Sonoscape s6
Sonoscape s6
Sonoscape s6
Service Manual
May 5, 2010
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Contents
1 Introduction 1-1
1.1 Intended Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.3 Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
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Chapter 1
Introduction
The intended users of this manual are the Service Engineers trained and
authorized by SonoScape Co., Ltd.
Warning!
Only Service Engineers trained and authorized by
SonoScape can perform service and repairs for the equip-
ment.
SonoScape values the customer’s feedback, please feel free to contact us.
Contact Information:
Address: 4/F., Yizhe Building, Yuquan Road, Shenzhen,
P.R. China
Zip Code: 518051
Tel: 400–678–8019
Fax: 86–755–26722850
Website: http://www.sonoscape.com
E-mail: service@sonoscape.net
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Chapter 2
Safety Considerations
2.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the safety precautions that must be observed dur-
ing all phases of operation, service and repair of the equipment. For hu-
man safety, please read this chapter carefully before using or servicing the
equipment.
Warning!
Please pay due attention to the items with this warning icon.
Dismissing these warnings may cause serious personal injury
or even endanger human life.
Attention!
The items with this caution icon describe the precautions
necessary to protect the system. Failure to observe these
precautions may cause system damage.
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Symbol Description
On
On (Mains
(Mainspower
powerswitch
switchON)
ON)
On
On(Mains
On power
(Mains
(Mains switch
power
power ON)
switchswitch
ON) ON)
On (Mains power switch ON)
Protective
Protective
Protective earth/ground
earth/ground
earth/ground connection.
connection.
connection.
Protective earth/ground
Protective connection.
earth/ground connection.
Protective earth/ground connection.
Potential equilibrium
Potential connection
equilibrium connection
Potential
Potential equilibrium
equilibrium connection
connection
Potential equilibrium connection
Potential
AC
equilibrium connection
AC AC
AC
AC AC
These symbols (icons) listed in table 2.1 are used with the equipment
and/or within this manual. They serve as warnings, or for marking con-
nections and etc.
calP/N:Equipment
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• The equipment
P/N: conforms with the following EMC/EMI standards:
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Warning!
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) may cause electric shock or
damage the equipment. Observe the following precautions:
• The leakage current of the entire system including all auxiliary equip-
ments must not exceed the limit as stated in IEC 60601-1.
• Use the couplant shipped with the equipment or any other couplant
recommended by SonoScape. Use any unrecommended couplant
may damage the probe and void the warranty.
1) Ensure that the system is powered off and with power cable un-
plugged.
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2) Disconnect all the probes from the system and place them in
their carrying case.
3) Ensure that all the peripherals and auxiliary devices have been
disconnected from the system.
4) If you are moving the docking cart together with the S6 system,
unlock the wheels.
5) Now you can hold the handle and push the system to the des-
tined place.
Warning!
Avoid collisions and excessive vibrations to prevent data loss
or system malfunction.
Never move the equipment which is still operating.
Modern diagnostic ultrasound system has been proved to be safe for daily
diagnostic usage, however, only the well trained/educated medical person-
nel should operate the equipment. The ALARA (As Low As Reasonably
Achievable) principle must be observed. The following are some more de-
tailed guidelines on safety use of the equipment.
• Keep the power levels and the exposure time as low as possible, as
long as a satisfactory diagnosis has been achieved.
• Use the freeze function or move the probe away from the patient
while not scanning.
• Do not rest the transducer on the skin surface when not scanning.
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Front View
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1 Audio Out
2 S-Video Socket
3 Two USB Ports
4 Ethernet Port
5 VGA Port
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Rear View
3
4
5
6
7
3.3 Applications
Warning!
The S6 system is not intended for ophthalmic use or any use
causing the acoustic beam to pass through the eye.
6 B Mode
6 B FLOW
6 Tissue Harmonic Imaging (THI)
6 M Mode
6 Color Doppler Imaging (CDI or CFM)
6 Power Doppler Imaging (DPI)
6 Directional Power Doppler Imaging (DDPI)
6 Pulsed Wave Doppler Imaging (PW)
6 Continuous Wave Doppler Imaging (CW)
6 Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI)
3.5 Combined Modes
The system provides the following Duplex modes with some in dual display
format.
Notations: Left means left screen, Up means upper screen. Similar for
Right and Down, e.g., Left B+COLOR, Right B implies that the left screen
is of duplex mode, B and CFM, and the right screen is of B mode.
6 Left B, Right B
6 Left B+COLOR, Right B;
6 Left B+COLOR, Right B+COLOR
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6 Up B, Down M
6 Up B, Down PW/CW (real time)
6 Up B+COLOR,Down PW/CW
6 Up B+COLOR, Down PW/CW (real time)
6 Up B+COLOR, Down PW/CW (real-time refreshing)
6 Color+M
3.6 Scanning Modes
Users can change these parameters during the scanning process to get the
best image quality.
3.7.1 B Mode
Image Parameters:
6 Bandwidth: 1 to 15MHz
6 Maximum Depth: 32.9cm
6 Sector Width/Angle: 10 to 193 degrees
6 Sector Position: adjustable in imaging area
6 Zoom: magnification factor>10
6 Power: 1% to 100%
6 2D Gain Range: 1 to 255
6 TGC: adjustable for 8 different depth
6 Sound Volume Adjustable
6 Focal Zones: 1 to 9 focal zones may be chosen, with focal distance
adjustable.
