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n 1, “General Information
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Sectionn 4, “Theory of Operation
Operation,,” includes a technical overview of

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converter sections. This section also includes explanations of the
theories behind the electrical safety tests in the Performance Tests
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Section 5, “Installatio
“Installation,
n,”” explains how to unpack and assemble the
system, how to install peripheral devices, and how to configure the
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Tests,”” comprises all tests and diagnostic

procedures
procedur es that apply to the M2540A, including electrical safety tests.
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The chapter emphasizes patient, operator
operator,, and ser
service
vice personnel
safety, and system safety. A procedure for verifying complete system
operation is included.
 
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Section
Section 7, “Adjustments
“Adjustments,,” contains instructions for adjusting the system monitor
monitor..
Section 8, “Prev
“Preventive
entive Maintenance,
Maintenance,”” includes procedures for periodic maintenance of the
system.
Section 9, “Troubleshooting,
“Troubleshooting,” contains information and procedures for finding and repairing the
causes of faults in the M2540A, including software error codes. The error
error-code
-code section opens
with a key for interpreting the codes.
Sectio
Section
n 10, “Service Procedures
Procedures,,” includes all service procedures, including a discussion of ESD
precautions, component removal
removal and replacement, and peripherals installation. The chapter also
presents software procedures
procedures for backup and retrieval of customer presets, and for reloading or
upgrading system software.
Sectio
Section
n 11, “Cablin
“Cabling,
g,”” includes tables listing all the standard and optional M2540A cables.

Sectio
Section
n 12, “Configuration
“Configuration,,” lists the jumper and switch settings for the M2540A’
M2540A’ss disk drives.
Sectio
Section
n 13, “Parts,” comprises parts lists and exploded diagrams of the M2540A and its
assemblies. Parts ordering methods are discussed.
Section 14, “Transducers,
“Transducers,” lists the transducers compatible with the M2540A and their
characteristics.
Sectio
Sectionn 15, “Glossary,
“Glossary,” is a glossary of terms used in this manual and in the ultrasound imaging
field.

Audience This manual supports the field service

ser vice maintenance and repair of the M2540A Ultrasound
System. The user of this document is a qualified ultrasound electronics technician who has
completed training classes on the system and its peripherals.
 
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Format This manual is in Portable Document Format (PDF), for viewing on a laptop computer using
Acrobat Reader.
Reader. A list of bookmarks functions as a table of contents. Those bookmarks and
cross-references
cross-references use hypertext links to pro
provide
vide access to the referenced information.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual:
 Hypertext links are blue
blue..
• All procedures are numbered. You must complete steps in the sequence they are presented
to ensure reliable results.
• Bulleted lists indicate general information about a function or a procedure. They do not
imply a sequential procedure.
• Control names are spelled and capitalized in the manual as they are on the system.

• Menu
are onitems or titles appearing on the
the display. t he display are spelled and capitalized in the manual as they

• An English system is assumed.

Service Manual If you have

have questions about the service manual, or if you discover an error in the manual, contact
Questions or Philips Ultrasound Technical Publications:
Comments • [email protected] 
[email protected] 
• Technical Publications, MS 964, at the first address below
 
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Customer Various support llocations

ocations around the world can prov
provide
ide customers with technical assistance
Assistance regarding the ultrasound system. Customers should contact the sales office where they
purchased the system or the nearest Philips Ultrasound
Ultra sound office for assistance.
• Philips Ultrasound
P.O. Box 3003
Bothell, WA 98041-3003
USA
(425) 487-7000 or (800) 426-2670
www.ultrasound.philips.com
• Philips Ultrasound
3000 Minuteman Road
Andover, Massachusetts 01810-1099
(978) 687-1501
• Authorized EU Representativ
Representative:
e:
Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH
Hewlett-Packard-Str. 2

71034 Boeblingen
Germany
To find your local service center phone number, go to:
www.philips.medical.com  
www.philips.medical.com
Non-Philips Medical Systems product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
 
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General Information: Product Overview

1 General Information
This chapter includes the following sections:
• “Product
“Product Ove
Overview”
rview” on
on page 6
• “System
“System Descript
Description”
ion” on page
page 7
• “Optional Peripherals
Peripherals (VCR, Printers, and Image Devices)” on page 9
• “Preset Functio
“Preset Functions”
ns” on
on page 10
• “Safety
“Safety Specificat
Specifications”
ions” on page 12

Product The M2540A ultrasound system comprises a cart, a system control panel, and a monitor
monitor.. A foot
Overview pedal on each caster locks and unlocks the front cart wheels. All four wheels swivel. The system
control panel and the monitor adjust up and down and swivel as a unit, and the monitor tilts and
swivels on its mount.
The cart’s lower enclosure contains the M2540A’s computer, disk drives, and ultrasound
generating and process
processing
ing boards.
CD-RW and floppy disk drives are standard equipment.
Optional peripheral components include a video cassette recorder
recorder,, various types of printer
printer,, a
foot switch, and a magneto-optical disk (MOD) drive. The VCR is available in either NTSC or
PAL configuration. For a complete list of optional components, see “Optional Peripherals” on
page
page 201
01..

Most peripheral devices mount on top of the lower enclosure. The optional plain-paper printer
is not mounted on or powered by the system, but is connected from a remote locati
location.
on.
The Resident Self Test (RST) software verifies system performance and helps diagnose problems.
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 7
General Information: System Description

The system control panel includes four numbered option buttons whose functions are assigned
by the customer.
customer. See the online Help file for details on configuring these controls.

System Major ultrasound system components are described on the following pages. These descriptions
Description include important features of the cart, monitor
monitor,, system control panel, Physio module, e-box, and
system power supply.
References to the left and the right sides of the system are as viewed from
from the front of the cart.

Cart The cart supports the

t he system and acts as the chassis into which all system components are
installed and interconnected.
A height adjustment lets you adjust the system control panel and monitor for operator comfort.
An Input/Output (I/O) panel at the rear of the cart contains three connectors for

communication between the system and a network, and for controlling certain legacy printers.
The foot switch port, an equipotential lug, and the system ground lug are also on the I/O panel.
The panel is at the center of the
t he lower part of the cart,
cart , and is accessible to the system operator.
operator.
See “I/O
“I/O Panel”
Panel” on
on page
page 45
45 for
 for more information about the I/O panel.

Cart Wheels
Four wheels at the cart
car t base provide system maneuverability and braking. All four wheels swivel,
and the front wheels can be fixed straight and locked. Foot pedals on the two front wheels lock
and unlock the front wheels to prev
prevent
ent the car
cartt from rolling. Locking the wheels immobilizes the
system during patient procedures.
procedures.

PC The M2540A uses a personal computer (PC) as a central processor

processor.. The PC houses several
components as standard equipment. These include the acoustic processor input/output (APIO)
board, a video card, a CD-R
CD-RW
W drive, and a floppy disk drive.
 
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General Information: System Description

The optional Phys

Physio
io module installs in one of the PC’
PC’ss front drive bays. An optional
magneto-optical disk (MOD) drive can also
a lso be installed in one of the drive bays. The VCR option
includes three boards that reside in the PC’
PC’ss PCI slots, aand
nd a VCR that mounts on the car
cart.
t.
“Inter
See “In ternal
nal PC”
PC” on page
page 39
39 for
 for more detailed information about the PC and its components.

System Monitor  The monitor at the top of the cart iiss a 15-inch color display mounted on a “twivel” assembly
assembly..
The twivel allows tilt and swivel positioning of the displa
di splayy for ease of viewing.

e-box The e-box houses the scanner circuit boards,

boards, and is accessible by opening the door at the
t he right
rear of the cart.
There are several circuit boards in the e-box:
e -box:
• Two transmit and receive (TR) boards

• A beam processor/acoustic processor (BPAP) board

• A demodulator board
• The system motherboard
• The distribution board

System Control The system control panel at the top front of the cart is a replaceable, self-contained module. See
Panel “Replacing
“Repla cing the System
System Control
Control Panel” on page
page 159
159.. The panel interfaces with the imaging system
through a USB cable that connects to the internal PC. Power for the trackball is provided via the
USB cable. All the other control-panel functions are powered by a cable from the system power
supply.
The system control panel contains a backlit alphanumeric keyboard, slide controls, rotary
rotary
controls, hard-coded and software-driven keys,
keys, and a trackball.
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General Information: Optional Peripherals (VCR, Printers, and Image Devices)

Physio Module The optional Physio module (see “Ph

“Physio
ysio Module
Module Option”
Option” on page 43
43)) installs in one of the PC
drive bays.
bays. The front panel of the module bears two input connectors:
• A 3-lead ECG phys
physio
io connector
• An auxiliary analog input (standard ¼-inch phone jack)
An externally generated auxiliary analog input signal using the phone jack can substitute for the
3-lead ECG phy
physio
sio connector at the front panel. You can alalso
so input an auxiliary ECG wavefo
waveform
rm

from an external patient monitor and display it, in all modes. The R-wave from this signal can
serve as a time reference for the system.

Power Supply The power supply is an enclosed, self-contained, replaceable module that mounts under the
e-box
e-box at the ri
right
ght side of the ca
cart.
rt. It accep
accepts
ts A
AC
C input ssour
ources
ces fr
from
om 100 V to 240 V, at 50 Hz or
60 Hz.
The power supply provides all required AC and DC voltages to the system. Three switched
120 VAC outlets for pow
powering
ering the monitor and two peripheral devices are
are at the rear of the
power supply.
supply. An unswitched outlet powers the M2540A’
M2540A’ss internal PC. When the system is shut
down, only the 120 VAC
VAC outlet to the PC is enabled. A green LED on the left front of the power
supply lights when the power supply is energized.

Optional The M2540A supports several types of optional peripheral devices:

Peripherals • VCRs, including NTSC-format and PAL-format models
(VCR, • Thermal color and thermal black-and-white printers

Printers, and •
•
Various biopsy kits (See “Supplies
“Supplies and Access
Accessories”
ories” on
A magneto-optical disk (MOD) drive for data storage
on page 202
202.)
.)
Image
Devices) “Optional
“Optional Periphe
Peripherals”
rals” on
on page 201
201 lists
 lists all peripherals supported by the ultrasound system.
Some peripherals mount on a shelf below the system control panel.
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General Information: Preset Functions

Preset The ultrasound system includes programmable presets that configure the system for best imaging
Functions results in a particular situation. Activating a preset initializes system settings to values that are
optimal for a chosen exam. The factory
factor y installed software includes several presets,
presets, tailored to
different applications. The user can define as many as 20 additional presets in each of 8 exam
types, to adjust system variables (including acoustic power) to any required configuration.
For specific information regarding the configuration and use of presets or other features of the
system, see the online Help file .

