Service Manual: Acuson Aspen™ Ultrasound System

Acuson Aspen™ Ultrasound System
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Service Manual
Acuson Corporation
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Table of Contents
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Preface xi
About This Manual xii
Organization xiii
Other Aspen System Manuals xiv
Contacting Acuson xv
Chapter 1 Introduction and System Requirements 1-1

Introduction to the Aspen System ]-2
Reviewing System Requirements ]-4
Using Input and Output Connectors ]-8
Identifying PCB Type, Version, and Revision ]-]]
Following Basic Precautions ]-12

Caring for the System 1-12
Caring for Transducers ]-14
Moving the System 1-15
Attaching Peripherals 1-15
Chapter 2 System Architecture 2-1

Ultrasound Basics 2-3
System Architecture 2-3
Theory of Operation 2-6
Scanner Assemblies 2-]]
DIMAQ Integrated Ultrasound Workstation 2-20
2D Data Path 2-23
Spectral Doppler Data Path 2-25
Color Doppler Data Path 2-27
M-mode Data Path 2-29
Cine Operation 2-31
AEGIS System 2-31
ECG and Physio Signal Processing 2-33
Audio 2-34
DlMAQ Workstation Assemblies 2-36
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Chapter 3 Power Subsystem 3·1

Power Supply Architecture 3-2
Power Sub Assemblies 3-1 ()
Isolation Transformer Box 3-14
Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 4-1

Introduction to Removing and Replacing FRUs 4-3
Scan Converter 4-5
Scanner 4-10
Power Subsystem 4-15
Monitor Assembly 4-19
User Interface 4-20
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-1

System Troubleshooting 5-2
Technical Assistance 5-2
Symptom Type 5-3
Quick Tips 5-5
Common Symptoms and Fixes 5-6
Chapter 6 System Diagnostics 6-1

Accessing Customer Menu 6-2
The Customer Menu 6-2
Emergency Diagnostics Bypass 6-6
Chapter 7 Preventive Maintenance 7-1

Preventive Maintenance 7-2
Preliminaries 7-2
Visual Inspection 7-3
Mechanical Inspection 7-5
Electrical Verification 7-6
System Monitor Controls 7-7
Operational Verification 7-8
Customer Diagnostics 7-11
Chapter 8 Parts List 8-1

Aspen System Acronym List 8-2
Aspen System Parts List 8-4
Cables and Wire Harnesses 8-4
Chassis Hardware 8-6
Peripheral Interface Cable Assemblies 8-8
Power Supplies 8-8
Printed Circuit Boards 8-9
Mise. Parts 8-]0
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User Interface Assemblies R-lO

Appendix A System Drawings A-l
Appendix B Warranty and Service B-1

Warranty and Limitations of Liability B-2
Preventive Maintenance B-6
Customer Service B-6
Index Index-l
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Figures
FIGURES
Fif;ure 1-1. Aspen System - Front View 1-3
FiguTt'1-2. Circuit Breakers on Rear Panel 1-7
Figure 1-3. Circuit Breakers on Isolation Transformer Box 1-7
Fif;ure 1-4. Aspen SYstem Rear Panel Connectors 1-K
Fif;ure 1-5. Aspen System Front Panel Connectors 1-10
Fif;ure 1-6. Aspen System PCB 1-11
Fif;ure 1-7. Air Filter Locations 1-B
Fif;ure 2-1. Scanner Block Diagram 2-5
Figure 2-2. Scanner Control and Setup 2-6
. Figure 2-3. Scanner Transmit Block Diagram 2-7
Figure 2-4. Scanner Reception Diagram 2-9
Figure 2-5. Gain and Processing Block Diagram 2-10
Figure 2-6. Scanner Doppler Processing 2-10
Figure 2-7. Scanner Board Location 2-11
Figure 2-8. DL-Connector (Plug and 2-17
Figure 2-9. MP-Connector 2-18
Figure 2-10. Basic Scan Conversion Principle 2-21
Figure 2-11. DIMAQ Workstation Block Diagram 2-22
Figure 2-12. 2-0 Data Path 2-24
Figure 2-13. Spectral Doppler Data Path 2-26
Figure 2-14. Color Doppler Data Path 2-28
Figure 2-15. M-mode Data Path 2-30
Figure 2-16. Aegis System Data Path 2-32
Figure 2-17. Audio Data Path 2-35
Figure 2-18. Scan Converter DIMAQ Workstation Board Layout 2-36
Figure 3-1. AC Power Distribution 3-4
Figure 3-2. DC Distribution 3-7
Figure 3-3. Aspen System Power On/Off Sequence 3-8
Figure 3-4. Main Power Supply Connector Descriptions 3-11
Figure 3-5. The Main Power Supply (top and side views) 3-12
Figure 3-6. Programmable Power Supply 3-13
Figure 4-1. Aspen System - Front View 4-4
Figure 4-2. Aspen System - Rear View 4-4
Figure 4-3. Rear Air Filter Removal 4-5
Figure 4-4. Right Cosmetic Side Panel and Screw Location 4-5
Figure 4-5. Scan Converter with Cover 4-6
Figure 4-6. Scan Converter without Cover 4-6
Figure 4-7. View of lOB from the Rear of Aspen System 4-8
Figure 4-8. View of Scan Converter with All PCBs Removed 4-9
Figure 4-9. View of Scanner with Cover On 4-11
Figure 4-10. View of Scanner without Cover 4-11
Figure 4-11. View of PPS and It's Location 4-15
Figure 4-12. View of Main Power Supply 4-16
Figure 4-13. AC Box 4-17
Figure 4-14. Isolation Transfonner 4-18
Figure 4-15. Monitor Assembly Screw and Connector Locations 4-19
Figure 4-16. Monitor Tilt/Swivel Assy with Monitor Removed 4-20
Figure 4-17. User Interface and Mounting Screw Locations 4-21
Figure 4-18. User Interface Assembly without UI Bezel 4-22
Figure 5-1. lOB 7-Segment Error Display and Ethernet LEOs 5-6
Figure 5-2. lOB 7-Segment Error Codes and Ethernet LEOs 5-11
Figure 6-1. Customer Menu 6-2
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Figures
Figure 0-2. Keyboard Functionality Test 0-4

Figure 0-3. Power Up Diagnostic Coniigumtion 0-4
Figure 6-4. Test Patterns o-'i
Figure 6-5. SMPTE RP 133-1980 Medical Diag imaging Pattern 6-5
Figure 6-6. Gray Ramp Pattern b-o
Figure 7-1. Air Filter Removal 7-4
Figure A-1. System Cabling Diagram A-3
Figure A-2. Exploded View, User Interface, DIMAQ Workstation A-7
Figure A-3. Exploded View, Disk! Audio Box, DIMAQ Workstation A-11
Figure A-4. Exploded View, Power Supply Bay A-15
Figure A-5. Exploded View, Scanner A-19
Figure A-6. Exploded View, Scan Converter, DIMAQ Workstation A-23
Figure A-7. Exploded View, System, Front A-27
Figure A-S. Exploded View, Casters A-31
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Tables
TABLES
Table 1-1. Input Power Values for Aspen System 1-6
Table 1-2. Aspen System Rear Input and Output Connectors 1-'1
Table 1-3. Aspen System Front Panel Input and Output Connectors 1-10
Table 3-1. Scanner Power Supply Usage by Board 3-15
Table 3-2. Power Supply Usage by Other Boards!FRU 3,1 b
Table 5-1. Symptoms Types Definillon 5-3
Table 5-2. Causes of Failures 5-4
Table 5-3. Quick Tips 5-5
Table 5-4. Normal Operations 5-6
Table 5-5. Power Supply Troubleshooting Guide 5-7
Table 5-6. System Powers Itself Down 5-8
Table 5-7. lOB 7-Segment Error Codes and Ethernet LEDs 5-12
Table 5-8. Video Failures 5-15
Table 5-9. Format or Functional Problems 5-16
Table 5-10. System Lock-up Problems 5-17
Table5-11. ImageQualityProblems 5-18
Table 5-12. Error Messages 5-19
Table 5-13. Examples of Scanner Error Messages 5-20
Table 5-14. Examples of DIMAQ Workstation Error Messages 5-21
Table A-I. User Interface, D1MAQ Workstation A-5
Table A-2. Disk! Audio Box, DIMAQ Workstation A-lO
Table A-3. Power Supply Bay A-14
Table A-4. Scanner A-18
Table A-5. Scan Converter, DIMAQ Workstation A-22
Table A-6. System Front A-26
Table A-7. Casters A-30
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Preface
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Acuson'" is pleased to welcome you to the Acuso n Aspen™

Ultraso und system . The Aspen system is a specia l-purpo se machin e
design ed to help you perform general radiology, obstetrical,
gynecologic, cardiac, and / or vascular exams. It gives you the
operati ng modes and transdu cer formats throug h either standa rd
features or option al upgrad es.
Acuson system s have an exceptional record of depend ability and a
custom er service networ k ready to respon d to your individ ual
needs.
For inform ation on Acuson 's service offerings, please consul t your
Acuson Service Representative or call us at 1-(800) 9-ACUSON or
1-(415) 969-9112.
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The purpose of this manual is to familiarize service personnel with

the basic operation of the Aspen ultrasound system for
maintenance and troubleshooting. Service personnel are expected
to be familiar with the use of basic test equipment (DVM,
oscilloscope, etc.) as well as basic ultrasound theory.
WARNING! This manual is intended for use by trained service personnel. There are
lethal volta!\es inside the Aspen ultrasound system. Bodily harm, possibly
death, as well as damage to the system may result from untrained
individuals openin!\ the system.
This manual should be used only when servicing the Acuson Aspen
ultrasound system. For service information about the Acuson
Model 128 use service manual pin 19018 or 23151. For the 128XPor
128 upgraded to XP functionality use pin 25997. For the Sequoia
512 ultrasound system use pin 49726 and for Sequoia C256
echocardiography system use pin 48135.
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Organization
ORG ANIZ ATIO N

This manua l contains the followinp; chapte rs:
Chapter 1 • Introdu ction and System Requir ements , introdu ces the Aspen
system as well as some genera l guideli nes and system
requirements.
Chapter 2 • System Archite cture, explain s the major subsys tems and their
functions.
Chapter 3 • Power Subsys tem, explain s the power distrib ution, test points
and introdu ces the power supplie s.
Chapter 4 • Remov ing and Replac ing Field Replac eable Units, explain s
how to access, remove , and replace major FRUs in the system .
Chapter 5 • Troubl eshoot ing, explain s quick guide to faultfin ding as well
as trouble shootin g the system.
Chapter 6 • System Diagno stics, introdu ces the System Diagno stics.
Chapter 7 • Preven tive Maintenance, provides a checklist which outlines

the steps to follow when perform ing a preven tive mainte nance.
Chapter 8 • Parts List, is a Jist of parts availab le from Acuson for servici ng
the Aspen system.
Appendix A • System Drawi ngs, provid es explod ed view diagra ms of major

Aspen system subass emblie s.
Appendix B • Warran ty and Service , provid es inform ation about your Aspen
system 's warran ty and Acuson 's preven tive mainte nance
progra m.
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Key Conventions This manual uses several special symbols to refer to the controls on
the svstem. The folloWing list shows the symbols and their
descriptions.
Symbol Description
[LEFT] Represents a soft key
CALC Represents a key, knob, switch, or toggle control
CODE + SIZE Means "Press the CODE key and press SIZE"
•
WARNING!
Indicates steps to follow to perform a procedurE'
Represents a warning
IMPORTANT: Represents an important statement
Acuson provides special alphanumeric keys in different languages.

This manual uses English labels for all keys and annotation tenns.
To convert your system to another language, contact your Acuson
Customer Service representative. For English and international
keyboard layouts, see the Keyboard section of the User manual.
OTHER ASPEN SYSTEM MANUALS
In addition to this manual, the following manuals are also available

for the Acuson Aspen system:
• Acuson Aspen Ultrasound System General Applications -
User Manual with Cardiac Option
The User Manual provides infonnation that you use regularly
as you perform ultrasound eXamS. It explains how to operate
the standard and optional features of the Aspen system for
rad iology, obstetrics, cardiology, gynecologic, and I or vascular
exams. It also contains administrative and setup information
that you use less frequently. The User Manual addresses the
reader who is familiar with ultrasound techniques; therefore, it
does not include sonography training or clinical procedures.
• Acuson Aspen Ultrasound System General Applications -
Transducer and Peripherals Manual with Cardiac Option
The Transducer and Peripherals Manual explains the
characteristics of the transducer types, transducer safety, and
maintenance procedures. It proVides information on how to use
special purpose transducers such as endocavity transducers,
transesophageal transducers, and interoperative transducers. It
explains how to use transducer needle guides to perfonn
biopsies. It also provides specifications and power value tables
for the Acuson transducers. In addition it contains information
on setting up and operating peripheral devices with the Aspen
system.
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Contacting Acuson
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Preface
Aspen™
Ultrasound System
Service Manual
Introduction and System.

Requirements
cc::uson
CHAPTER 1
Introduction and System Requirements
Introduction to the Aspen System 1-2

Reviewing System Requirements 1-4
Reviewing Environmental Requirements 1-4
Electrical Safety Requirements 1-';
Reviewing Electrical Requirements 1-5
Instrument Input Power Rating 1-6
Isolated Accessory Outlets 1-6
Leakage Current Limits 1-6
System Circuit Breakers 1-7
Using Input and Output Connectors 1-8
Identifying PCB Type, Version and Revision 1-11 .
Following Basic Precautions 1-12

Caring for the System 1-12
Cleaning and Sanitizing the System 1-12
Cleaning Air Filters 1-13
Caring for Transducers 1-14
Handling Transd ucers 1-14
Inspecting Transducers 1-14
About Transducer Manual 1-14
AttaChing Peripherals 1-15
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Chapter 1 - Introduction and System Requirements
INTRODUCTION TO THE ASPEN SYSTEM
The Aspen ultrasound system is a mobile, self-contained ultrasound

svstem specifically for medical applications.
The Aspen system is based on the use of modular printed
circuit boards (PCBs) and subassemblies known as field replaceable
units (FRUs). This modularization simplifies on-site service
and repair. No post-delivery adjustments or calibrations are
required for equipment operation. In most cases, on-site
maintenance is accomplished by removing and replacing the
printed circuit boards <PCBs) or subassemblies.
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Introduction to the Aspen System
Figure 1-1 Aspen System. Front View
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IMPORTANT: I Read this chapter before you bep;in using the system.
WARNING! I Federal law restricts this device to use by oron the order of a physician.
REVIEWING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Reviewing The Aspen system is a stable, rugged device. However, it should

Environmental receive the care given to any precision instrument. Make sure that
Requirements the system's environment is free of fumes, dirt, and electrical
interference, e.g., brush-type motors and large fields of RF energy.
The systern is designed to operate within the following
environmental limits:
Acuson Aspen System Environmental Limits

Temperature 15° to 33°C, 59° to 90°F
Relative Humidity up to 90% non-eondensing
Heat dissipation 5000 Btu per hour
Side Clearance 15.0 em (6.0 inches)
Rear Clearance 30.0 em (12 inches)
and has the following physical characteristics:
Acuson Aspen System Physical ChaT8cterstics

Height 135.64 em (53.4 in.)
Depth 116.80 em (46 in.)
Width 62.90 em (24.8 in.)
Weight 217 kg (477 lbs.)
Ground Clearance 6.35 em (2.5 inches)

Reviewing System Requirements
Electrical Safety This section describes specific electrical and environmental

.Requirements characteristics lhat determine your system's facility requirements.
If you have additional questions, contact your Acuson Customer
Engineer.
The Aspen system is classified in accordance with the system
standard IEC 601-1 as follows:
Standard lEe 60'-'

Type of protection against electric shock Class I
Degree of protection against electnc shock TypeBF
Degree of protection against ingress of water Ordinary
WARNING! Accessory equipment connected to the analog and digital interfaces

must be certified according to the respective IEC standards (IEC 950 for
data processing equipment and IEC 601-1 for medical equipment).
Furthermore, all configurations shall comply with the system standard
IEC 601-1-1. Any party who connects additional equipment to the
signal input part or signal output part is considered to be configuring a
medical system, and is therefore responsible that the system complies
with the requirements of the system standard IEC 601-1-1. If you have
additional questions, contact your Acuson Customer Engineer.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for medical devices to IEC 601-1-2:1993 (EN60601-1-2:1994) or
the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a typical medical installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
may cause harmful interference to other devices in the vicinity.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur
in a particular fashion. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to other devices, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving device
• Increase the separation between the equipment
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit from
the other device(s)
• Consult the manufacturer or field service technician for the help
on other device
Reviewing Acuson produces systems which operate with AC line voltages of

Electrical 100, 115, and 230 VAC. The nameplate on the baCk of the system
Requirements indicates the AC power required for your system. The 115 VAC
systems usually require 15-A service; however, certain equipment
options in certain countries notably Canada may require 2D-A
service. These systems are equipped with 2D-A attachment plugs.
Units configured for 230 VAC generally require 10-A service.
For optimal system performance, use a dedicated, interference-free,
well-grounded wall outlet. The 115 VAC Acuson systems are
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equipped with a attachment To ensure

grounding reliability, connect it to only an equivalent hospital-
grade socket.
WARNING! Before having your system installed by an Acuson Customer Engineer,

ensure that the electrical service in your facility is adequate. Do not
modify the attachment plug or use an adapter; doing so may overload
vour building's power circuits. Using an extension cord to provide
power may cause your system to exceed leakage current requirements.
Instrument Input The instrument input.power rating has been established to clarify
Power Rating the maximum power requirement of your system with all
accessories. Depending upon the accessories and options installed,
your system may not draw the full amount of power listed on the
serial plate. Table 1-1 shows input power values for various Acuson
Aspen system input voltages.
Table 1-1 Input Power Values for Aspen System

System Voltage VAC Maximum Aspen Isolated Accessory Power
Power Usage, VA Available, VA
115 V (US.) 1380 VA 250 VA Continuous
1725 VA' 400 VA Intermittent
115 V (Canada) 1380 VA 350 VA
100 V (Japan) 1500 VA 165 VA
230 V 1725 VA 400 VA
• Requires a dedicated outlet for 15 A service. Some options require 2D-A
service. User must ensure adequate power is available.
Isolated Accessory The Acuson Aspen system has a total of four isolated accessory
Outlets outlets located on the rear of the system, to provide power to
accessories.
The system AUX ONIOFF standby switch controls power to these
outlets. They are isolated to protect against chassis leakage currents
from connected accessories. Plug only approved accessories into
these outlets.
WARNING! The total power available is indicated near the outlets and listed in
Table 1-1. DO NOT overload these outlets as overloading can trip the
circuit breaker of the system or the building circuit breakers. Failure to
use isolated outlets for accessories can degrade image quality and
compromise patient safety.
Leakage Current Isolated accessory outlets let you connect approved accessories
Limits without increasing the system's leakage current.
Connecting accessories powered from non-isolated sources may
result in chassis leakage currents exceeding safe levels.

Reviewing System Requirements
WARNING! Plug only the proper connectors into tlll' input and output nmnt'ctor
sockets. Fililurl' ttl do so can damilgl' the system ilnd destroy its
dectricalsafety features. For complete description Set' U;:;;nx Illput and
Oil/Flit Co/11leettlrs on the following page.
System Circuit The Aspen system has two circuit breakers on the rear of the system
Breakers as shown in 1-2. The circuit breakers provide the
protection:
Mains input breaker: This breaker disconnects all parts of the
svstem from both sides of the mains. It also serves as the mains
• switch. Note that a portion of the system is
whenever the mains input breaker is on.
Isolated accessory outlet breaker (AUX): This breaker protects the
.isolated accessory outlets from physical damage due to
Figure 1"2' Circuit·Breakers on Rear P'lllel

IsolationTransformer.circuit breakers: There are three circuit
breakers o"n the lsolati@ Tiansfimner. The first in the primary
disconnei:\S "the input to the isolaton transformer w!tile the other
two, whi«;!t.are in series protect the system monitor"and the
PrograIiuiiable .
Figure 1-3 Circuit Breakers on Isolation Transformer Box
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.Chapter 1 - IntroductIon and System Requirements
USING I.NPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS
Input and output connectors are located on the front and back of the
system. Figure 1-4 shows the rear door for access to the rear panel
connectors of the Acuson Aspen system. Table 1-2 describes the rear
panel input and output connectors.
Figure 1-5 shows the Aspen system front panel. Table 1-3 describes
the front panel input and output connectors.
WARNING! Interconnection with other equipment may result in chassis leakage

currents exceeding safe levels. For further information, contact your
.....cuson Customer Engineer.
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Using Input and Output Connectors
Table 1-2 Aspen System Rear Input and Output Connectors

No. Connector Label InputlOutput Description Interface Connector Maximum
Standard Type Voltage
2 Parallel Printer Output Centronics Printer Port Centronix Dsub-25p 5V
3 External SCSI Input/Output External SCSI Interface SCSI 2 Type SCSI2- SOp 5V
4 IOBaseT Input/Output Ethernet 10BaseT R)45 5V
(For future use)
5 External Ethernet Input/Output External Ethernet AUI D sub-15p 12V
AUI (For future use)
6 Aux Serial B/C Input/Output Aux Serial Port B= RS422 Dsub-26p " 5V
C = RS232 ,,12V
8 VCR Input/Output Interlaced Y-C, Stereo Proprietary Dsub-25p " 12V
(Line Level), Serial Port
9 Betacam Input/Output Interlaced Y/C, Stereo Proprietary Dsub-25p " 12V
(Line Level), Serial Port
10 AuxRGBln Input Interlaced RGB MACn Dsub-15p -4V
11 AuxRGBOut Output Interlaced/ Progressive MAC II Dsub-15p -4V
RGB
12 RGB Color Camera Input/Output Interlaced RGB, Serial Proprietary Dsub-2Sp " 12V
Port
13 Y-Cln Input Interlaced Y-C 5VHS Mini-DIN-4p IVpp
14 Y-COut Output Interlaced Y-C SVHS Mini-DIN-4p IVpp
15 Color Video Output Interlaced Y-C BNC BNC IVpp
16 Pixel Clock Output Digital Pixel clock BNC BNC 5V
17 External Trigger Output External Trigger For BNC SV
Aux. Device
18 Remote Expose Output Camera Expose Control BNC BNC SV
19 Cam Video Output B/W video to Camera BNC BNC IVpp
20 B/WVideo Output Interlaced Y (B /W) BNC BNC IVpp

Figure 1-5 Aspen System Front Panel Connectors
Table 1-3 Aspen System Front Panel Input and Output Connectors
Connector Description Interface Connector Maximum
Label Name Standard Type InputlOutput Volt8ge
DL Transducer Plug in Acuson DL DL Acuson DL Input/Output +150V
connector Transducers
Custom Design
MP Transducer Plug in Acuson MP MP AcusonMP Input/Output +150V
connector Transducers
Custom Design
Headphone Audio output for use Stereo phone Output IVpp
with headphones jack
Microphone Connection for external Mon. phone Input 5Vpp
microphone jack
Footswitch Connection for 6-pin]ones Input/Output 5V
lootswitch
AUXCW Acuson Auxiliary CW proprietary IG-pin circular Input/Output Use only Acuson
(optional) Transducer AuxCW
Transducers
ECG ECG trace AAMIECGC AAMIECGC Input/Output ",5 V
AUX DC input 1/4" Phone Input ",5 V
Phona Heartsound trace 1/4" Phone Input/ Output ",5 V
Pulse/ Pulse trace 1/4" Phone Input ",5 V
Respiration Respiratory trace
1·10 Acuson Aspen Ultrasound System 1096

Identifying PCB Type, Version, and Revision
IDENTIFYING PCB TYPE, VERSION, AND REVISION

Printed circuit boards are identified by board type, version and
revision level. The board type indicates the board's major function.
The type is abbreviated into a two or three-letter acronym, such as
VPB for the Video Processor Board.
Version numbers are used to distinguish Significant design changes
of a board type. The new version is distinguished from the old by
appending a number to the three-letter type identifier. In case of
VPB board, the earlier boards were called VPB. Later changes
produced VPB2. All these versions refer to generally as VPB boards.
Except when indicated, newer version boards may always be used
in place of older versions.
The type and version identifiers are etched in the board's copper
foil.
Occasionally a number is appended to an alphabetic revision to
indicate a revision level in between two alphabetic revision levels.
For example, revision ''Dl is between revisions un" and
U
Revision levels are hand written on the board in indelible ink and /
Or marked on one of the PCB ejectors. The board assembly level
should not be confused with the PCB fabrication (bare board)
revision level, which is marked in the copper etch or silkscreen.
Part Number - Serial Number Board Type Acronym - Rev. Level

Version Number
Figure 1-6 Aspen System PCB
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Chapter 1 . Introduction and System Requirements
FOLLOWING BASIC PRECAUTIONS
The following safety precautions should be observed when

servicing the Acuson Aspen system:
WARNING!! Servicing the Aspen system shall only be conducted by Acuson trained
Aspen system service provider. Lethal voltages (up to 300 VDC) are
present inside the Aspen system. Use caution when opening the unit.
Under certain fault conditions the high voltage bus may remain
charged even when"the system is unplugged from the wall outlet.
Furthermore, the operating temperature of some components can cause
bums.
Always consult the User Mnnual pin 47881 for proper operation and
use of this system. Also refer to the Basic Safety Precautions section
of the User Manual for detailed list of basic precautions.
WARNING! The Aspen system employs a software power-on/ off circuit. This
means that there are live voltages present in the system even with the
power off. Always unplug the system to perform any cleaning or
maintenance.
CARING FOR THE SYSTEM

The Aspen system requires proper care and cleaning.
IMPORTANT: I Improper system care will void your warranty.
System care includes inspecting and cleaning air filters weekly,

cleaning and sanitizing the system, and inspecting the illuminating
keys.
For detailed information on caring for your system, consult the User
Mnnual.
IMPORTANT: Ultrasound systems are sometimes used in an environment in which

they are exposed to pathogens which pose a potential health hazard to
persons handling the system. For health reasons, always thoroughly
clean, sanitize, and/or sterilize the system and its transducers prior to
performing maintenance.
Cleaning and • To clean or sanitize the system:

Sanitizing the 1 Switch the system off and unplug it from the power outlet.
System 2 Dean the system cabinet, transducer holders, and storage bay with
a damp cloth soaked in mild soap and water, or sanitize it using
isopropyl alcohol.
WARNING! I DO NOT drip any liquid into the system or onto the keyboard.
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Caring for the System
Cleaning Air Filters The Acuson Aspen system has three air filters. Air filters are located
on the right rear, left rear, and front side of the system. Refer to the
Figure 1-7.
Remove, inspect, and clean the air filters each week.
•. To remove and clean the air filters:
, Unplug the system from the power outlet.
2 To remove the air filters located on the right rear and left rear of the
system, use the tab on each filter to slide it out and remove the filter.
3 To remove third air filter located on the left front side of the system,
pull at the top of the air filter grill.
4 Wash the filters in water with mild detergent and dry them, or clean
them with a hand-held vacuum cleaner.
S Replace the filters.
Figure 1·7 Air Filter Locations
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CARING FOR TRANSDUCERS
Transducers require proper handling, care, and cleaning.
IMPORTANT: I Improper transducer care will void your warranty.
Transducer care includes daily inspection, daily cleaning, disinfecting

and sterilization whenever necessary.
Handling It is important to handle transducers properly:
Transducers • 00 NOT drop the transducer. Dropping or striking a transducer
against a hard surface can damage the transducer elements and
acoustic lens and damage the electrical safety features.
• 00 NOT use a cracked or broken transducer. Damaged
transducers present a danger of electric shock. If a transducer
cracks or breaks, contact your Acuson Customer Engineer
immediately.
• 00 NOT pinch or kink the transducer cable. If the transducer
housing becomes cracked or broken or if there are cuts or
openings in the cable, the electrical safety features of the
transducer could be compromised.
• 00 NOT immerse the external transducer in any liquid beyond
the first ridge. The transducer is not watertight. Immersing it
beyond the first ridge can destroy its electrical safety features. For
an explanation and illustration of the proper immersion technique
see the Transducer and Peripherals Manual.
• Use only recommended ultrasound coupling gels and cleaning
agents and do not use those containing components described in
the Transducer and Peripherals Manual. Improper transducer care
will void your warranty. For specific information, see the
Transducer and Peripherals Manual.
WARNING! 00 NOT use a transducer that has been dropped or subjected to a

severe collision until it has been inspected by an Acuson Customer
Engineer. Cracks or other damage to the transducer and cuts or
openings in the transducer cable can damage the electrical safety
features of the transducer.
Inspecting Inspect the transducer lens, case, and cable each day. Check for cracks
Transducers or other damage that may allow liquids to enter the transducer. If you
find any damage, have the transducer replaced by Acuson Customer
Service.
About the For transducer specifications and transducer power values refer to the
Transducer Manual Acuson Aspl'1l System Transducer aM Peripherals Manual pin 47882.
Your transducer manual contains important transducer safety and
reference information. It also provides information on how to use
special purpose transducers such as endovaginal and transesophageal
transducers.
The transducer manual also includes lists of Acuson tested coupling
gels, Acuson compatible disinfecting and sterilizing solutions, and
lists of manufacturers of transducer supplies.

