sent back to the manufacturer for analysis There are different options to acquire this data that would give different results 7 1 3 Contents in this Chapter 7 1 Overview 7 1 7 2 C...

Page 274: ...reen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the SYSTEM INFO tab The following information is necessary in order to properly analyze data or images being reported as a malfunction or being returned to th...

Page 275: ...age may be slightly different Figure 7 1 System Setup Administration SYSTEM INFO page e g BT13 Serial number Application Software Backup File Name System Type Date of Factory Settings Hardware ID e g...

Page 276: ...Disconnect all probes 6 Click the HW CONFIGURATION DETECTION button see Figure 7 1 on page 7 3 on the bottom of the page to start board detection The system is restarted automatically after the check...

Page 277: ...nd then click the SERVICE tab 4 Enter the password SHE and click the ACCEPT button to display the Service Tools window 5 Click the RFS button and fill out the displayed form Enter detailed Problem des...

Page 278: ...t d A request confirmation screen is displayed 8 Write down and keep the Reference Number for follow up procedures then click OK NOTE If the service platform is not configured an Error message is disp...

Page 279: ...LY This function is not intended for the user Ctrl Alt D Factory use ONLY This function is not intended for the user Shift F11 start remote socket control Ctrl H shortcuts list see Figure 7 7 above Al...

Page 280: ...power 7 3 1 1 RTN Primary Power Supply AC AC Turn on mains switch and check green LED inside RTN 7 3 1 2 RTP Secondary Power Supply AC DC Power on the system and check the green LED inside the RTP NOT...

Page 281: ...isting snapshots at destination HDD C creates one snapshot Alt D bmp Full Backup of the System state fullbackup fb1 saved on D export by pressing the ALT D key on the alpha numeric keyboard 7 4 1 Capt...

Page 282: ...hen the problem should be investigated by R D It is not intended to replace or enhance the existing Full Backup functionality Data can be stored on the hard disk D export fullbackup fb1 or you can exp...

Page 283: ...the ACCEPT button to display the Service Tools window 5 Click on the EXPORT SYSTEM DATA button to Full Backup the System State This includes dump files see Section 7 4 2 2 1 and text files full Servi...

Page 284: ...mage 2 Move the cursor to the GE icon and press the right trackball key right click 3 Select Connect Clinical Lifeline see Figure 7 14 below This activates Disruptive Mode and VCO for the application...

Page 285: ...nician requests remote access to your Voluson E8 Voluson E6 scanner following InSite Notification appears on the systems s creen 1 Enable Disruptive Mode feature by confirming YES NOTE If the customer...

Page 286: ...e Desktop CSD is started the Service Home Page appears NOTE As described in Chapter 5 Common Service Desktop CSD on page 5 67 the service platform uses a web based user interface UI to provide access...

Page 287: ...d stated mandatory fields 4 Enter Proxy Server Address and Proxy Server Port 5 Click the SUBMIT CHANGES button and then close the service page NOTICE NOTICE If a Proxy server is available the informat...

Page 288: ...ey on the control panel 2 In the Utilities menu touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 3 On the left side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the SERVICE tab The p...

Page 289: ...te the Auto Tester program by clicking the Record icon on the displayed screen 9 Start scanning You can scan normally and everything will be recorded to the program up to several hours NOTE It is impo...

Page 290: ...imitation of the Auto Tester The following information will not be recorded Depending on the moment the Auto Tester is activated this must be provided by the customer or the field engineer Which probe...

Page 291: ...t to RTV DVI In d Monitor e Kontron Dual Core BT10 only RTV 2 Connect the Mains Power cable and mount the pull out protection see Figure 4 4 on page 4 4 3 Connect the Power Cable to an appropriate mai...

Page 292: ...um Configuration to Boot Scan 7 7 1 Minimum Configuration to Scan cont d Figure 7 23 cable minimum configuration BT10 Figure 7 24 cable minimum configuration BT12 BT13 a c b DFI Dual core version KONT...

Page 293: ...E8 Voluson E6 troubleshooting trees and instructions shown in the sub sections 7 8 1 System does not boot up 7 22 7 8 2 Noise disturbs the Image 7 23 7 8 3 Trackball Impaired Sensitivity 7 24 7 8 4 Pr...

Page 294: ...Cord is connected to Mains Power Switch is turned on on the backside of the system Is Standby Switch orange Press Standby Switch till it changes to green System starts booting Press Standby Switch for...