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Image/Video Parameters
6 Video inversion
6 Flow Inversion
6 Sweep Speed: 4 level adjustable
Signal Processing
Signal Processing
Measurements Functionality
6 Volume measurements
6 Doppler area
6 Calculation and measurement in gynecology and fertility applications.
6 LV (Left-Ventricular) measurements and calculations
Available LV Calculation Methods:
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6 Distance
6 Time
6 Slop
6 HR (Heart Rate)
6 LV (Left-Ventricular) measurements and calculations
Available LV Calculation Methods:
● CUBE
● TEICHHOLZ
● GIBSON
● Mitral Valve
● Aortic Valve
4D Analysis Software
Doppler Image
Report Functionality
6 Cardiac
6 OB/GYN
6 Fetal
6 Vascular
6 Urology
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Chapter 4
4.1 Introduction
The DBTR board has the following functionalities: Control the timing and
band width of the emitted ultrasound; Amplify the variable gain of the
echoes; Adjust the electronic focus position, TGC, dynamic filtering, loga-
rithmic compression, demodulation and other signal processing functions.
The echo signals are transmitted to the computer and the DBF board. The
DBF board serves for extracting the Doppler signals from the echo sig-
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through the computer system, the signals are sent to the graphics card and
then to the display (e.g. LCD monitor).
The computer system is the core control unit of S6. Following user in-
structions from the keyboard, it controls the operating modes and adjusts
the status of the system. The computer system is also responsible for the
display of diagnostic data, calendar, time and etc.
This section gives brief explanations of the principles of the scanning modes
of the S6 system.
M Mode
Primarily applied in cardiology, M mode provides Time and Motion echo
information derived from a stationary ultrasound beam. It records moving
anatomical structures and produces subtle patterns of motion.
2D/B Mode
B mode image, also called 2D image, provides a cross sectional view of
tissues. The ultrasound image is derived from the tissue echoes that re-
ceived by the probe. Each echo’s intensity is mapped to a shade of gray;
and the location that the echo occurs is mapped to a unique point on the
screen. Except for linear array probes which produce rectangular images,
most probes produce fan shaped images.
Spectral Doppler(PW/CW)
The spectral Doppler mode detects the movements of red blood cells based
on the Doppler principle. The moving cells reflect the ultrasound sent by
the probe. The echoes are frequency shifted (phase shift are detected for
PW mode) as a result of Doppler Effect. The spectral distribution of the
echoes reveals details of the blood flow: red (blue) shift implies flow away
from (towards) the probe head. The pulsed wave mode (PW) is normally
applied at detecting low flow velocity, while the continuous wave mode
(CW) is normally for measuring high speed blood flow.
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Besides the probes, the S6 system consists of the following critical func-
tional boards/units.
6 MPC board: Also called probe board. Two probes can be connected
at the same time and one of them active (scanning).
6 DBHV board: It provides the high voltages for the pulse generator
and the low voltages for other system units. The ECG and 4D motor
units are also on this board.
VGA Cable
IDE Cable
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Fan
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abl
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Pow
Po
Fo
SA
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Sw
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Ca
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ECG
Data Cable
DBHV Board
Power Calbe Power Supply Power Cable HDD Foot Switch
7500-0822-XX
The electronic pulse signals are sent to the DBTR board from the RAM
of the DBF board. After processing, DBTR sends the HV signals to drive
the piezo oscillator in the probe. The probe emits the ultrasonic sounds to-
wards patient, and also picks up the echoes. The signals are then processed
by the front end amplifier and the TGC, both on the DBTR board. At the
same time, the DBF board converts the analog signals to the digital signals,
utilizes the digital dynamic receive focusing and dynamic tracing technolo-
gies, and then demodulates. With some further processing, the signals
carrying image information are transmitted to the computer through high
speed USB2.0 connection. The computer processes the image data, and
the tissue and/or blood flow information is displayed on the screen. The
computer also takes user inputs from the keyboard, and sends the control
signals to the DBF board through USB2.0 port. Peripherals and Ethernet
ports are available on the Motherboard. The switching power supply for
medical use provides 12V and 5V DC outputs to other system units/boards.
The DBHV board supplies 90V DC and the low voltages for other digital
and analog circuits.
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Chapter 5
S6 Disassembly Instructions
Refer to table on page 4-5 to find the part numbers of the PCB
boards.
Refer to the contents table on page 6-1 to find the part num-
bers of the wires/cables .
Connector identification numbers, normally in the form of ‘J#’,
are marked on the corresponding PCB boards. Connectors
on the motherboard are indicated in figure 6.1 on page 6-3.
It is recommended to follow procedures in the flowchart to re-
place the faulty component.
Contents
5.1 Bottom Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.2 Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.3 Motherboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.4 KEAA board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.5 HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.6 Voltage Conversion Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.7 Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.8 MPC board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.9 Ultrasound Module Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.9.1 Ultrasound Metal Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
5.9.2 Ultrasound Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5.10 Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
5.11 Keyboard Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
5.12 LCD assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
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Back
Cover
MPC Metal
Shield
KEAA Board
Monitor
Silicone Rubber
Trackball Loudspeaker KBD Board
Keypads
Warning!
• Servicing should be performed by personnels autho-
rized by SonoScape only.
• Any other personals without written permission from
SonoScape DONOT attempt to disassemble the system.
• Before removing any parts, ensure that the system
has been turned off and the mains power cord is un-
plugged.
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Remove all the two pan head screws (M3×6) and four round head screws
(M3×6) from the system, and pull the bottom cover away from the system
to remove it.
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1 4
Instructions
Note: Screws 1∼4 are covered by rubbers. You need tweezers to remove them
before removing the screws.
Remove all the 6 screws shown in the picture above.
Continued on next page . . .
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Pull Pull
Press Press
Note: Two hooks locks the back cover and the front frame together.
I. Loosen the back cover from the bottom side, II. then apply force as indi-
cated in the picture below to loosen the back cover from the top side.
Remove the back cover by pulling it at the bottom side.