Moving the System
MOVING THE SYSTEM
When you move the system, do so carefully. Be especially careful

when moving it along inclined passages.
• Observe the following precautions when moving the system:
o Eject the magneto-optical disk from that disk drive.
o Tum the system off, disconnect the power cord, and disconnect
any other cords. Store the power cord on the holders on the
back of the system.
o Clamp the transducer connectors in the transducer storage
ports and store the transducer in one of the transducer holders
on either side of the system.
o Make sure that transducer cables are away from the wheels
before moving the system. Loop the transducer cable through
one of the cable hooks under the keyboard.
o Make sure the monitor is in the locked position.
o Unlock the wheels before moving the system. Use the caster
locking mechanism located on the caster.
o Make sure that the peripherals are strapped securely in place.
• Use the front or rear handle grips to move the system.
• DO NOT allow the system to strike walls or door frames.
o Use care when moving the system off ramps, or elevators.
Jarring the system by sudden drops can cause structural
damage to the frame of the system.
• Lock the wheels, once you reach your destination.
ATTACHING PERIPHERALS
IMPORTANT:
I Your Acuson Customer Engineer must install the peripheral devices to

the system for you.
For detailed infonnation on peripheral devices refer to the Acuson

Aspen Ultrasound System Transducer and Peripheral Manual
pin 47882.
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Aspen™
lfltrasound System
Service Manual
System Architecture
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CHAPTER 2
System Architecture
Ultrasound Basics 2-3

Amplitude 2-3
Frequency 2-3
System Architecture 2-3
Scanner 2-3
Scanner Control 2-6
Transmission 2-7
Reception 2-8
Gain and Processing 2-10
Doppler Processing 2-10
Scanner Assemblies 2-11
APD - Apodizer Board 2-12
AUX -Auxiliary Continuous Wave Doppler Board 2-12
BBQ - Baseband Quadrature Board 2-12
DBL - Distribution Board Lower 2-13
DeC - Dual Channel Controller Board 2-13
IFD - Intermediate Frequency Detector Board 2-13
IGD - Interpolating Gain Driver Board 2-13
MEX - Memory Expansion Board 2-14
MXK - Mixer Oock Board 2-14
RCV - Receiver Board 2-14
SOL - Summing Delay Line Board 2-14
STG - Scanner Timing Generator Board 2-15
TRM - Terminator Board 2-15
VDT - Video Detector Board 2-15
XDY - Transmit Delay Board 2-16
XMT- Transmitter Board 2-16
ZDL - Transducer Interconnect Board DL 2-17
ZIP - Transducer Interconnect Board MP 2-18
ZDT - Distribution Board Top 2-18
ZSCP - Scanner Control Processor Board 2-19
DIMAQ Integrated Ultrasound Workstation 2·20
Scan Converter 2-21

Chapter 2 - System Architecture

20 Data Path 2-23
Spectral Doppler Data Path 2-25
Color Doppler Data Path 2·27
Cine Operation 2·31
AEGIS system 2-31
ECG and Physio Signal Processing 2-33
Audio 2·34
User Interface 2-35
DIMAQ Workstation Assemblies 2·36
AQP - Acquisition Processor Board 2-37
CDM - Cine Data Memory Board 2-37
CRr - Color Reconstruction Processor Board 2-37
DAQ - Doppler Acquisition Board 2-38
DSP - Doppler Spectral Processor Board 2-38
ECG/ Physio Module 2-38
FEe- Flow Estimator Calculator Board 2-39
lOB - Input Out put Board 2-39
MSE - Monitor Speaker Equilizer Board 2-39
Rr - Reconstruction Processor Board 2-39
SVC - Syscon Video Controller Board 2-40
VIC - User Interface Controller 2-40
VPB - Video Processor Board 2-40
WFP - Waveform Processor Board 2-41
ZAP - Audio Processor Board 2-41
ZFEB - Flow Estimator Buffer Board 2-41

Ultrasound Basics
ULTRASOUND BASICS
Ultrasound imaging is a method of viewing the anatomy by

displaying the reflections of ultrasound waves on a video monitor.
An ultrasound image is made up of a large numbers of discrete
lines of echo information. A pulse of ultrasound energy is
transmitted into the body by a transducer. Echoes are created when
the sound wave propagates through tissues of different acoustic
impedance. After the ultrasound pulse is transmitted, the
transducer receives the echoes from the tissues. The quality of the
image is determined by the precision with which the ultrasound
beam is focussed in both transmit and receive modes.
Echoes contain several kinds of information:
Amplitude The strength of a reflected echo is proportional to relative changes

in the acoustic impedance of the tissue being examined.
Frequency Just as a train whistle has a higher pitch when it is approaching than
it does when receding, echoes from a moving target are also shifted
in frequency by the Doppler effect. By measuring the difference in
frequency between the transmit pulse and the echo, velocities of
blood or other structures may be determined.
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
The Acuson Aspen system may be divided into three major

operational subsystems:
• Scanner
• DIMAQ Integrated Ultrasound Workstation
• Power Subsystem (refer to Chapter 3)
Scanner The Scanner is the front end of the Aspen system. It contains the
hybrid analogI digital computer which controls timing, phase, and
amplitude for each of the 128 transmit and receive channels.
Controlling these parameters allows the Aspen system to transmit a
tightly focused pulse of ultrasound energy from the transducer.
During the receive cycle the Scanner adjUSts these parameters in
real time. As the ultrasound pulse penetrates the body, the Scanner
continuously maintains focus at successively deeper points along
the scan line. Information about the ultrasound line number, depth
of scan, etc. is passed along with the analog echo signal to the Scan
Converter within the DIMAQ integrated ultrasound workstation.
The Scanner is made up of a card cage capable of containing up to
67 circuit boards which plug directly into the Scanner motherboard.
It is located on the left side of the Aspen system.
Transducers are plugged directly into the Scanner via the ZDL, in
the case of DL Transducers, or the ZIP, in the case of MP
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Transducers. Althou/lh both types of transducers can be plugged in

to the Aspen system simultaneously, only one port can be activated
at a time.
Digital communication between the Scanner and Scan Converter is
accomplished via a dual-port RAM located on the ZDT. Analog
signals are transferred to the Scan Converter via the DBL.
Power is supplied to the Scanner from the power supplies located
on the right side front of the system. Power connections are made
via connectors on the back and at the rear of the motherboard.
Voltages used in the Scanner are: 15 VDC, :7.5 VDC, :5 VDC, : 12
VDC and 30-150 VDC (programmable). See the section on the
Power Subsystem for more detail.

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THEORY OF OPERATION
The scanner sequence can be divided into four major operations:

• Scanner Control
• Transmission
• Reception
• Gain and Processing
Scanner Control All Scanner orerations are controlled by the Scanner Control
Processor CZSCP) board. The ZSCP communicates to the digital
control boards via the P bus.The Distribution Board Top CZDT)
provides the data and communication link between the ZSCP and
the Scan Converter within the DIMAQ workstation.
Two Dual Channel Controller boards are used to drive the four
digital buses. DeCO drives the A and B buses while DeCl, drives
the C and D buses. A 4O-MHz master clock is located on the Scanner
Timing Generator CSTG). Scanner operations and some of the Scan
Converter operations are synchronized to this master clock signal.
The control data, called microcode, for each particular transducer is
stored on the Memex boardCs). A scanner accommodates up to three
Memex boards to support the selected transducers.
ZSCP MEX
Scanner P Bus
STG ZDT DCCO DCC1
MXK XDY Timing Stgnals Scan

Bus Bus To Scanner Converter Interface ABus BBus CBus DBus
To lOS
Figure 2·2 Scanner Control and Setup

Theory or Operarion
Transmission During the transmission cycle, the following steps occurs:

• The gain and control information from the front panel is passed
from the D1MAQ workstation to the Scanner.
• The type and number of the lines to be fired are determined.
• The control data needed to configure the beamformers,
beamformer drivers, and gain/video subsystems are the
outputs from the DCC boards via the A, B, C, and D buses for
the particular line being fired.
After the setup data has configured the Scanner for a particular
ultrasound line, a signal from the Z5CP causes the Transmit Delay
boards to output the phased transmit signals to the Transmitter
boards. The Transmitter boards then output the high energy pulses
required to drive the transducer elements to produce an ultrasound
wave at the transducer face.
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Chapter 2 . System Architecture
Reception After the transmit pulses are sent, echoes return to the transducer
and are transformed into low-level electrical Signals. Signal flow
through the Scanner during reception is as follows:
Signals travel from the transducer elements through the transducer
cable and enter the Scanner via the ZIP or the ZDL boards. The ZIP
or ZDL sends the signals to the backplane, which routes them to the
Receiver boands.
The Receiver boards amplify the low-level signals and convert them
to an intermediate frequency using mixer signals from the Mixer
Clock boards. Signals from the Apodizer boards (APD), Mixer
Clock boards (MXK), and Interpolating Gain Driver boand (IGD)
control the gain of the Receiver boards (RCV) to compensate for
attenuation due to depth and adjust the aperture of the array during
reception. Refer to Figure 2-4 and 2-5.
The Receiver boands output the IF signal to the Summing Delay
Line boards (SDL). The eight SDL boards properly sum the signals
from the sixteen Receiver boards, and output the IF signal to the
Distribution Boand Lower (DBU.
The DBL sums the signals from the SDL boards into one signal
called lFSUM. This signal is then sent to the IFD boand for IF
filtering. The IFD then routes the IFSUM to the Video Detector
board for processing.
The Video Detector board converts the received IFSUM signal to an
ultrasound video signal. It also amplifies and performs Special
processing to the ultrasound video signal and outputs it to the DBL.
The DBL buffers the ultrasound video signal and outputs it to the
Scan Converter within the DIMAQ workstation via connector }9 on
the DBL.

Theory of Operation
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Gain and The IGD is used to set the gain levels in the Scanner. II provides
Processing gain signals for transmit power, receiver gain, receiver bias,
apodizer bias, and the ultrasound (US) video gain levels.The gain
curve is determined by the microcode for each transducer and the
settings of the master gain control and the DGC pots.
Also included here is the IFD which filters the IF and the VDT
which performs log compression, detection and filtering operations.
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Doppler Processing Two boards are used to provide the preliminary processing of
Doppler signals in the Scanner. The BBQ board converts the IF FIL
signal from the VDT into I & Q signals for PW and Color Doppler.
In cardiology systems it processes the AUX CARR signal from the
AUX board for imaging CW or auxiliary CW Doppler.
IF FIL SIGNAL
VOT
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BBQ OBL TO SCAN
AUX CARR SIGNAL CONVERTER
AUX
Figure 2-6 Scanner Doppler Processing

The I & Q signal from BBQ is then routed via DBL to the Scan
Converter within the DIMAQ Integrated Workstation where further
processing of the I & Q signals is done. For more detailed
information refer to the DIMAQ Workstation section of this chapter.

Scanner AssembJies
SCANNER ASSEMBLIES
The following pages describe the circuit board descriptions. These

are arranged alphabetically by the two or three letter acronym of
each board. A brief functional description of each board is provided.
See the DIMAQ Works/a/ion Assemblies section for information about
the boards in DIMAQ workstation.
The following figure shows the locations of the scanner boards. The
numbers that follow the Board acronym denote the channel.
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SOL. 32-47
RCV32·39
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APDQ-31
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MXK 32-63 RCV48-55
XDY48-63 XMT48-&
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XDY64-79 SOL 64-79
MXK 64-95 RCV84-71
XDY80-S5 XMT84-79
APO 64-95 ACV72·79
XDY96-111 SOL Bo-95
MXK 95-127 ReV 80-87
XMTBo-95
RCV_
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IGO RCV86-103
XMT96-111
AUXCW Rev 104-111
B8Q SOL 112·127
'FD RCV 112·119
XMT 112·127 zoe
VOT Rev 119-127
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Figure 2-7 Scanner Board Location

APD Apodizer Board, PIN 10332
Function The Scanner has four Apodizer boards, each with 32 apodizer
channels, proViding a total of 128 apodizer channels. The function
of the apodizer channels is to adjust the aperture of the transducer
array. The output of an apodizer channel drives the apodizing
amplifier section of an associated Receiver channel.
The Apodizer boards are control1ed by microcode on DeCO via the
Bbus.
AUX Auxiliary Continuous Wave Doppler Board, PIN 17332
Function The Auxiliary Continuous Wave Doppler board operates in one of

two modes depending upon the type of CW function being used.
In the first mode, an Auxiliary Continuous Wave Transducer is
used. This transducer has a single piezoelectric transducer element
for transmitting and a second element for receiving. In this mode
the AUX board generates the transmit puises which drive the
transducer. These puises are passed to the transducer via the ZDL.
The receive signal enters the Scanner via the ZDL also. The AUX
board then filters out the carrier/clutter component of the return
signal and outputs the AUX CARR signal to the BBQ·board.
In the second mode, an Aeuson imaging transducer is used. A
number of the transducer elements are continuously transmitting
while others are continuously receiving. Actually, the process is
more or less continuous since it is possible to update the 2-D image
periodicalIy. The format for transmit and receive is configured by
the Scanner and the signal processing is similar to normal Doppler
operation with the following exception: the IF FIL signal from the
VDT is passed to the AUX board for processing rather than being
processed by the BBQ directly. After the AUX board has separated
the Doppler signal it passes the Doppler signal to the BBQ. Once at
the BBQ, the signal is processed in the usual manner.
BBO Baseband Quadrature Board, PIN 32272
Function The Baseband Quadrature Board is active only when in Doppler

modes. It converts the IF FIL signal from the VDT to an "I" signal
(in phase) and a "Q" signal (quadrature). The 1& Q signals preserve
amplitude, frequency, and phase information for subsequent
processing by the DAQ and DSP. When using continuous wave
Doppler, the AUX CARR signal is processed rather than the IF FIL
signal.

Scanner Assemblies
DBl Distribution Board Lower, PIN 34602
Function The Distribution Board Lower performs the following functions:

• Interfaces the analog ultrasound video signal to the Scan
Converter within the DlMAQ Workstation.
• Signal routing of the SDL outputs
• Terminating the A and D bus
• Buffering the test point outputs and analog outputs
• Carrying probe temperature information from VIC to Scanner
The DBL is controlled by microcode on DCC 1 via the D bus.
Dee Dual Channel Controller Board, PIN 21552
Function The purpose of the Dual Channel Controller board is to provide

high speed data transfer to control the functions of the Scanner. The
DCC is basically a high speed memory board that drives two digital
buses: an 8-bit data bus, and a 16-bit data bus. Both buses have an 8-
bit address bus. Two DCC boards are used in the Scanner. The DCC
nearest the top side of the Scanner, DCCO, drives the A and B buses.
The other, DCC1, drives the C and D buses. The A, B, C, and D
buses carry control information to the beamformer drive and video
gain processing sections of the Scanner.
During the scanning cycles, the DCCs output the necessary control
information onto the A, B, C, and D buses.
IFD Intermediate Frequency Detector board, PIN 30242
Function The Intermediate Frequency Detector board provides IF

frequencies, fixed response filters, and programmable magnitude
equalizers to shape and optimize frequency response for IF SUM.
Extends autocal to multiple IF frequencies.
IGD Interpolating Gain Driver Board, PIN 26442
Function The Interpolating Gain Driver board performs a high speed

interpolation of the control words sent on the D bus. The control
words configure the IGD for a particular gain format. Five AID
convertors proVide the follOWing gain signals for use by the
Scanner:
• Receiver Gain
• Receiver Bias
• Transmit Power
• VideoGain
• Apodizer Bias
The apodizer reference level is also generated on the IGD board.
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The IGD monitors the thermal sense line and provides a fail-safe
shutdown of XMT boards.
MEX Memory Expansion Board, PIN 26142
Function The Memory Expansion board is used as a storage area for control
data (microcode) for various transducers.
The data set for a particular transducer is programmed into a set of
PROMs and then placed in sequential order on the MEX. When that
particular transducer is connected to the system, its ID code is read
and data from the corresponding microcode set is loaded into the
DeCs.
Data exits the MEX via the P bus. All the PROMs in a set must be
adjacent to one another and arranged in ascending order.
Additional boards may be installed in the system by setting the
address jumper (BDO, BDl, BD2) as appropriate for that board.
MXK Mixer Clock Board, PIN 17932
Function The Scanner has four Mixer Clock boards, with 32 channels each,
providing a total of 128 channels. The purpose of the Mixer Clock is
to generate a phased local oscillator signal to mix with the received
ultrasound signal to produce an intermediate frequency (IF). The
output of each mixer clock channel is used to drive the mixer
section of each associated receiver channel. The mixer clock
frequency changes with different transducer types.
The MXK boards are controlled by microcode downloaded to the
DeC1 via the C bus. Logic on the MXK board buffers and latches
control words from the C bus to configure the MXK boards for a
particular ultrasound line. Addresses for the MXK boards are
encoded into the motherboard connectors to identify each of the
four MXK boards in the Scanner.
Rev Receiver Board, PIN 17912
Function The function of the Receiver board is to amplify the low level signal
from the transducer elements and to convert the received signal to
an intermediate frequency (IF) for further processing in the Scanner.
Gain signals from the Apodizer boards and the Interpolating Gain
Driver control the output level of the Receiver. The local oscillator
frequency used to produce the IF signal is generated on the STG
board.
There are 16 Receiver boards in the Scanner and 8 receiver cells on
each board, thus giving 128 total cells.
SOL Summing Delay Line Board, PIN 18132
Function There are eight Summing Delay Line Board boards in the Scanner.
Each board has eight summing delay line cells providing a total of
64 cells.

Scanner Assemblies
Each Receiver pair IF output is connected to one SDL channel input

and is carried on lines IF 0 • 7. Each SDL channel is associated with
two receiver channels, thus the entire board services 16 receiver
channels. The output of each SDL board is sent to the Distribution
Board Lower (DBLl, where all eight SDL board outputs are
summed together.
The SDL boards are controlled by OCCO via the A bus. Logic on the
SDL board buffers and latches the control words from the A bus to
configure the SDL for a particular ultrasound line.
Addresses for the SDL boards are encoded into the connectors in
the motherboard to identify each of the eight SDL boards in the
Scanner.
STG Scanner Timing Generator Board, PIN 35412
Function The Scanner Timing Generator board generates all of the timing
signals used in the Scanner. The heart of the STG is a 120 MHz
crystal oscillator which feeds a divider network and generates the
10 MHz REFCLK signal to which all timing in the Scanner and parts
of Scan Converter are synchronized.
A programmable timing generator located on the STG generates the
following signals:
• SOL - Start of Line
• SOT - Start of Transmit
• VSOT - Virtual Start of Transmit
• VSOR • Virtual Start of Receive
The period of each of these signals is programmed by the ZSCP, and
is dependent upon the depth of field to which the image is set.The
STG has two networks which generate the local oscillator clocks
and transmit delay clocks.
The STG is controlled by firmware on the ZSCP via the P bus.
Control words are buffered and latched by logiC on the STG.
TRM Terminator Board, PIN 10412
Function The Terminator board is used to terminate the Band C bus and also
terminate the mixer phase and transmit phase buses, all of which
are digital buses.
VOT Video Detector Board, PIN 47%2
Function The Video Detector board is used to process the summed

ultrasound IF signal and convert it to an A-mode ultrasound video
signal. Signal processing functions such as IF filtering, log
detection, video filtering, and video preprocessing are also
performed on the Video Detector.
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The VDT is controlled by microcode on the DeC ] via the 0 bus.

Logic on the VDT buffers and latches control words from the 0 bus
to configure the Video Detector for a particular setup formal.
XDY Transmit Delay Board, PIN 16942
Function The Transmit Delay board contains ]6 individual transmit delay

channels. The output of each channel is used to drive the input·
section of each associated transmitter channel which is carried via
line 00 through ] 5.
Each has the function of processing the amount of delay
needed to properly phase the transmit signal for any particular
ultrasound line. The Transmit Delay board also outputs the selected
number of transmit pulses required to aid in the power delivered
from the transducer during the transmit cycle.
The Transmit Delay boards are controlled by microcode on DeCO or
DeC], depending on the boards location. The information is carried
over the B or C bus. DeCO and the B bus control Transmit Delay
board 0, ], 6 and 7. DeCl and the C bus control Transmit Delay
boards 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Logic on the Transmit Delay board buffers and latches control
words from the B or C bus to configure the Transmit Delay board
for a particular ultrasound line. Addresses for the Transmit Delay
boards are encoded into the motherboard connectors to identify
each of the eight XDY boards in the Scanner.
XMT Transmitter Board, PIN 20992
Function The function of the Transmitter board is to produce a negative

polarity, high energy pulse burst to drive the transducer elements
and produce an ultrasound wave.
Each transmitter board contains 16 individ uai transmitter channels.
The output of each channel is connected to one transducer element
via lines 0 - 15. Lines 0 - 15 are also connected to the input of the
receiver channels. The pulses which drive the transmitters are
generated on the Transmit Delay board.
The output amplitude of all 128 transmitter channels is controlled
by the Interpolating Gain Driver via line VXMT. The Transmitter
boards are controlled by DeC-o via the A bus.
Logic on the Transmitter board buffers·and latches control words
from the A bus to configure the transmitter pulse amplitudes for a
particular ultrasound line. Addresses for the Transmitter boards are
encoded into the connectors in the motherboard to identify each of
the eight Transmitter boards in the Scanner.
There are eight Transmitter boards in the Scanner and 16
transmitter channels on each Transmitter board, providing a total of
128 transmitter channels in the Scanner.