Page 295: ...AL Chapter 7 Diagnostics Troubleshooting 7 23 7 8 2 Noise disturbs the Image Figure 7 26 Noise disturbs the Image Troubleshooting Noise is shown in Image YES NO Is there any electrical devices that af...

Page 296: ...ckball 1 Remove the trackball fixating ring by turning it counterclockwise 2 Affix an adhesive tape to take out the trackball and then clean it with soft tissue 3 Mount the fixing ring by turning it c...

Page 297: ...ter loaded with paper Load paper by using the correct format Check paper size small large etc Check paper tray to fit with the used paper format Is printing media ink cartridge etc empty Depending on...

Page 298: ...he monitor Eliminate the sources and then degauss the monitor Screen image is not centered or sized properly Adjust the picture location picture size picture rotation or pincushion distortion Some vid...

Page 299: ...Enter Patient Archive by pressing the PATIENT ID key on the control panel 3 On the left side of the screen select ARCHIVE as shown in Figure 7 29 ABOVE 4 If not already selected choose Local Archive f...

Page 300: ...name d Select any Voluson Format 4dv from the pop up menu e Click the SAVE button After successful export perform an import of images 1 On the left side of the screen select IMPORT 2 Choose DVD CD re...

Page 301: ...display e g of Carotid 6 Touch the STOP button to stop recording 7 Press the DVD VCR key on the control panel once to display the remote control menu again 8 Touch the PLAY button to play back the rec...

Page 302: ...stem to IP address on PC If OK hardware connection inside the system is OK 7 8 7 2 GE remote service connection The customer gets visual information about GE remote service status shown in the status...

Page 303: ...Transfer Import The Open File window appears 3 Select Drive in the Look In pull down menu 4 In the File of type field change file type to V730 Format v730 mdb 5 Browse for the folder where SonoView B...

Page 304: ...cause crashes and lose valuable data press Ok and stop it before removing it next time AcquMode incorrect BBC_Wnd pointer restart the system Another drive is already assigned to xx that is no DVD CD...

Page 305: ...ters failed Action restart the system If after restart not ok then call technical support restart the system bCP_ConvertParameters failed Action restart the system If after restart not ok then call te...

Page 306: ...not ok call technical support use a new DVD CD R to write data to DVD CD Can t load 830_IntensityMeasureData dll restart the system Can t open restart the system Can t open patterndat bin Action resta...

Page 307: ...DistanceFocusReferenceBF_ToProbeSurface out of valid range Action restart the system restart the system Delete error Backup data could not be deleted check storage destination of Full Backup e g DVD C...

Page 308: ...in ProbeTxFocusData Action Please contact technical support Please contact technical support Error in Select Tx channel for B mode restart the system Error in Select Tx channel for C mode restart the...

Page 309: ...eCF operator handed over argument is not of same type dynamic cast failed restart the system GeoDescriptionMotion Constructor unknown mode Parameter handed over restart the system GeoDescriptionMotion...

Page 310: ...ll technical support restart the system iSetVideoSource eVideoExtern function fails restart the system iSetVideoSource eVideoIntern function fails Action reboot the system reboot the system iSetVideoS...

Page 311: ...tings available use Edit Settings to set the Default Settings select a printer No disc or device not ready insert disk if fails again reboot and try again with another disk No DVD in drive Put DVD int...

Page 312: ...EEPROM Datamodel not implemeted yet On Attempt to read Probe ID from an invalid probe connector Action restart system restart the system Probe ID valid but Flexible EEPROM Datamodel not implemeted yet...

Page 313: ...AllListener called within Transaction restart the system RepresentationManager removeListener called within Transaction restart the system RepresentationManager vClear called within Transaction restar...

Page 314: ...k bStart ECGInterface failed restart the system RT_MColorFilterBlock Memory allocation failed Action restart the system If after restart not ok then call technical support restart the system RT_MColor...

Page 315: ...after restart not ok then call technical support restart the system RT_RFProcessingBlockColor vCheckRFDataSizeAndUpdateBuffers Memory allocation failed Action restart the system If after restart not...

Page 316: ...start the system and try again The Registry not closed Action close registry restart try again restart the system The System detected a problem with your harddisk Please do not reboot or shut down the...

Page 317: ...or B Connect another probe Unhandled Probe EEPROM data type on right probe connector C Connect another probe Unhandled Probe EEPROM data type on upper left probe connector CW Connect another probe Uni...