NOTE Backing up presets to a floppy disk safeguards them and preserves the operator’
operator’ss
preferred
preferred configurations. If preset configurations are subsequently changed, they can be
quickly restored from the backup copy, without having to reset them manually. Keeping
a backup copy also eliminates the need to manually reconfigure the presets after a
software upgrade. See “Backing
“Backing Up and Restoring
Restoring Presets
Presets”” on page 143
143 for
 for the
procedures
procedur es to back up and restor
restoree presets.
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General Information: Keyboard Equivalencies

Keyboard Some of the keys found on a standard PC keyboard are not present
present on the M2540A. Many of the
Equivalencies functions performed by those keys are mapped to keys that are present on the M2540A
keyboard.
keyboard. The M2540 keys act as PC-equivalent key keyss whenever the ultrasound application is not
running. The following table lists the missing PC keys and their equivalents on the M2540A:
Table 1-1 Keyboard Equivalents
PC Key M2540A Key PC Key M2540A Key

F1 Patient F9 Blank 1
F2 Preset F10 Blank 2
F3 Review F11 Blank 3
F4 Report F12 Probe
F5 Setup Esc THI
F6 Help Delete Fusion
F7 VCR Page Up Left
F8 Mic Page Down Right
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General Information: Safety Specifications

Safety This section describes the safety specifications of the M2540A.

Specifications
Safety Limits
Table 1-2 Safety Limits
Parameter Specification

Power supply Complies with IEC60601-1

Ground wire leakage See Section 6, “Performance
“Performance Tests”
ests”,, and the Safety and Standards Guide 
shipped with the M2540A.
System ttiip o
ovver Will no
not ti
tip o
ovver o
on
n aan
n incline o
off u
up
p tto
o110
0° un
under n
no
ormal us
use.
Wheel locks With wheel locks engaged, system remains stationary on slopes of up
to 5 ° in any orientation.
System surface System surfaces do not exceed temperature limits specified in
temperature IEC 60601
60601-1-1 an
and
d EN 60601
60601-1
-1
Potentially hazardous The power supply and monitor comply with UL 2601-1 1997.
components
Exter
Externa
nall sh
shar
arp
p ed
edge
gess Th
Thee sy
syst
stem
em eext
xter
erio
iorr ha
hass no ssha
harp
rp eedge
dges,
s, iin
n co
comp
mplilian
ance
ce w
with
ith IIEC
EC
60601-1 and EN 60601-1

Regulatory For information about applicable safety standards and specifications, consult the
t he Safety and
Compliance Standards Guide shipped with the M2540A.
 
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Specifications:

2 Specifications
This section lists the specifications of the M2540A ultrasound system. The following specification
types are included in this section:
• “Physica
“Physicall Dimensions”
Dimensions” on
on page 14
• “Electrical
“Electrical Specifica
Specifications
tions”” on page 19
• “Monitor”” on pag
“Monitor pagee 19
• “Transducer
“Transducer Specifications” on
on page 20
• “Connection
“Connection and Communicatio
Communication
n Specifications
Specifications”” on page 21
• “Physio
“Physio Port
Port Specificatio
Specifications”
ns” on page 23

• “Audio/Video Specific
“Audio/Video Specifications
ations”” on page 23
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Specifications: Physical Dimensions

Physical The tables and diagrams that follow detail the physical specifications of the M2540A.
Dimensions

Table 2-1 Physical Specifications

Parameter Specification Reference
Dimensions
Depth (front to back) 103 cm (40.5 inches) See Fi
Figu
gurre 2-
2-2
2
Width 53.5 cm (21 inches) See Fi
Figu
gurre 2-
2-1
1
Height (to monitor top) Lowest position: 129.5 cm (51 inches) See Figu
Figurre 2-
2-1
1
Highest position: 147
147.5
.5 cm (5
(58
8 inc
inches
hes))

Height of lower enclosure 76.2 cm (30 inches) See Fi

Figu
gurre 2-
2-2
2
Monitor to control panel front edge 43.18 cm (17 inches) See Figu
Figurre 2-
2-2
2
Monitor depth 41.71 cm (16.42 inches) See Fi
Figu
gurre 2-
2-2
2
(front to back)
Weight Less than 91 kkgg (200 llb
bs) including display but no peripherals See Fi
Figu
gurre 2-
2-2
2
Environmental Operational
Temperature range: 0 0°° to 40° C
Relative humidity: 20% to 80%
Atmospheric pressure:
pressure: 572hPa to 1013 hPa
(VCR and
and pr
printers
inters temper
temperatur
aturee limit: 0° to 4
40°
0° C at 80
80%
% RH)

Storage
Temperature range: – –40°
40° to 55° C
Relative humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensing
Atmospheric pressure:
pressure: 572hPa to 1013 hPa
 

 
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Specifications: Physical Dimensions

Figure 2-1 System Front Dimensions

- + - +

Range:
129.5 cm (51 in) -
147.5 cm (58 in)

............

53.5 cm
(21 in)  
 
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Specifications: Physical Dimensions

Figure 2-2 System Side Dimensions

41.71 cm
(16.42 in)

43.18 cm (17 in)

99 cm (39 in)

95.25 cm (37.5 in)

74.3 cm (29.25 in)

 
 
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Specifications: Physical Dimensions

Figure 2-3 System Rear Dimensions

Range:
129.5 cm (51 in) -
147.5 cm (58 in)

53.5 cm (21 in)

 
 
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Specifications: Physical Dimensions

Figure 2-4 System Top Dimensions

39.4 cm
(15.5 in)

33 cm
(13 in)

- + - +

72.6 cm
(28.5 in)

5 3.45  c m 
( 2 
21
   i n)
 
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Specifications: Electrical Specifications

Electrical
Specifications Table 2-2 Electrical Specifications
Parameter Specification
AC input 90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz
Ground impedance 200 millio
liohm maxi
aximum
Diel
Dielec
ectr
tric
ic w
wit
iths
hsta
tand
nd 1500
1500 VAC m
mai
ains
ns to ssaf
afet
etyy ggrround
ound
2000 V mains to AAC
C seco
secondarie
ndariess
4000 V main
mainss to D
DC
C sec
secondar
ondaries
ies
Load 1150 VA maximum.
AC output 120 VAC, 60 Hz, quasi square-wave, 500 VA maximum

Monitor
Table 2-3 Main Display

Parameter Specification
Screen size 15-inch diagonal
Display format VGA, 800x600
75 Hz rrefr
efresh
esh rate
RGB color display
Features Tilt ±30 degrees
Swivel ±135 degrees
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Specifications: Transducer Specifications

Transducer The following table lists the specifications of the transducers that the
t he M2540A supports.
 

Specifications Table 2-4 Transducers

Part
Description Number Frequency Connector  
S4 1 21330A Cannon

S8 21350A Cannon
S12 21380A Cannon
c3540 biopsy capable 1  21321A 3.5 MHz Cannon
EC6509 endocavity 21336A Cannon
L7535 linear  21359A 7.5 MHz Cannon
TEE (Omni II) 21369A 6 MHz Cannon
L1038A small parts 21376A Cannon
15-6L intraoperative 21390A Cannon
PA 4-2 biopsy capable 21422A 2 to 4 MHz Advance Vision
CA 5-2 21425A 2 to 5 MHz Advance Vision
D1914c 21221B 1.9 MHz Pencil
1. This transdu
transducer
cer is
is compatib
compatible
le with
with the M2540A,
M2540A, but is only
only sold
sold separate
separately
ly..
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Specifications: Connection and Communication Specifications

Connection The following tables list the communication and connector specifications of the M2540A.

and Commu-
nication
Specifications
System I/O PC Ports

Ports The following table lists the ports on the rear of the internal PC and describes their locations.
Table 2-5 PC Ports
Port Specification
Composite video output Female phono (RCA) on TV and video conv
converter
erter board
(optional) 1
S-Video output (optional) 1 4-pin mini circular DIN on SVGA to TV video card
S-Video input (optional) 1 4-pin mini circular DIN on video capture card
Print trigger output 3.5-mm phone jack on APIO board
VCR audio output (line out) Green 3.5-mm stereo phone jack on sound card
(optional) 1
VCR audio input (line in) 1 Blue 3.5-mm stereo phone jack on sound card
Microphone Pink 3.5-mm stereo phone jack
Speakers Green 3.5 mm stereo phone jack to system speaker amplifier
Monitor 15-pin D connector on graphics adapter board
Foot switch 9-pin female D-sub connector on the APIO board that carries
foot switch signals from the external I/O panel
 
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Specifications: Connection and Communication Specifications

Table 2-5 PC Ports (Continued)

Port Specification
Com 1 9-pin D connector, RS-232; spare serial port used for serial
VCRs
Keyboard DIN circular connector
Mouse DIN circular connector

Token ring 50-pin connector on the APIO board

LAN RJ-45 to I/O panel for network communication
USB USB (A) for data and power to system control panel
USB For black-and-white thermal printer
USB For color printer
USB For remote plain-paper printer
PS-2 keyboard Not used
PS-2 mouse Not used
Parallel port Not used
Audio input on main board Not used
1. Only
Only availa
available
ble with
with VCR opti
option
on or exter
external
nal vide
video/p
o/prin
rintt option
option
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Specifications: Physio Port Specifications

I/O Panel Ports The following table lists the ports on the I/O panel and the signals they carry.
Table 2-6 I/O Panel Ports
Port Connector Signal
Composite video BNC Composite video signal from SVGA board
Foot switch D-sub 9 Control signal from foot switch to APIO board
Defaults are: record, freeze, and record 2
Each signal is a contact closure to ground, active low,
low, and
TTL compatible
Print BNC Trigger signal from APIO board
LAN RJ-45 Communication with local area network  

Physio Port The following table lists the

t he specifications of the M2540A’
M2540A’ss physio ports.
Specifications Table 2-7 Physio Por t Specifications
Port Specification
ECG 3 patient leads with R-wave detection
Monitoring quality only
Frequency
Frequency rrespon
esponse:
se: 1 ±0.5 to 30 ±6 Hz
Sensitivity: 3 mVpp ±2.5 mV for full scale at 100% gain
Aux 1 3-dB bandwidth: full scale DC to 100 Hz minimum
Maximum
Maxim um iinput
nput signal
signal:: ±4 V
Sensitivity: 2.5 ±0.5 Vpp for full scale at 100% gain
ga in

Audio/Video The following tables list the audio and video specifications of the M2540A.
 Specifications
 
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Specifications: Audio/Video Specifications

Audio
Table 2-8 Audio Specifications
Description Specification
Speakers Stereo—VCR, Doppler
Doppler spectrum toward transducer — left speaker
Doppler spectrum away from transducer — right speaker
Maximum power input: 4 watts
Impedance: 8 ohms
Frequency 130 Hz to 12 KHz
Response
Microphone Faces fr
front. 10
10 H
Hzz to
to 2
20
0KKH
Hz eellectret ttyype

External Video
Table 2-9 External Video Specifications
Description Specification
Colo
Colorr C
Com
ompo
posi
site
te NT
NTSC
SC 3.58
3.58 (USA
(USA),
), P
PAL
AL 4.43
4.43 (Eur
(Europ
ope)
e)

1.0 V p to p ±5% into 75 ohm

ohmss (only w
with
ith VCR opti
option)
on)
Print Trigger 1 signal from the APIO board
Activee low: ON = 0.5 V max @ 1 mA; OFF = 5.25 V
Activ VDC
DC maximum
maximum
voltage
 
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Specifications: Audio/Video Specifications

Video Output  

Specifications Table 2-10 Video Output Specifications

Output Specification
RGBSync to system 0.7 Vpp RGB with TTL sync
monitor
S-Video Output to 1.0 Vpp luminance incorporating sync and 0.3 Vpp chrominance as
VCR shown
(50Hz) in Tab
able
video le 2-9
2-9. This timing is essentially RS-170 (60 Hz) or CCIR
timing.
 