Scanner Assemblies
ZOL DL Transducer Interconnect Board PIN 46602
Function The DL Transducer Interconnect board is located along the front left
side of the Scanner card cage. DL connectors mounted on the ZDL
protrude through the opening at the front of the Acuson Aspen
system and provide a receptacle to which DL transducers are
connected. Two transducers may be connected at a time; however,
only one transducer port may be active at a time. Active port
selection is under operator control using the TflANSDUCER key. The
function of the ZDL is to carry electrical signals to and from the DL
Transducer to the Scanner motherboard.
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ZIP MP Transducer Interconnect Board, PIN 38072
. Function The MP Transducer Interconnect board is located along the fronl

right side of the Scanner card cage. An MP connector mounted on
the ZIP, protrudes through the opening at the front of the Aspen
system and connects 10 the transducer. Active port selection
between the MP and DL Transducers is under operator control
using the Transducer Swilch option. The function of the ZIP is to
carry electrical signals to and from the MP Transducer to' the
Scanner motherboard.
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ZDT Distribution Board Top, PIN 41172
Function ZDT board has following functions:

• Z Bus Interface-Interfaces between the ZIP, ZDL, and the
Pbus.
• PPS the Programmable Power Supply's
generation of the transmit voltages.
• Allows interrupts between the Scanner and Scan Converter
• Communicates real-time line scanning controJ.jnformation
between the Scanner and Scan Converter. .'.
• Allows the ZSCP processor access to the resources and
interfaces of the ZDT for generic ZDT control by the ZSCP.
• Provides A bus Interface between the Scanner Digital
Subsection and the Xmit and SDLs of the Beamformer.
• Provides the Start Of Frame signal.
• Distributes a number of system-wide synchronization signals.
• Terminates the P Bus.
• Generates the power-on reset for the rest of the Scanner.

Scanner Assemblies
ZSCP Scanner Control Processor Board, PIN 46212
Function The ZSC:Ps function is to control the operation of the Scanner. The
heart of the ZSC:P is a 386 microprocessor and related support
devices. The microprocessor is driven by the 40 MHz clock
generated on the STG board. The ZSC:P software is downloaded
from the DIMAQ integrated ultrasound workstation by F1ash-
resident firmware on the SVc. This allows the Scanner operating
system to be upgraded with the rest of the system software.
The SCP communicates to the other digital control boards via the
Pbus.

DIMAQ INTEGRATED ULTRASOUND WORKSTATION

The Aspen system utilizes a D1MAQ Integrated Ultrasound
Workstation.
The primary functions of the DIMAQ workstation is the display of
data received from the Scanner. In addition to this, the DIMAQ
workstation incorporates a number of other functions. These are to
process ultrasound 2-D and Doppler data, to perform calculations
and to interface the system to various input and output devices
including the user controls. Overall control of the system is the job
of a processor located on the Syscon/Video Controller (SVC) in the
DIMAQ workstation.
Major Functions Usted below are the major functions which can be performed by the
DIMAQ workstation. These are grouped together according to the
capability they give the system.
• Scan Conversion
•. Video image storage for Cine review
• Alphanumeric and graphic overlays
• Video conversion to and from several standard video formats
• Integrated Aegis system
• Stress echo applications
• User Interface
• ECG and Physio processing
• Audio Processing
• Interface to local display and recording devices

DIMAO Integrated Ultrasound Workstation
Scan Converter The Scan Converter subsystem within the DIMAQ workstation
derives its name from one of its primary functions, namely to
convert the scan format of data received from the Scanner.
Ultrasound data can be obtained in one of four formats, linear,
sector, curved or VectOTCi> wide view array. None of these formats is
similar to the video raster format, therefore a conversion process
must take place in order to display the ultrasound data on a video
monitor.
The Scan Converter performs reformatting of Ultrasound Video line

data into TV Raster line data. Figure 2-10 shows a Simplified
diagram of the process.
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In addition to basic Scan Conversion, this subsystem performs other
signal processing such as ffitering, and interpolation to improve
image aesthetics.
Listed below are the major functions which are performed by the
Scan Converter:
• Digitization of the analog ultrasound video
• Image enhancement through signal processing
• Conversion from ultrasound scan format to video scan format

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THEORY OF OPERATION
This section describes the D1MAQ Integrated Ultrasound

Workstation in detail.
First, the 2-D data path is discussed. Following this, each of the
other modalities, Spectral Doppler, Color Doppler, M-mode, and
Aegis Digital Image and Data Management System will be
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20 DATA PATH
The following boards are responsible for 2-D scan conversion and
digital image and data management and display in the Aspen
system:
• Acquisition Processor (AQP)
• Reconstruction Processor (RP)
• Cine Data Memory (COM)
• Syscon Vide<'> Controller (SVC)
• Video Processor Board (\/PB)
• Input/Output Board (lOB)
The analog to digital conversion of the ultrasound video data from
the Scanner is performed by the AQP board. Transmit zone
crossfading and signal filtering are also performed by the AQP. The
AQPs digitized output is then passed on to the RP board.
The RP interpolates the incoming data, and generates image
memory addresses for storage of its output by the COM. The COM
temporally filters, (i.e., persists) the incoming data and stores it in
image and Cine memory. Data from the CDMs image memory is
read out in serial form and laterally interpolated.
The fundamental scan conversion is accomplished by the transfer of
data from the CDM, which is controlled by the RP. The CDMs
system image is sent to the SVC in video raster format.
The SVC generates 20 graphics, overlays it on the image, and sends
the system video image to the VPB. The VPB performs a digital-to-
analog conversion, and sends its output to the lOB. The lOB buffers
the incoming video. The system image is now complete and
available at the lOB's output, ready to be presented to the monitor
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Spectral Doppler Data Path
SPECTRAL DOPPLER DATA PATH
The following DIMAQ workstation boards support Spectral

Doppler:
• Doppler Acquisition board (DAQ)
• Doppler Spectral Processor (OSP)
• Waveform Processor (WFP)
• Audio Processor (ZAP)
In addition to the boards mentioned above two boards in the
scanner also support Spectral Doppler. These boards are BBQ and
AUX. The AUX board is utilized only in case of AUX CW and
Imaging CW Doppler modes.
Doppler information is contained in the analog In-Phase and
Quadrature (l & Q) signals which originate in the Scanner. The
DAQ digitizes the I & Q signals, and passes them to the OSP.
The OSP converts the digital-time-<iomain data to Doppler
frequency-domain data. The extracted doppler frequency data is
then sent to both the RP and the ZAP. The OSP to RP and ZAP
spectral data transfer is initiated by the WFP, and the RP provides
the removal addresses to OSP. The RP buffers the spectral data and
sends it to the CDM.
The CDM stores the data in its image and Cine memories. The
spectral (and 2-D) data from the COM along with the waveform
graphics and erase bar from the WFP are sent to the SVc.
The SVC overlays graphics on the Spectral Doppler display and 2-D
image, and sends the system video image to the VPB.
The VPB performs a digital-to-analog conversion, and routes its
output to the lOB. The VPB also performs progressive-ta-interlaced
and all other video format conversions, (I.e., composite, component
Betacam & Y-0 for output to peripherals.
The lOB buffers the video. The system image is now complete and
available at the lOBs output, ready to be presented to the monitor
and peripherals for display.
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Color Doppler Data Path
COLOR DOPPLER DATA PATH
The following DIMAQ workstation boards support Color Doppler:

• Flow Estimator Calculator (FEC)
• Flow Estimator Buffer (ZFEB)
• Color Reconstruction Processor (CRP)
As in the case of Spectral Doppler, BBQ board in the scanner also
supports Color Doppler.
All color flow data is developed from the doppler I & Q signals. In
Color Doppler the digitized I & Q output from the DAQ is sent to
the FEe.
The FEC converts the digital Doppler data to Color Doppler
velocity data (Le. flow rate and direction), and sends it to the ZFEB.
The ZFEB stores the most recent frame of Color Doppler data for
the real-time image, and also stores multiple frames for Cine mode.
The output of the ZFEB is sent to the CRP.
The CRP synchronizes the Color Doppler data to the TV line rate,
and sends it to the SVC in video raster format. The actual col"r
assignments based on the Color Doppler data is done by the SVe.
The SVC overlays (or combines) the Color Doppler data with the
2-D image and display graphics. The SVC sends this system video
image to the VPB.
The VPB performs a digital-ta-analog conversion, and routes its
and all other video formal conversions (Le., composite, component,
Betacam and Y-e) for output to peripherals.
The lOB buffers' the video. The system image is now complete and
available at the lOBs output, ready to be presented to the monitor
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M-mode Data Path
M-MODE DATA PATH
The Waveform Processor (WFP) board in the DIMAQ workstation

supports the M-mode functionality in the system.
The WFP contains M-mode buffers and controls the transfer of
M-mode data to the RP. like 20 data, M-mode ultrasound lines are
received from the Scanner and digitized by the AQP. The WFP
acquires the M-mode data and stores it in its buffers. It then initiates
a M-mode transfer to the RP, and sends setup information to the RP
for generation of the M-mode buffer removal addresses.
The RP generates the removal addresses, and accesses the M-mode
buffers via the remote interface cable. The M-mode data is
transferred to the RP. The RP then routes the OATA to the COM.
The COM stores the data in its image and Cine memories. The
M-mode (and 20) data from the COM along with the waveform
graphics and erase bar from the WFP are sent to the SVc.
The SVC overlays graphics on the M-mode display and 20 image.
and sends the system video image to the VPB.
The VPB performs a digital-to-analog conversion, and routes its
and all other video format conversions (i.e., composite, component,
Betacam and Y-C) for output to peripherals.
The lOB buffers the video. The system image is now complete and
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Cine Operation
CINE OPERATION
Cine allows storage of the most recently acquired image and strip
data and allows playback of those frames at a variety of speeds.
The Scan Converter acquires and allows playback of image and
strip data (Spectral Doppler and cardiac M-mode) via the Cine Data
Memory (COM).
The Scan Converter within the DIMAQ workstation receives the
analog ultrasound data and the I & Q signals from the Scanner, as
described earlier. The Cine RAM on the COM stores the most
recently acquired frames of grayscale image data, Doppler data,
and M-mode data, while the FEB stores frames of color Doppler.
The WFP stores the physio traces and derived waveforms.
The SVC combines and displays thl: Color Doppler and the
M-mode data from the CRP, the B/W 2-0, Spectral Doppler and
M-mode data from the COM, and the physio traces; and Pulsed
Doppler derived waveforms from the WFP.
AEGIS SYSTEM
The Aegis system in Aspen ultrasound system provides static
images and dynamic clips acquisition and review. Refer to Figure
2-16 for Aegis system data path.
The Aegis system functionality is supported by the following
boards:
• Digital Compression Interface (DCI)
• JPEG Compression board (daughter board)
The DCI performs the acquisition and review functions for Aegis on
the Aspen system. Upon initiation of an image capture, the system
image is sent from the SVC to the DCI image buffers. The DCI/JPG
compresses the image for storage and sends it to the hard disk via a
SCSI interface.
The JPEG board provides an alternative compression/
decompression technique to the RLE (Run Length Encoding)
technique that is resident on the DCI.
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EGG and Physio Signal Processing
ECG AND PHYSIO SIGNAL PROCESSING

The Physio Interface allows the ECG module to display an ECG and
an auxiliary signal on the video monitor, and the Physiologic
module to display heart sound, pulse, and respiration. These
signals may be used to trigger the 2-D image update when using
pulsed Doppler or M-mode or they may be used as a time base
when reviewing the Cine memory.
IMPORTANT: I
The ECG and Physio modules are not designed for use in conjunction
with electrotherapy or diathermy equipment.
The ECG and Physio modules mount just below the User
Interface. Three cables are connected to the ECG module: the
power cable PI, physio interface cable P2, and the phono jack P4.
The power and physio interface cables also connect to the Physio
module.
The power cable supplies +12 V and -12 V to the ECG and Physio
module. These voltages are provided by the Main DC power
supply.
The R-wave beeper signal is passed to the ZAP board via the phone
jack on the ECG. The beeper may be routed to the speakers by the
ZAP board.
The physio interface cable contains the signal and status lines which
are used by the Aspen system. These signals include the ECG wave,
auxiliary wave, heart sound, pulse, respiration, and trigger signals.
The status lines include ECG channel on/ off, auxiliary channel on/
off, phono on/ off, pulse on/ off and phono mode. These signals are
sent to the WFP board in the DlMAQ workstation.
The WFP uses the signals to reconstruct the waveforms on the video
monitor or to coordinate the 2-D image updates when in triggered
mode.
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AUDIO
Audio data is generated from several sources in the system and is

used by the system loudspeakers or headphones, and external
VCRs. Refer to the Figure 2-]7 for audio data path. Each of these
sources and its destinations are described below.
• The ZAP board generates Doppler audio from the DSP Doppler
I & Q signals (sent via the lOB). Doppler audio can be selected
by software for output to the system speakers and/or the lOB.
The lOB routes it to external VCRs.
• During VCR playback the lOB routes VCR audio to the ZAP.
The AP amplifies the VCR audio and sends it to the system
speakers or headphones.
• The ECG module creates a beeper to indicate the R-wave. The
beeper is then routed to the Audio Processor board (ZAP)
where it is amplified. The R-wave beeper output can be selected
by software for output to the system speakers or headphones
and/or the lOB. The lOB routes it to external VCRs.
Microphone The system microphone is used to create audio annotation. The

audio annolation is then routed to the Audio Processor board (ZAP)
where it is amplified. The microphone output can be selected by
software for output to the lOB. The lOB routes it to external VCRs.
The microphone data can not be sent directly to the system
speakers.
Volume Control The User Interface Controller (UIC) controls the volume for all
audio sent to the system speakers. ZAP audio destined for the
speakers is sent to the VIC. The volume controlled audio is returned
to the ZAP for power amplification. The audio is then routed to the
Monitor System Equalizer board (MSE), and then on to the system
speakers. In the case where headphones are used the MSE is
bypassed. The UIC also generates audio for user interface feedback.
The VIC mixes the user interface audio in with the volume
controlled audio it sends back to the AP. Thus user interface audio is
only sent to the speakers and may not be captured by external
VCRs.
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I The volume control is located under the soft keys on the Monitor
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User Interface The User Interface consists of three major subassemblies:

• User Interface Controller (UIC)
• User Depth Control (UOC)
• User Interface Panel (UIP)
The User Interface provides the interface between the user and the
Aspen system. The UIC has a processor that monitors the status of
the user controls and when changes occur, sends an interrupt to the
System Control Processor located on the SVC board. The SVC then
initiates the sequence of events needed to configure the Aspen
system as required.
The User Interface is designed in a modular fashion. The UIC board
mates to the switch assembly (UIP) via stand offs and hard
connectors. The trackball, Qwerty (Alphanumeric) keyboard, and
UDC potentiometers assembly are connected with ribbon cables.

DIMAQ WORKSTATION ASSEMBLIES
The following circuit board descriptions are arranged alphabetically

by the three letter acronym of each board. A brief functional
description of each board is provided. See the Scanner Assemblies
section for infonnation about the boards in the Scanner.
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Figure 2-18 Scan Converter DIMAQ Workstation Board Layout

DIMAQ Workstation Assemblies
AQP Acquisition Processor Board PIN 31292
Function The main function of the Acquisition Processor board is to digitize

2-D and M-mode analog Ultrasound Video data (US Video) that is
passed from the Scanner. This board receives its input from the VDT
via the DBL and lOB, and sends its digitized output to the
Reconstruction Processor (RP) board. Digitized M-mode data is
routed to WFP board for generating M-mode strip displays.
The AQP is controlled by the Scan Converter (SCC) processor on the
RP (there is nO microprocessor on the AQP).
The AQP functions are:
• Digitizes 2-D and M-mode US Video for Scan Converter
processing
• Performs filtering and other Signal processing
• Controls transfer of data to the RP
COM Cine Data Memory Board PIN 41632
Function The primary functions ofCine Data Memory board are to provide
the buffer storage area necessary to perform time-base correction
between the variable frame rate ultrasound scan and the fixed
frame rate TV raster scan, and to perform scan conversion from the
ultrasound scan format to the video raster format. Secondary
functions include persistence generation and gray level mapping
(postprocessing). In addition, the CDM continuously stores the
most recently acquired image and strip data which may then be
reviewed by the user. To allow for maximum usage of available
memory, the number of video frames stored varies according to the
format of the system.
The Imaging Cine function is available with gray-scale and color
Doppler imaging. Strip Cine function is available with spectral
Doppler and cardiac M-mode. The COM stores only the gray-scale
portion of the image. Color Doppler frames are stored on the ZFEB.
The CDM functions are:
• Storage of image·data for Cine review
• TIme base correction
• Persistence
• Postprocessing
• Storage of the most recent gray-scale image data
CRP Color Reconstruction and Processing Board PIN 41622
Function The Color Reconstruction and Processing board converts the color
data from the scan format to the video format used by the monitor.
It is used in conjunction with the FEC and ZFEB. The CRP reads
data from the ZFEB in synC with the video raster. This data is then

passed to the SVC where it is combined with the 2-D ultrasound

image.
CAC Doppler Acquisition Board PIN 19312
Function The Doppler Acquisition board is essentially a high speed analog-

to-digital converter. The DAQ receives and digitizes the analog I &
Q signals from the BBQ, and then routes these signals to the DSP
and FEC
CSP Doppler Spectral Processor Board PIN 14922
Function The Doppler Spectral Processor board converts the time-domain

Doppler data digitized by the DAQ to frequency-domain data
suitable for display in Spectral Doppler modes. This data is then
passed to the RP. The DSP also prepares data for use by the Audio
Processor (ZAP). This data is used to synthesize the Doppler audio
signal for the speakers.
ECG! Physio Module Electrocardiogram Module PIN 37918
Function The Electrocardiogram module is an optional accessory that may be

installed on an Acuson Aspen system. It allows the display of an
ECG or an auxiliary signal from a specialized transducer. Auxiliary
signals may include heart sounds, respiration, etc.
The ECG module mounts under the User interface of the Aspen
system. Three cables are connected to the ECG: the power cable PI,
physio interface cable P2, and the phono jack P4.
The ECG is powered by the +12V and the -12V taken from the main
power supply.
The ECG, auxiliary waveform, pulse and beeper signals as well as
the status lines, are passed to the WFP board in the DlMAQ
workstation via the ECG physio interface cable. The beeper signal is
passed to the ZAP circuit board via the phone jack.
WARNING! The ECG module is not designed for use in conjunction with
electrosurgery or diathermy equipment.
To reduce the risk of electric shock or bums, use ONLY the patient cable
and leads supplied with the unit. Use of ECG cables other than those
supplied by Acuson could defeat the current limiting and electrical
safety features of the ECG. For best performance and optimal recovery
time, use the Acuson silver-silver chloride electrodes. Additional
patient cables and lead kits are available from Acuson.
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D/MAQ Works/a/ion Assemblies
FEe Flow Estimator Calculator Board, PIN 36552
Function The Flow Estimator Calculator board is used in conjunction with a

ZFEB and CRP. The Flow Estimator Calculator extracts data from
the Doppler data that has been digitized by the DAQ. This data is
then passed on to the ZFEB.
lOB Input/Output Board, PIN 41312
Function The Input/Output board primary function is to proVide signal I/O

between the DlMAQ workstation and other internal sub-systems
and peripherals.
The lOB also provides a 7-segment display for power supply error
reporting, and 5 colored LEOs for indicating status on the Ethernet
lOBase-T communication interface (for future use).
Specific functions of the lOB:
o Terminates Scan Converter busses
o Provides a buffered digital interface to the ZSCP via the ZDTs
dual-Port RAM.
o Provides a buffered digital interface to the UICs dual Port
RAM.
o Provides serial and parallel I/O interfaces to peripherals.
o Provides SCSI, Ethernet AUI, and lOBaseT interfaces to the DO
and the outside world.
o Provides Ethernet communication activity indicators.
o Buffers various formats of video outputs to peripherals.
o Multiplexes video inputs from peripherals to the VPB.
o Provides audio interface to the Audio Processor board from the
DSP, and to/from VCR, and Betacam.
MSE Monitor Speaker EquilizeL PIN 40942
Function The Monitor Speaker equilizer board balances the audio frequency
spectrum to match the acoustic performance of the system speakers.
RP Reconstruction Processor Board, PIN 41662 (NTSC), 41762 (PAL)
Function The Reconstruction Processor board receives digitized 2-D data

from the Acquisition Processor, and performs scan conversion to
support linear, Vector wide array, and curved array image formats.
The RP also provides autonomous control of the scan conversion
process by managing the AQP and CDM boards. The RP comes in
NTSC and PAL specific versions.
The RP functions are:
o Receives and buffers digitized 2-D data from the AQP.
o Receives and routes digitized strip format data from the WFP.

• Provides control and COM memory addressing for storage of

its output data into the image memory on the COM.
• Provides the addressing for removal of data from the image
memory on the COM.
• Provides output clock to produce irregular display formats for
all formats.
SVC Syscon & Video Controller Board, PIN 41642
Function The Syscon & Video Controller board holds the master processor
(Syscon Processor) for the Aspen system.
The SVC functions are:
• Overall System Control
- Syscon processing
- System Bus Interface (Bus Master)
- System Bus Arbitration
- Interrupt Control
- Graphics Control
o Combines 2-0 and Color Doppler Data
o Combines Image and Graphics Data
o Real-TIme Clock services
o Battery Backed Memory
UIC User Interface Controller, PIN 41302
Function The User Interface Controller board scans the operator controls and
informs the Scan Converter of any changes in the state of the
operator controls.
The VIC employs a microprocessor that monitors the keyboard and
special function buttons. An AID converter on the VIC converts the
outputs of the DGC pots and gain pots to a digital signal which is
also read by the microprocessor.
VPB Video Processor Board, PIN 41652 (NTSC), 41752 (PAL)
Function The main function of the Video Processor Board (VPB) is the
conversion of video signals from one format to another. The VPB
performs format conversions for both internal and external video
sources. System video from the SVC arrives at the VPB in a digital
non-interlaced (progressive) format.The VPB converts this digital
RGB to analog RGB for display on the system monitor.
It also converts the system video into interlaced RGB, Y-C (SVHS),
Betacam, and Composite. The system also accepts interlaced RGB,
Betacam, Y-C, and Composite as video input from external sources.
The VPB converts these to non-interlaced RGB to analog video for
display on the system monitor.

DIMAQ Workstation Assemblies
WFP Waveform Processor Board, PIN 41612
Function The Waveform Processor board controls the scan conversion of

strips for M-mode and Doppler Spectral displays, including all
related graphics. It also reconstructs physio waveforms from data
provided by the physio modules (ECG and HPR). The WFP
receives Doppler Spectral data from the DSP, and M-mode data
from the AQP. Output from the WFP is sent to the COM via the RP.
The WFP functions are:
• Provides Strip Cine memory storage.
• Generates the M-mode strip.
• Generates waveform/strip displays.
• Generates baseline and scales for waveform/strip displays.
• Generates and positions the erase bar for waveform/strip
displays.
• Initiates output transfer of M-mode and Doppler Spectral data
to the COM via the RP.
ZAP Audio Processor Board, PIN 45512
Function The Audio Processor boand performs two basic functions related to
the handling of audio functions: generation of left and right audio
based on the I & Q signaIs and the routing of audio signals based on
the configuration of the system and control signaIs from the Syscon
Video Controller (SVC).
Inputs available to the audio signal switching matrix include:
• Left/right audio generated from I & Q signals
• VCR left and right audio
• Beeper from ECG module
• Onboand microphone
These Signals may be routed to the following outputs:
• Headphones left/right
• Speakers left/right
• VCR record left/right
ZFEB Flow Estimator Buffer Boand, PIN 45792
Function The Flow Estimator Buffer boand is used in conjunction with a FEC
and CRP. It receives data from the FEC and extracts velocity and
variance data. These parameters are then stored. The ZFEB is
capable of storing the most recently acquired frames of color
information for use in conjunction with Imaging Cine. This data is
then read out by the CRP in sync with the video raster. The color
spatial persistence function is performed on the ZFEB.


Aspen™
Ultrasound System
Service Manual
Power Subsystem
cc:uson
CHAPTER 3
Power Subsystem
Power Supply Architecture 3-2

Primary AC Wiring· 3-3
Power Configurations 3-5
Peripherals Power 3-5
System DC Power Distribution 3-5
Power Supply Synchronization 3-6
Power Fail Signal 3-6
Power Up Sequence 3-8
Power Off Sequence 3-9
Power Sub Assemblies 3-10
Main Power Supply 3-10
Programmable Power Supply 3-13
Isolation Transformer Box 3-14
Power Usage 3-15

Chapter 3 - Power SUbsystem
POWER SUPPLY ARCHITECTURE
The Acuson Aspen system is capable of running from.an

interference free AC power source. The power supply is composed
of four main assemblies:
• AC Input/Output box (AC Box)
• Main Power Supply
• Isolation Transformer box
• Programmable Power Supply (PPS)
WARNING! In addition to power line voltage, voltages as high as 300 VDC are also
present in the Aspen power supplies, wiring harness and backplane.
Contact with these voltages could result in injury or death. Because of
these high voltages, all internal parts of the system should be treated
with caution and serviced only by competent and trained service
personnel.
A system cabling diagram which includes the power sub-system

cabling is provided in Appendix A, System Drawings.

Theory of Operation
THEORY OF OPERATION
Primary AC Wiring AC power is supplied to the system via a detachable, hospital-grade

low leakage power cord. Several cords are available for use in
various countries. AC power enters the system through the AC
Input/Output box. This AC line voltage is passed through the main
circuit breaker, and an EMI filter before it is sent onto the Main
Power Supply.
Note: The EMI filter attenuates conducted noise in the RF spectrum
and decouples earth ground from the system ground to reduce the
effects of earth ground noise.
Within the Main Power Supply the AC line voltage is split. It is sent
to the DC generating part of the power supply and also sent on to
the Isolation transformer box.
Within the Isolation Transformer Box the AC line voltage is passed
through a circuit breaker and a relay before it reaches the isolati.on
transformer primary. This relay is controlled by the + 12 V rela y
output from the Main Power Supply. This allows the Aspen system
to come up to tull power before the peripherals are powered on.
From the secondary winding of the transformer the isolated AC
voltage is sent through two individual circuit breakers, and then
onto the system Monitor and PPS respectively. From a second
transformer secondary, isolated AC is sent back to the AC Input/
Output Box for powering the accessory outlets.
At the AC Input/Output Box, the isolated AC is also sent through a
circuitbreaker and EMI filter, and then to the accessory outlet
receptacles.
Refer to Figure 3-1 for a diagram of the AC power distribution.
IMPORTANT: Whenever any device connected to the primary side AC power is

replaced, it is suggested that the leakage current to chassis ground of
the system be measured and verified to be in compliance with the
regulations of the country in which the system is being used.
Primary-side components includes the power cord, AC Input/Output
Box, Main Power Supply, and Isolation Transformer Box. Contact your
Acuson Customer Engineer if you need assistance in making this
measurement.