Page 318: ...call technical support use a new CDR Write Protected cassette Remove cassette from VCR and put writeable cassette into drive of VCR Remove cassette from VCR and put writeable cassette into drive of VC...

Page 319: ...nts from Preparations to Installation Procedures WARNING WARNING WARNING No covers or panels should be removed from the system high voltage risk Service and repairs must only be performed by authorize...

Page 320: ...e VGA Image Video Resizer 8 26 8 17 4 Mounting Replacing the 19 LCD Secondary Patient Monitor 8 29 8 1 3 Returning Shipping System Probes and Repair Parts When returning or shipping the Voluson E8 Vol...

Page 321: ...ic Permanent key in OKOS Please contact your local distributor or GE service representative to get the necessary key NOTE It is NOT necessary to save Full System Configuration Full Backup prior to the...

Page 322: ...control panel 2 In the Utilities menu touch SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen 3 On the left side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the SYSTEM INFO tab to see whi...

Page 323: ...led software has to be upgraded to a newer version and the system DVD being used is SW 9 0 3 or higher a new software specific Permanent key is required Please contact your local distributor or GE ser...

Page 324: ...ne disconnect all external USB devices except DVD CD R RW drive 3 Insert the System DVD into the drive 4 Restart the system Turn system OFF and then back ON 5 After system restart press the UTILITIES...

Page 325: ...then it reboots into LINUX A silent Rollback image from C is stored on R After executing all LINUX commands the system reboots again NOTE If the currently installed software has to be upgraded to a n...

Page 326: ...stem Software Installation Upgrade Procedure 8 2 5 System Software Installation Procedure FMI from DVD cont d 12 Check disk is performed automatically restart 13 3 dots one after the other appear on t...

Page 327: ...placement Procedures 8 9 8 2 5 System Software Installation Procedure FMI from DVD cont d 14 Booting auto 15 Updating will take some time 16 Please wait until all processes are finished 100 percent co...

Page 328: ...hut down the system then boot up again 21 Reconnect the external devices install all the printers and adjust the printer settings as described in Section 3 7 Printer Installation on page 3 36 22 Check...

Page 329: ...oftware version 8 Disconnect all probes and then click the button at the bottom of the SYSTEM INFO page to start Hardware configuration detection see Figure 8 14 above 9 Perform basic functional check...

Page 330: ...y curves and complete System settings such as language time date format etc Measure Configuration user specific measure setup settings Patient Archive database containing patient demographic data and...

Page 331: ...D Heart SonoVCAD Heart SonoAVC Sono Automated Volume Count SonoAVC Sono Automated Volume Count Expert Upgrade Voluson E8 Voluson E8 Expert Anatomical M Mode Anatomical M Mode Scan Assistant Scan Assis...

Page 332: ...Spatio Temporal Image Correlation SonoVCAD Labor SonoVCAD Labor Contrast Coded Contrast Imaging Contrast Coded Contrast Imaging SonoAVC Sono Automated Volume Count SonoVCAD Heart Expert Upgrade Voluso...

Page 333: ...be checked 4 Click the SAVE EXIT button NOTE After activating a key code restart turn off and on the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system Figure 8 15 System Setup Administration OPTIONS page e g Voluson E8 E...

Page 334: ...over 8 8 1 1 Manpower One person 1 minute 8 8 1 2 Tools none 8 8 1 3 Preparations 1 Power Off Shutdown the system as described in Section 4 3 2 on page 4 4 8 8 1 4 Footrest Cover Removal Procedure 1 F...

Page 335: ...son 1 minute 8 8 2 2 Tools none NOTE The Voluson Cover is fixed by magnets only 8 8 2 3 Preparations 1 Power Off Shutdown the system as described in Section 4 3 2 on page 4 4 8 8 2 4 Voluson Cover Rem...

Page 336: ...older 8 9 1 Manpower One person 3 minutes 8 9 2 Tools Phillips screwdriver PH1 and PH2 8 9 3 Cable Holder Removal Procedure 1 Loosen the 2 screws below the control console and then remove the cable ho...

Page 337: ...ction 8 10 Replacement of the Probe Holder Kit 8 10 1 Manpower One person 1 minute 8 10 2 Tools None 8 10 3 Probe Holder Kit Removal Procedure 1 Pull out the elastic probe holder to be replaced 8 10 4...