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Safety:

3 Safety
This section provides an overview of safety considerations for the ultrasound system. These
safety concerns apply to patients, operators, and service engineers. For more detailed safety
information, see the Philips Safety and Standards Guide.
The following topics are included in this section:
• “Transmit
“Transmit Power
Power (Acoustical)” on page 27
• “Acoustic
“Acoustic Exposur
Exposure”
e” on page
page 27
• “AIUM/NEMA
“AIUM/NEMA Output
Output Display
Display Standard”
Standard” on page 28
• “Explosiv
“Explosivee Hazards”
Hazards” on page 30

• “Electrical Warnin
“Electrical Warnings”
gs” on page
page 31
• “Periphera
“Peripherall Connections
Connections”” on page 31
• “Glutaraldeh
“Glutaraldehyde
yde Exposur
Exposure”
e” on page 32
• “Moving
“Moving the System
System”” on page 32

• “Electromagnetic
“Electromagnet ic Compatibility
Compatibility”” on page 35
• “Restriction
“Restrictionss for
for Use” on
on page 36
• “Electrosurgical
“Electrosurgical Units”
Units” on page
page 37
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Safety: Transmit Power (Acoustical)

Transmit Acoustic output, expressed as an index, is display

displayed
ed on the screen to allow the best possible
diagnostic image with minimal power output. A display standard presents this index using one of
Power
(Acoustical)
the following four power indices:
• Mechanical index (MI)
• Thermal index for soft tissue (TIS)
• Thermal index for bone (TIB)
• Thermal index for cranial bone (TIC)
The index setting on the  System Setup menu selects the power index used. The displayed
index is based on this setting and on preset configuration and imaging mode.

• The poweratindex setting on the System Setup menu selects any of the four power indices
for display any time.
• The Power  rotary
 rotary control at the right side of the system control panel is the only control
control
that affects transmit power lev
level.
el.

For additional information on acoustical power settings and power index, see the Philips Safety
and Standards Guide.

Acoustic Although no harmful effects have been demonstrated for any of the ultrasound frequencies,
Exposure intensities, and exposure times used in examinations with Philips ultrasound systems, Philips
recommends that you consider the following, and use the
t he lowest ultrasound exposure that
produces diagnostically acceptable information:
• Use diagnostic ultrasound only when there
t here is a good medical reason.
• Reset the controls at the start of every examination.
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 28
Safety: AIUM/NEMA Output Display Standard

• Reduce exposure time, independent of acoustic index value.

• Use techniques that let
le t you collect clinical data quickly and end the examination
e xamination promptly.
promptly.
• Select a transducer that prov
provides
ides good resolution and focal depth for the region of interest.
Then use the imaging controls to fine-tune image resolution.
For more detailed information on acoustic exposure, see the Output Display Standards and ODS
Tables booklet.
 Acoustic Tables

AIUM/NEMA In compliance with the Output Display Standard (ODS) jointly proposed by the American
Output Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, the
Philips ultrasound system displays power output indices related to the potential for bioeffects.
Display
Real-time information related to the power output is displayed on the monitor
monitor,, indicating the
Standard
type of index ifdisplayed
For example, andcorresponds
the output the value of that
to a index for the
mechanical acoustic
index output
of 0.8, currentlyisbeing
the following used.
display
displayed:
ed:
MI: 0.8
The displayed
displayed index is one of four types: MI, TIS, TIB, or TIC. These ultrasound abbreviations
conform to the AIUM/NEMA Output DisplaDisplayy Standard.
Soft tissue thermal index (TIS) is used in cardiac, fetal, and abdominal scanning.
The thermal index for bone (TIB) is used in applications such as second or third trimester fetal
scanning and neonatal cephalic (through the fontanelle) scanning.
The cranial bone thermal index (TIC) is used for transcranial imaging.
 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 29
Safety: AIUM/NEMA Output Display Standard

NOTE The power index displayed

displayed on the screen depends on the preset type, the active
transducer type, the imaging mode, and the selecte
selectedd power index. Any of the four
power indices is selectable for display
display at any time, using the power index setting in the
System Setup menu.

Automatic For automatic selection of a power index based on system mode, the user selects the power
Index Selection index setting of Normal from the System Setup menu. This directs the system to choose an
index based on the active preset and imaging mode.
mode .

 When MI is
is Displaye
Displayed
d With the Normal Se
Setting
tting
MI is displayed if any of the following conditions exist:
• 2D Only is the active imaging mode.
• Black-and White MMode Preview is the active imaging mode.
• Black-and White Doppler Preview is the active imaging mode.
• Black-and White Doppler 2D Live is the active imaging mode.
mode .

 When TIS is
is Displa
Displaye
yed
d With Norm
Normal
al Setting
If none of the conditions in “When MI is Displa
Displayed
yed With the Normal Setting” on on page 2929 exist,
 exist, if
no transcranial preset is active, and any of the following conditions exist, TIS displays:
• Color is turned on.
• Angio is turned on.
• MMode Trace
Trace is the active iimaging
maging mode.
• Doppler Spectral is the active imaging mode (with
(wi th 2D Live off).
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 30
Safety: Explosive Hazards

 When TIC is Displaye

Displayed
d With Normal
Normal Setting
Displa
If none of the conditions in “When MI is Disp layed
yed With
With the Normal Setting”
Setting” on page 29
29 exist,
 exist, a
transcranial preset is active, and any of the following conditions exist, TIS displays:
• Color is turned on.
• Angio is turned on.
• MMode Trace
Trace is the active iimaging
maging mode.
• Doppler Spectral is the active imaging mode (with
(wi th 2D Live off).
If the user selects an ODS setting other than Normal, the selected index type is used as the
preferred
preferr ed acoustic power display format, regardless of the mode, the transducer
transducer,, or the preset
that is selected.

The
in thedisplayed
display
patie ed
nt. index
patient. Howev value
However does
er,, for any not provide
patient, the an exact
higher value
the of, the
value
value, the higher
potential
thefor adversefor
potential bioeffects
aadverse
dverse
bioeffects. The user can minimize the potential for bioeffects by keeping the index value as low as
possible, by choosing the right transducer and making adjustments. Minimizing examination time
also minimizes bioeffects.

 W
 WARNING
ARNING The ODS power index formulas were defined for reasonable worst case patient conditions. It is
likely that a particular patient's actual conditions are better than indicated by the index. The
operator should be aware of patient conditions that mitigate the actual exposure.

Explosive Observe the following practices to av

avoid
oid explosive hazards:
Hazards • Do not operate the system in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 31
Safety: Electrical Warnings

• When using the imaging system in the operating room, do not switch system power on or
off. Be sure system power is on before the operation starts, and leav
leavee it on for the duration
of the procedure.

 WARNING
 WARNING Do not use the foot switch in the operating room.

Electrical
 W
 Warnings
arnings
Observe the following precautions to prevent electric shock:
• Only qualified service
ser vice personnel should remove system covers
covers (trim and service
ser vice panels).
Accidental contact with electrical circuits inside the system could cause serious injury.
• Use only the power cords supplied with the system, and connect them only to properly
grounded electrical outlets.

 WARNINGS
 WARNINGS • Failure to follow these warnings can affect both patient and operator safety
safety..
• Do not connect the ultrasound system to the same circuit used for life support devices.

Peripherals (such as a VCR or a printer) typically meet general electrical

ele ctrical safety usage
Peripheral
Connections requirements, but do not meet medical device standards. Therefore,
Therefore, do not use system
peripherals within six feet of a patient unless the peripherals receive power from an isolated
power outlet on the imaging system, or from an isolation transformer that meets medical safety
standards. The 120 VAC
VAC outlets on the power supply are iisolated.
solated. The specific peripherals listed
in “Optional
“Optional Periphe
Peripherals”
rals” on
on page 201
201 meet
 meet medical device standards when installed in the
system as recommended.
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 32
Safety: Glutaraldehyde Exposure

Glutaral- The United States Occupational Safety and Health

Healt h Administration (OSHA) has issued a
regulation dealing with levels of acceptable glutaraldehyde exposure in the working environ
environment.
ment.
dehyde
Exposure
Philips does not sell glutaraldehyde-based disinfectants with its products. However
However,, this type of
disinfectant is recommended for disinfection of transesophageal (TEE) or endocavity
transducers.
To minimize exposure to glutaraldehyde fumes, make sure the area is well ventilated and use
appropriate
appropriate eye and skin protection.

Moving the Although the system is designed to be mobile, remember that it is very heavy, and that you
System must take precautions when moving the system.
The ultrasound system has been designed to be as lightweight and mobile as possible. However
However,,
the system weight—including the weight of the monitor
monitor,, a printer
printer,, and a +VCR—is
approximately
appro ximately 100 kg ((220
220 pounds). Because of this weight, you must use caution when moving
the system, since the ability
abili ty to move any ultrasound machine is directly related to an individual’
individual’ss
size and strength.
Some sonographers, particularly those weighing less than 100 pounds, have stated that they

injured their
particular backs moving
incident. They do,similar
how systems.
however
ever,, pointThese complaints
out the could
need to be not in
careful betransporting
directly tiedmedical
to one
equipment such as an ultrasound system.

Before Moving To move the system, take the precautions listed in the following sections, and
the System • Before moving the system, be sure to remov
removee any loose equipment from the ttop
op of the sys-
tem, disconnect the system power cord, and disconnect all external devices.
• Before transporting the system in a vehicle, remove the monitor and all transducers from the
system and put them in a packing box.
 