Chapter 3 - Power Subsystem
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Theory of Operation
Power The Aspen power subsystem is designed to provide reliable power

Configurations under a wide range of conditions. The system can be configured to
accept input voltages of 90 to 127 VAC or 207 to 253 VAC at 47 to
63Hz.
The power cord may be detached from the supply and replaced
with a cord appropriate for the electrical standards of the country
where the system will be used.
IMPORTANT: The Aspen system uses two versions of the AC Input/Output Box and
Isolation Transformer Box. This allows the system to accept either 115
VAC or 230VAC.
Power SUbsystem Units 115 VAC PIN 230VAC PIN

ACBox 37804 37981
Isolation Transformer Box 37805 49365
Additional details are provided in Power Supply Subassemblies

section later in this chapter.
Peripherals Power The Aspen system provides four isolated accessory outlets for
powering peripherals that don't have a built in isolation
transformer. The path for the Isolated AC power to the accessory
outlets has been described in the Primary AC wiring section above,
and is shown in Figure 3-1 (AC Power Distribution).
System DC Power There are two DC power supplies in the system, the Main Power
Distribution Supply and the Programmable Power Supply. Refer to Figure 3-2
for DC distribution;
Main Powar Supply (DC The Main Power Supply provides all but one of the system DC
Generation) voltages. The follOWing major subassemblies are powered by this
supply.
• Scanner
• DIMAQ workstation
• Programmable Power Supply
• User Interface
• Fans
• Disk Drives
Programmable Power The Programmable Power Supply provides the single other DC
Supply (PPS) voltage. This DC voltage is software programmable for
predetermined increments between 30 to 150 VDC, and is used by
the Transmitter boards (XMT). This is done to minimize the heat
dissipation on the XMT boards and to increase overall system
efficiency.

Fuses There are 2 field replaceble fuses in the system. Both are in the
system's DC Distribution, and located above the Main Power
Supply in the Power Supply area of the system. F1 fuses a SVDC
line which is used by the User Interface Controller (UIC). F2 fuses
another SVDC line which powers the harddrive and MO drive.
IMPORTANT: I Be sure to replace fuses with the same rating and type.
Power Supply Sync Power Supply Sync is a SO kHz clock generated on the STG board. It
is used to synchronize the switching frequency of the power
supplies within the system.This helps reduce the presence of power
supply noise in the image. If sync is not present the PPS and Main
Power supply will continue to operate in a non-synchronized mode.
Power Fail Signal The DC Power Supply provides a power fail signal. This signal
allows the Aspen system to shutdown in the event that
AC power is interrupted. The DC Power Supply can maintain
power for 20 milliseconds after AC power is lost.

Theory of Operation
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Power Up Sequence When the system is plugged into an AC power outlet and the main
circuit breaker is switched on, a standby power is supplied to a
circuit located on the lOB board which monitors the system's power
On/Off switch. Pressing the momentary On/Off power switch on
the Aspen system sends a power-on request to the lOB. The lOB
latches the power-on request, and sends it to the Main Power
Supply. The Main Power Supply then turns on all system DC power
which allows the system to power up. The 12V peripheral power
comes up in approximately 150 miliseconds and closes the relay in
the Isolation Transformer Box, applying AC power to the primary
of the Isolation Transformer which in tum brings up the monitor,
PPS and peripherals that are connected to the accessory outlets.
During the off-to-on transition phase of the power supplies, before
power has stabilized, a reset signal, generated by the lOB, is applied
to the Scanner and DIMAQ wwigitation.
After the power has stabilizednhe system reset is removed by the
lOB. At this point, the system begins its boot sequence. Refer to
Figure 3-3 for a simplified diagram of this operation.
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Theory of Operation
Power-Off Sequence The following power-off sequence is needed to power down the
system in a safe and repeatable manner, allowing the system time to
store important information in battery-backed RAM, and store
Aegis exams to disk without damaging the system internal hard
drive.
After the Aspen system has been powered on, pressing the On / Off
power switch resets the latch on the lOB boand and removes the
power-on request. This causes an interrupt to be sent to the System
Controller indicating a power down request has been initiated. The
Aspen system then performs a power-down sequence that will
include completing any disk accesses, closing all files that are open
and any other housekeeping that is required.
\ii'lIt'n the housekeeping functions are complete, the System
Controller sends a power off request to the lOB, and the lOB passes
on the request to the Main Power Supply, resulting in all the DC
voltages being turned off, thus shutting down the system.
IMPORTANT: Never tum off the power by pulling the plug from the wall outlet or
turning off the Main circuit breaker, as it may cause hard drive or MO
failures and you may lose unsaved Aegis system exams.
You should always tum off the system by using the power switch on
the User Interface.
The system will also power off if one or more of the following
occurs:
• AC input power is lost

• The Main Power supply detects a fault (e.g., fan failure or over
temperature condition)
• The main circuit breaker opens
This completes the power-off sequence.
The +5 VDC standby voltage (Vstandby) to the lOB remains on to
monitor the On/Off switch for the next power on request as long as
system is plugged into the wall and the main circuit breaker is on.

POWER SUB ASSEMBLIES
The architecture of the two major power supplies is described in

further detail below.
Main Power Supply The Main Power Supply is the heart of the power distribution
system and is capable of being fully synchronized with other
system hardware. It is a highly integrated, compact and precise
power supply. It switches automatically to accept input power from
85 to 264 j,jAC. The AC input is split, sending the AC input voltage
to the DC generating part of the power supply, and also directly on
to the Isolation Transformer box.
DC voltage generation within the Main Power Supply is achieved
with three isolating downconverters. Each down converter
generates DC voltages as follows:
• The high power downconverter supplies the following high
output DC (HODC) voltages:
+5.0 VDC scan converter digital (Heavy Duty)
+5.0 VDC scanner Digital (Heavy Duty)
+12 VDC Peripheral
+8- 16 VDC variable fan drive voltage
+12 VDC Relay
• The 300 VDC downconverter provides the follOWing high
output DC (HODC) voltage:
+3OOVDC
IMPORTANT: A error code 1 or 2 (HODC errors) on the lOB 7-segment display

indicates a problem on one or more of the high power or 300 VDC down
converter supplies.
• The clean output downconverter supplies the follOWing clean

output DC (CODC) voltage:
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problem on one or more of the clean output downconverter supplies.
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Power Sub Assemblies
Programmable The Programmable Power Supply (FPS) provides the voltages used
Power Supply by the Transmitter Boards (XMT). Having a programmable power
supply that drives the Transmitter boards (XMT) at voltages no
higher than required, minimizes the heat dissipation on the boards,
and increases the overall efficiency of the power supply and
Scanner.
The PPS is powered by 115 VAC from the Isolation Transformer box,
and 300 VDC from the Main Power Supply. The 115 VAC is used to
drive the control circuitry in the PPS, and the 300 VDC is
downconverted to generate the PPS's programmable output to the
transmitters. Transmit voltages are commanded by the Scanner via
four control lines from the ZDT. Four status lines, back to the ZDT,
monitor the voltage output of the PPS for the Scanner. If the control
lines and status lines are not in agreement, the Scanner will not fire
the transmitters.
IMPORTANT:
I If the circuit breaker on the AC Input Box trips, control power is no
longer be available to the PPS and the PPS output will shut down.
+300V DC (from DC Power Supplyt Vxmt (30 • 150 V) to XMI

Downconverter
t
Control by Scanner •
Power Supply
Control
Status to Scanner
115 V AC (from Isolation Transformer)

Voltages to local cir cuitry
-
• •
/""
PPS
Connector
PPS Connector
•• • --------d
20 -22 115VAC
2' 3O-150VDC
30 26 22 26 300 VDC Return
!' • • • Control and Status
28 --------z
24 20
b 28
30
32
God
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)
2 00ft,
Figure 3-6 Programmable Power Supply

ISOLATION TRANSFORMER Box

The Isolation Transformer box provides isolated AC power to the
monitor, PPS, and the isolated acessory outlets.
The AC primary input for the Isolation Transformer box is routed
via the Main Power Supply and originates at the AC Input/Output
box. This AC line voltage passes through a circuit breaker and a
relay before it reaches the isolation transformer. This relay is
controlled by the +12 V relay output from the Main Power Supply.
Alternately the relay can be closed by an extemal12 VDC source for
purposes of electrical testing.
The secondary of the isolation transformer consists of three separate
windings (taps). One of the windings provides power to the Aspen
system monitor and to the Programmable Power Supply (PPS). The
system monitor receives 115 VAC power through a circuit breaker.
Current from this breaker is fed through a second circuit breaker to
power the PPS. The other two transformer windings are used to
power the AC accessories outlets. These two windings are
configured (at the factory) either in parallel or series to provide for
115 VAC or 230 VAC at the accessory outlets (as required).
WARNING! The primary input circuit breaker will interrupt power to all of the sub-
systems powered by the Isolation Transformer box. However,
secondary circuit breakers only affect power to the specific sub-
assembly they power. The circuit breaker for the accessory outlets is on
the AC Input/Output Box.

Isolation Transformer Box
Power Usage The power usage by each board or assembly in the Aspen system is
shown below in Table 3-1 and Table 3-2.
Table 3-1 Scanner Power Supply Usage by Board

PCBI Scanner Analog Voltages Scanner PPS From
FRU Digital 150 V -7.5 V
+15V -15V +7.5 V -7.5 V +5.0V
+5.0 V onDBL
-5V
AUX • • •
APD • • • •
BBQ • • •
DBL • • • • • •
DeC •
IFD • • •
IGD • • •
MEX •
MXK • •
RCV • • • •
SCP •
SDL • • • •
STG • • •
TRM •
XDY •
XMT • • • •
VDT • • •
ZDL • •
ZDT • • •
ZIP • •
• Voltage Present

Table 3-2 Power Supply Usage by Other BoardslFRU

PCB I FRU SC Digital +12 V -12 V Vstandby Peripheral +12.0
+5.0 V +12 V V Fan
AQP •••
--------------
COM • • •
CRP •
DAQ • • •
OSP • • •
DCI •
FEB •
FEC •
lOB • • • •
SVC • • •
VPB • • •
WFP • • •
UIC • • • •
ECG • • •
ZAP • •
Hard drive • •
MOdrive • •
SCFans •
Scanner Fan •
Bay Fan •
PPSFan •
• Voltage Present

Aspen™
Ultrasound System
Servic:e Manual
Removing and Replacing

Field Replaceable Units
ac:uson
CHAPTER 4
Removing and Replacing Field

Replaceable Units (FRUs)
Introduction to Removing and Replacing FRUs 4·3

Exploded View System Drawings 4-3
SCan Converter 4·5
Removing Side Cosmetic Panels 4-5
Installing Side Cosmetic Panels 4-5
Removing the Scan Converter Cover 4-6
Installing the Scan Converter Cover 4-6
Removing PCBs (except lOB) 4-7
Installing PCBs (except lOB) 4-7
Removing lOB 4-7
Installing lOB 4-8
Removing Scan Converter Motherboard 4-9
Installing Scan Converter Motherboard 4-]0
Scanner 4-10
the Scanner Cover 4-10
InstaIling the Scanner Cover 4-10
Removing Scanner PCBs (except ZDL and ZIP) 4-11
Installing PCBs (except ZDL and ZIP) 4-]2
Removing ZDL and ZIP 4-]2
Installing ZDL and ZIP 4-13
Removing Scanner Motherboard (25MB) 4-]4
Installing Scanner Motherboard 4-]4
Power System 4-15
Removing the Programmable Power Supply (PPS) 4-]5
Installing the Programmable Power Supply (PPS) 4-]5
Removing the Main Power Supply 4-]6
Installing the Main Power Supply 4-]7
Removing the AC Box 4-]7
Installing the AC Box 4-17
Removing the Isolation Transformer 4-18
Installing the Isolation Transformer 4-18

Chapter 4 - Removing and Replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
Monitor Assembly 4·19

Removing Monitor 4-19
Installing the Monitor 4-19
User Interface 4-20
Removing User Interface Assembly 4-20
Installing User Interface Assembly 4-21

Inlroduction to Removing and Replacing FRUs
INTRODUCTION TO REMOVING AND REPLACING FRUS
The Aspen system design is based on the use of modular,

functionally-isolated Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and
subassemblies known as Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). This
modularization greatly simplifies on-site service and repair.
In most cases, on-site maintenance is accomplished by removing
and repladng the printed drcuit boards (PCBs) or subassemblies.
The following procedures in this Chapter describe removal and
replacement of FRUsin the Aspen system.
IMPORTANT: The PCBs used in the Aspen system are highly susceptible to static
damage. Always use proper ESD precautions when handling the PCBs
and always store them in a static shielded
container.
The following pictures Figure 4-1 and 4-2 identify some of the key
parts of the Aspen system which will be reffered to throughout the
chapter.
If you have additional questions, contact your Acuson Service
Representative.
Exploded View Refer to the supplemental system draWings in Appendix A for

System Drawings additional guide to removal and replacement of these and other
miscellaneous FRUs not captured in this section. The seven
drawings in Appendix A are:
• System Cabling
• User Interface
• Disk Box
• Power Supply Bay
• Scanner
• Sqm Converter
• System Front
• Casters

Figure 4-1 Aspen System - Front View
Figure 4-2 Aspen System - Rear View

Scan Converter
SCAN CONVERTER
Removing Side 1 Unplug the system from the wall.

Cosmetic Panels 2 Remove left/right air .fiIter (Figure 4-3)
3 Loosen the screw holding the side panel.
Figure 4-3 Rear Air Filter Removal

4 Remove left/right cosmetic side panel by grasping the rear of the
side panel where the filter was installed and rotate (pull) outwards
(as shown above in Figure 4-4).
Installing Side 1 To install left/right cosmetic panel hold the side panel at a 20-30
Cosmetic Panels degree angle from the side plane of the system, and put the front in
first, then rotate the back into position.
2 TIghten the screw holding the side panel.
3 Install left/ right air filter.
Figure 4-4 Right Cosmetic Side Panel and Screw Location

Removing the Scan 1 Grasp by Scan Converter cover handles.

Converter Cover 2 Slide Scan Converter cover to the left.
3 Lift up to compress gasket at the top of the cover, then pull the
bollom of the cover towards you.
Figure 4-5 Scan Converter with Cover

Installing the Scan 1 Grasp by handles.
Converter Cover 2 Push top of cover in (away from you) and up. Slide bottom in while
maintaining upward pressure. Verify the following:
• All screw heads clear the keyhole slots.
• The EMl shielding gaskets on the fan plate are properly
positioned (not rolled to the top of the fan plate).
• The EMI gaskets on the lOB plate are installed.
• The EMl bracket installed.
• The cover slid to the right to fully engage the keyholes.
• All screwS fully tightened.
Figure 4-6 Scan Converter without Cover

Scan Converter
Removing PCBs 1 Unplug the system from the wall.

(except lOB) 2 Remove right air filter as described earlier.
3 Remove the right side panel as described earlier.
4 Remove Scan Converter cover as described earlier.
IMPORTANT: Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions. The PCBs used in

the Aspen system are highly susceptible to the static damage. Always
use ESD precautions when handling the PCBs and always store them in
a ESD shielded container.
5 Remove ribbon cables (where necessary).
WARNING!
I
Exercise extreme caution when removing or installing high density
ribbon cable connectors. Pins are very fragile and bend quite easily.
6 Remove desired PCB(s).
IMPORTANT:
I
Removal of the RP board requires removal of the EM! bracket mounted
to the top left side-wall of the Scan Converter bay (2 screws).
7 Place PCB(s) in appropriate static J;SD shielded container for

storage or shipping.
IMPORTANT: Observe electrostatic discharge (ESO) precautions. The PCBs used in

the Aspen system are highly susceptible to the static damage. Always
use ESO precautions when handling the PCBs and always store them in
a ESO shielded container.
Installing PCBs 1 Slide PCB into appropriate slot (refer to the DIMAQ workstation
(except lOB) board location drawing Fig. 2-18 in Chapter 2).
IMPORTANT: I
Ensure that the EMI bracket mounted to the top left side-wall of the
Scan Converter bay (2 screws) is installed.
2 Install ribbon cables (where necessary).

3 Verify all PCBs are fully seated and all ribbon cables are correctly
routed and fully seated within their connectors.
4 Install Scan Converter cover as described earlier.
5 Install right cosmetic panel as described earlier.
6 Plug system into the wall and verify proper operation.
Removing lOB 1 Remove the air filter.

2 Remove cosmetic side panel as described earlier.
3 Remove the Scan Converter cover as described earlier.
4 Remove peripheral cables from rear panel (Figure 4-7).
5 Remove the power cord bracket (2 screws).

6 Remove power cord from AC box.

7 Remove cosmetic rear panel (4 screws).
8 Remove system cables from back panel (lOB).
9 Remove screws securing lOB sheetmetal cover (]4 screws).
10 Remove the necessary ribbon cables.
11 Remove lOB with it's sheetmetal plate attached.
12 Place lOB in appropriate static ESO shielded container for storage
or shipping.
II'
Figure 4-7 View of lOB from the Rear of Aspen System
Installing lOB 1 Install lOB, with its sheet metal plate attached, in rear slot.
2 Install sheetmetal mounting screws (14 screws).
3 Install system cables.
4 Install rear cosmetic panel (4 screws).
5 Install peripheral cables.
6 Connect power cord to AC box (make sure it is fully seated).
7 Install the power cord bracket (2 screws).

Scan Converter
8 Connect ribbon cables to lOB.

g Install Scan Converter cover as described earlier.
10 Install side cosmetic panel as described earlier.
11 Plug system into the wall and verify operation.
Removing Scan 1 Remove all the Scan Converter PCBs including lOB.
Converter 2 Disconnect two (2) ribbon cables from bulkhead.
Motherboard
3 Unplug Fan Assembly Harness.
4 Remove Fan Assembly (2 screws).
5 Disconnect +SV and GND power supply cables from bus bars.
6 Remove all PCBs and transfer them to an appropriate static
shielded storage container.
7 Remove bottom PCB card guide (2 screws).
8 Remove top PCB card guide (2 screws).
g Unplug three power connectors from Scan Converter Motherboard
(P32, P33, P34).
Figure 4-8 View of Scan Converter with All PCBs Removed

10 Remove Scan Converter Motherboard mounting screws (20 screws).
11 Remove Scan Converter Motherboard.
12 Place Scan Converter Motherboard in appropriate static shielded
container for s.torage or shipping.

Installing Scan 1 Install Scan Converter Motherboard (align on 3 gUide pins).

Converter 2 Install mounting screws (20 screws).
Motherboard
3 Install +5V and GND power supply cables on bus bars.
4 Plug three (3) power connectors (P32, P33, P34) into Scan Converter
Motherboard.
5 Install bottom PCB card guide (2 screws).
6 Install top PCB card guide (2 screws).
7 Install Fan Assembly (2 screws).
8 Plug in Fan Harness.
9 Install lOB as described earlier.
10 Install rest of the (Scan Converter) PCBs as described earlier.
11 Install Scan Converter cover as described earlier.
12 Install side cosmetic panel as described earlier.
SCANNER
IMPORTANT: I Reference Scanner exploded view and System Front exploded view
diagrams (Appendix A Figures A-5 and A-7l.
Removing the 1 Unplug the system.

Scanner Cover 2 Remove the left airiilter and left cosmetic panel as described earlier.
3 Remove the Scanner analog cable 09) as shown in Figure 4-9.
4 Loosen Scanner cover mounting screws (18 screws).
5 Grasp by sCanner cover handles.
6 Slide Scanner cover up and pull towards you.
7 Lift up to compress and then pull the bottom of the cover towards
you.
Installing the 1 Grasp by the handles.

Scanner Cover 2 Place cover onto the mounting screws.
3 Slide cover down. Verify the following:
• All screw heads clear the keyhole slots.
•. The cover slides to the bottom to fully engage the keyholes.
• All screws are fully tightened.

Scanner
Removing Scanner 1 Unplug the system from the wall.

PCBs (except ZOL 2 Remove left cosmetic panel as described earlier.
and ZIP)
3 Disconnect Scanner Analog cable (j9) from DBL. Requires small
standard (IIat) screwdriver (Figure 4-9).
Figure 4-9 View of Scanner with Cover On
Figure 4-10 View·of Scanner without Cover

4 Remove Scanner Cover as described earlier.
IMPORTANT: I Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions.
5 Remove the Scanner board support brackets by pressing down on

the metal next to the top of the bracket and then pulling the top of
the bracket out towards you.
6 Remove desired PCB(s).
NOTE: For the ZDT, remove 7 cables (j4, )5, J6, )9, )10, )11, JI2), and
undo thumb screws (4 thumb screws). You may remove the
peripheral bay to get access to these connectors.
7 Place PCB(s) in appropriate static shielded container for storage or
shipping.
IMPORTANT: I Observe discharge (£SOl precautions.
Installing PCBs 1 Slide PCBs into appropriate slots (refer to the Scanner board
(except ZDL and location drawing in Chapter 2).
ZIP) 2 Install cables (j4, J5, )6, J9, )10,)11, J12 on ZDT, and VDT to IFD).
3 Verify all PCBs are fully seated and all cables are correctly routed
and fully seated within their connectors.
4 Install Scanner board support brackets by placing the bottom in the
slit in the metal above the DBL and then pressing the top of the
bracket towards the slit in the metal below the ZDT_
5 Run your hand along the bracket from bottoms up to the top to
align the PCBs into the bracket.
6 Install Scanner cover as described earlier.
7 Connect Scanner Analog cable (j9) to DBL. Requires small standard
(sloi) screwdriver.
8 Install left cosmetic panel as described earlier
Removing ZDL 1 Unplug the system from the wall.

and ZIP 2 Remove right and left cosmetic panels as described earlier.
3 Remove storage compartment on Radiology systems Or small
cosmetic panel on Cardiology system (2 screws) just below the
keyboard and ECG panel.
4 Remove front cosmetic panel (4 screws).
IMPORTANT: IIf MP connector Transducer capability is not available on your system

then skip step 5 and 7.
5 Remove the shutter door cosmetic bezel (If system has ZIP board).
Squeeze and pull off the lower step cone. Remove the Shutter door
bezel (2 screws).
4-12 Acuson Aspen Ultrasound Syslem 1096

Scanner
6 Remove DL /MP cosmetic panel (4 screws).
IMPORTANT: I Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions.
7 Remove the Shutter door assembly by removing the 4 captive

screws at the top and the bottom of the shutter door assembly.
IMPORTANT:
I As you remove Shutter door assembly from the system, be careful not
to bend the Hot make switch lever connected to the lower door lock.
8 Remove screws from DL/MP sheetmetal cover (4 screws on ZDL

and 4 flathead screw on ZIP).
9 Remove sheetmetal enclosure (] 7 screws and 5 kepnuts).
10 Remove ZDL and / or ZIP.
11 Place in appropriate static shielded container for storage or
shipping.
Installing ZOL
and ZIP
IMPORTANT: I Observe electrostatic discharge (ESDl precautions.
1 Install ZDL and / or ZIP.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the 2 alignment pins on the left top and right bottom of the
MP Connector spacer (on the ZIP) aligns with the holes in the DL/MP
sheetmetal cover. If this is not aligned properly MPTransducers may be
difficult to install and may not function properly.
2 Install the DL/MP sheetmetal cover (]7 screws and 5 kepnuts).

3 Install mounting screws (4 screws on ZDL and 4 flathead screw on
ZIP).
4 Install shutter door assembly (4 captive screws) using a standard
(flat) screwdriver.
S Install DL cosmetic panel (4 screws).
6 Install shutter door cosmetic bezel (:i. screws).
7 Install front cosmetic panel (4 screws).
8 Install storage compartment or the small cosmetic panel
9 Install left and right cosmetic panels as described earlier

Removing Scanner 1 Remove the Scanner PCBs including the ZDL and ZIP as described
Motherboard earlier.
(ZSMS) 2 Remove Scanner card guide assembly (15 screws).
3 Disconnect 3 power connectors (J4, )1, )2) from backside of 25MB
(located in power supply bay).
4 Disconnect Scanner Digital power supply harness (j3) from rear of
25MB.
5 Remove 25MB mounting screws 00 screws).
6 Remove 25MB.
Installing Scanner 1 Install 25MB (align on guide pins).

Motherboard 2 Install mounting screws (10 screws).
3 Install Scanner card guide assembly 05 screws).
4 Connect Scanner Digital power supply harness (J3) to rear of 25MB.
5 Connect 3 power connectors (j1, )2, )4) to backside of 25MB.
6 Install ZDL and ZIP (see above).
7 Install rest of the Scanner PCBs (see above).
S Plug system into the wall and verify proper operation.