Page 338: ...the probe holder for endocavity probes 8 11 4 Probe Holder endocavity Installation Procedure 1 Place the new probe holder at its original position and fasten it with the 4 screws Section 8 12 Replace...

Page 339: ...is completely loosened from its base see Figure 8 23 below 3 Remove the key cap 8 13 5 Key Caps Installation Procedure 1 Carefully place the appropriate key cap in position on the keyboard taking care...

Page 340: ...ots depend on installed Console RTU The Console version is shown in the System Info page see Figure 7 1 on page 7 3 8 14 1 Manpower One person 5 minutes 8 14 2 Tools none poss small sized slotted scre...

Page 341: ...1 Manpower One person approx 1 minute cap 8 15 1 2 Tools small sized slotted screwdriver or tweezers 8 15 1 3 Circle Key Caps Replacement Procedure 1 By means of a small slotted screwdriver carefully...

Page 342: ...n Lock is only used if the outdated monitor arm KTZ154817 is mounted on the Voluson system 8 16 1 Manpower One person 2 minutes 8 16 2 Tools Phillips screwdriver PH1 and PH2 8 16 3 Monitor Transportat...

Page 343: ...r date 8 17 1 Manpower One person 30 60 minutes depending on auxiliary device 8 17 2 Tools slotted screwdriver How to replace optional peripherals or how to mount them at a later date 8 17 3 Mounting...

Page 344: ...below NOTICE NOTICE The VGA Image Video Resizer is required whenever the used Secondary Patient Monitor has a different screen resolution than the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system CAUTION CAUTION A Second...

Page 345: ...nd plug the other end into the Power Supply s input socket see Figure 8 30 below 7 Connect your Secondary Monitor to the Image Resizer Box at its PC HD OUTPUT Connector 8 After the installation Power...

Page 346: ...e Resizer Box see Figure 8 33 below 7 Connect the DC Power Output from the Power Supply to the DC Power Input at the Resizer Box 8 Connect your Secondary Monitor to the Image Resizer Box at its PC HD...

Page 347: ...nded for diagnostic use It is an additional device used to allow the patient to watch the proceedings Figure 8 34 Wall Mount kit for 19 LCD Secondary Monitor NOTICE NOTICE Take your time to think abou...

Page 348: ...4 screws see left image in Figure 8 36 below 4 Place the monitor bracket mount and fix it with 4 screws see right image Figure 8 36 above 5 Put the mounting plate on top of the monitor bracket mount a...

Page 349: ...e 1 Put the hook of the monitor bracket mount in the indention of the wall bracket mount 2 Rotate the locking lever until it is vertical Now the monitor is mounted and secure NOTE To rotate the lever...

Page 350: ...he power inlet block with a small screwdriver and remove the fuse holder 3 By turning the fuse holder you can select 115V or 230V Consider that changing the input voltage also requires to change the f...

Page 351: ...the viewing window see Figure 8 44 below 5 The output voltage must also be changed by the turn switch which is located on the right side For that purpose use an appropriate screwdriver and make sure...

Page 352: ...tor with the picture on the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 monitor NOTE If you need to change the configuration of the newly installed monitor please refer to the manual of the Secondary Monitor which is enclo...

Page 353: ...echanical Hardware Parts Covers 9 4 9 5 User Interface 9 6 9 6 Monitor Monitor Replacement Parts 9 11 9 7 Main Power Modules 9 12 9 8 Main Board Module 9 13 9 8 1 FrontEnd US Part Components 9 13 9 8...

Page 354: ...tock part GBF Beamformer Module HDD Hard Disk Drive HVPS High Voltage Power Supply Int Internal I O Input Output LCD Liquid Crystal Display LVPS Low Voltage Power Supply MAN ECG Module PCI Peripheral...

Page 355: ...Main Board Module FrontEnd US Part Components FrontEnd US Part Components cont d BackEnd PC Part Components Table 9 9 on page 9 13 Table 9 10 on page 9 15 Table 9 11 on page 9 17 Ultrasound FrontEnd C...

Page 356: ...Back Top Cover for Voluson E8 Voluson E6 1 N Y 103 Voluson Cover KTZ134696 Voluson Cover for Voluson E8 Voluson E6 1 Y Y 104 Footrest Cover KTZ134633 Footrest Cover for Voluson E8 Voluson E6 1 Y Y 10...