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Connect
Micro-Scan
dongle
here
1 2 3
4
5
12
7
11
10
9
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Disconnect all the cables shown in the picture.
Remove the four screws fastening the motherboard.
Note for installation:
The two USB wires (5∼6) should be connected in the correct order.
Refer to chapter 6 and the schematic diagram in appendix B to connect power
cables/wires.
1 2 3 4
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Instructions
Remove the four screws (1∼4), and remove the plastic IO panel.
Remove the four screws (5∼8). Note that screws 5 and 8 are at symmetrical
positions.
Disconnect the wires 9∼14, and remove the KEAA board together with the
metal frame.
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Item Description
1 &2 HDD SATA and power cables
3∼4 Combination screws M3×6
Instructions
Remove the SATA and power cables (1∼2).
Remove screws (3∼4), and pull the HDD horizontally along the arrow di-
rectioin to remove it.
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Item Description
1∼4 Combination screws M3×6
5 Power connector for voltage conversion board
6∼9 LCD power wires
10∼11 Plastic screws
Instructions
Remove the four screws (1∼4).
Remove the power connector (5) and remove the metal cover.
Remove the power wires (6∼9).
Unfasten the plastic screws (10∼11) and remove the voltage conversion
board.
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5.7 Fans
Instructions
There are three interconnected fans (only two are shown in the picture)
inside the system. In order to remove them, you first need to remove these
combination screws (M3×6) as indicated in the pictures, and remove the
metal cover.
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I. Unfasten and remove the twelve combination screws (M3×6) from the
metal shield.
Remove eight pan head screws from the metal shield (indicated by trian-
gles).
II. Remove the four combination screws (M3×6) and take care to remove
the MPC board.
In order to remove the ultrasound module, the metal shied must be re-
moved first.
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Figure 5.5: Remove the screws fastening the ultrasound metal shield
Instructions
Unfasten and remove all the seventeen combination screws (M3×6) and
four pan head screws (M3×6) indicated above.
Remove the metal shield.
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Refer to Figure 5.6 to remove the wires/cables attached to the ultrasound
module.
Refer to Figure 5.7 to remove the two combination screws (M3×6, indicated
by triangles) and the four pan head screws (M3×6, indicated by circles).
Take the ultrasound module (three PCBs: DBTR, DBF,DBHV are stacked in
order) out from the ultrasound module bracket.
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Remove the eight combination screws (M3×6) indicated in the above pic-
tures. Note that the two pictures at the lower half are the view from the
bottom; the power supply (the gray box) and the mains power switch are
to be removed as one unit.
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J11
Instructions
Lift off and remove the keycaps indicated in the picture.
Remove the four screws (indicated with triangles) from the keyboard cover.
Note: These screws are covered by rubbers. You need tweezers to remove them
before removing the screws.
Tilt the monitor to keep a 120○ angle between the monitor and the key-
board. Carefully lift the keyboard up (apply force at the black arrow posi-
tions), and disconnect the keyboard data and power wires.
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HDD
LCD Signal
Cable
Ultrasound
Bracket
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LCD Panel
bracket. Cable
IV
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Chapter 6
Wiring Instructions
6.1 Introduction
This chapter contains information for wiring inside the system. Section 6.2
gives the general information and precautions for connecting miscellaneous
parts/units. Section 6.3 includes details on how to make each connection
in the correct way.
Contents
6.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2 Wiring in the System Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.3 Detailed Connection Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.3.1 Control Cable for Keyboard Unit (3520-0501) . . . . 6-4
6.3.2 Connection wires for keyboard small board (3520-
0502) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.3.3 Connection wires for trackball (3520-0503) . . . . . . 6-4
6.3.4 Connection cable for loud speakers (3520-0504) . . . 6-5
6.3.5 Signal Transmission cable for keyboard (3520-0505) 6-5
6.3.6 SATA cable for HDD (3520-0506) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.3.7 LVDS Signal Cable (3520-0507) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
6.3.8 Cables Connecting Keyboard and motherboard (3520-
0508) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.3.9 Connection wires for system fan(3520-0509) . . . . . 6-7
6.3.10 DBF USB Signal Cable (3520-0510) . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
6.3.11 USB Cable for µ-Scan Dongle(3520-0511) . . . . . . 6-8
6.3.12 Power Supply Cable for Voltage Inversion Board (3520-
0512) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.3.13 ECG internal connection cable (3520-0513) . . . . . 6-9
6.3.14 Foot Switch Cable (3520-0514) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
6.3.15 Composite Video BNC Cable (3520-0515) . . . . . . . 6-9
6.3.16 Main power cables from SMPS (3520-0520) . . . . . 6-10
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Warning!
ã Connect the DBF board and the USB port on the Moth-
erboard:
● Incorrect connection may lead to burning the DBF
board!
● Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly.
ã The two connectors of the power switch must be
plugged into the correct sockets on the motherboard.
It’s highly recommended to take note of the positions
before removing the two connectors. Incorrect con-
nection will lead to system startup failure.
ã The connectors on the KEAA board are complex. Some
ports or connectors look alike and can be easily mixed
up. It’s highly recommended to take note of the posi-
tions before removing these connectors. Bad connec-
tions will lead to system malfunction.
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USB GND
SOUT1
USB2
USB3
(LVDS1)
JC2
(TV2)
JC3
EKBM1 LVDS
GND
SATA2
SATA1
DIMM1
DIMM2
ATX12V1
ATX1
J3
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CN1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
CN2 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
Connection Instructions:
There are two identical control cables, both of them are connected in the
same way. Connect CN1 to XS1 or XS2 on the KBD board. Connect CN2
to keyboard small board which is attached to the KBD board with screws.
Make sure to plug in connectors firmly to avoid keyboard malfunction.