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Safety: Moving the System

 When Moving
Moving This system is equipped with a front handle and brakes on the front wheels.
the System Always use the handle at the front of the cart to move the system from place to place.

 WARNING
 WARNING Never strap or secure the system at any point above the peripheral tray.

NOTE Use caution and follow these steps when moving the system from patient to patient.

1. Unl
Unlock
ock the w
whee
heell loc
locks
ks b
befo
efore
re mov
moving
ing tthe
he syste
system.
m.
2. Mak
Makee sur
suree the co
contr
ntrol
ol top is lock
locked,
ed, to pr
prev
event
ent its pivo
pivoting
ting du
during
ring tr
transpo
ansport.
rt.
3. Engage the tr
track
ack lo
locks
cks o
on
n the fro
front
nt wh
wheels
eels to ease sstraight
traight-line
-line ttrav
ravel.
el.
4. Pus
Push
h wi
with
th tthe
he h
hand
andle
le aatt th
thee fr
front
ont of tthe
he cart.
cart.
5. After th
thee syst
system
em is in posit
position,
ion, en
engage
gage the wheel lo
locks
cks to immobi
immobilize
lize th
thee sys
system,
tem, and unloc
unlockk
the control top to allow it to pivot.

Moving on Do not move the system over uneven

uneven elevator entrances by lifting the machine or any part of the
Ramps or machine.
Uneven Surfaces Always use two people when moving the ultrasound system up and
Always a nd down ramps longer than 20
feet or steeper than 5 degrees. (Wheelchair ramps are usually less than 5 degrees.) Avoid ramps
that are steeper than 10 degrees, to eliminate the danger of the system tipping over
over..

System Tilting The system has been tested for stability using the IEC 60601-1 test protocol. Following this

protocol, the system will not tip over on an incline of up to 10 degrees in any direction. When
this amount of incline is exceeded, there is a potential for the system to tip over.
over.
 
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Safety: Moving the System

 WARNING
 WARNING Use care when tilting the system for an incline.
incline . The amount of incline allowable to prevent
tip-over is 10 degrees. Moving the system over a roadside curb or other small but steep incline
can cause the system to exceed 10 degrees of incline.

Transporting Always engage the wheel locks while transporting the system in a vehicle, and use restraining
Always
the System in a straps to secure the system in place. Do not rely on the wheel locks to hold the system on
Vehicle inclines
inclines gr
greater
eater th
than
an 5 degr
degrees.
ees.
Be sure that the transporting vehicle can handle the weight of the system (or systems) plus the
passengers.
Be sure the load capacity of the loading lift can accommodate the weight of the ultrasound

system. A minimum capacity of 550 pounds is recommended.

Always secure the ultrasound system while it is on the loading lift so that it cannot roll. Make
Always
sure the control top is locked, to prevent its pivoting. Engage the wheel locks and use wood
chocks, restraining straps, or other similar types of constraints as an added safety measure. Do
not attempt to
t o hold the system in place manually
manually..

 WARNING
 WARNING Never strap or secure the system at any point on the control top or monitor.

Load and unload the ultrasound system while the transporting

t ransporting vehicle is parked on a level
surface. The system’s weight
weight can easily cause it to roll on any incline.
incline .

The system’s
system’s weight on an extended lloading
oading lift may cause the transporting vehicle to ttilt,
ilt, which
could cause personal injury or system damage.
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 35
Safety: Electromagnetic Compatibility

 WARNING
 WARNING Never ride on a loading lift
l ift with the system. Y
Your
our weight combined with tthe
he system's weight can
exceed the lift's load capacity
capacity..

Be sure the ultrasound system is firmly secured while inside the transporting vehicle. Any
movement, combined with the system’s
system’s weight, could cause the system to break loose.

NOTE If you use the ultrasound system in a mobile van, follow the same fundamental
transporting precautions listed in the sections above.

Electromag- This system has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) according to the
netic international standard for EMC with medical devices, as determined by the International

Compatibility Electrotechnical Commission (IEC 60601-1-2). This IEC standard has been adopted in Europe as
the European Norm EN 60601-1-2.

Avoiding Medical devices can generate or receive electr

electromagnetic
omagnetic interference (EMI). The EMC standards
Electromag- describe tests for both emitted
emitt ed and received interference. Emission tests deal with interference
netic generated by the device being tested. The Philips ultrasound system does not generate
Interference interference based on the tests described in the standards.
Ultrasound systems are designed to receive radio frequency (RF) energy and are therefore
susceptible to EMI generated by other RF energy sources. Examples of other sources of EMI are
medical devices, information technology products, and radio and television
t elevision transmission towers.
Tracing the source of radiated interference can be a difficult task.
See “Electrom
“Electromagneti
agneticc Interference”
Interference” on page 137
137 to
 to identify sources of EMI.
Only a physician can determine if an artifact caused by radiated interference has a negative
 impact on image quality and the subsequent diagnosis.

  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 36

Safety: Restrictions for Use

Restrictions The M2540A ultrasound system is subject to certain restrictions that are described in the
following sections.
for Use
Immunity Level The EMC standards require that manufacturers of patient-coupled equipment specify
Test Resu
Results
lts electrostatic discharge immunity levels for their systems. This type of device is designed to
receive and amplify low-level
low-level signals in the same bandwidth aass the interference to which it is
susceptible.
Immunity is defined in the standard as the ability of a system to perform without degradation in
the presence of an electromagnetic disturbance. Degradation in image quality
qualit y is a qualitative
assessment that can be subjective. The simplest way to assess degradation is to note when the
first sign of an artifact
ar tifact is seen. This method has two advantages: It removes the issue of subjective
decision-making and provides the most stringent test results.
Caution should therefore be taken in comparing immunity levels of different ultrasound systems.
The criteria used for measuring degradation are not specified by the standard, and can vary wit
withh
the manufacturer.
Philips has tested each class of transducer for every operating mode over a wide range of
frequencies. This testing showed PW Doppler to be the most susceptible to radio-frequency
interference.
Please see the Philips Safety and Standards Guide shipped with your system for additional
information about compliance with EMC standards.

Electrostatic
Discharge Electrostatic
seconds afterdischarges can cause
the discharge. the ,ECG
However
However, hear theart
heart
the ECG rate rat
display
rate to increase
e display returnsby
to10 to 15%
normal for a four
within few
seconds.
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 37
Safety: Electrosurgical Units

Electrosur- Electrosurgical units (ESUs) and other devices intentionally introduce

i ntroduce radio frequency
electromagnetic fields or currents into patients. Because imaging ultrasound frequencies are also
gical Units in the radio frequency range, ultrasound transducer circuits are susceptible to radio frequency
interference. While an ESU is in use, the noise generated severely interferes
interferes with the
black-and-white image and completely obliterates the color image.
 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 38
Theory of Operation: Overview

4 Theor y of Operation
Overview This section provides a technical overview of system functions. The discussion focuses on the
main functions and features of the system’
system’ss PC, circuit boards, and power distribution. Main
system functions are also shown in the functional block diagrams at the end of this section.
The M2540A’s
M2540A’s internal PC replaces the back-end electronics used in earlier ultrasound systems
to handle displa
displayy processing. The beam processor/acoustic processor (BPAP)
(BPAP) board handles the
acoustic and beam processin
processingg front-end functions.
This section covers the following areas of the system:
• “In
“Inter
ternal
nal PC”
PC” on page
page 39
• “TR Boar
Boards”
ds” on
on page
page 40
• “BPAP Board”
“BPAP Board” on page
page 42
• “Demodulator
“Demodulator Boar
Board”
d” on page 43
• “APIO
“APIO Boar
Board”
d” on page
page 43
• “Physio
“Physio Module
Module Option
Option”” on page
page 43
• “System
“System Motherboa
Motherboard”
rd” on page
page 44
• “Distributio
“Distribution
n Board and Connector
Connector Modules”
Modules” on page 44
• “I/O
“I/O Panel”
Panel” on
on page
page 45
• “System
“System Control
Control Panel” on page 45
• “Power Suppl
“Power Supply”
y” on page
page 46
• “Functional
“Functional Block
Block Diagrams
Diagrams”” on page
page 47
• “Transducer
“Transducer Safety Testing:
Testing: Test
Test Setup and Theory” on page 52
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 39
Theory of Operation: Internal PC

Internal PC The M2540A uses an internal PC to coordinate and perform many of the functions that required
dedicated circuit boards in earlier ultrasound systems. The power button on the front of the PC
is the system power switch. TTurning
urning on tthe
he PC star
starts
ts the ultrasound system.

Standard PC The M2540A’s

M2540A’s internal PC contains the following standard components:
Components • A motherboard
• A hard drive
• A graphics card in the AG
AGP
P slot
• The Acoustic Processor I/O (APIO) board, “APIO
board, in a PCI slot (See “APIO Boar
Board”
d” on page
page 43
43))
• A 31/2-inch floppy disk drive
• A CD-RW drive

PC Ports
The PC motherboard’s
motherboard’s ports are used as follows:
• A USB port communicates with the system control panel.
• A USB port communicates with an optional black-
black-and-white
and-white thermal printer.
printer.
• A USB port communicates with an optional color printer
printer..
• A USB port communicates with an optional plain-paper printer.
printer.
• A USB port communicates with the optional physio module.
• A LAN port connects the PC to a network.
• A 3.5 mm phono jack receives audio signals from a microphon
microphone.
e.
• A 3.5 mm phono jack supp
supplies
lies the signal that drives the system’
system’ss speakers
speakers..
• An RS-232 port (Com1) controls an optional VCR.
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Theory of Operation: TR Boards

VCR-Option Components
Components in the PC
The VCR option includes several cards inside the PC and an adapter that connects to the SVGA
output of the
t he PC’ Figu
PC’ss graphics adapter board. See Figurre 4-
4-1
1 on pag
agee 48 for a detailed
representation
representation of how the VCR option’
option’ss components function iin
n the ultrasound system.
The following cards are part of the
t he VCR option, and reside in the PC’
PC’ss PCI slots:
• A sound card that receives audio from the VCR, and supplies sound to the VCR
• A video capture board that receives S-Video signals from the VCR
• An SVGA-to-S-Video card that converts the SVGA signal from the graphics adapter
a dapter board (in
the AGP slot) to S-Video for the VCR
• An SVGA adapter that connects the graphics adapter board to the SVGA-to-TV video card
and to the monitor
See “VCR Option Parts” on page
page 198
198 for
 for a list of all the components of the VCR option.