Power Subsystem
POWER SUBSYSTEM
WARNING! If this procedure is done quickly following shut down of the system,
there is a possibility of a residual charge on the high voltage bus. Do not
touch the contacts on the back of the PPS.
IMPORTANT:
-
I
Reference Power Supply Bay exploded view diagram (Appendix A
Figure A-4).
Removing the , Unplug system from the waiL

Programmable 2 Wait two minutes.
Power Supply
(PPS) 3 Remove right cosmetic panel as described earlier.
4 Disconnect )19 and )20 from the Main Power supply.
5 Remove PPS cable bracket (2 screws).
6 Disconnect )3 fan harness, and OVP Box)1 connector (Figure 4-11 ).
Figure 4-11 View of PPS and It's Location

7 Disconnect )3 fan harness, and OVP Box )1 connector
8 Remove PPS.
9 To remove OVP Box from PPS, remove mounting screw, and slide
sideways.
Installing the , Install OVP Box onto PPS.

Programmable 2 Set PPS on mounting bracket.
Power Supply
(PPS) 3 Connect )3 fan harness, and OVP Box )1.
4 Install PPS cable bracket (2 screws).

5 Connect )19 and J20 to Main Power supply.

6 Install right cosmetic side panel as described earlier.Plug system
into the wall and verify proper operation.
Removing the 1 Remove the Programmable Power Supply as described earlier.

Main Power 2 Remove PPS mounting bracket (3 screws).
Supply
3 Remove lower Power Supply mounting screws (2 screws).
Figure 4-12 View of Main Power Supply

4 Disconnect J6, J7A and J7B from the side of the power supply
(facing) and J8, J13, J14, J15, +5 SC and SC RTN from the top of the
power supply (Figure 4-12).
5 Remove upper power supply mounting screws (2 screws).
6 Rotate power supply counter-clockwise (away from the bulkhead/
backwaU) and disconnect J17 and J18 from the front of the power
supply.
7 Remove power supply.

Power Subsystem
Installing the 1 Place Power Supply in bay with the front of supply rotated slightly
Main Power away from bulkhead.
Supply 2 Connect ]17 and J18.
3 Install upper and lower Power Supply mounting screws (4 screws).
4 Connect J8, J13, ]14, J15, +5 SC and SC RTN to the top of the Power
Supply and J6, J7 A and J7B to the side (facing).
5 Install PPS mounting bracket (3 screws).
6 Install the Programmable Power Supply as described earlier.
Removing the 1 Unplug the system from the wall and wait for 2 minutes.
ACBox 2 Remove right and left cosmetic side panels.
3 Disconnect peripheral cables from lOB (rear of system).
4 Remover power cord bracket (2 screws).
5 Remove power cord from AC Box.
./
-." _.
Screws
••
••
Figure 4-13 AC Box
6 Disconnect all peripheral power cords from the AC Box isolated
accessory outlets.
7 Remove rear cosmetic panel (4 screws).
8 Remove AC Box (2 screws; Figure 4-13).
Installing the 1 Install AC Box (2 screws).

ACBox 2 Install rear cosmetic panel (4 screws).
3 Plug power cord into AC Box (make sure it is fully seated).
4 Install power cord bracket (2 screws).
5 Connect peripheral power cables AC Box.

Chapter 4 . Removing and Replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
6 Connect peripheral cables to lOB (rear of system).

7 Install right and left cosmetic side panels as described earlier.
Removing the 1 Unplug the system from the wall and wait for 2 minutes.
Isolation 2 Remove left cosmetic side panel.
Transformer
Figure 4-14 Isolation Transformer
WARNING! I The Isolation Transformer Box is heavy (more than 25 Ibs). Use
something to support it (e.g., a large telephone directory) while
removing the screws.
3 Remove the Isolation Transformer Box mounting screws (2) while

supporting the assembly. (The Box will drop when last screw is
removed; Figure 4-14.)
4 Disconnect two wiring harnesses.
Installing the 1 Connect two wiring harnesses.

Isolation 2 Slide transformer assembly into frame making sure that the rear lip
Transformer is resting on the sheetrnetal bends of the receiving structure.
3 . Install two mounting screws while supporting assembly with the
free hand (2 screws).
4 Install left cosmetic side panel.

Monitor Assembly
MONITOR ASSEMBLY
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-y--- -----.-.._-- --- _.-- --. -_._------_...
A B
Figure 4-15 Monitor Assembly Screw and Connector Locations
WARNING! I The monitor weighs in excess of 40 pounds. Get assistance if you have
any doubt about your ability to lift and carry the monitor.
Removing Monitor 1 Unplug the system from the wall.
IMPORTANT:
I Set the tilt/swivel such that the base of the monitor is horizontal. Lock
it in place.
2 Remove monitor rear cover (2 screws - use short phillips

screwdriver) as shown in Figure 4-15A.
3 Unplug monitor AC power PI connector.
4 Disconnect 3 cables: J2 monitor softkeys, monitor video and
monitor speakers (all require small standard screwdriver - 2 screws
each).
S Remove grounding strap.
6 Remove monitor mounting screws (2 screws) as shown in the
Figure 4-15B.
7 Stand at the front of the system. Wrap arms around the monitor,
grasp the lower back of the monitor firmly and pull towards you,
and lift it off the system.
Installing the 1 Verify that all cables are silting flatly before installing the monitor.
Monitor 2 Align the boltom of the monitor with the tilt/swivel mechanism
(see the 4 alignment points in Figure 4-16).
3 Push straight back until the monitor seats on the tilt/swivel.
4 Install mounting screws (2 screws).
S Install 2 ground cables (l screw)

Chapter 4 - Removing and Replacing Fietd Replaceable Units (FRUs)
6 Connect 3 cables: J2 monitor softkeys, monitor video and monitor

speakers (all require small standard screwdriver - 2 screws each).
7 Plug in monitor AC power PI connector.
S Install rear cover (2 screws).
9 Plug system into the wall and verify proper operation..
Figure 4-16 Monitor Tut/Swivel Assy with Monitor Removed
USER INTERFACE
IMPORTANT: I Reference User Interface exploded view diagram (Appendix A

Figure A-2).
Removing User 1 Unplug the system from the wall.

Interface 2 Remove the left and right air filters and side cosmetic panels as
Assembly described earlier.
3 Remove disk bay bezel by removing the screw under the Aspen
nameplate.
4 Remove lower handle cap (5 screws).
5 Remove lower User Interface (ill) mounting screws (2 9/64" hex
screws on each side).
6 Remove Cine/Freeze wheel and a small screw underneath.

User Interlace
Figure 4-17 User Interface and Mounting Screw Locations

7 Slowly lift off the front of the VI i:>ezel and disconnect the Selector
switch ribbon cable. The bezel can now be completely removed.Lift
trackball and remove the trackball/UI cable.
8 Remove VI mounting screws (6 screws).
9 Lift trackball and remove the trackball/VI cable.
10 Stand the VI assy on the end so that it is resting on J1 and the PCB
assys are facing you.
11 Disconnect RTB/VI cable from J21 on the VI Panel.
12 Disconnect VIC power harness (J6).
13 Disconnect VIC softkey cable (J8).
14 Disconnect VIC/lOB cable (JS).
15 Pull assembly forward. Disconnect harness J7 cable (VIC/ AP/
QWL/PSW harness; use small standard flat screwdriver to remove
jack screws).
Installing User 1 Rest VI assembly on the handle casting.

Interface 2 Connect J7 cable.
Assembly
3 Stand the VI assy on the end so that it is resting on Jl and the PCBs
assys are facing you.
4 Connect VIC/lOB cable (JS).
5 Connect UIC softkey cable(J8).
6 Connect VIC power harness (J6).
7 Connect RTB/VIC cable to J21 on the VI panel.
8 Connect trackball/VIC cable to the trackball.

Figure 4-18 User Interface Assembly without VI Bezel

9 Mount VI assembly to base (6 screws).
10 Lay UJ bezel over VI assembly.
11 Connect select switch cable while holding the front of the UJ bezel.
12 Install lower UJ assembly mounting screws (4 hex screws).
13 Install small screw and the CINE/ Freeze knob.
14 Install lower handle cap (5 screws).
15 Install Disc bay Bezel. Install screw and the jewel.
16 Install right and left side panels.

Aspen™
lJltrasound System
Service Manual
Troubleshooting
cc:uson
CHAPTER 5
Troubleshooting

Symptom Type 5·3
Causes of Failures 54
Quick Tips 5-5
Common Symptoms and Fixes 5-6
General Approach 5-<>
No Power 5-6
Video Problems 5-16
Function or Format Problems 5-17
System Lock-up Problems 5-18
Image Quality Problems 5-19
Error Messages 5-20
Scanner Troubleshooting 5-20
Scan Converter Troubleshooting 5-22

Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
Acuson systems have an exceptional record of dependability and a

customer service network ready to respond to your individual
needs.
The purpose of this section is to familiarize service personnel with
the basic troubleshooting of the Aspen ultrasound system. Service
personnel are expected to be familiar with the use of basic test
equipment (DVM, oscilloscope, etc.) as well as basic ultrasound
theory.
IMPORTANT: This manual is intended for use by trained service personnel. There are
lethal voltages inside the Aspen ultrasound system. Bodily harm and
possibly death as well as damage to the system may result from
untrained individuals opening the system.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
For any service related questions or technical assistance or for

information on Acuson's service offerings, call the phone number
listed in the Customer Menu or, from within the United States, call
the North American Service and Technical Assistance Team at
1 -800-9-ACUSON 0-800-922-8766.)
The following information may be required when you call Acuson
for technical assistance or submit a problem report:
• Name and phone number of the person who found or
experienced the problem
• System type and serial number
• Brief description of problem
• Description of expected performance

Symptom Type
SYMPTOM TYPE
Failures on the Aspen system can be broken down into five main
symptom types as follows:
• No power
• Functionality or image format problems
• Locked-up systems
• Image quality problems
• Error messages
Following are the general characteristics of each symptom type.
Table 5-1 Symptoms Types Definition

Symptom Type Definition
No power The system does notlurn on or turns itself off. There are no fans or
lights. There are no raster lines on the monitor when the brightness
and contrast are turned up.
Image format or functional The system is still accepting keyboard commands but the
problems alphanumeric, graphic, or image format is missing, incorrect, or
displaced.
Hung or Locked systems The system no longer accepts keyboard commands. You may still
be able get an image in the image area. These failures usually
happen as you go from one mode into another, for instance, going
into or out of color imaging.
Image quality problems The image format is correct but there is a problem with the quality
ofthe ultrasound signal corning out ofthe Scanner. Examples could
be: the image is defocused, poor penetration, channel dropouts, or
excessive noise.
Error messages The system responds with an error message as the result of a
specific key being pressed or powers on with an error message.
This implies that some operating condition of the system or
peripherals is being violated.

Causes of Failures Here are some basic guidelines for troubleshooting the different
symptom types.
Table 5-2 Causes of Failures

Symptom Type Causes
No power Typical power problems happen because: power is not coming
from the wall, the circuil breakers are off or, there is a failure in the
power-on circuitry.
Functional or image fonnat These are cases where the microprocessors are communicating, but
problems the boards themselves are not able to carry out the imaging or
fonnatting instructions.
Hung or locked systems System hangs ups or lock ups are typically caused by a breakdown
in microprocessor communications. They will typically happen as
you are going from one mode into another, as multiple
microprocessors try to communicate.
Image quality problems Image quality problems usually relate to a failure in the Scanner
subsystem or the AID section of the Scan Converter within the
DIMAQ workstation. Maybe the transmitters are not focusing
correctly, or the receive timing delays are incorrect.
Error messages Error messages can happen for any number of reasons. They could
be anything from a printer out of paper, to illegal transducer use.

Quick Tips
QUICK TIPS
The following aTe some useful tips which may help in quick
diagnosis of certain typical failures.
Table 5-3 Quick lips

Symptom Type Quick Tips
NopoweT • The assemblies involved are: the VIC, lOB, DC poweT supply,
and any of the connecting cables.
• Is the system plugged into a functional wall outlet?
• Does anotheT instrument wOTk in the same wall outlet?
• Has the plug come out of the system poweT cord bTacket at the
10weT back of the system?
• Are the main breakers on?
• If only MOnitOT and peripherals aTe getting poweT then check
the TTansformeT circuit breakeT.
• Are you pTessing the correct poweT-on button? The power
switch is located unda and to the left of the monitor.
• Is a PoweT supply errOT indicated on the lOB's 7-segment LED
display.
Image format OT functional The boaTds involved will depend on the modality, e.g, 2-D,
pToblems M-mode, Spectrnl OT ColoT DoppleT OT Aegis.
Hung OT locked systems The boaTds involved aTe: the mc, lOB, SVC, ZSCP, FEC, DSP,RP,
OTWFP.
Image quality pToblems The boaTds involved aTe: the XMT, XDY, ZDL, ZIP, RCV, APD,
MXK, SDL, DCC, VDT, IFD, DBL, AQP, RP, and COM.
ErroT messages Check the Usa Manual and the Transduca and Periphaal Manual fOT
the meaning of errOT messages.
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COMMON SYMPTOMS AND FIXES
General Approach • Note the event(s) that caused the failure

• Identify the assemblies involved
• Use any available tools to isolate between assemblies
• Replace assemblies as needed until the problem is corrected
Table 5-4 Normal Operations

Evidence 01 Normal System Operation Conclusion
System images, fans are on, decimal point on lOB display The power system is most likely
is illuminated, but no other segments are illuminated. functioning properly.
All modalities function as described in the User manual. All subsystems are functioning properly.
All peripherals are functioning as described in the User The peripherals and the system's Input/
manual. Output interlace is functioning properly.
No Power Power supply failures can cause a variety of failure symptoms

throughout the system and it may not be immediately obvious that
a faulty power supply is to blame. For this reason, it is prudent to
verify power supplies when troubleshooting any failure.
The follOWing Table provides some quick checks when the
symptom is no power.
ERROR
DISPLAY v STANDBY ON
O. POWER FAIL WARNING
,. HODe OVERCURRENT
8
2. HODe OVERCURRENT
3. HODe OVER VOLTAGE
4. CODe OVERCURRENT
5. CODe OVERVOLTAGE
6 SCNR FAN FAIL
lOBASE-T { . SYSTEM OVERTEMP
LEOS 7.
Figure 5-1 lOB 7-Segment Error Display and Ethernet LEOs
IMPORTANT: If a power subsystem failure occurs which latches an error code on the
7- segment display on the lOB board, the system's main circuit breaker
must be turned off for 30-60 seconds in order to clear the error.
Acuson Aspen Ultrasound System 1096

Common Symptoms and Fixes
Table 5-5 Power Supply Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
System will not tum on, Rear panel circuit breaker is not Check to see that the main breaker
fans are not turning, turned on. is in the "up" position.
Keyboard lights are not
No AC input power. Check wall outlet;
illuminated.
When the main circuit breaker on
the rear panel is turned on and
valid AC power is present, the
decimal point LED on the lOB
display should be illuminated
continuously.
If the main circuit breaker is on, AC Check the lOB to Main Power
power is present, and the decimal Supply cable, 10B-J7.
point on the lOB display is not
Check to see if the AC power cord is
continuously illuminated, then
fully plugged into the AC Box
standby power is not being
receptacle.
generated by the Main power
supply. The decimal point on the Check to see if the power cord
lOB display is powered off of (internal) is plugged into the AC
Vstandby, (-5VDCl. Box.
Check to see if AC power is
reaching the Main power supply.
Check and replace Main Power
Supply.
Check and replace lOB.
Check and replace VIC, or power
switch.
System tries to tum on for an Look for the error code on the lOB
instant but then turns off and the display.
decimal point remains
Error codes are discussed in Table
continuously illuminated.
5--7. Sometimes the error occurs SO
quickly that the system is off before
the information on the error is
captured.
Turnoff the main circuit breaker for
30 seconds, then try to tum the
system on again.

Table 5-5 Power Supply Troubleshooting Guide (Continued)

(Contd.) System will not System may already be in a state Check for lOB displayed error
turn on, fans are not where an error has latched the codes. Turn off the main circuit
turning, Keyboard lights power supply off, even if no error breaker for 30 seconds and try
are not illuminated. codes are displayed on the lOB. again.
Error codes are discussed below.
If lOB decimal point is not Check standby power supply to the
illuminated: lOB.
Power On/Standby switch Check to see if switch is "clicking"
problem, from one position to another.
UlC (keyboard) to lOB cable, Check to see if cable is plugged in.
Check for bent pins.
UlC (keyboard problem), Check and replace.
lOB problem, Check and replace.
Main Power Supply problem, Check and replace.
Faulty cable(s) as mentioned above. Check and replace.
Table 5-6 System Powers Itself Down

Symptom Possible Cause Ramedy
The system turns off Power system errOr condition has Check for error codes displayed on
unexpectedly, fans off, all occurred. the lOB.
lights off, etc.
See sections below.
The system turns off 20 to Over temperature condition has Ensure that the side clearance
30 seconds after being occurred. requinements are met.
turned on.
Fan problem. Blocked, stopped, or unplugged
fan, see error code 5, Or 6, below.
System shuts down with This can happen when a transient Start examining error codes 1 to 4,
no error code. happens too quickly to be captured. below.
System shuts down with an Intennitlent AC power: Black or Waft for AC line to be stable, and
Error Code "0" displayed brownout. within specifications.
(I.e., Main Power Supply
Intennitlent AC main power Check to see all cables, especially
Fail Warning). the external power cord, are fully
cord(s).
seated.
5-8 Acuson Aspen Ultr&sound System 1096

Table 5-6 System Powers Itself Down (Continued)

Svstem shuts down with an One or more of the DC power Measure resistance of appropriate
Error Code ''1'' displayed supplies is shorted to ground, or to power supplies with the system AC
(i.e., Main power supply another DC voltage, see power disconnected.
HODC over current) explanation of error codes, below.
One or more PCB is draWing too Unplug half of the boards to isolate,
much current. then continue redUcing by half
until the faulty board(s) are
isolated.
The PPS may have a short to Unplug the PPS connection, and try
ground or the +300V which feeds the system again.
the PPS may be getting loaded
down. This condition normally
takes a few seconds to develop
lOB fault. Replace.
Svstem shuts down with an One of the +SV digital power Could be a hardware or a software
Error Code "2" displayed supplies is being "margined" to a problem. Unplug the Scanner
(i.e., Main Power Supply voltage above -S.BV by the DAC on digital power harness (the 24 pin
HODC over voltage. the lOB connector on the Scanner
motherboard). This will help isolate
whether it's the Scanner digital
margin control or something else.
Two power supplies are shorted Start by unplugging Main power
together. supply-JB, DC -J7A, and DC-JIS,
and DC -JI4, one at a time, to help
isolate the problem.
One or more PCBs are drawing too Unplug half of the boards to isolate,
much current. then continue reducing by half
until the faulty board(s) are
isolated.
Main Power Supply problem. Replace the Main Power Supply.
lOB fault. Eeplace lOB.
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Chapter 5 . Troubleshooting

System shuts down with an One or more of the DC power Measure resistance of appropriate
Error Code "3" displayed supplies is shorted to ground, or to power supplies with the system AC
(i.e., Main power supply another DC voltage. See power disconnected.
CODC over current). explanation of error codes in
Table 5-7.
One, or more PC analog boards is Try unplugging PCB, one at a time,
drawing too much current. such as:
VI (keyboard),
Audio Processor (ZAP),
MSEboard,
ECG/ Physio modules,
DlMAQ Workstation video boards,
Scanner analog boards,
Try unplugging the following from
the Main pOwer Supply: JB, J7A,
J7B, and J14, one at a time, to help
isolate the problem,
lOB fault. Replace lOB,
System shuts down with an One of the "clean" DC outputs of Try unplugging the following from
Error Code "4" displayed the Main Power Supply is over- the Main power supply: JB, J7A,
(i.e., Main power supply voltage. J7B, and J14, one at a time, to help
CODC over voltage). isolate the problem,
Faulty Main Power Supply. Replace.
One or more PCBs are drawing too Try unplugging PCB, one at a time,
much current. such as:
VI (keyboard),
Audio Processor (ZAP),
MSEboard, .
ECG/ Physio modules,
DlMAQ Workstation video boards,
Scanner analog boards.
lOB fault. Replace lOB.


System shuts down with an Scanner exhaust fanes) are:
Error Code "5" displayed
• stuck, or running too slow, Check for obstruction.
(i.e., Scanner fan fam
o unplugged, Check connection, including the
10B-J8 connection.
o not getting DC voltage. Check with a voltmeter. It should
be 7.5 to 16 VDC on the red and
black leads (the red lead is
positive).
System shuts down with an Scan Converter exhaust fan(s), or o Check for obstruction.
Error Code "6" displayed PPS, or disk drive bay fans are:
o Check connection, including
(i.e., Scan Converter, PPS,
• stuck, or running: too slow, thel0B-J8 conJ;lection.
or disk drive fan fam
o unplugged, o Check with a voltmeter. It
should bE! 7.5 to 16 VDC on the
o not getting DC voltage.
red and black leads (the red
lead is positive).
o The PPS ana disk drive fans
are powered by +12 peripheral,
.not the variable fan power
supply.
System shuts down with an System is over 65°C. Cool down the system. Check for
Error Code "7" displayed the required side and back
(i.e., System clearance requirements and
overtemperature) blocked filters.
One or both of the thermal sensors Check and replace.
is unplugged or defective.
Main-JS connection is loose or Check this and related cables.
missin.
ERROR
DISPLAY V STANDBY ON
O. POWER FAIL WARNING
1. HODC OVERCURRENT
2. HODC OVERCURRENT
B 3.
4.
HODC OVER VOLTAGE
CODC OVERCURRENT
10BASE-T r 5.
6.
CODC OVER VOLTAGE
SCNR FAN FAIL
LEDS
L 7. SYSTEM OVERTEMP
Figure 5-2 lOB 7-Segment Error Codes and Ethernet LEOs

Table 5-7 JOB 7-Segmenl Error Codes and Ethernet LEOs

Error Codes Possible Causes Explanations
Error Code "0" AC Power Fail Warning This indicates the AC power has failed
(generated by the Main power supply). or momentarily dipped below
-90 VAC for 115 VAC systems
-207 VAC for 230 VAC systems
System operation can only resume after
AC power is restored and the user turns
on the system.
Error Code ''1'' High Output DC Over Current.
Generated by the Main power supply
after it has encountered an output
current that is higher than allowed on
one or more of the following DC
outputs:
+5V Scan Converter, Powers the digital circuitry in Scan
Converter.
+5V Scanner Digital, Powers mostly digital circuitry in the
Scanner.
+12V Fan Powers the three Scanner fans, and the
(-8 to 16 VDC, dependent on system two Scan Converter fans.
temperature),
+300VDC. Powers the Programmable Power
Supply.
Error Code "2" High Output DC Over Voltage.
Generated by the Main power supply
voltage that is higher than allowed on
outputs:
+5V Scan Converter, Powers the digital circuitry in the Scan
Converter.
+5V Scanner Digital, Powers mostly digital circuitry in the
Scanner.
+12V Fan Powers the three Scanner fans, and the
(-8 to 16 VDC, dependent on system two Scan Converter fans.
temperature),
+12V Peripheral, Powers the disk drives, the PPS and the
disk drive bay fans.
+12V Relay, Powers the AC power relay on the
primary side of the isolation
transformer.
300VDC. Powers the Pragrammable Power
Supply.

Table 5-7 lOB 7-Segment Error Codes and Ethernet LEOs (Continued)
Error Code "3" Clean Output DC Over Current.
Generated by the Main Power Supply
current that is higher than allowed on
outputs:
+5\1 Analog (Scanner), Powers various analog circuits in the
Scanner.
+75\1 (Scanner), Powers various analog circuits in the
Scanner.
-75 (Scanner), Powers various analog circuits in the
Scanner.
Scanner.
-15\1 (Scanner), Powers various analog circuits in the
Scanner.
+12\1 (Scan Converter), Powers video and other circuitry in the
DIMAQ Workstation.
-12\1 (Scan Converter). Powers video and other circuitry in the
DIMAQ Workstation.
Error Code"4" Clean Output DC Over Voltage.
Generated by the Main Power Supply
voltage that is higher than allowed on
outputs:
+5V Analog (Scanner), Powers various analog circuits in the
Scanner.
+75V (Scanner), Powers various analog circuits in the
Scanner.
-75 (Scanner), Powers various analog circuits in the
Scanner.
Scanner.
-15\1 (Scanner), Powers various analog circuits in the
Scanner.
+12\1 (Scan Converter), Powers video and other circuitry in the
DlMAQ Workstation.
-12\1 (Scan Converter). Powers video and other circuitry in the
DIMAQ Workstation.

Table 5-7 lOB 7-Segment Error Codes and Ethernet LEOs (Continued)
Error Code "5" Scanner Fan Fail. This can occur if one or more of the
three Scanner fans is:
Upon power up this error is not
generated for the first 20 seconds. stuck or locked (not turning),
running extra slow,
unplugged,
Also the cable on the 10B-j8 could be
unplugged.
Error Code "6" Scan Converter Fan Fail. This can occur if one or more of the two
Scan Converter fans is:
Upon power up this error is not
generated for the first 20 seconds. stuck or locked (not turning),
running extra slow,
unplugged,
Also the cable on the 10B-j8 could be
unplugged.
Other system fans can activate this The PPS fan is stuck, or unplugged,
error code as well.
The disk drive bay fan is stuck or
unplugged,
or if the 10B-j8 cable, or other internal
cables are unplugged,
Error Code "7" System over-temperature This can occur if:
The system is very hot in either the
Scanner card cage area or the Scan
Converter area (i.e., above 65·C).
One or both of the temperature sensors
located in the above areas are
unplugged.
The 10B-j8 cable is unplugged.
One or both of the temperature sensors
are defective.