Page 357: ...Z196224 right Side Cover incl Door for Probe cables 1 N Y 113 Top Cover KTZ134643 Top Cover for Voluson E8 Voluson E6 1 N Y 114 Labels doors User Interface KTZ280100 Labels for doors and User Interfac...

Page 358: ...E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL 9 6 Section 9 5 User Interface Section 9 5 User Interface Figure 9 4 User Interface 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 21...

Page 359: ...ces with premounted brackets 10 Y Y 209 Caps for Hardkeys 2 R KTZ300424 all caps for hardkeys on RTU3 4 5 6 Console 1 Y Y 210 Function Key Set W KTZ280225 includes all caps for hardkeys on RTU50 Conso...

Page 360: ...VE8 VE6 KTZ280252 Set includes DVD R W Writer internal Data cable IDE and Distribution Board USB Hub RTH5 1 N Y 225 DVR Drive KTZ302198 internal DVR Drive DVD Drive with an integrated Digital Video R...

Page 361: ...VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL Chapter 9 Renewal Parts 9 9 Section 9 5 User Interface cont d Figure 9 6 User Interface cont d 230 231 232 235 237 238 23...

Page 362: ...ey cap kit is needed see Table 9 12 on page 9 18 1 N Y 234 Console Main Board right W KTZ280234 Console Main Board right 1 N Y 235 A N Keyboard W KTZ280233 Alphanumeric Keyboard English 1 N Y 236 Cons...

Page 363: ...Monitor Arm 19 incl cables and cover KTZ301103 Holder for Voluson E8 Voluson E6 Monitor premounted monitor cables and monitor back cover 1 N Y 305 Monitor Arm 2 incl cables and cover KTZ280247 Holder...

Page 364: ...Primary Power Supply RTN 1 25A 1 6A 10A and 15A 10 pcs each 40 N Y 403 RTP6c P5 Secondary Power Supply KTZ280174 Secondary Power Supply Module RTP 1 N Y 404 RTP60 P5 Secondary Power Supply KTZ280097...

Page 365: ...igure 7 1 on page 7 3 Figure 9 9 FrontEnd US Part Components Table 9 9 FrontEnd US Part Components Item Part Name Part Number Description Qty CRU FRU 501 Fan Tray 3 fan KTZ154770 Fan Tray 3 fan FrontE...

Page 366: ...E8 VOLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL 9 14 Section 9 8 Main Board Module 9 8 1 FrontEnd US Part Components cont d Figure 9 10 FrontEnd US Part cont d 512 51...

Page 367: ...obe Control Board RTF and Beamformer Motherboard RTM without any Sub boards 1 N Y 513 GBF80 Beamformer Module without Sub boards KTZ280090 Beamformer Assembly including Probe Control Board RTF and Bea...

Page 368: ...SON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL 9 16 Section 9 8 Main Board Module 9 8 2 BackEnd PC Part Components Figure 9 11 BackEnd PC Part Components 571 572 573 574 579...

Page 369: ...Disk Drive HDD BT12 BT13 KTZ302446 Hard disk drive SATA 500Gbyte Western Digital or Hitachi System Boot DVD see Table 9 12 is required 1 N Y 578 Fan Set 2 fan for PC BackEnd KTZ134698 Fan for PC box...

Page 370: ...tem Manuals etc N N 606 Upgrade Kit Voluson E8 Voluson E8 Expert BT08 to BT09 H48671PK BT09 Upgrade kit incl new Hardware components new BackEnd Processor kit System DVD System Manuals etc N N 607 Upg...

Page 371: ...ation H48671YB encrypted Software Option string password N N 628 STIC Basic BT10 Spatio Temporal Image Correlation H48681FS encrypted Software Option string password N N 629 B Flow BT09 H48671YC encry...

Page 372: ...Kit Finnish KTZ280012 H48651SC kit includes special native language keys Y 656 Key Cap Kit Finnish W KTZ280241 H48681WN kit includes special native language keys Y 657 Key Cap Kit Spanish KTZ280011 H4...

Page 373: ...ber Description Qty CRU FRU 701 SATA Data Cable for HD Drive KTZ300244 SATA Data Cable for HD Drive 1 N Y 702 PCI E Connection Cable BEP RFI KTZ220428 PCI E Connection Cable from BackEnd to RFI board...

Page 374: ...nd DVI Video Cable 1 N Y 706 Monitor Cable Set 2 cables KTZ280164 Monitor Cable Set Power Cable and DVI Video Cable 1 N Y 707 Monitor Cable Set 2 2 cables KTZ280251 Monitor Cable Set Power Cable and D...