Optional Drive-Bay Components

The PC’s drive bays accept the following components:

• The Physio module

tor powers that provides
the module, ECG monitoring
but the module capability.
does not use the driveThebay
drive
bay’ bay’s
’s data power
port. Theconnec-
module
communicates with the ultrasound system through a USB cable to the PC motherboard.
mot herboard. See
“Physio
“Physio Module
Module Option
Option”” on page
page 43
43,, and Fi
Figu
gurre 4-
4-3
3 on page 51 for detailed information on
the Physio module.

• A magneto-optical disk (MOD) drive that allows archiving of images, studies, and reports on
removable disks. The MOD uses the drive bay
bay’’s data and power ports.

TR Boards The M2540A’s

M2540A’s e-box contains two transmit-and-receive (TR) boards. Each has a connector that
 plugs into the motherboard and another connector that passes through the motherboard and

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 41
Theory of Operation: TR Boards

plugs into the distribution board. The two boards form electronic beams of the transmit and
receive signals. Each TR board contains 64 transmitters and 32 preamps multiplexed into 64
receive channels. This allows multiplexing the system’s
system’s 64 active channels into 128 element
arrays.
arra ys. Each receive channel consists of time ga
gain
in compensation (TGC) amplifiers, low pass
filters, 10-bit A/D converters, and one eighth of a digital
digit al beam-forming circuit. Each TR board
sends on its output bus a value that is
i s the sum of the data from its 32 channels plus its 18-bit
input bus. The last TR board in this chain outputs the final summed radio-frequency (RF) data to
the demodulator board.
The transmit and receive beam-forming coefficients for acoustic lines are downloaded on the
coefficient bus from the BPAP board.
The BPAP
BPAP board generates the timing to sta
start
rt and stop each firing line,
l ine, and sends the transmit

signal to the TR board, through the distribution board and the connector modules to the
transducer.. Analog drivers generate tthe
transducer he transmitted RF data. A digit
digital
al timing generator delays
and times each of the analog drivers. The delay generators receive the appropriate
appropriate delay values
from the BPAP
BPAP for each channel. The system power supply contr
controls
ols the amplitude of the
transmitted wav
waveform.
eform.

The received signal is preamplified, TGC amplified, low-pass filtered, and digitized (in all modes
except CW). The BPBPAPAP board generates TGC control signals through the demodulator board.
After being digitized,
digiti zed, the signal on each line is delayed appr
appropriately
opriately.. The outputs of all channels
are daisy-chained together to sum the outputs. The RF data output of one TR board is the input
to the next TR board, and the outputs of the TR boards are summed to form the received beam.
The summed output signal (RF DATA) goes to the demodulator board.
The CW Doppler signal is mixed to an analog intermediate frequency (IF) signal. The CW
Doppler output is a single differential signal routed to the demodulator board.
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 42
Theory of Operation: BPAP Board

BPAP Board The beam processor

processor/acoustic
/acoustic processor (BP
(BPAP)
AP) board contains two processors. One of them
controls beam-forming, line-to-line operation. The other handles the processing of scan
conversion,
conversion, color flow
flow,, and Doppler signals.
The BPAP board does the following:
• Provides the interface between the PC and the TR boards
• Provides the interface between the PC and the demodulator board
• Receives control
control data sets from the PC, process
processes
es them for specific register values, and
sends them to the TR boards
• Houses the transesophageal echo cardiography (TEE) transducer interface circuitry (TEE
motor control and temperature monitoring)

• Houses the transducer ID circuitry

• Detects the presence of standalone transducers
• Houses electronic switching that allows selection of a single active transducer from the four
that can be connected
• Controls the high-voltage output from the system power supply

Omni TEE The Omni Probe contro

controll circuitry on the BP
BPAP
AP board supplies power to the TEE ttransducer's
ransducer's
Circuitry motor.. It aalso
motor lso measures the position of the angle-position sensor
sensor.. The signal is digitized and sent
to the APIO board for monitoring by the PC.
The beam processor circuitry monitors thermistors in the
t he transducer and insures that high
voltage is not applied to the transmitter unless the thermistor values are within limits.
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Theory of Operation: Demodulator Board

Demodulator The demodulator board performs image and Doppler demodulation for BMode, MMode, PW
and CW phased and non-imaging Doppler modes, and color flow mode. It sends a baseband data
Board stream to the BPAP board.
The demodulator board contains the following:
• Digital filters and mixers for demodulating 2D
2D,, color flow, and PW RF data
• The independent transducer CW Doppler electronics and steerable CW detector functions
• The 120 MHz system clock. The cclock
lock signal is distributed to the TR and BP
BPAP
AP boards.
• Circuitry that generates TGC signals

APIO Board The acoustic processor I/O (APIO) board is the token ring interface between the system’s PC
and the e-box. The APIO board also handles input from the foot switch’
switch’ss three control buttons
(via the I/O panel) and forwards them to the PC.
PC . The board also generates trigger signals for
legacy printers.
The board handles these signals from the PC:
• The R-wave pulse from the physio module that it sends to
t o the BP
BPAP
AP board

• The DC on-off bit that it sends to the power supply

• Commands that program the BPAP board at startup
• Acoustic data from the BP
BPAP
AP board for the acoustic imaging display

Physio Module The self-contained Physio module resides in one of the PC’
PC’ss drive bays. The module receives

Option power from the drive bay’s power connector, but it communicates with the system through a
USB cable to the PC’
PC’ss motherboard. A shielded and grounded enclosure pre prevents
vents
electromagnetic interference. See Figu
Figurre 4-
4-3
3 on page 51 for a detailed representation of the
 module s functions and connections.

  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 44

Theory of Operation: System Motherboard

Primary The module’s

module’s primary functions are as follows:
Functions • Process electrocardiogram
electrocardiogram (ECG) signals from patient electrodes and deliver the data
dat a to the
M2540A’s PC
• Send a detected R-wave trigger to the APIO board for frame triggering in various scanning
modes
• Provide gain control for ECG waveforms

Connectors The Physio module has two connectors on its front panel:
• The ECG-input connector is a round, 12-pin connector that is isolated from chassis ground.
ground.
• A ¼-inch phone plug jack accepts auxiliary
auxiliar y input and has both signal and shield grounds.

System This board connects all data paths between the TR boards, the BPBPAP
AP board, and the distribution
Motherboard board. It is also the
t he distribution point for DC power and ground to all boards (the BPAP
BPAP board
and distribution board also receive power directly from
from the system power supply
supply.).
.). It also sends
filtered high voltage to the TR boards.

Distribution The distribution board passes transducer signal inputs to the imaging system. The system power
Board and supply provides
provides high voltage directly to the distribution board to fire transducers.
Connector Signals that pass through this board include
• Transducer identification signals from the BPAP board to and from the transducer
Modules
• Transmit and receive signals from the TR boards to the active transducer

• TEE motor-control
motor-control and temperature-sense signals from the BP
BPAP
AP to and from the TEE trans-
ducer
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 45
Theory of Operation: I/O Panel

Transducer The four transducer module bays accept the following types of modules in any combination:
Connector • Cannon connector
Module Types • Advance Vision connector
• Pencil-type transducer connector
• Blank module
See Tabl
ablee 13-
13-2
2 on page
page 179
79 for
 for a list of the modules and their part numbers.

I/O Panel The I/O panel bears four connectors and two ground points. The main system ground used for
safety testing, and an equipotential post are the two
t wo ground
ground points on the panel.
The I/O panel’s connectors are
• An RJ-45 (CA
(C AT 5) connector for connection to a LAN
• A BNC connector that carries composite video signals for a legacy printer
• A BNC connector that carries trigger signals for a legacy printer
• A 9-pin D connector for the optional foot switch

System
Control Panel
The system
rotary control
and slide panel and
controls, contains the circuitry
the trackball. to process
A USB contr
control
cable carries ol inputs,
control the system
inputs from thekeyboar
keyboard,
d,
control
panel to the PC. An auxiliary cable carries power frfrom
om the system power supply
supply.. The system
control panel circuit board also carries the amplifiers for the system’
system’ss stereo speakers.
All control inputs and LEDs are controlled by the system’s
system’s PC, and their functions are

determined by resident control-panel and system software.

Circuit boards inside the system control
control panel are not field serviceable
ser viceable or replaceable. The
entire assembly,
assembly, including circuit boards, bezel assembly
assembly,, and labels, is available as a replaceable
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 46
Theory of Operation: Power Supply

part. Rotary
Rotar y and sliding knobs, rotary encoders for the knobs, the trackball assembly
assembly,, and the
trackball cable are all available as separate parts.

Power
ower Supply
Supply The M2540A power supply
supply is a self-contained unit that accepts AC input from
from 90 to 264 V, at 50
or 60 Hz, and supplies 120 VAC at 60 Hz to the sys system’
tem’ss PC, monitor
monitor,, and two p
peripherals.
eripherals. It
also provides all DC power required by system components. No switch settings are required to
configure the power supply for different AC mains; the power supply automatically adjusts to use
the power connected to it. Except for the 120 V VAC
AC to the PC, all power output is activated by a
signal from the PC. The system cooling fan iiss the only serviceable part on the power supply
supply.. See
Figurre 4-
Figu 4-1
1 on page 48 for details of the power supply’
supply’ss outputs. The power supply activates when
it receives an “AW
“AWAKE_N” signal, which is generated by the PC, and then sent through the BP BPAPAP
board to the power supply.
The system power supply does the
t he following:
• Provides DC power to all system electronics through the system motherboard and the BP
BPAP
AP
board
• Provides DC power
power directly to the system cooling fan

• Provides high voltage to the distribution board for multiplexing transducers

• Isolates AC mains from secondary AC and DC circuitry
• Transforms primary voltages to secondary voltages
• Filters line AC
• Provides an isolated
isolated 120 VAC uns
unswitched
witched outlet to power the internal PC
• Provides three
three isolated 120 VAC switched outlets to pow
power
er the monitor and two peripherals
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Theory of Operation: Functional Block Diagrams

Functional This section contains block diagrams of the system’

system’ss components and their connections.

Block The section includes the following block diagrams:

Diagrams • Fi
Figu
gurre 4-
4-1
1 on page 48 shows the ultrasound system with the VCR option installed. This dia-
dia -
gram does not include the e-box or the system’s power supply. Those components are
shown in FiFigu
gurre 4-
4-2
2 on page 49.
• Figu
Figurre 4-
4-2
2 shows the e-box and the
t he system power supply and their connections to other
components of the ultrasound system.
• Figu
Figurre 4-
4-3
3 on page 51 shows the optional Phy
Physio
sio module and its internal connections.