Video Problems
Table 5-8 Video Failures

System appears to be Monitor brightness and ! or contrast Adjust brightness and contrast to
.operating normally, except controls are turned all the way proper settings.
the system monitor down.
appears to be off, not
illuminated.
System monitor video cable is not Check cable.
plugged in, 108-)12 to the monitor.
System video is not being properly Activate the brightness control to
generated. see if CRT is lighting up at full
brightness and contrasl.lf there is a
brightness then the monitor is
gelling power but not getting
proper video.
AC power to the monitor is not Check the circuit breaker on the
present. Isolation Transformer Box. The
circuit breaker is accessible, at the
rear of the system, through a hole in
the isolation transformer sheet
metal located behind the rear right
caster, 6" or so above the floor. It is
tripped when it's in the "out"
position.
Push to reset it if necessary.
Isolation transformer circuit Reset circuit breakers.
breakers are tripped.
Isolation Transformer Box is Check connections.
unplugged.
Power harness at Main power Check connections.
supply-J20 is unplugged.
AC Power connection to the Check connections.
monitor is unplugged.
Monitor has failed. Replace monitor.

Function or Format The following table provides basic guidelines to troubleshooting

Problems format or functional problems.
Table5-9 Format or Functional Problems

If Then
The user controis do not work. Run the User interface Tests. Refer to Chapter 7, Service
Diagnostics.
There is no image in the image It could be any of the Scanner boards or the CDM, RP, AQP or SVc.
area. Also, c/leck to insure that a transducer is connected properly.
There are no Doppler data in the It could be the DAQ, DSP, RP, CDM, SVC or cables.
spectral trace BUT there is a
B-mode image.
There are no Color data in the It could be the DAQ, FEe. FEB, CRP, SVC or cables.
CD box BUT there is a B-mode
image.
The image is misplaced. It could be the CDM, DSP or SVc.
The Color data is misplaced. It could be the CRP or SVc.
The Doppler data is misplaced. It could be the CDM or SVc.
There are no graphics in 2D. It could be the RP or SVc.
There' are no graphics in It could be the WFP or SVc.
Doppler.
There is missing or misplaced It could be the ECG Module, WFP, SVC or the cables.
Physio information.
The peripherals do not function. The system or peripherals may not be configured correctly. Press
CODE-SETUP and refer to the Aspen Ultrasound System User MJJnUJII
for configuratiol) information.
It could be the lOB, the cables or the peripheral.
You can not store and retrieve It could be the MO drive, HD, the DeI/IPG, the lOB or the SVc.
images.

System Lock-Up The tahle provides basic guidelines to system lock-up

Problems prohlems.
Table 5-10 System Lock-up Problems

If Then
The system never gets into It could be the SVC, lOB or the power supplies.
imaging mode.
The system hangs only with Maybe the configuration is wrong. Press CODE-SETUP and refer to
some transducers. the AspCl1 Ultrasound System User Manual for configuration
infonnation.
The system only fails in B-mode. It could be the ZSCP, ZDT, AQP or SVc.
The system fails only in Spectral It could be the DAQ, DSP, or WFP.
Doppler mode.
The system fails only in Color It could be the DAQ, FEC, ZFEB, or CRP.
Doppler mode.
The system locks up when trying The system or its peripherals may be not configured correctly.
to access peripherals. Press CODE-SETUP and refer to the Aspen Ultrasound SystemUser
Manual for configuration information.

Chapter 5 - Traubleshooting
Image Quality Failures of Scanner or Scan Converter in the DIMAQ Workstation

Problems boards can result in image quality problems. The following is a
general overview of Image Quality troubleshooting.
Table 5-1] Image Quality Problems

Problem Possible Causes Possible Fixes
Poor quality in any of the Current application is not Change to correct application.
imaging modes. consistent with procedure being
performed.
The operator is new to the system. The image may not be optimized.
Contact the Acuson sales office for
advice on Aspen image
optimization.
Poor video output. Refer to Chapter 6, Service
Diagnostics and display the SMPTE
test pattern. If there is a video
problem, it is probably the lOB,
VPB,orSVC.
Bad Monitor Convergence. Refer to Chapter 6, Service
Diagnostics and display the
convergence test pattern. Replace
the monitor as necessary.
Poor B-mode quality. Artifacts in the image area. Slowly slide the probe across an
ultrasoimd phantom. Look for dark
areas in the image that do not move
with the rest of the image. If
artifacts are evident, replace
Scanner boards or AQP, RP or
COM in Scan Converter until the
problem goes away.
Poor image quality in only Spectral Doppler boards. It could be the DAQ, DSP, or WFP.
Spectral Doppler.
Poor image quality in only Color Doppler boards. It could be the DAQ, FEC, FEB, or
Color Doppler. CRP.
Noise in the image. Noise in the Scanner subsystem. Replace Scanner boards as needed.
Noise in the power supply. Use an oscilloscope to look for
noise on the power supplies.
Replace as needed.
EMI coming from external sources. This is the most likely cause. Turn
off lights and other equipment in
the area to see if that solves the
problem. Isolate the system as needed.
Poor quality from stored Internal Aegis boards. It could be the DCI/JPG.
images.

Table 5-11 Image Quality Problems (Continued)

Problem Possible Causes Possible Fixes
Poorqualitl' video or audio Bad (or old) video tape. Try recording and playback with a
on VCR plavback new video tape.
Bad VCR. Try a new VCR.
Bad cable assembly. Try a new cables.
Bad video playback circuitry. It could be the lOB, SVC or the VPB.
Error Messages The following table proVides basic guidelines to troubleshooting

certain error message conditions.
Table 5-12 Error Messages

Check If Then
For power-on errors The message indicates a failure Replace the failing assembly.
of an assembly.
For the activity that caused the It happened when accessing a Refer to the peripheral
message peripheral. manufacturers user manual for
more information.
There were no external Refer to the Aspen Ultrasound
interfaces. System User Manual for more
information.
Scanner When troubleshooting Scanner operational problems, it is valuable

Troubleshooting to think of the Scanner in three sections. .
• Channel Circuitry
• Analog Processing
• Digital Control
This will allow you to focus your troubleshooting efforts on a
reduced set of boards and similar techniques may be used on each
class of circuit board.
Channel Circuitry This includes transmission and receive cycles. The concerned
Scanner boards are:
XMT, RCV, SDL, APD
XDY, MXK,ZDL, DBL
This group includes the beamformer and beamformer driver
boards. Failures of these boards may result in defects localized at a
specific channel or channels. Typically these defects are most
obvious with linear transducers. The problem is obvious close to the
transducer and becomes less distinct as you move deeper. To
troubleshoot problems of this type, try swapping the boards
associated with the problem channels to another location. When the
defect moves, you have identified the defective assembly.

Chapter 5 - Troubleshoo/ing
WARNING! I Do not remove or install a PCB with the power on.
When the defect is not localized to spedfic channels, an effective

technique is to replace the suspected boards one at a time until the
problem is eliminated.
Analog Processing VDT, IFD, IGD, BBQ, AUX

These boards process the combined ultrasound signal from all
channels. The IGD is included in this group because it controls gain
functions which influence all channels.
Failures of boards in this group result in loss of gain or resolving
power across all channels. Failures of the VDT and IFD affect only
2-D imaging, Doppler perfonnance is unaffected. Failure of the BBQ
will affect all Doppler modes, but not 2-D imaging. Failure of the
AUX will affect only CW and AUX CW operation. The IGD can
cause problems in all operating modes.
Digital Control ZSCP, STG, DeC, MEX

TRM,ZDT
These boards control the functions of the Scanner and coordinate its
operation with the Scan Converter. Failures can affect all aspects of
Scanner operation. The following table lists some typical failure
types and the digital control boards to check.
Although unlikely, failures of the Scanner Mother Board may cause
a wide variety of symptoms. If changing other Scanner boards does
not correct a failure, the 25MB should only be changed as a last
resort.
Scanner Power-up Errors Scanner power-on diagnostics test the Scanner digital circuitry
when the system is powered on or reset. If a fault is detected, one of
the error messages may be displayed on the video monitor. The
following table lists some examples of Scanner power-up messages
and likely causes.:
Table 5-13 Examples of Scanner Error Messages

Error Message Possible cause
S.INTRPT Power-Up Error Error in the Scanner interrupt circuitry.
Check ZSCP, STG, DeC, ZDT, lOB,
MEX and chassis interconnect cables.
DPR Power-Up Error Error in dual port ram (on ZDn
Check ZDT, SCP, and lOB and
interconnecting cables.
ZSCP Power-Up Error CheckZSCP.
DeC Power-Up Error Check DeC and ZSCP.
MEMEX Power-Up Error Check MEX and ZSCP.

Scan Converter Failures of DIMAQ Workstation boards can result in power-up

Troubleshooting errors or incorrect system operation.
Scan Converter When the system is powered on or reset, a series of diagnostic tests
Power-up Errors is performed on the Scan Converter circuitry in the D1MAQ
Workstation. Although the resulting error messages indicate
specific boards, the actual cause of failure may be a related board.
The following table lists some examples of Scan Converter power-
up messages and likely causes.
Table 5-14 Examples of DIMAQ Workstation Error Messages

Error Message Possible Cause
DSP Power-up Error • DSP, DAQ,WFP
DAQ Power-up Error • DAQ, DSP, WFP
WFP Power-up Error • WFP, DAQ, DSP
FEC Power-up Error • FEC, ZFEB, CRP
ZFEB Power-up Error • FEC, ZFEB, CRP
CRP Power-up Error • FEC, ZFEB, CRP


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System Diagnostics
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Accessing Customer Menu 6-2

The Customer Menu 6-2
Emergency Diagnostics Bypass 6-6

Chapter 6 - System Diagnostics
Your Aspen ultrasound system runs Power On Diagnostics to

ensure that everything is functioning perfectly to Acuson standards.
Power on diagnostics are run first time you power on the system
each day. Diagnostics will be bypassed for every subsequent power
on or on reset.
A customer diagnostics menu is available, providing you some
additional diagnostic tools.
This section describes your customer diagnostic tools.
ACCESSING CUSTOMER MENU
You can access the Customer Menus immediately after powering up

or resetting the system.
• To access Customer Menu, press and hold TEST for one
second immediately after power up or immediately after
pressing RESET.
The RESET and TEST buttons are located under the right user
interface handle. The RESET button is closest to the trackball, the
TEST button is on the right.
The Customer Menu appears after approximately 5 seconds.
THE CUSTOMER MENU
The Customer Menu contains a number of different diagnostic

functions, as shown in Figure 6-1.
CUSTOMER MENU CQPVRIGHT(C) 1996 ACUSON CORPORATION

This diagnostic software is (ll,Il()&d by Acuson and is licensed only
for use by Acusan custtwers as eKp"'essly authorized by Acuson.
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The Customer Menu
The following menu functions are available:
Function Description
Exit Exits Diagnostics and continues normal startup.
Help Displays useful information on these Diagnostic
selections and tools.
Run Power-On Allows you to run the standard Power-On
Diagnostics Diagnostics immediately, on demand.
Keyboard Displays a representation of the keyboard on the
Functionality system monitor. As you press a control on the
keyboard, its representation lights up or spins to
verify that it is functional. See Figure 6-2.
Exit this test by pressing CODE + C or RESET.
Power Up Log Keeps a log of any errors encountered in the
Power On Diagnostics.
Diagnostic Allows you to set when to run the standard
Configuration power on diagnostics. See Figure 6-3. Choose
between diagnostics running:
• The first time the system is powered on
each day (once per day)
• Every time the system is powered on
NOTE: If a problem was detected during the
last Power On Diagnostics, diagnostics will run
every time regardless.
Video Test Displays a variety of patterns to choose from for
Patterns setting up cameras and other video equipment.
See Figures 6-4, 6-5 and 6-6.
Exit a test pattern by pressing CODE + C or
RESET.
Service Phone Displays a phone number to call for service
Number questions or problems.

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This diagnostic sof1lolare is OlaIfled by AcusOfl and is licensed only

for use by Acuson cusu.ers as 8I<pl"'essly authorized by Acuson.
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Chapler 6 . Syslem Diagnoslics
Figure 6-6 Gray Ramp Pattern
EMERGENCY DIAGNOSTICS BYPASS
The Power On Diagnostics bypass function is intended for

occasional or emergency use only. Allowing your Acuson system to
run diagnostics on a regular basis is critical toward ensuring that
the system is functioning properly.
• To bypass Power On Diagnostics while they are running, press
SPACE BAR.
IMPORTANT: If your system is frequently moved around, you should set it to run
Power On Diagnostics once per day and let them run thoroughly to
ensure that the system is functioning properly. Use the diagnostics
bypass for emergency situations only.
IMPORTANT: Ilf a problem was detected during last Power On Diagnostics, the bypass
function will not work.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
For any service related questions or technical assistance, call the

phone number listed in the Diagnostics menu or, from within the
United States, call the North American Service and Technical
Assistance Team at 1-8DO-9-ACUSON 0-800-922-8766.)
For other locations, call your Acuson Service Representative.
6-6 Acuson Aspen Ullrasound Syslem 1096

Aspen™
Ultrasound System
Service Manual
Preventive Maintenance
_ Clcuson
CHAPTER 7
Preventive Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance 7-2

Preliminaries 7-2
Initiating Cue 7-2
Interview the Operator 7-2
Visual Inspection 7-3
Basic Precautions 7-3
Cleaning and Sanitizing the System 7-3
Cleaning Air Filters 7-4
Mechanical Inspection 7-5
Wheels and Locking Mechanism 7-5
Covers and Panels 7-5
User Interface 7-5
Operational Verification 7-8
Transducer Selection 7-8
Cardiology Controls 7-9
AEGIS Digital Image and Da ta Management System 7-9
Peripherals Operation Verification 7-9
Customer Diagnostics 7-"
Entering Customer Diagnostics 7-11
Power On Diagnostics 7-11
Keyboard Functionality 7-11
Exiting Customer Diagnostics 7-11

Ch.apter 7 . Preventive Maintenance
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
This section specifies the recommended frequency for perfonning a

Preventive Maintenance on the Acuson Aspen ultrasound system.
Periodic maintenance provides significant contribution to ongoing
reliability and perfonnance of a system.
The Aspen system is a reliable and mobile modern electronic
equipment and it contains self-diagnostics. No calibration or
electronic adjustments are required.
For infonnation about your Aspen system's warraniy and Acuson's
preventive maintenance program, refer to the Appendix 5,
Warranty and Service.
PRELIMINARIES
Initiating Cue There are several ways that a PM inspection may be initiated. The
minimum recommended frequency of PM inspections is one per
year. We recommend that a PM is perfonned:
• Periodically. This period may vary from 3 to 7 months,
depending upon the operating environment.
• Following a customer request.
Interview the Before starting the actual PM, you should meet briefly with the
Operator user(s) and discuss any problems or concerns that they may have
with the system. It is important to take time to address the concerns
relating to the perfonnance of the system.
Review at least the follOWing:
• Follow up on any open issues.
• Have there been any problems?
• Does the machine appear to be functioning nonnally?
• Are they satisfied with the diagnostic quality of the images?

Visuallnspeclion
VISUAL INSPECTION
Basic Precautions • Visually inspect the operating environment for bio-hazards

before doing anything to the system or the transducers:
WARNING! Ultrasound systems are sometimes used in an environment in which

they are exposed to pathogens which pose a potential health hazard to
persons handling the system. For health reasons, always thoroughly
clean, sanitize and/or sterilize the system and its transducers prior to
performing maintenance.
1 Look for visual signs of biohazards presence on and around the

system.
2 Use caution especially when handling the system or the
transducers, bloodbome pathogens may be present.
3 Take necessary action if biohazard presence is suspected.
4 If not sure, treat system as infected and consult with an infection
control nurse for assistance.
Cleaning and • To clean or sanitize the system:

Sanitizing the 1 Tum off the system and unplug it from the power outlet.
System
2 Clean the system cabinet, transducer holders, and storage bay with
a damp cloth soaked in mild soap and water, or sanitize it using
isopropyl alcohol.
WARNING! I 00 NOT drip any liquid into the system or onto the keyboard.

Chapter 7 - Preventive Maintenance
Cleaning Air Filters The Acuson Aspen system has three air filters. Air filters are located
on both the upper right rear and upper left rear of the system. An
additional air filter is located on the front left side of the system.
Figure 7-1 shows the location of the air filters.
Remove, inspect, and clean the air filters each week.
• To remove and clean the air filters:
1 Unplug the system from the power outlet.
2 To remove the air filters located on the upper right and left side of
the syslem, use the tab on each filter to slide it out and remove the
filter.
3 To remove the air filter located on the. front left side of the system,
use the tab on the filter to slide it out and remove the filter.
4 Wash the filters in water with mild detergent and dry them, or clean
them with a hand-held vacuum cleaner.
S Replace the filters.
Figure 7-1 Air Filter Removal
7-4 Acuson Aspen Ultr&.sound System 1096

Mechanical Inspection
MECHANICAL INSPECTION
• To inspect the mechanical integrity of the system:

The Aspen system is a mechanically robust equipment, and it is
specially designed to be very mobile and maneuverable. However,
mechanical inspection is recommended for the following items:
Monitor Assembly • To inspect the tilt and swivel capabilities of the system monitor
assembly:
o Push the locking handle in to release the monitor assembly lock.
o Check the vertical tilt maneuverability by rotating the monitor
up and down vertically.
o Check the swivel maneuverability by rotating the monitor
assembly horizontally.
Wheels and • To inspect the wheels and locking mechanism:

Locking Mechanism
o Push the locking mechanism on the front wheels to the back of
the system to check the locking of the wheels.
o Push the locking mechanism to the front of the system to check
the unlocking the wheels.
Covers and Panels • Inspect the covers and panels for any damage.
User Interface • Inspect the User Interface:

o Check the keyboard for any damage.
o Clean the keyboard with a brush or vacuum cleaner.

Chapter 7 Preventive Maintenance
p
ELECTRICAL VERIFICATION
Following Basic The following safety precautions should be observed when

Precautions servicing the Acuson Aspen system:
WARNING! Lethal voltages (up to 300 VDC) are present inside the Acuson Aspen
system. Use caution when opening the unit. Under certain fault
conditions the high voltage bus may remain charged even when the
main breaker is off. Furthermore, the operating temperature of some
components can cause bums.
IMPORTANT: The Aspen system employs a software power-on/off circuit. This

means that there are live voltages present in the system even with the
power off. Always unplug the system from wall outlet to perform any
cleaning or maintenance.
• To check the following for electrical verification of the system:

1 Verify the LEOs are lit on rear panel.
2 Check the connectors on the power cable for any deformation or
discoloration due to resistive heating of connector pins. Also check
the power cable for any deformation or damage. Replace cable or
connector if necessary.
3 Verify that the line voltage is within specifications (see Chapter 3,
Power Subsystem). Measurement should be within the stated range
when the system is both on and off. The system may shut itself
down if line voltages are outside these specifications.
4 Verify that all recording devices such as VCRs or printers are
connected to one of the isolated outlets on the back of the Aspen
system. If these devices are plugged directly into the wall outlets,
excessive leakage current may cause a hazard.
S Verify the operation of the cooling fans. Listen for any excessive
noise caused by failed bearings. If fans are running at exceptionally
higher than normal speed then notify Acuson service
representative.
6 Verify the leakage current on the system using your test equipment.
For the electrical safety requirements see Chapter 1, Introduction
and System Requirements.

System Monitor Controls
SYSTEM MONITOR CONTROLS
Since many of the tests involve careful examination of thE' displayed

ultrasound image on the monitor, it is essential that monitor is set
up in a consistent way on each occasion. The level of ambient light
will also influence the tests and it should be consistent as much as
possible.
• To check the Aspen system monitor:
1 Pull the monitor control knobs out to CALIBRATE mode and use it
as your start up reference.
2 Enter Customer Diagnostics Menu. Refer to Chapter 6, System
Diagnostics.
3 Select Video test patterns from the menu and check following Video
test patterns:
• SMPTE EG 1-1990 Color Bar Test Pattern
• SMPTE RP 133- 1996 Medical Diag. Pattern
• Crosshatch Pattern
IMPORTANT: Do not forget to relurn the monitor control knobs to their original
position when finished, keeping in mind tha t users are generally very
particular about monitor settings.

Chapter 7 . Preventive Maintenance
OPERATIONAL VERIFICATION
This section provides basic means of verifying the operation of the

Acuson Aspen system and it's recording devices.
When evaluating the Aspen system operation consult your Acuson
Aspen System User Manual on using the system. Your User Manual
contains more specific information on the clinical use of the system.
Transducer • To check the ability of the system to recognize all available
Selection transducers:
1 Insert the DL-type transducer connector into the DL transducer port
on the front panel of the system and rotate the locking knob
clockwise to lock the transducer in place.
2 Insert the MP-type transducer connector into the MP transducer
port on the front panel of the system and rotate the locking knob
clockwise to lock the transducer in place.
3 Press XDUCR key to display ail transducers available on the softkey
menu. Press the softkey corresponding to the transducer you want
to check.
4 Press the MULTIHERTZ@ toggle switch up or down to change the
imaging frequency available to you on the transducer.
S Select modalities from user interface to check available modes for
each transducer.
6 Repeat the procedure for all available transducers.
• To check 2D mode functionality:
1 Select a transducer and verify 2-D mode controls for their
operation.
IMPORTANT: I For more specific information on the B-rriode controls, consult your
User Manual.
• To check Spectral Doppler functionality:

1 Obtain a B-mode image of the area of interest and position Doppler
gate on the area of flow.
2 Enter Spectral Doppler and verify B-mode controls for their
operation.
IMPORTANT:
I•
For more specific information on the Spectral Doppler controls, consult
your User Manual.
To check the Color Doppler functionality:

1 Obtain a B-mode image of the area of interest and position CD Res
Box on the area of flow.
2 Enter Color Doppler and verify Color Doppler controls for their
operation.

Operational Verification
IMPORTANT:
I For more specific information on the Color Doppler controls, consult
your User Manual.
Cardiology Controls
• 1
To check the M-mode functionality (if available):
Select a cardiac transducer and obtain a B-mode image of the area of
interest and position the M-mode cursor on the area of motion.
2 Enter M-mode and check the operation.
IMPORTANT: I For more specific information on the M-mode controls, consult your
User Manual.
• To check ECGI Physio Module functionality (If available):

1 Plug the ECG cable into the ECG Module and stick the ECG
electrodes to yourself and check the operation.
IMPORTANT:
I For more specific information on the ECG controls, consult your User
Manual.
2 Plug the Physio transducers into the Physio Module and check the
operation.
IMPORTANT:
I For more specific information on the ECG controls, consult your User
Manual.
AEGIS Digital • To check the AEGIS system functionality (If available):

Image and Data 1 Store a static image and review it on the monitor to check the
Management acquisition and review function.
System
2 Store a dynamic clip and review it on the monitor to check the
dynamic clips acquisition and review function. (Always review
Dynamic Clips in small format.
Peripherals This section provides basic means of verifying operation of the

Operation peripherals interfaced to a Aspen system.
Verification Always consult your User Manual on how to use the peripherals.
Your User Manual contains more specific information on the use of
the peripherals. .
• To check the operation of the Sony VCR-SVO 9500 MOP:
1 Check VCR configuration and cabling with the Aspen system.
2 Turn the VCR on, insert a blank tape, and verify the operation of the
VCR.
IMPORTANT:
I For more specific information on the VCR controls, consult your User
Manual.
1096 Service Manua' 7-9

• To check the operation of the Sony UP-5650 or UP-1800 color

printer:
1 Check printer configuration and cabling with the Aspen system.
2 Verify that the printer is loaded with film and paper.
3 Print a tolor image from Aspen system and verify the operation of
the printer.
• To check the operation of the Sony UP-910, UP-930 and UP-890
BIW printer:
1 Check printer configuration and cabling with the Aspen system.
2 Verify that the printer is loaded with the paper.
3 Print a B/W image from Aspen system and verify the operation of
the printer.
• To check the operation of the liE Multi-Image Camera, check
camera configuration and cabling with the Aspen system:
1 Verify that the camera is loaded with the film cartridge.
2 Print a B/W image from Aspen system and verify the operation of
I
the camera.
IMPORTANT: For more specific infonnation on the use of peripheral devices, consult
your User Manual.

Customer Diagnostics
CUSTOMER DIAGNOSTICS
Entering Customer You can enter the Customer Diagnostics Menus immediately after
Diagnostics powering up or by resetting the system.However, you will use the
trackball and the trackball select keys to navigate through the
menu.
• 1
To access Customer diagnostics:
Press and hold TEST for one second immediately after power up or
immediately after pressing RESET.
2 Continue to hold these keys for two to five seconds, and then
release. The Diagnostics menu appears momentarily.
3 Press either trackball select key to select the function required.
Power On • To check the system for any Power Up error messages:

Diagnostics 1 Enter Customer Diagnostic Menu
2 Check Power on Diagnostic Log to ensure no failures have been
reported since last PM.
3 Select Run Power On Diagnostics from the menu
4 Wait for the self diagnostics to run. if any errors are reported, refer
to the Troubleshooting Chapter of this Manual and resolve the
problem before proceeding any further.
S If problems do arise which are difficult to troubleshoot or are subtle
in nature, contact your Acuson Service provider.
Keyboard • Select the Keyboard Functionality Check.

Functionality 1 Press the controls on the keyboard and verify their functionality on
the representation on the monitor.
2 Exit this test by pressing CODE + C or RESET.
Exiting Customer • To exit User Diagnostics and return to imaging:

Diagnostics 1 With the User Diagnostics menu displayed, select EXIT and press
the trackball select key.
The system will re-initialize to imaging mode.