Page 375: ...wer Cord United Kingdom 240V used at Mains Input Connector C20 16A type 1 Y Y 711 Power Cord USA Hosp grade KTZ212402 Power Cord USA Hospital Grade used at Mains Input Connector C20 16A type 1 Y Y 712...

Page 376: ...Power Cord Australia used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 716 Power Cord India KTZ220387 Power Cord India used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 717 Power Cord United Kingdom KTZ2204...

Page 377: ...KTZ220479 Power Cord Israel used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 721 Power Cord Switzerland KTZ220480 Power Cord Switzerland used at Mains Input Connector C14 10A type Y Y 722 Power Cord De...

Page 378: ...tal Visual Interface from DVI Output at ADD On or Graphic card to RTV KTZ208574 Cable DVI Digital Visual Interface from DVI Output at ADD On or Graphic card to RTV 1 N Y 726 Console Cable KTZ220876 Co...

Page 379: ...Cable KTZ212125 USB Cable for Printers 1m 1 N Y 731 USB to PC Motherboard BT09 only KTZ207029 Set contains two parts Not to be used at Voluson E8 Voluson E6 systems 1 N Y USB for PC Slot Connector on...

Page 380: ...internal 1 N Y 733 Adapter S Video RCA Jack Cinch KTZ196334 Adapter S Video RCA Jack Cinch to be used in combination with GES15 1 N Y 734 RTP ATX Adapter KTZ220899 ATX Adapter between RTP Secondary P...

Page 381: ...rness KTZ280179 Harness Grounding Console V Rec OUT Monitor DVI USB UI and USB Hub cable connector plate fourfold distributer cable cable tube tie wraps etc N Y 737 2nd HDD Power Cable KTZ280126 S ATA...

Page 382: ...rations may not correspond to the actual product Figure 9 12 Optional Peripherals and Accessories Recording Tools Table 9 14 Optional Peripherals and Accessories Recording Tools Item Part Name Part Nu...

Page 383: ...H48651ML Digital B W Video Printer USB Port N Y 812 Digital B W Video Printer Mitsubishi P95D KTZ302617 H48681TH Digital B W Video Printer USB Port N Y 813 Digital Color Printer e g Sony UP D25MD KTZ2...

Page 384: ...olation Box replaces PRJ1 network isolation N Y 822 USB Stick 512MB 2411544 H48651TB USB Flash Memory Stick 512 MB Y Y 823 USB RS232 Connection kit PRY KTZ195858 H46681S Converter from USB to RS 232 S...

Page 385: ...E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL Chapter 9 Renewal Parts 9 33 9 11 4 Optional Equipment Figure 9 15 Optional Peripherals and Accessories Optional Equipment 832 83...

Page 386: ...tor power cable fuses documentation etc N 834 Isolation Transformer KTZ220714 Isolation Transformer without cables etc Y Y 835 Fuses for Isolation Transformer KTZ196333 Fuses for Isolation Transformer...

Page 387: ...671RK KTD102647 Basic User Manual Norwegian H48671TB KTD101720 H48671RL KTD102648 Basic User Manual Polish H48671TC KTD101721 H48671RM KTD102649 Basic User Manual Russian H48671TD KTD101722 H48671RN K...

Page 388: ...User Manual Norwegian H48681CR H48681EC Basic User Manual Polish H48681CS H48681ED Basic User Manual Russian H48681CT H48681EE Basic User Manual Swedish H48681CW H48681EF Basic User Manual Turkish H48...

Page 389: ...Basic User Manual Norwegian H48681MZ H48681PG Basic User Manual Polish H48681NA H48681PH Basic User Manual Russian H48681NB H48681PJ Basic User Manual Swedish H48681NC H48681PK Basic User Manual Turk...

Page 390: ...H48691AX Basic User Manual Norwegian H48691CS H48691AY Basic User Manual Polish H48691CT H48691AZ Basic User Manual Russian H48691CU H48691BA Basic User Manual Swedish H48691CW H48691BB Basic User Ma...

Page 391: ...pter 9 Renewal Parts 9 39 Section 9 13 Probes Replacement parts described in the sub sections 9 13 1 2D Probes Curved Array Transducers 9 40 9 13 2 2D Probes Linear Array Transducers 9 41 9 13 3 2D Pr...