Connection Instructions:
Connect CN1 to the keyboard small board through soldering. Plug CN2 to
J12 on the KBD board.
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Connection Instructions:
Connect CN1 and CN2 to J13 and J14 respectively. Connect CN3 and CN4
to the loudspeaker sockets on the keyboard assembly.
Connection Instructions:
Connect CN1 and CN3 to J2 and J3 respectively on the KEAA board. Con-
nect CN2 and CN4 to J10 and J11 respectively on the KBD board. Make
sure to attach these connectors tight.
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To PC motherboard
To HDD
SATA1
Connection Instructions:
Connect CN1 to the SATA socket on the motherboard. Connect CN2 to the
SATA socket on the HDD. To disconnect CN1, press the metal tab and re-
lease the connector gently. Be careful when handling the SATA connectors,
they can be easily damaged.
Connection Instructions:
Connect CN1 to LVDS1 on the motherboard. Connect CN3 to ground pin
on the motherboard. Connect CN2 to the monitor.
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Signal GND Audio L Audio R GND POWSWL POWSWR GND KBDATA KBCLK GND
Color Black Violet Brown NC Green Green NC Blue Orange Black
CN1 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5
CN2 1 4 2
CN3 1 2
CN4 2 1 4
Connection Instructions:
Connect CN1 to XS2 on the KEAA board. Connect CN2 to EKBM1 on the
motherboard. Connect CN3 to the 9th and the 10th pins of J3 on the
motherboard. Connect CN4 to SOUT1 on the motherboard.
Connection Instructions:
Attach CN1, CN2 and CN3 to their corresponding designated brackets hold-
ing the fans. Connect CN4 to J1 on the KEAA board.
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Connection Instructions:
Connect CN1 to USB2 on the motherboard. Make sure to connect in the
correct direction: the vacant hole on CN1 corresponds to the single-pin side
of USB2. Connect CN3 to the GND pin on the motherboard. Connect CN2
to the DBF board.
Connection Instructions:
Connect CN1 to USB3 on the motherboard. Make sure you get the correct
direction: the vacant hole on CN1 should correspond to the single-pin side
on USB3. Connect CN3 to ground on the motherboard. Fasten CN2 to the
motherboard bracket, and connected it to the µ-Scan Dongle.
Connection Instructions:
Connect CN1 to the voltage inversion board. Connect CN2 to P5 on the
DBHV board.
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Signal RA LA LL GND
Color shield green brown red black yellow
CN1 1 2 3 4 5 6
CN2 6 4 5 3 1 2
Connection Instructions:
Connect CN1 to J14 on the DBF board and CN2 to the ECG connector on
the back panel.
Connection Instructions:
Connect CN1 to XS3 on the KEAA board. Connect CN2 and CN3 to the
printer socket and the foot switch socket respectively on the rear IO panel.
Connection Instructions:
Connect CN1 to JC3 on the motherboard. Attach CN2 to the back panel as
VIDEO-OUT port.
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Chapter 7
7.1 Introduction
Attention!
● The upgrade files are model-dependent. Ensure that
these files match with the system model number before
upgrading.
● The hard disk drives for different models are not inter-
changeable.
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Two update files, a main file (adata file) and a control file (asecure file),
are sent by the R&D department of SonoScape. Copy them to the root path
of a USB disk or a removable hard dirk drive.
Attention!
The main file and the control file are named as
adata_*.*.*.*.tgz and asecure******_*.*.*.*.tgz
respectively. The four digits (*.*.*.*) in the file names
should be identical for the two files and consistent with the
current software version. The six consecutive digits (******)
in the asecure file represent a control number. This control
number must be consistent with that on the system to be
upgraded.
Example: For the two files: adata_2.0.0.12.tgz and
asecure200008_2.0.0.12.tgz, 2.0.0.12 stands for the
current software version, 200008 stands for the control num-
ber.
You can find the control number for the system with either of the fol-
lowing two methods:
Method 1:
2. Press MENU key at the EXAM screen, this will lead you to the system
menu.
4. Press Set key to enter the system information submenu. The control
number and the current software version number are shown (refer to
Figure 7.1).
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Method 2:
The control number is also the serial number of the DBF board. You will
need to disassmeble the system to find it, so use this method only if you are
unable to start up the system.
7.4.1 Precautions
1. Ensure that the USB disk you are using is accessible on the ultrasound
system. Here is a simple way to check for this: try to copy some files
from the ultrasound system to the USB disk.
2. Ensure that the files are consistent with the system by checking the
software version and the control number.
3. Do not change the file formats or the file names after transferring
them to the USB disk.
Attention!
If the files are sent through email, their names might change
unexpectedly. If this is the case, correct their names before
upgrading using these files.
E.g.: Change the file name from
asecurexxxxxx.tar.gz(1) to
asecurexxxxxx.tar.gz.
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1. Plug the USB disk drive with update files into the USB port of the
system.
3. Press these keys successively: Shift, E and Menu. The system will
require a password to continue:
4. Enter the correct password (the default password is HH77 for year
2009), the update confirmation dialogue is shown as below.
5. Select [GO] and press SET key to continue (Press Exam key will can-
cel the update process).
7. Wait until the message “Shut Down System” is displayed on the screen.
Press Exam key, remove the USB disk and restart the system to com-
plete the update.
Note:
2. If the message, “Check the USB”, pops up, reinsert the USB disk or
use the other USB port.
3. Do not plug in any removable disks into it while the system is starting
up to avoid any interruption.
4. The above update process will not change the local cine files or the
patients data.
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Use the USB boot-up disk to upgrade the system if either of the following
two cases is true:
2. The data on the hard disk drive has been corrupted and the whole
system needs to be reinstalled.