Aspen™
Ultrasound System
Service Manual
Parts List
cc:uson
CHAPTER 8
Parts List
Aspen System Acronym List 8·2

Aspen System Parts List 8-4
Cables and Wire Harnesses 8-4
Power Cables 8-4
Standard Cable Assemblies 8-4
Ribbon Cables 8-5
Chassis Hardware 8-6
Chassis Mechanical 8-6
Cosmetics 8-6
Air Filters 8-7
Manuals 8-7
Peripheral Interface Cable Assemblies 8-8
Power Supplies 8-8
Printed Circuit Boards 8-9
Scanner PCBs 8-9 .
Scan Converter PCBs 8-9
Misc. Parts 8-10
User Interface Assemblies 8-10
Ul Assemblies 8-10
VJ Cables 8-11

Chapter 8 - Parts Ust
ASPEN SYSTEM ACRONYM LIST
The following table describes various acronyms used in the Parts

List and elsewhere in the Manual.
Acronym Description
ACBox AC Input/Output Box
APD Apodizer
AQP Acquisition Processor Board
AUXCW Auxilary Continuous Wave Doppler Board
BBQ Baseband Quadrature Board
COM Cine Data Memory Board
CRP Color Reconstruction Processor
DAQ Doppler Acquisition Processor Board
DBl Distribution Board Lower
DCC Dual Chanoel Controller Board
DCI Digital Compression Interface
DNlT Downlight Board
DSP Doppler Spectral Processor Board
ECG Electrocardiograph Module
EXP Expose Control
FEC Flow Estimator Calculator Board
FPl Front Panel Light Board
HD Hard Drive
HPR Heart Pulse Respirator Assembly
IFD Intermediate Frequency Detector Board
IGD Interpolating Gain Driver Board
lOB Input/Output Board
Iso Xfmr Isolation Transformer
JPEG JPEG Compression Board
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
MEX(Memex) Memory Expansion Board
MXK Mixer Clock Board
MO Magneto Optical
MP Micro Pinless
MSE Monitor Speaker Equalizer
OVP Overvoltage Proted Board (Box)
PB Push Button
PCA Printed Circuit Assembly
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PPR Pulses Per Revolution
PI'S Programmable Power Supply
QD Quick Disconnect (in reference to Auxiliary Cart)
RCV Receiver Board
RP Reconstruction Processor Board
RTB Reset Test Board

Chapler 8 - Parts List
Acronym Description
SOL Summing Delay Line Board
SSW Switch Board
STC Scanner Timing Generator Board
SVC Syscon Video Controller Board
TRM Terminator Board
UOC User Depth Control Assembly
UI User Interface
UIC User interface Controller Board
UIP User Interface Panel
UIQ User Interface QWERTY Keyboard
VOT Video Detector Board
VPB Video Processor Board
WFP Waveform Processor Board
Wshr Washer
Xdcr Transducer
XOY Transmit Delay Board
XMT Transmit Board
ZAP Audio Processor Board
S.c. Scan Converter
Scm Scanner
Scr Screw
SCSI Small Computer System Interface
ZDL Dl Transducer Interconnect Board
ZDT Distribution Board Top
ZFEB Flow Estimator Buffer Board
ZIP MP Transducer Interconnect Board
ZSCMB Scan Converter Motherboard
ZSCP Scanner Control Processor Board
25MB Scanner Motherboard

Chapter 8 - Parts List
ASPEN SYSTEM PARTS LIST
Following is a list of parts used in the Aspen ultrasound

system.Peripheral interface cables are also listed. Acuson is
continually improving the design and capabilities of its products
and therefore reserves the right to substitute parts of comparable
functionality at its discretion. If you have difficulty identifying a
replacement part, please contact your Customer Service Engineer or
call ]-800-9-ACVSON for assistance.
CABLES AND WIRE HARNESSES
Power Cables
30]93 Cord, Power] ]5VAC

34367 Cord, Power, AC, 230VAC
34768 Harness, Scanner Digital +5V
35901 Cable Assy, AC, Primary Input
37808 Cable Assy, lOB/Thermal Interface
40489 Cable Assy, MSE / AP Power
43003 Cable Assy, SCMB +5 Digital
43004 Cable Assy, SCMB +5 Dig Rtn
46539 Cord, Pwr, AC Box to Main P.S.
49370 Harness, Power, Aspen
Standard Cable
Assemblies
34780 Cable Assy, lOB/Main P.S. Interface
34785 Cable Assy, 10B/AP Interface
34387 Cable Assy, DBR-HPR Sync·
34787 Cable Assy, lOB/Monitor Interface
34795 Cable Assy, FAN/TEMP Harness
34798 Cable Assy, Scm Analog
34801 Cable Assy, Scm Control
34802 Cable Assy, Scm Voltage
35900 Cable Assy, HPR-ECG Sync
37780 Cable Assy, lOB/VIC Interface
37797 Cable Assy, UIC/ZAP/DNLT /SYSCTR
37798 Cable Assy, VIC/Foot Switch

Cables and Wire Harnesses
37799 Cable Assy, VIC/Monitor Soft Keys

37908 Cable Assy, Physio/SC Interface
37914 Cable Assy, AP/Headphone/Speaker
38959 Cable Assy, RTS/FPL
41549 Cable Assy, Senr Data
45703 Cable Assy, Senr Address
Ribbon Cables
33496 Cable Assy, AQP /DCP

34368 Cable Assy, SCSI p.s. Bay
34370 Cable Assy, SCSI Disk Drive Bay
34378 Cable Assy, Doppler Digital
34579 Cable Assy, IFD/VDT4
34580 Cable Assy, Coax, IFD/VDT4
34781 Cable Assy, DCI/IOB
34782 Cable Assy, Physio Interface In!.
34788 Cable Assy, SVC/DCI
34790 Cable Assy, S.c. Remote Bus
34793 Cable Assy, RP / AQP
34803 Cable Assy, DCI SCSI Internal
34808 Cable Assy, 10Bas....T, Internal
42135 Cable Assy, SVC/VPB
49371 Cable Assy, Physio/S.C. Interface

CHASSIS HARDWARE
Chassis Mechanical
34357 HD/MO Drive, Mounting Plate

34359 Disk / Audio Box, Rear Cover
34371 S.c., Cover, Assy
34386 Scm, Cover, Assy
35070 S.c., Card Guide Btm, Assy
35071 S.c., Card, Guide, Top, Assy
35111 Support, Senr Boards
37769 Bracket, PPS Mounting
39987 Tilt & Swivel, Assy
40365 Bezel, 256, MP Secondary Barrier
40367 Cap, 2ndary Barrier Assy
40374 MP Secondary Barrier (Shutter), Assy
46553 Plate, Hubcap Retention
46630 Bracket, Xdcr Holder, Left
46631 Bracket, Xdcr H9lder, Right
Cosmetics
37762 Side Panel, Left

37763 Side Panel, Right
37766 Panel, Front
37812 Grill, Front Filter
37813 Holder, Xdcr Left
37816 Rear Panel
37820 Cap, Filter, Side Panel
37822 Door, Peripheral Bay, Assy
3d825 Holder, Xdcr Right
37929 Handle Rear
37822 VCR Door, Peripheral Bay, Assy

37946 Top, Peripheral Bay, Assy
37951 Rear, Peripheral Bay, Assy

Chassis Hardware
:17%0 Blank Door, Peripheral Bay, Assy

37962 Pad, Interior Peril Bay
38000 Disk Bezel. Assy
39712 Cvr, Peril Bay Lelt, Assy
39714 Cvr, Peril Bay Right, Assy
39939 Front Storage, Assy
39958 Panel MP Plug, Assy
40247 Holder, Gel
40491 Panel DL/MP, Assy
42622 Peripheral Tie Down Strap, Assy
46517 Pad, Top, Peripheral Bay
Special Order Door, Rear, lOB
46551 Panel. Forward Trim
49366 Caster, Hub Cap
Air Filters
37991 Filter, S.c. & Scm. Rear'

37992 Filter, Scanner, Front
Manuals
English
47881 User Manual

(
47882 Transducer and Peripheral Manuat-
49881 Service Manual
French
49692 User Manual

'49694 Transducer and Peripheral Manual
German
49693 User Manual

49695 Transducer and Peripheral Manual
49691 IEC 1157 Tech Data in German

MONITOR ASSEMBLY
31873 Aspen 14" Monitor Subassembly
PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CABLE ASSEMBLIES
26096 Adapter Sony Remote Prntto BNC

34805 Cable Assy, Printer (Centronics)
34810 Cable Assy, VCR
34813 Cable Assy, RGB5 IN
34814 Cable Assy, RGB AUX
34819 Cable Assy, EXP/CONTROLLER
34820 Cable Assy, CAM VIDEO
35013 Assy, VCR Adptr RJ12 to DB25
35907 Cable Assy, RGB IMAGER
39932 Cable Assy, Main Carl, QD
39933 Cable Assy, Aux Carl, QD
39934 Cable Assy, Exp / Control
39935 Cable Assy, Cam Video
POWER SUPPLIES
29855 Main Power Supply, Assy

37804 AC Box, 115 VAC, Assy
37981 AC Box, 230 VAC, Assy
37984 Fuse, 510 Blo SA 250V
37985 Fuse Block 30A 1/4" Q.c.
42526 PP53 Box, Assy
49365 Isolation Xfmr Box, 220VAC, Assy
37805 Isolation Xfmr Box, I1SVAC, Assy

Printed Circuit Boards
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS
Scanner PCBs
10332 APD Apodizer

10412 TRM Terminator Board
16942 XDY3 Transmit Delay Board
17332 AUXCW Aux. CW Doppler Board
17912 RCV2 Receiver Board
17932 MXK2 Mixer Clock Board
18132 SDU Summing Delay Line
20992 XMT4 Transmitter Board
.21552 DCC3 Dual Channel Controller
26142 MEX3 Memory Expansion Board
26442 IGD3 Interpolating Gain Driver
30242 IFD Intermediate Freq. Detector
32272 BBQ4 Baseband Quadrature Board
34602 DBL4 Distribution Board Lower
35412 STG5 Scanner Timing Generator
38072 ZIP MP XDCR Interconnect
41172 ZDT Distribution Board Top
45842 25MB Scanner Motherboard
46212 ZSCP Scanner Control Processor
46602 ZDL2 DL XDCR Interconnect
47962 VOT4 Video Detector Board
Scan Converter
PCBs
14922 DSP2 Doppler Spectral Processor
19312 DAQ3 Data Acquisition Board
30362 ZSCMB Scan Converter Motherbaord
31292 AQP Acquisition Processor
36552 FEC4 Flow Estimator Calculator
39962 JPEG2 JPEG Daughter Board
41312 IOB2 Input/Output Board
41612 WFP Waveform Processor
41622 CRP Color Reconstruction Processor

Chapter 8 . PariS List
41632 CDM2 Cine Data Memory

41642 SVC2 Syscon Video Controller
41652 VPB2-N Video Procesor Board NTSC
41662 RP2-N Reconstruction Processor NTSC
41672 DCI2 (Aegis) Data Compression Interface
41752 VPB2-P Video Procesor Board PAL
41762 RP2-P Reconstruction Processor PAL
45792 ZFEB Flow Estimator Buffer
MIsc. PARTS
37846 Fan Fan 6" 12V w 1Rotation Detection

37918 Fan Fan 80mm 12V w IRotation Detection
37920 Tenninator Terminator, Active SCSI
37926 ECG2 Electrocardiograph Module, Assy
37927 HPR Heart Pulse Respirator Module, Assy
37980 OVPBox Overvoltage Protect Box
47246 Hard Drive Hard Drive, Internal, 1.08GB
40942 MSE Monitor Speaker Equalizer
42748 MODrive 3.5" 230MB M.D. Drive
45512 ZAP Aspen Audio Processor
21092 T.5. Thermal Sense Board
43292 DFB2 Disk Filter Board
USER INTERFACE ASSEMBLIES
UI Assemblies
32938 Key, Paddle

32940 Trackball II, 2'14", Stone Gray
33134 Overlay, Main, VI, Domestic
33145 Pushkey,Sm
33442 Vser Depth Control Board
35096 Encoder, Rotary,16ppr wi detent & PB
35097 Encoder, Rotary, 16ppr, detent
8·10 Acuson Aspen Ultra.sound System 1096

User Interlace Assemblies
35O'J8 Encoder, Rotary, 32ppr, w/detent & PB

35099 Encoder, Rotary, 32ppr, PB
35100 Encoder, Rotary, 32ppr
37581 User Interface Complete, Assy
(Top Levell
37592 User Interface Panel PCA
37606 Hook, Xdcr Cable
37821 Cap, Handle, Console Bezel, UI
37941 UIQ Elastomer
38082 QWERTY Light Board, PCB Assy
38092 Reset/Test Board, PCB Assy
38102 Front Panel Light, PCB Assy
38112 Power Switch Board, PCB Assy
38122 Selector Select Board, PCB Assy
39316 Shield, Encoder, VI
39543 Bezel, UOC
39545 Pushkey, Std
39546 Pushkey, Std w /indicator, Assy
39550 Pushkey, VCR, Assy
39554 Pushkey, Hardcopy, Assy
40537 Bezel, Console, Ul, Assy
41302 UlC2, PCB Assy
. 42419 Knob, Rotary
42422 Pushkey, Begin, Printed
42424 UlQ Keys, Domestic, Assy
45476 Kit,Annotation KeyCap,English
45625 Liquid Crystal Display w / connector
45946 UDC,Cap,
46467 Wheel, Cine, Stone Gray
UI Cables
37800 Cable Assy, UlP/LCD

37801 Cable Assy, VIP /UDC
37803 Cable Assy, UlP/UlQ
37963 Cable Assy, UlP/RTS
38958 Cable Assy, UlP /SSW /Trackball


Aspen™
Ultrasound System
Service Manual
System Drawings
cc:uson
APPENDIX A
System Drawings
System Cabling Diagram A-3

Exploded View, User Interface, DIMAQ Workstation A-7
Exploded View, Disk/Audio Box, DIMAQ Workstation A-ll
Exploded View, Power Supply Bay A-IS
Exploded View, Scanner A-19
Exploded View, Scan Converter, DIMAQ Workstation A-23
Exploded View, System, Front A-27
Exploded View, Casters A-3I
1096 Service Manual A·1

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Table A-I User Interface, DIMAQ Workstation
EM# ACUSON PIN DESCRIPTION OTY.
1 40537 Assy, Bezel, User Interface (UI) Console 1
2 38122 PCB Assy Selector Switch Board 1
3 42424 Assy, UIQ Keys, Domestic 1
4 45946 UDeCap 8
5 39543 UDCBezel 1
6 33134 UI Overlay, Domestic 1
7 39545 Pushkey, Std 12
'8 39546 Pushkey, Std wi Indicator 26
9 39550 Pushkey, VCR 7
10 42422 Pushkey, Begin, Printed 1
11 39554 Pushkey, Hardcopy 6
12 3293& L./ d'103 Key, Paddle. 13
13 n/a Assy, Switch Matrix w I QWERTY 1
14
15
35096
35097
Encoder, 16 w lDentents/Push
Encoder, 16 PPR w IDentents
2
1
...
16 35098 Encoder,32 PPR w IDentents/Push 2
17 35099 Encoder, Rotary, 32 PPR, Pushbutton 2
18 35100 Encoder, 32 PPR 2
19 39316 Shield, Encoder, ill 9
20 45625 Assy, LCD Display wi connector 1
21 41302 Assy, PCB User Interface Controller 1
22 33442 Assy, User Depth Control 1
23 32940 Trackball 1
24 37811 Casting, Base, Control Panel 1
25 37821 Cap, Handle, Front Control 1
26 46467 Wheel, Cine 1
27 42419 Rotary Knob 9
28 47734 Scr,4-40 x .38 Cone SEM 6
29 n/a Nut,3/8-32 9
30 n/a 3/8"Lock Washer, 9
31 40330 Scr, 8-32 x 3/8" Cone SEM 25
32 n/a Scr, 2-56 x .I 88" 4
33 18053 Scr, 8-32 x 1/2" Hex 4
34 38092 PCA, Reset Test Board 1
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Appendix A - System Drawings
Table A-I User Interface, DIMAQ Workstation (Continued)

EM# ACUSON PIN DESCRIPTION QTY.
35 50029 Diffuser, Downlight I
36 38102 PCB Assy, Front Panel Light I
37 37606 Hook, Transducer Cable 2
38 40401 Scr, 4-40X3/8" Shaft, Flat I

' .. '
._ - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
6 9 PL
29)9 PL
13
20
4 PL
2\
PL
,-
25
1 34
24
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J 2 PL
)
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1096 Service Manual A-9

Table A-2 Disk! Audio Box, DIMAQ Workstation

EM# ACUSON PIN DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 N/A Assy, Disk Box (For reference only) 1
2 34357 Hard Drive/MO Mounting Plate 2
3 34359 Diskl Audio Box, Rear Cover 1
4 46499 Cover, AP PCA 1
5 47246 Hard Drive, Internal, 1.08 GB 1
6 42748 MO Drive, 230 MB, Fujitsu M2512A 1
7 37918 Fan, 80MM, 12V W IRotation Det 1
8 31481 Fan Guard, 80mm 1
9 45512 Audio Processor 1
10 40942 Monitor System Equalizer 1
11 38112 PCB Assy, Power Switch Board 1
12 38082 PCB Assy, QWERTY Light Board 1
13 38000 Assy, Disk Bezel 1
14 49373 Aspen Nameplate 1
15 40330 SCR, 8-32 x 3/8 Cone SEM 18
16 40442 Scr, 8-32 x.5 Cone SEM 10
17 Included w I Item 11 Washer, Lock 1
18 Included w I Item 11 Hex Nut 1
19 40593 Standoff, 8-32 x .5" M/F 1/4 HEX 1
20 11866 Kepnut, 6-32 18/8 2
A·10 Acuson Aspen Ultrasound System 1096

15 13 PL
18 } PART Of
I] I II
I REf
8 NOT SHOWN
II
15 6 PL
19 4 PL
•
4 PL 16
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IRONICALLY. MAO
fiGURE NO
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WORKSTAT ION
. A3
DED FOR PURPOSES
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Appendix A - System urawmgs
Table A-3 Power Supply Bay

QTY.
EM# ACUSON PIN DESCRIPTION
Structu ral Weld't (For reference Only) 1

1 34261
Assy, Main Power Supply , AC/DC 1
2 29855
Bracket, PPS Mount ing 1
3 37769
Assy, PPS3 Box 1
4 42526
Retainer, PPS 1
5 37990
Fan, 80mm 12V W IRotat ion Detection 1
6 37981
Fangu ard 80mm PPS 1
7 31481
OVPB ox 1
8 37980
Scr, 8-32 x 3/8 10
9 40330
Scr,6 x32x1 1/4 4
10 4786S
Fuse Block, 30 AMP 1 14" 1
11 37985
Fuse, Sio Blo 5 Amp 250V 2
12 37984
Scr, 4-40 x .38 2
13 15513
Acuson Aspen Ultrasound System 1096

A-14
I
I 2 PL •
I 2 PL
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3
COPYRIGHT 1996.ACUSON
CORPORATION. AU
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TITLE
RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS EXPLODED VI EW ,
DOCUMENT SHALL.NOT BE
4 COPIED IN WHOLE OR IN POWER SUPPL Y BAY
ill FOR SERVICE USE!
NOT INTENDED FOR
2 PL 9 PART,
EL ECTRON ICAL LY. FIGURE NO. A4
l
I
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1096 SeNice Manual A-17

Table A-4 Scanner

EM' ACUSON PIN DESCRIPTION OTY.
1 34261 Structural Weld't (for reference only) 1
2 34279 Hoor IXfmr Cover 1
3 35961 Isolation Transformer Sheetrnetal Box 1
4 37805 Assy, Isolation Transformer Box 1
5 37846 Fan 6" 12V W I Rotation Detection 3
6 11553 Finger Guard, 6" Fan 3
7 45842 PCB Assy, Motherboard, Scanner 1
8 34374 Assy, Scanner, Chassis 1
9 41172T ZOTBoard 1
10 n/a Miscellaneous Scanner Board (for reference only) n/a
11 34602T DBLBoard 1
12 34386 Assy, Cover, Scanner 1
13 37834 Handle, 3.5" Mounting Center 2
14 21092 Temp Sensor Board 1
15 47733 Scr 4-40 x 1/2 Cone SEM 2
16 47732 Scr, 10-16 x 1/2 Hex. 6
17 40442 Scr, 8-32 x.5 Cone SEM 52
18 40330 Scr, 8-32 x 3/8 Cone SEM 6
19 47730 Scr, 1/4-20 x 5/8 Hex. 4
20 11716 Washer,l /4 Split Lock 4
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A·18 Acuson Aspen Ultrasound System 1096

2 PL
3 PL
3 JlL 5
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4 PL NOT SHOWN
COPYRIGHT 1996 ACUSON

CORPORAT I ON. ALL
cc:uson
tTiTTr--------J
RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS TITlE
DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BE EXPLODED VIEW
. • . .• OR IN SCANNER'
ELECTRONICALLY. FIGURE NO. AS
Appendix A . System Drawings
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Table A-5 Scan Converter, DIMAQ Workstation

EMit ACUSON PIN DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 34261 Chassis Structure, Weldment (for reference only) 1

2 30362 PCB Assy, Scan Converter Motherboard 1
3 11553 Finger Guard, 6" Fan 2
4 34361 Fan Plate, Scan Converter 1
5 37846 Fan 6" 12V w I Rotation Detection 2
6 35071 Assy, Scan Converter, Card Guide Top I
7 nla Misc. Scan Converter Board (for reference only) nla
8 35070 Assy, Scan Converter, Card Guide Bottom 1
9 41312T PCB Assy, IOB2 w Isheetmetal plate 1.'
10 34371 Assy, Cover, Scan Converter 1
11 37834 Handle, 3.5" Mounting Center 2
12 47733 Scr 4-40 x 1/2 Cone SEM 6
13 47732 Scr, 10-16 x 1/2 Hex. 4
14 40330 Scr, 8-32 x 3/8 Cone SEM 49
15 21092 Temp Sensor Board 1
16 17581 Pin Cap, 2 Pos. 1
17 47407 Shielding, EM!, 13.5"L x .25"H x .50"W 1
18 47408 Shelding, EMI, 11.5"L x 6mm H x 6mm W 1
19 50057 Bracket, EMI Scan Converter Cover 1
A·22 Acuson Aspen Ultrasound System t096

12 2 PL
3 2 PL
PL
14 t PL
5 2 PL
14 2 PL
2 PL
4 PL
NOT SHOWN
8 COPYRIGHT 1996 ACUSON

CORPORATION. ALL
cc :u so n
TITLE.
RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS EXPLODED VIEW
DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BE SCAN CONVERTER
OR IN DIMAQ WORK STATION
fOR SERVICE USE! ELECTRON ICALLY. FIGURE NO. A6
NOT INTENDED fOR MANUfACTURING PURPOSES
BASE
IF NE I THER ITEM 6 OR 7 I S USED

THEN ITEMS 19 & 26 SHALL BE I NSTALlEb
PL
16
2 PL
170R@
4 PL
6 PL
10
5PL 21
COPYRIGHT 1996 ACUSON c::Ic:::....!5:t«::)..-.
17 PL 9 CORPORATION. ALL TITLE
RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS
DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BE EXPLODED VIEW,
COPIED IN WHOLE OR IN
PART, INCLUDING
SYSTEM FRONT
FOR SERVICE USE! 14 9 2 PL FIGURE NO. A7
ELECTRON ICALLY.
NOT INTENDED FOR MANUFACTURING
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1096 Service Manual A-25

Table A·6 System Front

EMil ACUSON PIN DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 34261 Chassis Structure, Weldment (for reference only) 1

2 46602 PCB Assy, ZDL 1
3 38072 PCB Assy, ZIP 1
4 40657 Grounding Block. DL 2
5 (N/A) Scr, 4-40 x .375" 4
6 37926 Assy, ECG Module 1
7 37927 Assy, HPR Module 1
8 37904 Physio Bezel, Blank 1
9 40442 Scr, 8·32 x .5 Cone SEM 34
10 37997 Assy, ZDL/MUX Cover 1
11 40374 Assy, MC, Secondary Barrier 1
12 40401 Scr, 4-40 x .375, Flat 4
13 40491? Assy, Panel DL/IP 1
14 40365 Bezel 256 Secondary Barrier 1
15 40400 Scr, 6-32 x 7/16 slotted captive
•
2
16 40367 Cap, Secondary Barrier 1
17 37824 Plate Aux-CW (Not Labeled in diagram) 1
18 39716 Panel Headphone (Not Labeled in diagram) 1
19 46551 Panel, Forward Trim 1
20 37766 Panel, Front 1
21 11554 Kepnut,8-32 18/8 w / Lock Washer 5
22 39019 Assy, Physio Shroud 1
23 46485 Bracket, Ground Jack, Aux CW 1
24 37914 Cable Assy, AP /Headphone/Speaker 1
25 34804 Cable Assy, Aux CW Interface 1
26 39939 Z, Assy, Front Storage 1
27 48425 Scr, 8-32 x 3/16 7
28 39987 Assy, Tilt & Swivel 1
29 ( N/A) Ser, 8-32 x 3/4 Cone SEM 4

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Table A-7 Casters

EM' ACUSON PIN DESCRIPTION OTY.
1 46532 Casler, 6" Swivel & Brake Darcor 2

2 46524 Yoke, Rear Caster, Right 1
3 46523 Yoke, Rear Casler, Left 1
4 46531 Casler, 8" Darcor 2
5 46553 Plale, Hubcap, Retention 2
6
7
49366
47227
"lv-·· Hubcap, Rear Wheel
Scr, 1/2-13 x 4'" Hex
2
2
8 47228 Scr, 1/4-20 x 1.2S" Hex 6
9 47737 Washer, 1/2'" FLat 2
10 47726 Nut. 1/2-13 Nyl Lock 18/8 SST 2
11 12120 Wshr, 1/4'" Flat 14
12 42128 Hex Nut. Nylon 1/4-20, Nypalch 14
13 47731 Scr, 1/4-20 x 7/8" Hex 4
14 47229 Scr, 1/4-20 x 17/8" Hex 4

PL
(LEFT SIDE,
NOT SHOWN)
7 2 PL
6 2 PL
(FRONT)
4 PL
INSIDE
PL
2 PL 12 8 PL
r------I Clc:uson
COPYRIGHT 1996 ACUSONf------------1
CORPORATION. ALL TITlE
RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS EXPLODED VI EW
DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BE '
COPIED IN WHOLE OR IN CASTERS
PART, I NCLUD I NG 1------------1
fOR SERVICE USE!
NOT INTENDED fOR MANUFACTURING PURPOSES
I ELECTRONICALLY. FIGURE NO. A8
I
APPENDIX B
Warranty and Service
Warranty and Limitations of liability B-2

Preventive Maintenance B-6
Customer Service B-6
1096 Service Manual B-1

Appendix B • Warranty and Service
This appendix explains the Acuson Aspen Ultrasound system

warranty and describes the procedures to follow when you have a
question or a problem.
WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
. The following is a duplicate of your actual warranty certificate.