Page 392: ...Elements 5 rows Applications Abdominal Obstetrics Gynecology Pediatrics Y Y 902 AB2 7 D KTZ157022 H48651MW broadband curved array transducer 2 0 8 0 MHz 192 Elements Applications Abdominal Obstetrics...

Page 393: ...s Peripheral Vascular Pediatrics Orthopedics Y Y 911 11L D KTZ157048 H40432LN broadband linear array transducer 4 0 10 0 MHz 192 Elements electronically steerable Applications Small Parts Peripheral V...

Page 394: ...array transducer 4 0 10 0 MHz 128 Elements Applications Abdominal Cardiology Pediatrics Neonatology Y Y 921 3S D KTZ280049 H48661LG broadband phased array transducer 1 0 3 0 MHz 64 Elements Applicati...

Page 395: ...OLUSON E6 DIRECTION KTD102576 REVISION 7 DRAFT AUGUST 23 2012 SERVICE MANUAL Chapter 9 Renewal Parts 9 43 9 13 4 Real Time 4D Volume Probes Figure 9 19 Real Time 4D Volume Probes 937 938 939 934 942 9...

Page 396: ...ments Applications Small Parts Periph Vascular Pediatrics Urology Orthopedics Y Y 936 RAM3 8 KTZ157039 1 5D Abdominal Matrix Array Real time 4D broadband electronic transducer 2 0 6 0 MHz 192 Elements...

Page 397: ...bes Item Part Name Part Number Description Qty CRU FRU 940 P2D KTZ280051 H4830JE Continuous Wave CW Doppler pencil probe with a center frequency of 2 0 MHz no B image 2 Elements Applications Cardiolog...

Page 398: ...eter 1 8 mm N 953 RIC Single angle bracket H48681GF disposable Biopsy needle guide for probe RIC5 9 D RIC6 12 D needle diameter 16 18GA gauge 1 2 1 6 mm N 954 PEC64 H46721B reusable Biopsy needle guid...

Page 399: ...dle diameter 1 mm 1 4 mm 2 2 mm N 963 RSP Single angle bracket H46701AD Non Sterile Single Angle Bracket needle guide for probe RSP6 16 D needle diameter 8 5FR 14 23GA gauge 0 6 mm 2 1 mm N 964 PEC76...

Page 400: ...uge 0 6 mm 2 1 mm N 973 C4 8 D Biopsy guide H48681AT Non Sterile Multi Angle Bracket needle guide for probe C4 8 D needle diameter 8 5FR 14 23GA gauge 0 6 mm 2 1 mm N 974 12L RS Multi angle bracket H4...

Page 401: ...s before performing a task 10 1 3 Contents in this Chapter 10 1 Overview 10 1 10 2 Why do Maintenance 10 2 10 3 Maintenance Task Schedule 10 2 10 4 Tools Required 10 5 10 5 System Maintenance 10 6 10...

Page 402: ...and maintained on the site Your GE service representative can help you with establishing performing and maintaining records for a quality assurance program Please contact us for coverage information...

Page 403: ...eful not to get the cloth too wet so that moisture does not enter the entire system Mechanical parts Clean and inspect the mechanical function of wheels casters brakes and swivel locks as well as side...

Page 404: ...by your facilities QA program Measurement Accuracy Checks Also after corrective maintenance or as required by your facilities QA program Probe Phantom Checks Check Gain and TGC changes vary the focus...

Page 405: ...370 Kit includes anti static mat wrist strap and cables for 200 to 240 V system 3M 2204 Large adjustable wrist strap 3M 2214 Small adjustable wrist strap 3M 3051 conductive ground cord Anti Static Vac...

Page 406: ...he top of the EQC Ultrasound Equipment Quality Check form see page 10 25 Record all probes and system options 3 Power up Turn the system power on and verify that all fans and peripherals turn on Watch...

Page 407: ...e of operation 5 Doppler Modes Verify basic Doppler Mode operation PW and CW if available Check the basic system controls that affect this mode of operation 6 3D Mode Verify basic 3D Mode operation Ch...

Page 408: ...d covers if necessary 3 Color Deskjet Bluetooth Printer Verify hardcopy output of the Deskjet Bluetooth printer Clean heads and covers if necessary 4 VCR Verify record playback capabilities of the VCR...

Page 409: ...heel locks and swivel locks for proper operation 7 Cables Connectors Check all internal cable harnesses and connectors for wear and secure connector seating Pay special attention to footswitch assembl...