7.5.2 Notes
1. The user data (cine files and patients data) on the hard disk drive
may be erased during kernel upgrade process. Ensure that you have
backed up these files before upgrading.
2. Ensure that the USB disk has the latest kernel inside. Refer to Ap-
pendix A for details.
3. Unzip/Extract the update files (adata and asecure files) into the update
directory in the USB disk. Create it if the file folder "update" does
not exist.
Plug the USB boot up disk containing the update files into the USB port on
the system.
Boot up the system, and press the DEPTH key downwards and hold it in
position until a password dialogue box pops up. Type "service" and press
Enter key. This leads to the BIOS setup window.
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Specifies the
Boot Settings
Boot Device
Priority Sequence
► Boot Settings Configuration
← Select Screen
↓↑ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub
Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Options
SATA:3M-HT5541689G
USB:Kingston DataTraveler
Disabled
← Select Screen
↓↑ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
3) Press the Freeze key to return to the Boot tab window, and select Boot
Device Priority.
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Specifies the
Boot Settings
Boot Device
Priority Sequence
► Boot Settings Configuration
← Select Screen
↓↑ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub
Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
1. After saving and exiting BIOS setup, the system automatically re-
boots. Linux will perform power on self test (POST). Do not press
any keys during this process. Wait until the following information in
figure 7.2. Type "y" followed by Enter key to continue. Or alterna-
tively, type "forcekill" followed by Enter key to continue.
Warning!
Issueing the "forcekill" command will reformat the HDD. So be
sure to back up your essential data first.
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Attention!
If the installation fails double check the following prerequi-
sites:
• The data and power cables of the hard disk drive are
attached firmly.
3. Press Enter to turn off the system as "Press Enter Key to shutdown:"
appears on the screen.
4. Remove the USB disk and turn on the system. The blue screen will
be shown for a while, during when some software will be installed
automatically. The system will auto restart twice, and enter the EXAM
screen. After writing in config (see instructions below), the system is
ready to use.
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a. Copy the aconfig file consistent with the ultrasound system into the
USB disk from PC.
b. Start up the S6 system, plug in the USB disk when the EXAM screen
appears.
c. Press these keys successively: Shift, E and Menu. The system will
prompt for a password.
d. Enter the correct password (the default password is "HH77" for year
2009), the update confirmation dialogue shows on the screen:
e. The system will show this message on the screen: "Please wait. . . ". Wait
until the message "Shut Down System" is displayed on the screen. Press
Exam key, remove the USB disk and restart the system to complete the
update.
Note:
1. If the writing in process fails, press SET key to restart the process.
2. If the problem persists, ensure that, the aconfig file has the correct
control number (refer to the note above), and the aconfig file is
located at the root directory of the USB disk. Restart the writing in
process.
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Attention!
In order to use the µ-SCAN function, any external USB disk
drives should be removed before the system startup.
a. Insert the µ-SCAN dongle into the designated USB connector (refer to
section 5.3 to connect).
b. Copy the Keypass file from PC to the root directory of a USB disk.
d. Plug in the USB disk drive with Keypass file when the EXAM screen
appears.
f. Move the cursor above IN button, and press SET key to write in the
Keypass file. After successfully writing in, press EXAM key to exit.
h. Remove any removable USB drives, restart the system. Enter a diag-
nostic mode and press MENU key, the µ-SCAN functionality should be
activated.
Note: If the µ-SCAN function has not been enabled up till now, ensure that
the µ-SCAN dongle is correctly plugged in and repeat procedures from step
d above. In order to use the µ-SCAN function, no external USB drives
should be connected during system startup.
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Chapter 8
8.1 Introduction
Warning!
● Only Service Engineers/Representatives trained to re-
pair the S6 system and authorized by SonoScape should
perform the system functionality tests.
The system has built-in testing software which can be utilized to test the
performance and functionality of the system hardware. The software sup-
ports both in-factory and field tests. After the system passed all the neces-
sary functionality tests, service personal should reset and restart the system
before handing it to the user for normal usage.
The test results will be shown in one of the following three cases:
1. A red mark means the system fails the corresponding test. The system
needs service and be tested afterward.
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Test the connection between the DBF board and the DBTR board. A red
mark implies there is connection error.
8.2.4 EC↔FIFO
Test the FIFO functionality of the DBF board. A red mark implies connec-
tion error.
Test the connection of receive bus on the DBF board. A red mark implies
connection error.
Test the functionality between demodulation circuit and FIFO circuit on the
DBF board.
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Run this test only if the DBTR board is not installed and receive channel is
off (Rx off)! Refer to 8.2.7 for ADC test details.
Test the output signal channels from probe to demodulator. The probe for
this test has an input either from echoes (by submerging the probe head
into a cup of water) or from external ultrasound generator. An illustration
will be displayed after running the single element test. The cause of the
error, if any, can be identified from this illustration to be the probe board,
the array elements or the DBTR board.
Note: In the Service Center, a simulation probe may be used instead. The
simulation probe is a probe with a simulative load and is connected to
an oscilloscope. By observing the test results from the oscilloscope, the
problem of the output signal channels from probe to demodulator can be
identified.
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The Control Number shown hereis a unique number which varies from
equipment to equipment; Software Version indicates the current version
number which will be updated with system upgrade.
Select DIAGNO and press SET key. Type in the correct password followed
by Enter key, and this brings to the test interface, or test mode (see below.)
The test interface consists of five parts: system test, real-time test, key
simulation, screen pattern and ezNetwork configuration.