System Fi
Figu
gurre 4-
4-1
1 shows the M2540A system with the VCR option installed.
Functional Block
Diagram
 

M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 48

Theory of Operation: Functional Block Diagrams

Figure 4-1 System Block Diagram with VCR Option

Speaker Speaker

Floppy disk System control panel

drive
DC power
Optional
To remote
MO drive Audio Optional printers USB printer
USB (up to 2)
CD-RW drive PC USB
motherboar USB
AC power
Audio Microphone
Optional LAN
Physio module
Com RS-232
Audio Optional
Audio VCR
USB VCR option
sound board

VCR option
capture board S-video AC power
Internal PC
S-video
VCR option
converter Composit
Compositee video
board
Monitor
Graphics
adapter board SVGA SV
SVGA
GA video
adapter
R-wav I/O
Trigger AC power
APIO board panel
Hard disk drive
Foot switch Token ring System power
supply
(see Figu
Figure
re 4-
4-2
2 
PC power AC power for detail)
To e-box (see Figu
Figure
re 4-2
4-2))
  

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 49
Theory of Operation: Functional Block Diagrams

e-box and
an d P
Power
ower Fi
Figu
gurre 4-
4-2
2 shows the system’s
system’s power supply and the e-box and their connections to each other
Supply and other components.
Functional Block
Diagram
Figure 4-2 e-box and Power Supply Block Diagram

To APIO board in PC To system

control panel
Distribution board
Motherboard
Token ring
To peripherals

Connector  TR board
module
To monitor 

Connector  TR board
module To PC
Demodulator board
Connector 
module

BPAP board
Connector 
module

+3, +5 Unswitched
VDC Control 120 VAC
+2 VDC
+11, +5  ±12, -5,
Fan
+60, -140 ±HV Switched 120 VAC
 mux V Switched 120 VAC
Switched 120 VAC
+12 VDC variable Power supply
+5, +12, -12 VDC
90 - 264 VAC
 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 50
Theory of Operation: Functional Block Diagrams

Token Rin
Ringg Cable
The token ring cable carries the following signals between the BPAP
BPAP board and the APIO board:
• R-wavee communication
R-wav
• On and off signal that switches on the outputs from
from the power supply
supply (the 120 VAC o
output
utput
for the PC is always on)
• Program enable and program done (on separate circuits)
• Ring in and ring out (on separate circuits)
 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 51
Theory of Operation: Functional Block Diagrams

Physio Figu
Figurre 4-
4-3
3 shows how the Physio module functions, its internal connections, and connections to
Functional Block other components.
Diagram
Figure 4-3 Physio Module Block Diagram

R-wave
detector 
Isolated front end M Phy1 offset
phy1

U  and
X gain adjust phy1
Bandpass
Signal islout   X216 filter   A/D
isolation 0.35 to 30Hz converter 
Differential
phy2
ECG leads amp Phy2 offset
 and r-raw
and
driver  gain adjust
dacdata
Power 
nlddac1
isolation auxsel
spi-do
 AUX In
spi-di
nlddac2 dacdata
spi-ck
nadccs

Clock
divider 
EZ-USB
clk24
controller 

To APIO R-wave trig

To PC motherboard USB
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 52
Theory of Operation: Transducer Safety Testing: Test Setup and Theory

Transducer This section provides background

background and supporting information for the transducer leakage tests in
in
Section 6, “Performance
“Performance Tests”
ests”;; this information is not required to perform the tests.
Safety T
Safety Test
esting:
ing: In transducer safety tests, a container filled with saline solution functions as a conductive
Test Setup
medium (see FiFigu
gurre 4-
4-4
4 on page 53). The solution penetrates any faults in the transducer
and Theory insulation and provides an electrical path between the submerged lead wire and the grounded
inner transducer shield.

The test for transthoracic and endocavity transducers differs from

from the test for TEE transducers
only by the extent that the transducers are submerged in the test solution.
 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 53
Theory of Operation: Transducer Safety Testing: Test Setup and Theory

Figure 4-4 Transducer Leakage Current Test Setup and Theory Diagram

Ultrasound Transducer Cable

metal chassis Outer  Grounded Internal
See Key for I system shielding circuitry
plastic
Hot
Figu
Figurre 4-
4-4
4 skin  jacket

Open Neutral button

Neutral

C
Insertion
I chassis depth
Open Ground button Z
Ground 2

Imeasured S 1
A Saline ECG
lead wire

I transducer 

SAFETY ANALYZER

Neutral condition: Closed for normal condition Ground condition: Closed for normal condition
Closed for 1st single fault condition Open for 1st single fault condition
Open for 2nd single fault condition Closed for 2nd single fault condition
Mode selector on safety analyzer: ECG for transducer leakage test
  Case Leakage, Ground Conductor for ground wire leakage test 7ASW030-1
 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 54
Theory of Operation: Transducer Safety Testing: Test Setup and Theory

Table 4-1 Key for Figu

Figure
re 4-
4-4
4

A = Microammeter in the safety analyzer

Imeasured = Leakage current

S = Sw
Swit
itch
ch that
that conn
connec
ects
ts th
thee aamm
mmet
eter
er eith
either
er dir
directl
ectlyy tto
o tthe
he chas
chasssis or
through the ECG lead wire. (This is the mode selector on the Safety
Analyzer. Select ECG for transducer leakage and Case Leakage, or select
Analyzer.
Ground Conductor for chassis leakage.)

C = Stra
Strayy cap
capacit
acitan
ance
ce from
from th
thee sys
syste
tem'
m'ss po
pow
wer wiri
wiring
ng to th
thee cha
chasssis
sis.

Z = Impedance between the transducer’s

transducer’s metal parts and the test electrode:
   ≈ 800 KΩ if the outer insulating layer is intact
< 500 Ω if the outer layer is compr
compromised
omised

Insertion depth:
• For transthoracic and endocav
endocavity
ity transducers, submerge the head and 5 cm of the cable,
being careful to not submerge tthe
he connector
connector..
• For TEE transducers, submerge all of the flexible shaft that would normally enter the body of
the patient:
patient: 1
100
00 cm ffor
or adu
adult
lt TEE
TEE,, 60 cm fo
forr pedi
pediatric
atric TEE.

Theory of the Transducer Leakage Current Test

Leakage current Ichassis, driven by the line supply, flows through the stray capacitance C between
 the primary wiring and the system s metal chassis.

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 55
Theory of Operation: Transducer Safety Testing: Test Setup and Theory

Figure 4-5 Transducer Leakage Current Test Diagram for the Normal Condition

Hot I system

Neutral
C
I chassis
Z
Ground
Imeasured
S
A
I transducer 

  7ASW030-2

The leakage current normally flows from the chassis safely out through the ground wire. If there
is a fault in the transducer insulation, some of the current follows this path and is measured by
the safety analyzer. This Itransducer is still fairly low
low,, unless the chassis is not properly groun
grounded.
ded.
 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 56
Theory of Operation: Transducer Safety Testing: Test Setup and Theory

Figure 4-6 Transducer Leakage Current Test Diagram for 1st Single Fault Condition

Hot I system

Neutral
C
I chassis
Z
Ground
I measured
S
A
I transducer 

7ASW030-3

When an open ground condition is imposed, all Ichassis is forced through the transducer. This
Itransducer is still fairly low unless its sheath is compromised.

Figure 4-7 Transducer Leakage Current Test Diagram for 2nd Single Fault Condition

I system
Hot

Neutral
C
I chassis
Z
Ground
I measured
S
A
I transducer 
   7ASW030-4

 
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Theory of Operation: Transducer Safety Testing: Test Setup and Theory

Imposing an open neutral condition prev

prevents
ents all system current from flowing. This creates a
higher potential for leakage current Ichassis. Most flows safely through the ground wire; some
flows through the transducer. This Itransducer is still fairly low
low,, unless the chassis iiss not properly
grounded.
Figure 4-8 Ground Wire Leakage Test Diagram (for Comparison with 1st Single Fault
Condition)

I system
Hot

Neutral
C
I chassis
Ground Z
I measured
S
A
I transducer 

7ASW030-5

With the transducer circuit disconnected, all of the leakage current Ichassis flows through the
analyzer by way of the ground wire.
( Figu
In the 1st single fault condition transducer leakage test (Fi gurre 4-
4-6
6 on page 56), all the leakage
current Ichassis flows through the analyzer by way of the transducer.
transducer. In that condition, only the
resistance or impedance of the respective paths varies.
• If the transducer sheath is intact, its resistance is high, and Imeasured in the transducer leakage
 test is low when compared with Imeasured in the ground wire leakage test.

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 58
Theory of Operation: Transducer Safety Testing: Test Setup and Theory

• If the transducer sheath is compromised, its resistance is close to that of the ground wire.
Transducer leakage current equaling 80% or more of ground wire leakage current indicates a
fault or break in the transducer insulation.
Sheath integrity is tested this way because thertheree could be a break in the transducer sheath
causing significant Itransducer, and yet that leakage current could still be within acceptable limits.
Comparison to the ground wire leakage current is the only way to ensure sheath integrity
integrity..
 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 59
Installation: Overview

5 Installation
Overview This chapter includes procedures for installing and setting up the
t he M2540A.
The following sections are in this chapter:
• “Assemble
“Assemble the
the System”
System” on page 59
• “Syste
“System
m Startup”
Startup” on page
page 62
• “System
“System Configura
Configuration”
tion” on page
page 64
• “Customer
“Customer Trainin
Training”
g” on page 88

Assemble the Complete the following steps to assemble the M2540A ultrasound system:

System
Power Cord and ➤ Installing the Power Cord and Monitor 
Monitor 1. Attach the system power cord to the receptacle at the bottom rear of the system.
Installation 2. Lo
Loos
osen
en tthe
he sscr
crew
ew ttha
hatt se
secu
curres tthe
he cord retainer , rotate the retainer 180 degrees, and

tighten the screw.

3. Rotate the twivel base to its proper position. (The monitor cables pass through the rear of
the twivel base.)
4. Install th
the monitor  on
 on the twivel.
5. Connect the VGA cable the and monitor power cable to the monitor.

Peripherals When installing peripherals, keep the following points in mind:

Installation • No more than two peripherals can be mounted on the cart.
 • When two peripherals are installed, the smaller one must be on top of the larger one.

 
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Installation: Assemble the System

• Peripherals should mount toward the rear of the system, with about one centimeter
between the lower peripheral and the inside edge of cart
car t top.

➤ Installing a VCR
1. Loosen the peripheral strap, and slide the VCR under it.
2. Connect the power cable, audio input cable, audio output cable , and S-video cable 
to the VCR.
3. Connect the serial cable to the VCR, and screw it in place.
4. If ano
another
ther p
peri
eriphe
pheral
ral is p
part
art of th
thee ins
install
tallatio
ation,
n, pla
place
ce the V
VCR
CR peripheral tray on the top of
the VCR.
5. Tighten tth
he peripheral strap on top of the peripherals.