Page 410: ...on 1 Probes Thoroughly check the system probe connectors and remove dust from inside the connector sockets if necessary Visually check for bent damaged or missing pins 2 Probe Holder Clean probe holde...

Page 411: ...ocess Inadequate handling may lead to dead elements shocked head mechanics etc The RIC Holder especially developed for RIC Real time 4D endocavity probes guarantees that the sensitive probe head does...

Page 412: ...d strain relief at each end Inspect the transducer enclosure and lens for cracks holes and similar defects CAUTION Compare all safety test results with safety test results of previously performed safe...

Page 413: ...ge test where mains supply voltage is applied to the part to determine the amount of current that will pass or sink to ground if a patient contacted mains voltage Table 10 10 Leakage Current Limits fo...

Page 414: ...unction For ultrasound equipment this includes transducers and ECG leads Type BF Body Floating or non conductive ultrasound probes which are marked with the man in box BF symbol This includes all tran...

Page 415: ...er and noting the combination of lights that are illuminated Any problems found should be reported to the hospital immediately and the receptacle should not be used NOTE No outlet tester can detect th...

Page 416: ...ed AC wall outlet 3 Plug the black chassis cable into the meter s CHASSIS connector and attach the black chassis cable clamp to an exposed metal part of the Voluson E8 Voluson E6 system 4 Set the mete...

Page 417: ...page 10 13 as applicable Record the highest reading of current When using the Microguard or a similar test instrument its power plug may be inserted into the wall outlet and the equipment under test i...

Page 418: ...robe may vary by system Record all data in the Electrical safety tests log Table 10 15 Typical Data Format for Recording Chassis Source Leakage System Under Test ________________________ Date of Test...

Page 419: ...le For each combination the operating controls such as the lead switch should be operated to find the worst case condition CAUTION CAUTION Equipment damage possibility Never switch the Polarity when t...

Page 420: ...icable Record all data on the Inspection Certificate Table 10 17 Typical Data Format for Recording Patient Lead to Ground Leakage System Under Test ________________________ Date of Test ______________...

Page 421: ...hest leakage current measured 10 7 7 1 Lead to Lead Leakage Test Record Table 10 18 shows a typical format for recording the patient lead to lead leakage current Measurements should be recorded from e...

Page 422: ...ated patient lead sink leakage current Measurements should be recorded for the full lead combination under each set of test conditions specified in Table 10 10 on page 10 13 or Table 10 11 on page 10...

Page 423: ...7 9 3 Generic Procedure on Probe Leakage Current The most common method of measuring probe leakage is to partly immerse the probe into a saline bath while the probe is connected to the ultrasound syst...

Page 424: ...rmal from probe to probe Other variations will result from differences in line voltage and test lead placement The maximum allowable leakage current for body surface contact probe differs from inter c...

Page 425: ...CTION 10 5 4 FUNCTIONAL CHECKS Item Complete Comments Item Complete Comments Input Power Monitor External I O Touch Panel Wheels and Brakes Keyboard Control Panel Movement B Mode Cables and Connectors...

Page 426: ...librium connector Chassis Source Leakage Current Monitor housing Chassis Source Leakage Current Probe connector Patient Lead Source Leakage Lead to Ground Patient Lead Source Leakage Lead to Lead Pati...

Page 427: ...Rollback 5 76 Voluson 5 75 Boot Up 3 31 4 2 C Cable Holder Replacement Procedures 8 18 Calculation Measurements Functional Checks 4 28 General remarks to perform 4 28 Caps for Hardkeys Replacement Pr...

Page 428: ...47 Calculation Measurements 4 28 Cine Mode 4 23 Color Flow Modes 4 17 Control Panel 4 5 Doppler Modes 4 16 ECG Checkout 4 46 Generic Measurements 4 25 M Mode 4 14 Mechanical 4 47 Monitor Display 4 7...

Page 429: ...ns Activation 8 13 Replacement Procedure 8 13 P Patient Archive Image Management Functional Checks 4 30 Peripherals Disk Drive Module GEM 5 59 Functional Checks 4 46 Physical Dimensions 2 5 Power Dist...

Page 430: ...change Language 3 50 How to change Recorder Type 3 52 How to change the EUM Language 3 50 How to change Video Norm 3 52 How to configure Service Platform 3 52 How to enter Date and Time 3 50 How to e...

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