Note: The correct password is required to enter the test mode. Authorized
personals may request for this password from SonoScape.
a) Move the cursor to the check box next to “Speaker Test” and press SET
key. (A cross symbol in the check box indicates that the corresponding
item has been selected.)
b) Click ▷ PLAY button to execute Speaker Test. The screen will display
“Left Channel (1000Hz) Press any key to continue. . . ” The left chan-
nel should produce a sound at 1,000Hz if it’s working properly. Press
any key (excluding trackball, left and right cursor keys) to continue the
test in turn with Right Channel (1000Hz), Left Channel (500Hz), Right
Channel (500Hz), Left Channel (125Hz) and Right Channel (125Hz).
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a) Move the cursor to the check box next to “System Memory", or any other
test items mentioned from 8.2.2 to 8.2.9, and press SET key. You can
also check the “Select all” check box to test all these items at the same
time.
d) To browse the log file, click (LOG) button and use ⇑ and ⇓ keys to
select. (Click the LOG button again to return to test mode.)
e) Click Exit button to exit from the test mode to the system menu.
b) In test mode, click Real-Time Test button, move the cursor to the check
box next to “Power Measurement”, and press SET key. This brings to
the EXAM screen.
c) Select a linear array probe, and enter the first diagnostic mode (carotid).
e) Check the box next to "ADCT" by pressing ENTER key. A signal is sent
to the 64 channels on the RBF board, a white mask is overlaid onto the
diagnostic window. You may control the signal frequency with the left
and right arrow keys.
f) The system will display 128 white lines (192 lines for high density
probe). The ADC channels are considered as working properly if either
of the follow two is true:
• Some of these lines are distorted slightly, i.e. line density varies
slightly at different parts. The system has passed the ADC test (Rx
on) at 8.2.7.
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After clicking the Key Simulation button, the system enters the key simu-
lation test. The interface simulates the user keyboard (refer to the figure
below). All keys, flip switches and TGC sliders can be tested.
When a hard key/flip switch is pressed, the corresponding key on the screen
will be highlighted with a blue dot. Move the cursor to the Exit button,
press SET key to exit the key simulation.
Contact our service center if either
2. Certain keys have passed the simulation test, but are not responsive
during the ultrasound diagnosis.
Force probe ID: Force the system to change the ID of the selected probe
to another ID. The system will assume another probe with this new ID is
connected. Use left and right arrow keys to switch among different IDs.
You might want to use this function if no applicable probes exist during the
test of 8.2.10 or 8.2.11.
Key record: If this function is enabled, all key/flip switch/trackball activ-
ities together with the dates can be recorded. During the real time diag-
nosis, press ELLIPSE key to start recording, press this key again to exit
recording. Press TRACE key to replay the keyboard activities at the key
simulation interface.
Power Measurement: This function must be enabled to run the tests of
8.2.10 and 8.2.11. Refer to 8.3.3 for details.
ezNetwork: If Ethernet is enabled but no static IP address has been set,
the system will always try to search for an IP address during startup. This
normally consumes extra startup time. If there is no available network,
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Attention!
If network printer or computer is to be connected, Ethernet
function must be enabled.
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Chapter 9
Supported Peripherals
9.1 Introduction
A. Network printer
D. Thermal printer
When connecting the device A or B to the S6 system, both the device and
the ultrasound system must be properly configured before they are opera-
tional. Other devices listed above are ready to use after being connected to
the S6 system, no configuration is required.
The S6 system currently only supports network printers and thermal print-
ers . Some supported printer models are listed in the section 9.3. It’s rec-
ommended to consult the service center of SonoScape if the user intends to
use a printer model not in the support list. SonoScape will test the printer
models based on market demand and extend the range of supported printer
models for the S6 system.
The user can access the cine files (images or videos) on the S6 system
remotely using a PC which has been connected through Ethernet.
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black & white thermal printers have been tested to be fully functional when
working with the S6 system.
9.3.2 Configurations
Before using the network printer, both the printer and the S6 system must
be properly configured through the printer setting interface on a PC and/or
printer control panel. This section gives instructions on how to install HP
K5400DN and HP CP1515N printers, installations for other models should
follow similarly.
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(continued)
9 Printhead latch
8 Printheads
9 10 Top
Printhead cover
latch S6 Portable Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound
S8 Portable System
Digital Color Doppler Ultraso
10 Top cover Service Manual Ser
Control panel
Control panel
9.3.2.1 For more
HP K5400DN information
Installation about interpreting control-panel lights, see Control-pan
Procedures
HP
For more K5400dn
information
reference. Installation
about interpreting Procedures
control-panel lights, see Control-panel lights
reference.
1 Figure 9.1:lights
Ink cartridge HP K5400DN Control Panel
2 Printhead lights
6 3 3 Configuration
Power Configuration
button and light Page button
Page button (available with some models)
4 4 Cancel
Cancelbutton
button
Back view
5 5 Resume
Resumebutton
buttonand
andlight
light
6 6 Power
Powerbutton
buttonand
andlight
light
1. Install
Back printer
view driver on the computer.
1. Install printer driver on the computer.
2. Connect the printer to the computer with an Ethernet cable. Turn the
printer on and wait for a while (about 3 minutes), press Configuration
2. Connect the printer to the computer with an Ethernet cable.
Page button on the printer, the printer information together with its
1 printer on and wait for a while (about 3 minutes), press Con
Power input
current IP address (allocated randomly) will be printed out. (Refer to
2 EthernetPage
networkbutton onwith
port (available the printer,
some models) the printer information together w
figure on page 9-4) In this example the IP address is 169.254.103.148.