1. TERMS
Acuson warrants that the equipment listed on the front of your
installation certificate (the "Equipment") will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period ending twelve (12) months
from the effective date shown on the front of the installation
certificate.
2. ACUSON DUTIES
Commencing on the effective date shown on the front of this
document, Acuson shall have the following duties under this
Warranty:
2.1 Scheduled Preventive Maintenance. During the term of this
Warranty, Acuson shall provide preventive maintenance for the
Equipment, including, without limitation, those actions which
Acuson considers necessary to ensure proper operation of the
Equipment, not less frequently than an annual calibration, during
Acuson's normal working hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Monday through Friday, except for recognized holidays ("Prime
Period of Maintenance" or "PPM"). Preventive maintenance may be
performed by Acuson concurrently with remedial maintenance
under this Warranty and, in that event, may be unscheduled. Such
preventive maintenance may be provided via telephone modem
access to the Equipment or on site, at Acuson's discretion.
2.2 Remedial Maintenance Durin!; PPM Hours. Acuson will
provide remedial maintenance necessary to maintain the
Equipment in good working order upon Customer's request for
service, which request may be oral. Such remedial maintenance
may be provided via telephone modem access to the Equipment or
on site during PPM hours, at Acuson's discretio'!.
2.3 Remedial Maintenance Outside PPM Hours. Remedial
maintenance will be performed outside PPM hours at Customer's
request only, at an additional charge for overtime labor, travel and
expenses, as applicable.
2.4 Other Acuson Duties. Acuson will provide at no charge to
Customer, replacement transducers for those transducers identified
on the front of the installation certificate (except for those damaged
due to the events described in Paragraph 3(f)), a discount on
transducers replaced due to damage from any cause, all other
necessary replacement parts for maintaining the Equipment (except
for operating supplies and consumable parts), Acuson's 99%
Uptime Guarantee, discounts on selected future option punchases,
and operating system software updates in accordance with
B-2 Acuson -Aspen Ultrasound System 1096

warranty and Limitations of Liability
Acuson's Software'License Update Policy (described in

Paragraph 9).
All replacement parts, when furnished, will be new parts or rebuilt
parts equivalent in the judgment of Acuson to the new parts when
used in connection with the Equipment. All replaced parts shall
become the property of Acuson.
3. EXCLUSION FROM MAINTENANCE DUTIES
Acuson shall have no obligation to provide maintenance service or
replacement parts on Equipment in connection with: (a) any
intentional or negligent acts or omissions of Customer's employees,
agents or invitees, (b) attempts to repair or service the Equipment
made by persons other than Acuson's personnel without the prior
approval of Acuson, (c) use of special attachments or devices not
provided by Acuson in connection with the Equipment, (d) misuse
of the Equipment including, without limitation, use of the
Equipment for any application or function for which it was not
designed; (e) damage resulting from use of operating supplies or
consumable parts not approved by Acuson; (f) transducer failure
due to events such as cracking from high impact drops, cable
rupture from rq1ling equipment over the cable, and other accidental
causes; (g) transducer failure due to events such as damage or
delamination from cleaning with materials or methods not
approved by Acuson; (h) failure or damage caused by any
hardware or software not manufactured and installed by Acuson
that is installed on the Equipment; or (I) maintenance required due
to damage to the Equipment resulting from (a) transportation by
.Customer, (b) causes (other than ordinary use) within the
reasonable control of Customer, or (c) any Excusing Event as
defined in Paragraph 5 of this Warranty. Acuson will not replace
transducers solely for the reason that they have discolored.
4. RESPONSIBnmES OF CUSTOMER
In connection with the Aspen system, the Customer may recieve a
modem which assists Acuson personnel to access the mainframe to
perform Acuson's duties under this Warranty. The Customer is
responsible for providing a dedicated analog telephone line suitable
for connection to the modem. The Customer is also responsible for
replacing modems that are lost or damaged. Customer shall
proVide Acuson personnel with reasonable access to the Equipment
for purposes of maintenance pursuant to this Warranty. Such access
includes connection via the supplied modem and Customer's
telephone line. If reasonable access is not proVided to Acuson
representatives, the Customer will be billed at the then prevailing
rate for labor all the time the Acuson representative is denied access
to the Equipment at Customer's location.
Customer sha1l pay within 30 dayS of invoice all charges based
upon Acuson's then applicable rates for all work requested by the
Customer which is outside the scope of this Warranty, including
without limitation, maintenance services arising out of any of the
causes listed in Paragraph 3 of this Warranty.
Whenever remedial maintenance is prOVided outside PPM hours in
accordance with Paragraph 2.3, Customer shall provide a
1096 Service Manual B·3

Appendix B • Warranty and Service
knowledgeable representative on site with signature authority to

accept the satisfactory completion of work performed and to
authorize billing.
Customer shall use any parts supplied by Acuson only in the
Equipment with the serial numbers listed on the front of this
Warranty and with no other system or Equipment.
5. EXCUSED PERFORMANCE
Acuson will not be required to perform its obligations under this
Warranty, nor will it be liable for its failure to perform such
obligations, if such performance is prevented, hindered, or delayed
by reason of any cause or causes beyond the reasonable control of
Acuson ("Excusing Event") including, without limitation, labor
disputes, strikes, other industrial disturbances, acts of God, floods,
shortages of materials, earthquakes, casualties, war, acts of the
public enemy, riots, insurrections, embargoes, laws, blockages,
actions, restrictions, and regulations or orders of any government,
government agency or subdivision.
6. WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
6.1 Warranty; Qisdajmer of Warranty: Acuson warrants that (a)
Acuson will provide the duties described in Paragraph 2 of this
Warranty and (b) the Equipment will be free from defects in
material and workmanship at the time of installation. THIS
WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WTIHOUT LIMITATION
TIlE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
6.2 ReInes!)' In the event of Acuson's breach of any warranty or
obligation under this Warranty, Customer's sole remedy and
Acuson's sole obligation shall be to make all necessary adjustments,
repairs, and replacements in accordance with the terms of this
Warranty and to replace any parts installed pursuant to this
Warranty which are defective at the time of installation.
7. LIMITATION OF UABIUTY
ACUSON SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY UNDER THIS
WARRANTY FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE OF ANY
KIND WHATSOEVER CAUSED BY TIlE EQUIPMENT OR ANY
DEFECT THEREIN, niE USE OR MAINTENANCE THEREOF, OR
ANY SERVICING OR ADJUSTMENTS mERETO, NOT
EXPRESSLY COVERED BY nilS WARRANTY.
ACUSON SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, LOSS OF USE OF THE EQUIPMENT, LOSS OF IMAGES, LOSS
OF DATA, OR LOSS OF PROFITS.
8. EQUIPMENT LOCATION
All Equipment is located at Customer's address on the front side of
this Warranty unless otherwise set forth on the front side of this
Warranty. Any subsequent resale or removal to a new location
without prior approval from Acuson will result in automatic
cancellation of this Warranty.
B-4 Acuson Aspen Ultrasound System 1096

Warranty and Limitations of Liability
9. ACUSON SOFTWARE LICENSE UPDATE POLICY

Acuson will license at no charge Operating System Software
Updates which require no hardware changes and which solely
enhance previously purchased capabilities of the system. Operating
System Software Updates which provide new features or
capabilities or require hardware changes will be offered at purchase
prices established by Acuson. Acuson retains the sole right to
determine whether an Update represents an enhancement of a
previously purchased capability or a new capability for which the
Customer will be charged.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
10.1 Assignment. Customer's rights and obligations under this
Warranty shall not be assignable by Customer in full or in part, by
operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of
Acuson.
10.2 Waiver. Any forbearance, failure or delay by Acuson in
exercising any right, power, or remedy hereunder shall not be
deemed tobe a waiver of such right, power or remedy, any single or
partial exercise of any right, power or remedy by Acuson hereunder
shall not preclude the further exercise thereof, and every right,
power and remedy of Acuson shall continue in full force and effect
until such right, power or remedy is specifically waived by an
instrument in writing executed by Acuson.
10.3 Written This Warranty supersedes any prior
agreements, written or oral, between the parties, contains the entire
understanding between the parties and except as provided herein,
may be amended or altered only by execution of an instrument in
writing.
10.4 Governing Law. This Warranty shall be governed by the laws
of the State of California, applicable to contracts between California
residents entered into and wholly to be performed in California.
10.5 Attorneys' Fees. If any legal action or proceeding is brought
for the enforcement of this Warranty or because of any alleged
dispute, breach, default or misrepresentation in connection with
any of the provisions of this Warranty; the successful or prevailing
party or parties shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys'
fees and other costs incurred in that action or proceeding, in
addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled.
. 10.6 Unenforceable Provisions. If any portion of this Warranty shall
be determined to be invalid and unenforceable, the remainder shall
be valid and enforceable to the maximum extent possible.
10.7 Notices. All notices, requests, demands, and other
communications under this Warranty shall, unless otherwise
provided herein, be in writing, and shall be deemed to have been
duly given on the date of service if served personally, or upon
receipt if sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, to the
address of the receiving party set forth on the front of this
document.
1096 Service Manusi 8-5

AppencDx 8 - Warranty and Service
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Acuson's Preventive Maintenance Procedure helps ensure warranty

customers continued reliability and performance of the Acuson
system through regularly scheduled performance checks against
system specifications.
Normally, Acuson, or its authorized agent, will contact the
customer to schedule periodic Preventive Maintenance during the
Warranty. Preventive Maintenance is also included in other service
contracts from AcUson available to customers at warranty
expiration.
Performance of Preventive Maintenance by individuals other than
authorized Acuson Customer Engineers or Acuson authorized
agents may void your warranty.
Customers not covered under an Acuson Protection Plan will see
the following message on the Acuson system screen when
Preventive Maintenance is required:
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OVERDUE
A phone number for scheduling a Preventive Maintenance visit also
appears.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Acuson's Regional Customer Service phone lines are available 24

hours a day, seven days a week, for scheduling system service, help
with service contract pricing, Or questions about system operation.
See "Contacting Acuson" on page xiii for the address and phone
number of Acuson Customer Service in your region.

Aspen™
Ultrasound System
Service Manual
Index
cc:uson
Index
Numerics CleaningAirFilters 1-13, 7-4

20 data Path 2-23 Cleaning and Sanitizing the
System 1-12
A
Color Doppler Data Path 2-27
AC Power Distribution 3-4 Color Reconstruction And Processing
Accessing Customer Menu 6-2 Board 2-37
Acquisition Processor Boord 2-37 Common Symptoms and Fixes 5-6
AEGIS system 2-31 Contacting Acuson xv
Air filterlocations 1-13 CRP 2-37
APD 2-12 Customer Diagnostic Menu 6-2
Apodizer Board 2-12 Customer Diagnostics 7-11
AQP 2-37
Aspen System Front Panel Input and
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Output Connectors 1-10 DAQ 2-38
Aspen System Parts List 8-2, 8-4 DBL 2-13
Aspen System Rear Input and Output DC Diatribution 3-7
Connectors 1-9 DC Power Supply 3-10
Allaching Peripherals I-IS DCC 2-13
Audio 2-34 Diagnostics
Audio Processor Board 2-41 bypass 6-6
AUX 2-12 PowerOn 6-6
Auxiliary Continuous Wave Doppler user 5-2, 6-6
Board 2-12 DIMAQ Integrated Ultrasound
Workstation 2-20
B
DIMAQ workstation
Baseband Quadrature Board 2-12 Assemblies 2-36
BBQ 2-12 DIMAQ Workstation Block
C
Diagram 2-22
Cables and Wire Harnesses 8-2, 8-4 Distribution Board Lower 2-13
Caring for the System 1-12 Distribution Board Top 2-18
Caring for Transducers 1-14 DL-type Transducer Interconnect
Board 2-17
Causes of Failures 5-4
Doppler Acquisition Board 2-38
COM 2-37
Doppler Processing 2-10
Chassis Hard ware 8-6
Doppler Spectral Processor
Cine Data Memory Board 2-37 Board 2-38
Cine Operation 2-31 DSP 2-38
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Index
Dual Channel Controller Board 2-13 Memory Expansion Board 2-14

MEX 2-14
E
microcode 2-14
ECG / Physio Module 2-38
Misc. Paris 8-10
Electrical Safety Requirements 1-5
Monitor 8-8
Electrocardiogram Module 2-38
ErrorCodes 5-12
MP Transducer Interconnect
Error Messages 5-19 Board 2-18
F MP-type Transducer Interconnect
Board 2-18
FEC 2-39
MXK 2-14
Flow Estimator Buffer Board 2-41
Flow Estimator Calculator o
Board 2-39 Operational Verification 7-8
Function or Format Problems 5-16 P
Fuses 3-6 Paris List 8-1
Eeripheral Interface Cable
G Assemblies 8-8
Gain and Processing 2-10 Peripherals Power 3-5
General Approach 5-6 Physio Signal Processing 2-33
Power Configurations 3-4, 3-5
Power Down Sequence 3-9
Identifying PCB Type, Version and
Revision 1-11 Power On Self Diagnostics 7-11
IFD 2-13 Power Sub Assemblies 3-10
lGD 2-13 Power Supplies 8-8
Image Quality Problems 5-18 Power Supply Architecture 3-2
Input/Output Board 2-39 Power Supply Sync 3-6
Instrument Input Power Rating 1-6 Power Supply Troubleshooting
Guide 5-7
Intermediate Frequency Detector
board 2-13 Power Up Sequence 3-8
Interpolating Gain Driver Board 2-13 Power Usage 3-15
lOB 2-39 Preventive Maintenance 7·1, 7-2
Isolated accessory outlet breaker Preventive Maintenance
(AUX) 1-7 - Program 806
Isolated Accessory Outlets 1-6 Primary AC Wiring 3-3
Isolation Transfonner Box 3-14 Printed Circuit Boards 8-9
Isolation Transformer circuit Programmable Power Supply 3-13
breakers 1-7
Q
K Quick Tips 5-5
Keyboard Functionality test 6-4
R
M RCV 2-14
Main DC Power Supply 3-10 Receiver Board 2-14
Main Power Supply 3-10 Reception 2-8
Mains input breaker 1-7 Reconstruction Processor Board 2-39
maintenance, preventive B-6 Removing and replacing FRUs 4-3
Mechanicallnspection 7-5 Removing lOB 4-7
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Index
Removing Monitor 4-19 T

Removing Side Cosmetic Panels 4-5 Technical Assistance 5-2
Removing the AC Box 4-17 Terminator Board 2-15
Removing the Isolation Theory of Operation 2-6
Transformer 4-18 Transducer Selection 7-8
Removing the Main Power Transmission 2-7
supply 4-16
Transmit Delay Board 2-16
Removing the Programmable Power
Transmitter Board 2-16
Supply 4-15
TRM 2-15
Removing the Scan Converter
Cover 4-6 U
Removing the Scanner Cover 4-10 UIC 2-40
Removing User Interface Ultrasound Basics 2-3
Assembly 4-20
User Interface 2-35
Removing ZDL and ZIP 4-12
User Interface Assemblies 8-10
Reviewing Electrical
Requirements 1-5 User Interface Controller 2-40
Reviewing Environmental Using Input and Output
R6<juirements 1-4 Connectors 1-8
Reviewing System Requirements 1-4 V
RP 2-39 VDT 2-15
5 Video Detector Board 2-15
Scan Converter 2-21 Video Problems 5-15
Scanner 2-3 Video Processor Board 2-40
Scanner Assemblies 2-11 Visual Inspection 7-3
Scanner Block Diagram 2-5 VPB 2-40
Scanner Control 2-6 W
Scanner Control Processor warranty B-2 to B-5
Board 2-19 Waveform Processor Board 2-41
Scanner Timing Generator WFP 2-41
Board 2-15
SOL 2-14 X
service, customer B-6 XDY 2-16
Spectral Doppler Data Path 2-25 XMT 2-16
STG 2-15
Z
Summing Delay Line Board 2-14
ZAP 2-41
5VC 2-40
ZDL 2-17
Symptom Types 5-3
ZDT 2-18
Syscon & Video Controller
ZFEB 2-41
Board 2-40
ZIP 2-18
System Circuit Breakers 1-7
ZSCP 2-19
System DC Power Distribution 3-5
System Lock-up Problems 5-17
system monitor 7-7
0796 Service Manual Index-3

Index
Index-4 Acuson Aspen Ultrasound System 0796

Acuson Confidential Theory of Operation
To lOB & UIC

PowER ON
FROM lOB
DC VOLTAGES
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System DC There are two DC power supplies in the system, the Main PS and the PPS.
Power Refer to Figure 2, "DC Distribution," on page 9. (
Distribution
Main Power The Main PS provides all but one of the system DC voltages. The follow-
Supply (DC ing major subassemblies are powered by this supply:
Generation)
• Scanner
• DIMAQTM integrated ultrasound workstation
• PPS
• User interface
• Fans
• Disk drives
Programmable The PPS provides the onlY,ot!ier DC_voltage. This DC voltage is software
Power Supply programmable for predetennined increments from 30 to l50VDC, and is
used by the transmitter boards (XMTs). This is done to minimize heat dissi-
pation on the boards.aDa to increase overall system efficiency.
Fuses There aie-Tfield repfaeeable fuses in the system. Both are in the DC Distri-
bution, the Main PS in the power supply area of the system. Fl fuses (
a 5VDC !ine'J;"d by the User Interface Controller board (UIC). F2 fuses
another SVDC line, which powers the hard drive and MO drive.
NOTE: Be sure replacement fuses are of 1I1e same rating and type as the
fuses removed.
Power Supply The Main PS receives a 50kHz sync signal from the lOB, which is used to
Synchronization synchronize the switching frequencies within the Main PS. This helps
reduce power supply noise in the image.
Power Fail The DC power supply provides a power fail signal, which allows the
Signal Aspen Ultrasound system to shut down gracefully in the event that AC
power is intemlpted. The DC power supply. can maintain power for 20 mil-
liseconds after AC power is lost
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Theory 01 Operation Acuson Confidential
Power On
Sequence
When the system is plugged into an AC power outlet and the main circuit
breaker is switched on, standby power (V STANDBY) is supplied to a cir-
cuit on the lOB, which monitors the system Power switch. Pressing the
Aspen Ultrasound system Power switch sends a power on request to the
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lOB. The lOB latches the power on request and sends it to the Main PS.
The Main PS then turns on all system DC power, which allows the system
to power on. The 12V peripheral power comes up in about 150 millisec-
onds and closes the relay in the Isolation Transformer Box. This applies
AC power to the primary of the Isolation Transformer, which in turn brings
up the monillir, PPS, and peripherals that are connected to the accessory
outlets.
During the off-tD-on transition phase of the power supplies, before power is
stable, a reset signal is generated by the lOB and is applied to the Scanner
and the DIMAQ workstation.
Once the power is stable, the system reset is removed by the lOB and the
system begins its boot sequence. Refer to Figure 3, "Aspen Ultrasound
System Power on/off SCquencei" on page 11 for a simplified diagram of
this operation. -- . .
Power Off The following power off sequence is needed to power off the system in a
Sequence safe and repeatable manner, allowing the system to store important infor-
mation in battery-backed RAM, and to store AEGIS exams to disk without
damaging the system's internal hard drive.
After the Aspen Ultrasound system is powered on, pressing the system
Power switch resets the latch on the lOB board and removes the power on
request. This causes an interrupt to be sent to the system controller indicat-
ing a power off request bas been initiated. The Aspen Ultrasound system
then performs a power off sequence that includes completing disk accesses,
closing open files, and other required housekeeping.
When the housekeeping functions are complete, the system controller
sends a power off request to the lOB, and the lOB passes the request to the
Main PS. All DC voltages are turned off, thus shutting down the system.
NOTE: Never tum off 1I1e power by pulling 1I1e plug from 1I1e wall outlet or tum-
ing off 1I1e Main circuit breaker, as it may cause hard drive or MO fail-
ures and 1I1e loss 01 unsaved AEGIS system exams. Always tum off
1he system by using 1he system Power switch.
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The system also powers off if one or more of the following occurs:
• AC input power is lost

• The Main PS detects a fault, such as fan failure or over temperature
condition
• The main circuit breaker opens
As long as the system is plugged into the wall and the main circuit breaker
is on, the +5VDC standby voltage (VSTANDBy) to the lOB stays on and
monitors the system Power switch for the next power on request.
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PWR ON REQUJlSI"" ..
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POWER V
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MAIN
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MAIN
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BREAKER
AC POWER INPtfI'
FtgUI'e 3 Aspen Ultrasound System Power OnJOft'Sequence
6-11
Power Sub AssemblieS AcuSOn ConfidenUai
Power Sub Assemblies

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The architecture of the two major power supplies is given below.
Main Power The Main PS is the hean of the power distribution system and can be fully
Supply synchronized with other system hardware. It is a highly-integrated, com-
pact, precise power supply. It switches automatically to accept input power
from 85 to 264VAC. The AC input is split, sending AC input voltage to the
DC generating pan of the power supply, and also directly to the Isolation
Transformer Box.
DC voltage generation within the Main PS is achieved with three isolating
downconverters as follows:
High output DC The high power downconverter supplies the following HODC voltages:
Voltages (HODC)
+S.OVDC Scan Converter Digital,(Heavy Duty)
+S.OVDC Digital'(Heivy Duty)
+12VDC Peiipheral ,
-
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+8 10 16VDC variable fan drive voltage
+12VDC
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The 3OOVOC'downconverter provides the following HODC voltage:
1+300VDC
An error code I or 2 (HODC errors) on the lOB 7-segment display indi-

cates a problem on one or more of the high power or 300VDC downcon-
verter supplies.
Clean Output OC The clean output downconverter supplies the following CODC voltage:
Voltages (COOC)
+S.OVDC Analog
+7.5VDC
-7.5VDC
+12.0VDC
-l2.OVDC
+lS.OVDC
-lS.OVDC
An error code of 3 or 4 (COOC) on the lOB 7-segment display indicates a

problem on one or more of the clean output downconverter supplies.
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EDITION First Edition-Cctober]9%

ii Acuson Aspen Ultrasound System 1096

Chapter 1 Introduction and System Requirements 1-1

Following Basic Precautions ]-12

Chapter 2 System Architecture 2-1

0796 Service Manual iii

Chapter 3 Power Subsystem 3·1

Chapter 4 Removing and Replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 4-1

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-1

Chapter 6 System Diagnostics 6-1

Chapter 7 Preventive Maintenance 7-1

Chapter 8 Parts List 8-1

iv Acuson Aspen Ultrasound System 0796

User Interface Assemblies R-lO

Appendix B Warranty and Service B-1

0796 Service Manual v

vi Acuson Aspen Ultrasound System 0796

Figure 0-2. Keyboard Functionality Test 0-4

0796 Service Manual vii

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Acuson'" is pleased to welcome you to the Acuso n Aspen™

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

The purpose of this manual is to familiarize service personnel with

x Acuson Aspen Ultrasound Systam 1096

ORG ANIZ ATIO N

Chapter 7 • Preven tive Maintenance, provides a checklist which outlines

Appendix A • System Drawi ngs, provid es explod ed view diagra ms of major

Acuson provides special alphanumeric keys in different languages.

OTHER ASPEN SYSTEM MANUALS

In addition to this manual, the following manuals are also available

xii Acuson Aspen Ultrasound System 1096

For ad dit ion al inf orm ati

Introduction and System.

Introduction and System Requirements

Introduction to the Aspen System 1-2

Following Basic Precautions 1-12

1096 Servico Manual 1-1

INTRODUCTION TO THE ASPEN SYSTEM

The Aspen ultrasound system is a mobile, self-contained ultrasound

1-2 Acuson Aspen Ultrasound System 1096

Figure 1-1 Aspen System. Front View

1096 SeNice Manual 1-3

REVIEWING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Reviewing The Aspen system is a stable, rugged device. However, it should

Acuson Aspen System Environmental Limits

and has the following physical characteristics:

Acuson Aspen System Physical ChaT8cterstics

1-4 Acuson Aspen Ultrasound System 1096

Electrical Safety This section describes specific electrical and environmental

Standard lEe 60'-'

WARNING! Accessory equipment connected to the analog and digital interfaces

Reviewing Acuson produces systems which operate with AC line voltages of

1096 Service Manual '-5

equipped with a attachment To ensure