6. Turn oon he VCR power switch.

n tth
7. Set the VCR switches to the following settings:
• Audio Out left switch: Mix
• Audio Out right switch: Norm

• Input: S-Video
• S-VHS: Auto
• Menu: Off 
• Mode Lock: Off 
8. Save the VCR manual and any other documentation from the shipping box.

➤ Installing a Sony Color Printer 

 NOTE If a VCR is also part of the installation, install it with its tray before the printer.

 
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Installation: Assemble the System

1. Loosen the peripheral strap, and slide the printer under it.
2. Connect the power cable and a USB cable to the printer.
3. Take a cable stop bracket from the accessories shipping box and slip it onto the peripheral
strap.
4. Hook the bracket in a slot of the cart top or the peripheral tray so the bracket
bracket is as close as
possible to the printer.
5. Tighten tth he strap.
6. Sw
Swit
itcch tthe
he pr
prin
inte
terr power switch on.
7. Save the following material from the printer’
printer’ss shipping box:
• Printer paper

• Print ribbon
• Cleaning ribbon
• Printer manual
• Any other documentation

➤ Installing a Sony Black-and-White Printer 

NOTE If a VCR or color printer is also part of the installation, install it with its tray before the 
black-and-white printer.

1. Loosen the peripheral strap, and slide the printer under it.
2. Connect the power cable and a USB cable to the printer.
3. Take a cable stop bracket from the accessories shipping box and slip it onto the peripheral
 strap.

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Installation: System Startup

4. Hook the bracket in a slot of the cart top or the peripheral tray so the bracket
bracket is as close as
possible to the printer.
5. Ti
Tigh
ghte
ten
n the
the sstr
traap.
6. On tthe
he b
bac
ackk of the
the pr
prin
inter
ter,, se
sett dip switch number 5 to the UP position. All the other
switches should be down.
7. Switch the printer power switch on.
8. Save the following material from the printer’
printer’ss shipping box:
• Thermal paper
• Cleaning sheet
• Printer manual

• Any other documentation

System Complete the procedures in this section to set up the system for the customer’
customer’ss use.
Startup ➤ Powering On the System
1. Connect the system power cord to a wall outlet.
2. Press the power switch on the front of the system’s PC.

Monitor Signal When shipped from the factory, the monitor signal input voltage is set to 1.0 V
V.. This must be
Voltage reset to 0.7 V, using the following procedure:

➤ Setting the Monitor Signal Input Voltage

1. Disconnect th
the power cord from the rear of the monitor.
2. Press the two right-hand monitor buttons, and hold them in while
whil e reconnecting the
 power cord.

 
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Installation: System Startup

3. Press the two center monitor buttons.

The OSD Main Menu
Me nu display
displays.
s.
Figure 5-1 OSD Main Menu

4. The tw
two
o righ
right-hand
t-hand monito
monitorr butto
buttons
ns sc
scrol
rolll up or down in the O
OSD
SD Main Menu
Menu.. Use th
them
em to

select Advanced Controls.

5. Press the far left monitor button.
The Advanced Controls menu displays.
Figure 5-2 Advanced Controls Menu

6. Use the two

two ri
right
ght-ha
-hand
nd m
moni
onitor
tor but
button
tonss to sselec
electt INPUT 0.7V.
 7. Press the far left monitor button.
8. Use the two
two ri
right
ght-ha
-hand
nd m
moni
onitor
tor but
button
tonss to sselec
electt SAVE & RETURN.

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Installation: System Configuration

9. Press the far left monitor button.

10. On the OSD Main menu, u se the two right-hand monitor buttons to select EXIT OSD.
use
11.
11. Pr
Pres
esss the far left monitor button to exit OSD.

Printer ➤ Preparing the Sony Black-and-White Printer 

Preparation 1. Load thermal paper  in
 in the printer’s paper drawer.
2. Set the paper type switch inside the printer’
printer’ss paper drawer to the loaded paper type
type.. (The
paper type is marked on the paper’s
paper’s foil wrapper
wrapper,, and on the tube at the center of the paper
roll.)

➤ Preparing the Sony Color Printer 

1. Load paper  in
 in the printer’s paper tray.
2. Insert the paper tray in the printer.

NOTE The paper tray does not sit flush with the printer’s front.

3. Tur
urn
n tthe
he pri
rint
nter
er power on, to move the print head from its shipping park position.

4. Load the print ribbon.

NOTE Do not confuse the print ribbon with the cleaning ribbon.

System The following procedures configure the system’s software:

Configuration NOTE If the system is

i s to communicate over a network, the customer site’
site’ss Network
Administrator must be available to supply configuration data.
dat a.
 
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Installation: System Configuration

Localization   ➤ Setting the Localization Parameters

1. Press Setup. The Setup window displays.
Figure 5-3 Setup Window

2. Click the System tab.

3. Click the Top Border  button.
 button. The Top Border window opens.
 
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Installation: System Configuration

Figure 5-4 Top Border Window

4. Ente
Enterr th
thee in
inst
stitu
ituti
tion
on n
nam
ame,
e, an
and
d cl
clic
ickk OK .

5. On the
the Se
Setu
tup
pwwin
indo
dow
w, cclic thee Date/Time button.
lickk th
 The Date and Time Properties window opens.
 
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Installation: System Configuration

Figure 5-5 Date and Time Properties Window

6. Click the Time Zone tab.

7. Choose the local time zone from the drop-do
drop-down
wn list.
8. Click the Date & Time tab.
9. Cha
Change
nge tthe
he ssetti
ettings
ngs to th
thee loc
local
al da
date
te an
and
d time,
time, and cclic
lickk OK .
10. On the Setu
Setup
p wind
window
ow,, click th
thee Locale button. The Regional and Languages Options
window opens.
 
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Installation: System Configuration

Figure 5-6 Regional and Languages Options Window (Regional Options)

11. Click th
thee dro
drop-do
p-down
wn list in th
thee Standards and Formats section, and select the
configuration set in the list that most nearly matches the site locale.
12. If the number
number,, currency
currency,, time, or date formats in the selected configuration set do not match
the site locale, click Customize and change the incorrect settings.

• Customizing the date format to one that’s longer than any in the drop-down list may cause
 Customizing the date format to one that s longer than any in the drop down list may cause
dates in the display to be truncated.

 
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• The locale selected in Standards and formats section (s (stetepp 11) determines what language the
online Help displays in, if that language is available. If it’
i t’ss not, Help uses the same language as
the rest of the system.

13.
13. Cl
Clic
ickk th
thee Location drop-down list, and select the location that most nearly matches the
site.
14. On the Regional and Languages Options win
window
dow,, click the Languages tab.
Figure 5-7 Regional and Languages Options Window (Languages)
 15.
15. Cl
Clic
ickk th
thee Language used in menus and dialogs menu, and select the local language.

 
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16.
16. Cl
Clic
ickk th
thee Advanced tab.

Figure 5-8 Regional and Languages Options Window (Advanced)

17. Click the dr

drop-do
op-down
wn menu and sselect
elect the language for non-Unicode programs. The
selection should be the one that most closely matches that chosen in step 13.

18.
18. Clickk OK  to
Clic  to close the
t he Regional and Languages Options window
window..
NOTE After any change to settings
setting s in the Regional and Language Options window
window,, reboot the
 system. You may be prompted to restart or to “use existing files.” Click Yes in either
case.

 
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Installation: System Configuration

Options The M2540A leavesleaves the factory with all purchased options enabled. If an option must be enabled
in the field,
fiel d, complete the following procedur
procedure:e:
Installation
➤ Installing Options
1. On the
the Se
Setu
tup
pwwin
indo
dow
w, cclic
lickk th
thee Options tab.
Figure 5-9 Setup Window (Options)
 2. Click the Options... button. An installation window opens.

 
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Installation: System Configuration

Figure 5-10 Options Installation Window

3. Select an application to enable by clicking it so it is highlighted.

4. Click Install.

5. Ent
Enter
er tthe
he ac
acces
cesss co
code
de iin
n th
thee wi
windo
ndow click OK .
w, and click
The selected option is enabled.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to enable any additional options.
7. Whe
When
n all tthe
he rrequ
equir
ired
ed op
option
tionss ar
aree ins
install
talled,
ed, cclic
lickk OK .
 
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Installation: System Configuration

DICOM Complete the following procedur

procedures
es to configure the system for DICOM communications over a
network. The procedure requires information from the customer’s network administrator.
Network
Configuration ➤ Changing the System’s Network Parameters
1. Press the Setup key. The Setup window displays.
2. Click the DICOM button.
The DICOM Setup window displays.
Figure 5-11 DICOM Setup Window
 
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3. Click the This System tab.

4. Click Network Settings.

5. Ent
Enter
er th
thee set
settin
tings
gs pr
prov
ovide
ided
d by th
thee cus
custom
tomer
er..
6. Click OK .

NOTE If the system will

wil l join a domain, or if you must enter a network ID
ID,, you must use the

following procedure
procedure to change the network settings.
➤ Using the Field Service Options Window
Window for Advanced Network Settings
1. On the
the Se
Setu
tup
pwwin
indo
dow
w, cclic
lickk th
thee Options tab.
 
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Installation: System Configuration

Figure 5-12 Setup Window (Options)

2. Click Service.
The Field Service Options window opens.
 
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Installation: System Configuration

Figure 5-13 Field Ser vice Options Window

3. Click Control Panel.

The Control Panel window opens.

4. Click Switch to Classic View.

The display changes to Windows Classic format.
5. Double-c
-cli
licck Network Connections.
6. Double-c
-cli
licck Local Area Connections.

7. Click the General tab.

8. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
9. Click Properties.
10. Enter the values supplied by the customer
customer..

NOTE After opening the Control Panel window

window,, you must reboot the system before it will
work as an ultrasound imaging device. This is true even if no settings are changed.
 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 77
Installation: System Configuration

➤ Adding Server Information

1. On tthe
he D
DIC
ICOM
OM SSetu
etup
p wi
wind
ndow
ow,, cl
clic
ickk th
thee Servers & Roles tab.
Figure 5-14 DICOM Setup Window (Ser vers & Roles)

2. In the
the SServ
erver
erss sec
sectio
tion,
n, cl
clic
ickk New.
 3. Enter th
thee server in
infor
formation
mation ssuppli
upplied
ed by the n
netwo
etwork
rk admin
administrato
istratorr in the app
approp
ropriate
riate fiel
fields.
ds.

 
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• The value in
to identify the
the Name:
server in field
fiel
errord need not beand
messages thedialog
server’
server’s
s DNS
box es. or network name. It is used only
boxes.
• The value in the Host: field is the server’
server’ss IP address, or the name that the DNS server
ser ver
resolves to an IP address.