3
rent IP address (allocated randomly) will be printed out. (See
Rear universal serial bus (USB) port
(a)
8 Set
Getthe computer’s IP address to 169.254.103.55.
started
1 Power input
(b) Type the IP address printed out in step 2, i.e., 169.254.103.148
2 Ethernet network port (available with some models)
in our example, into the address bar of the IE explorer and press
the Enter3key.Rear
Thisuniversal
leads toserial bus (USB)
the printer port page.
setting
4 Rear access panel (for models with no duplexer)
(c) Click "Connection" on top left of the window, and then click
"Wired", 5 Automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) (available on some models)
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2、 用网线把打印机和计算机连接,打开打印机电源开关。等 3 分钟左右
按下打印机中网页打印的图标,打印机会打印出一个 IP 地址。如图所
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示:其 IP 为 169.254.103.148(IP 为随机分配) Service Manual
IP 169.254.103.148 输入 IE 浏览器,打开打印机设置网页,如
9006-0011-01A
第 2 页 共 4 页
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1. Copy the driver file, which is provided by SonoScape and should have
the filename "deskjet.ppd", into the directory of a USB drive. Use this
USB drive in the next step.
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2.7.2.5.2 Set Printer Service Manual
New Site
SonoScape
Genral Setting
Printer Driver Default HP Deskjet
Set Printer
Vidco invert OFF
Set Calculation Menu
Insert Driver Click
Set Measurement Method
Load Default
Exit
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You can set up the local network and DICOM functions in DICOM setting
interface.
Attention!
• Check/Uncheck the box next to the ezNetwork to en-
able/disable network connection.
3. Open the computer’s network setting window. Set the PC’s IP address
to 192.168.254.X. X can be any number from 1 to 255, but not 1
or 182 (The two addresses are already taken by the router and the
S6 system.) Set subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. Set both default
gate address and first DNS sever address to the router’s IP address
(192.168.254.1).
Use crossover LAN cable instead of normal Ethernet cable. The crossover
cable should have pinouts as shown in Figure 9.3.3.2.
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9.3.3.2 Direct Connection
2 BI_DA- 3 BI_DB- 2
green solid orange solid
4 1 1
blue solid blue solid
5 1 white/blue 1 white/blue
stripe stripe
6 BI_DB- 2 BI_DA- 3
orange solid green solid
7 4 white/brown 4 white/brown
stripe stripe
8 4 4
brown solid brown solid
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2. Open the network setting on the PC, and set its IP address to
192.168.254.X. X can be any number from 1 to 255, but not 182 (It is
already taken by the S6 system.) Set subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.
5. Turn on the S6 system, wait until the EXAM screen appears (It takes
about 5 minutes). Now open the Network Place window on the
PC, the S6 system should have been shown as a computer named
"SonoXXX". If it is not shown, type //192.168.254.182 in the address
bar, and press Enter, available contents in the S6 system will be dis-
played in the window.
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Chapter 10
System Troubleshooting
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Preparation
1. The user and service manuals for the S6 system should be thoroughly
read before troubleshooting the equipment. All the warnings and
cautions should be thoroughly read and properly understood.
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Warning!
• Potential hazardous voltage exists inside the system! Remove
any personal jewelry that contain metallic substances.
• DONOT remove or replace any circuit boards while the system is
powered on. => Danger of personal injury and system damage!
The basic functional tests with the expected results are described below.
4. Press the FREEZE key to enter the freeze mode. Ensure that all dis-
played data are correct by checking the cine replay.
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5. Press M key to enter M mode, press UPDATE key to ensure that the
system is working properly in M mode. Make sure that TGC, depth
and power control are adjustable. Consult the user manual, if you do
not know how to adjust these parameters.
6. Press PW key to enter Power Doppler mode, press UPDATE key and
ensure that the Doppler trace is updating. No noise with fixed pat-
terns should appear on the screen.
7. Press THI key, and then UPDATE key, ensure that the system is work-
ing properly in the harmonic imaging mode.
This system consists of several key units, i.e., keyboard, power supply, com-
puter system and ultrasound module. If the equipment has been shifted
more frequently than usual during usage, the electrical and mechanical
connections/contacts are most likely to be the cause of problems. It is im-
portant for service engineers to check the connections/contacts both before
and after servicing the equipment. The following instructions provide gen-
eral information on how to check some of the critical connections/contacts.
The keyboard can be worn quickly due to heavy daily usage. Ensure that
all keys (there should be no stuck keys), knobs, switches and trackball are
working properly after re-installing the keyboard.
The probe board (MPC board) serves as the important transmission channel
between the probe and the front end (DBF board). J1 and J2 are two 100-
pin sockets on the probe board. J1 is connected to DBTR board to transmit
ultrasound signals and probe codes. J2 is connected to the power supply to
provide power for the switching relay and other ICs.
Connection problems between J1 and DBTR board will most likely lead to
dark bars on the diagnostic image or even failure to detect the probe.
Connection problems with J2 will lead to failure to detect the probe, or
difficulty with switching to another probe connected at the EXAM screen.
Power indicators D10 and D11 will probably not be illuminated also.
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10.3.2.3 Motherboard
The computer Motherboard is the central control unit of the S6 system, any
faulty part or any faulty connection/contact will cause malfunction of the
whole system. Ensure that all the connections/contacts with power supply,
RAM, SATA connector, and etc. are good after servicing. Problems with
these connections/contacts will lead to startup failure, auto shutdown, no
video output, and/or other system malfunctions.
CPU ventilation fan is an easily worn out part, ensure that the paddels are
rotating smoothly while the system is operating.
Ultrasound unit (consists of DBTR board, DBF board and DBHV board)
takes most duties concerning signal processing and sequence control. Good
connections between these boards inside the ultrasound unit should be
guaranteed. Among the connections from the Ultrasound unit to other
units/parts, the following two are the most critical.
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Attention!
After the system is powered on, if it shows abnormal startup
screen or enters a diagnostic mode even without user’s inter-
vention, it is likely that the keyboard is not working properly.
Test the keyboard (all hard keys, knobs and flip switches) be-
fore searching for the problem resolution elsewhere.
A. Field Test
Get detailed information on the equipment from the user before testing:
symptoms, working environment, frequency of the malfunction, whether
the equipment has been moved frequently, and etc.
1. Record the symptoms of the problem, the time that the problem oc-
curs, what the user has done after the problem occurs. Make ini-
tial guess on the cause of the problem based on your knowledge of
the equipment and your experience (any same/similar problems hap-
pened before or described in this manual). The Problem Analysis Ta-
ble in this chapter provides information on some common problems
and their solutions.
2. It’s recommended to check the connections first, especially the con-
nectors and cables attached to hard disk drive, Motherboard, DBF
board and power supply. Normally you should look for bad contacts
and worn out cables.
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2. If you are uncertain about which component causes the problem, re-
place them one by one and re-test after each replacement until the
problem is solved. Replacing all the components before re-test is
NOT recommended. Fasten the wires/cables to the original place,
if possible, to avoid introducing extra noise into the circuits.
3. Attach the connectors in the correct way: write down the arrange-
ments for each connector before removing it.
4. After replacing all the necessary parts, put in all the screws, drive
them tightly.
5. Never leave a free or loose screw inside the equipment.
D. Post-Service Instructions
1. After servicing the equipment, the service engineer should run the
functional tests (described in section 10.3) to ensure the proper op-
eration of the equipment.
2. Ensure that the system works normally in different diagnostic modes.
Adjust various parameters (dynamic range, gray scale, gain, display
brightness and etc) to meet the user’s requirements for the image
quality.
3. ON-OFF Test: Turn on and off the equipment several times, and test
various diagnostic modes while it is on. Ensure that no problem oc-
curs again. Increase the ON-OFF tests number if an occasional prob-
lem has just been resolved. Also check for any potential problems, if
find any, resolve them also.
4. If the system has been used for a long time, it is necessary to do some
clean work, e.g., clean the dust filter and keyboard (refer to chapter
11).
5. Ensure again that the external power supply meets the requirement.
6. If a workstation is connected, check whether cine images can be
transferred to it from the S6 system.
7. Make a detailed record for the whole service process to assist in the
future follow-up (maintenance or service). It should include descrip-
tion of the problem, replaced parts and corresponding part numbers
and detailed repairing procedures. A signature from the hospital di-
rector on the service record is compulsory.
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^ Startup Problems
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^ Operating Problems
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^ Shutdown Problems
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Chapter 11
System Maintenance
11.1 Backup
Warning!
• Disconnect the system from the power supply out-
let/socket before maintenance to avoid electrical shock
or equipment damage.
• Clean the keyboard, system covers and monitor with either dry cloth
or damp cloth soaked in mild soap water. Protect the electric parts
from drip water.
• Remove and clean the dust filter at the rear of the system periodically
(a least once every half a year). Reinstall the dust filter after it is dry.
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Warning!
Stop using the system immediately if any liquid drops into the
system! Turn off the system completely by disconnecting the
power supply cord. Inform your service engineer authorized
by SonoScape as soon as possible.
• Examine the ground cables periodically (at least once every half a
year), to ensure that the grounding system meets the safety require-
ments.
Attention!
For disposal of the equipment, hand it over to SonoScape or
a local representative of SonoScape!
Follow the procedures below to clean the system monitor, the keyboard and
the outer surfaces of the equipment:
1. Remove all the cables (including the power supply cords) connected
to the system.
2. Wipe the surfaces with damp cloth soaked with mild soap water.
Attention!
The keyboard, the interior part of the system, and the probe
socket must be protected from drip water.
3. Clean dust and grime on the keyboard with a cotton mud or a tooth-
pick.
Attention!
When a contagious substance, e.g. blood, contacts the
probe or the probe cable, use the germicides stated in the
Probe User Manual for cleaning and disinfecting. But DO NOT
use the isopropanol solution, as it will damage the probe and
the probe cable.
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The illustrations of a linear array probe and a convex array probe are shown
below,
• The probe is very sensitive to vibrations, handle the probe with care
to prevent any collision damage.
• The system must be in the freeze mode, at the EXAM screen or turned
off when removing/connecting the probe.
• Clean the probe with soft cloth or wet sponge soaked in potable water.
Do not use solutions containing alcohol or any other organic solvent
(e.g. diluent).
• Turn the switch lock in the indicated direction as shown on the probe
connector when connecting the probe.
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Warning!
• Disconnect the probe from the host before cleaning or
disinfecting.
1. Clean the probe with soft cloth and potable water after use.
2. If the probe surface carries too much residue, remove all visible residue
with wet cloth soaked in mild soap water. Remove all soap water
residue with damp cloth soaked in potable water.
Warning!
DO NOT use solutions containing alcohol for clean-
ing/disinfecting probes.
2. Immerse the probe head into the germicide for a time interval longer
than 20 minutes but less than 1 hour. The immersion level should
below the binding line.
3. After removing the probe from the germicide, rinse it thoroughly with
clean, potable water to remove all visible germicide. Dry the probe
with a soft cloth.
Attention!
DO NOT use high pressure steam to disinfect the probe.
DO NOT apply solutions contain ethyl oxides on the probe.
DO NOT use thermal disinfection! Exposing the probe at tem-
peratures higher than 66 ○ C /150 ○ F will damage the probe.
DO NOT immerse the probe beyond the binding line.
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Appendix A
E. Turn off the system when the writing process completes. The USB drive is now
bootable and with kernel written in.
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Appendix B
The figure shown on the next page can be taken as reference for wiring or assem-
bling.
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