4. Click Done .
5. Mak
Makee sur
suree the ne
netw
twork
ork ccabl
ablee is co
conne
nnecte
cted,
d, an
and
d cli
click
ck Ping.
The M2540A tests communication with the server
server,, and opens a window that shows the
result.

➤ Assigning Servers to DICOM Roles

1. In th
thee Rol
Roles
es se
secti
ction
on un
under
der tthe
he Se
Server
rverss & Ro
Roles
les ttab,
ab, cclic
lickk Modify.
 
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Installation: System Configuration

Figure 5-15 DICOM Setup Window (Ser vers & Roles)

2. Select the co
corr
rrect
ect sserver
erver ffor
or ea
each
ch rrole
ole fr
from
om the dro
drop-do
p-down
wn lislists.
ts.
3. To modi
modifyfy or vverify
erify aattribu
ttributes
tes of storag
storagee or pr
print
int serv
servers,
ers, cclick
lick Advanced next to the
server’s drop-down list.
4. Click Done .

➤ Configuring Autodelete
The following procedure
procedure configures how the system automatically deletes studies.
 1. On tthe
he D
DIC
ICOM
OM Se
Setu
tup
p wi
wind
ndow
ow,, cl
clic
ickk th
thee This System tab.

 
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Installation: System Configuration

Figure 5-16 DICOM Setup (This System)

2. Click Disk Full Strategy...

Strategy.... The Disk Full Strategy
Strateg y window opens.
 
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Installation: System Configuration

Figure 5-17 Disk Full Strategy Window

3. Set th
thee par
paramet
ameters
ers tto
o the ccust
ustome
omer’
r’ss pr
prefe
efere
rence.
nce.
4. Click OK  to
 to close the window.

➤ Configuring Logging
1. On tthe
he D
DIC
ICOM
OM SSetu
etup
p wi
wind
ndow
ow,, cl
clic
ickk th
thee Diagnostics tab.
2. Click Logging.
 
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Installation: System Configuration

Figure 5-18 DICOM Setup Window (Diagnostics)

3. Un
Unde
derr D
DIC
ICOM
OM llog
og cont
conten
ents
ts,, se
selec
lectt No logging (disables logging).
4. Un
Unde
derr SServ
ervic
icee log
log,, sel
selec
ectt Enable Service logging.

5. Und
Under
er Sy
Syste
stemm Log
Log,, mak
makee sur
suree the Lo
Loggin
ggingg level et to Error Level Logging.
level is sset
6. Click OK  to
 to close the
t he DICOM Setup wi window
ndow..
 
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Installation: System Configuration

System The following procedures configure

configure the system for tthe
he installed peripherals and system

Hardware hardware.
Configuration ➤ Assigning Record Buttons

1. On th
thee Set
Setup
up w
wind
indow
ow,, cli
click
ck th
thee P
Peri
eriphe
pherals
rals tab
tab..
Figure 5-19 Setup Window (Peripherals)

 
 2. Select a periph
peripheral
eral de
device
vice fr
from
om the Recor
Record,
d, Rec2
Rec2,, and R
Rec3
ec3 dr
drop-do
op-down
wn lis
lists.
ts.

 
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Installation: System Configuration

➤ Assigning Option Buttons

1. On the
the Se
Setu
tup
pwwin
indo
dow
w, cclic thee Options tab.
lickk th
Figure 5-20 Setup window (Options)

2. Click Keyboard....
The Define Option
Opti on Ke
Keys
ys window opens.
 
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Installation: System Configuration

Figure 5-21 Define Option Keys Window

3. Click th
thee dro
drop-do
p-down
wn list ffor
or each o
option
ption kkey
ey,, and sele
select
ct the app
approp
ropriate
riate fu
function
nctions.
s.

NOTE The drop-down lists include only those options that are part of the purchased software
features.

4. Click OK .
VCR configuration
The system is configured at the factory for NTSC format. To reconfigure the system for PAL
format, complete the following procedur
procedure:e:

➤ Configuring the System for PAL Format

 1. On the
the Se
Setu
tup
pwwin
indo
dow
w, cclic
lickk th
thee Peripherals tab

 
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Installation: System Configuration

Figure 5-22 Setup Window (Peripherals)

2. Click Install Software Drivers.

The Install Software Drivers window opens.
3. Click Video Installation.
4. Click OK .
 5. Select PAL.
6. Click OK .

 
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Installation: System Configuration

The driver is reinstalled with the correct configuration. This takes about 20 seconds.

7. Click Close to close the

t he Setup window.
The new setting takes effect after the system is restarted.

➤ Setting the Monitor Color Temperature

Cardiologists prefer a bluer tint to
t o the monitor display than radiologists do. Pressin
Pressingg the two left
monitor buttons together toggles between the two color settings.
• Setting 1 is appropriate for cardiology use.
• Setting 2 is appropriate for non-cardiology use.
To set the monitor color temperature:
1. In no
normal
rmal u
ultraso
ltrasound
und m
mode,
ode, pr
press
ess tthe
he tw
two
o left monito
monitorr but
buttons
tons at the same time.
time.
2. A wind
window
ow dis
displa
plays
ys the cu
curr
rrent
ent co
color
lor te
tempe
mperat
ratur
uree setti
setting.
ng.
3. To change th
thee setting, pr
press
ess the tw
two
o left butto
buttons
ns again, wh
while
ile the cur
curren
rentt setting is dis
displa
played
yed..

Configuring for printers

The drivers for Sony UP-D895, Sony UP-D21MD,
UP-D21MD, HP920, and HP1200 printers are loaded
automatically.. These printers are ready to use when connected to a USB por
automatically port.
t.
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 88
Installation: Customer Training

Customer The customer needs some instruction in maintenance and use of the system:

Training • Instruct the customer how to back up and restore presets (see “Backing Up and Restoring
Prese
Pr esets”
ts” on
on page
page 143
143).
). Make a backup floppy disk of the customer’
customer’ss presets and configura-
tions, and store it behind the lower enclosure’s left rear door. If the software is reloaded
later,, the backup floppy disk lets you quickly restor
later restoree settings and options.
• Explain the importance of letting the
t he system shut down completely before
before disconnecting the
power cord.
• ( “Cleaning
Demonstrate how to clean the air filter (“Clean ing the Air Filter”
Filter” on page
page 131
131),
), and explain
the importance of the filter to system performance.
• Demonstrate how to remove and clean the trackball. (See “Cleaning the Trackball” on
page
page 13
132
2.)
• If the system is connected to a DICOM network, show the customer the job queue, and
explain that the queue is empty if all studies hav
havee transferred successfully.
successfully.
 
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Performance Tests: Overview

6 Performance Tests
Overview This chapter includes all test procedures for diagnosing problems with the M2540A and assuring
its safe and accurate operation.
The following sections are in this chapter:
• “Electrical Safety Tests” on page 89
• “PC Diagnos
Diagnostics”
tics” on page
page 105
• “Resident
“Resident Self Tests”
Tests” on page 107

Electrical The tests described on the following pages are part of a comprehensiv
comprehensivee preventiv
preventivee maintenance
program. They detect abnormalities that could prov
provee dangerous to pat
patient
ient or operator
operator..
Safety Tests
• The system power supply is a self-contained unit that is safety-tested by its manufacturer.
manufacturer. No
further safety testing is needed when the power supply is installed or replaced.
• After any service or maintenance,
maintenance , perform the required tests to assure that system safety
and functions are not compromised.
• Inspect power cords frequently,
frequently, especially at ttheir
heir ends.

The following safety tests are described in this section:

• The Chassis to Ground Resistance test checks the entire system for electrical resistance
between the chassis and ground. See “Chassis to Gr
Ground
ound Resistance Test”
Test” on page 90
90..
 • The Ground Wire Leakage Current test checks the entire system for leakage
l eakage on ground
leads. See “Ground Wire
Wire Leakage Current
Current Test”
Test” on page 92
92..

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 90
Performance Tests: Electrical Safety Tests

• The ECG Lead Leakage Current test checks ECG leads connected to the optional Physio
module for electrical leakage. See “ECG Lead Leakage Current
Current Test
Test (Source)” on page 94
94..
• The ECG Lead Isolation Leakage test
te st checks ECG leads by applying voltage from the mains to
isolate d from such voltages. See “ECG Lead Isolation
the leads, to assure that the system is isolated
Leakage Current
Current Test”
Test” on page 96
96..
• The Transducer
Transducer Leakage Current test checks a transducer for electrical leakage while it is
connected to the ultrasound system. The system sends normal operating voltages to the
transducer,, which is ttested
transducer ested for leakage
leakage.. See “Transducer Leakage Current Test Procedure”
on pa
page
ge 10
100 0.
• The Transducer
Transducer Isolation Leakage Current test checks a transducer for electrical leakage by
applying mains voltage to the leads, and checking the transducer for leakage.
leakag e. See “Transducer
Isolation Leakage Current
Current Test”
Test” on page 102
All tests can be performed using commercially available safety analyzer test equipment. Basic
measurements can be performed with multifunction instruments like the HP 3469A multimeter
multimeter..

NOTE These procedures require

require a safety analyzer
analyzer.. Routinely use a safety analyzer as a final
step in any repair or upgrade, to maintain agency approved status. The safety analyzer is
also useful in detecting abnormalities
abnormaliti es of line voltage, grounding, and total current loads.
Follow the instructions of the analyzer manufacturer
manufacturer..

The limits referenced in these tests are prescribed by UL, CSA, and IEC. Local regulations may

require additional tests.

 Chassis to This test checks the entire system for electrical resistance between the chassis and ground.
Ground Fi
Figu
gurre 6-
6-1
1 on page 91 shows the basic electrical concept of the ground resistance test. Use a
Resistance Test safety analyzer and complete the
t he procedur
proceduree that follows the figure.

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 91
Performance Tests: Electrical Safety Tests

 WARNING
 WARNING Some users routinely perform a safety-earth or ground-bonding test at currents in excess of
10 amps. TTest
est currents in exce
excess
ss of 1 amp will likely exceed the impedance limit specification,
and can damage the RFI protection finger contacts. Exposed metal on the transducer assembly
assembly,,
including the connector, are for RFI and are not safety grounds.

Figure 6-1 Chassis to Ground Resistance Test Diagram

Power cord disconnected from AC power.

Hot - System
under 
Neutral - test

Ground wire
Green or  Chassis
Green/Yellow ground

(resistance)
300e036

 UL, CSA and IEC: R = 200 milliohms maximum

LIMIT: UL,
LIMIT:

➤ Chassis to Ground Resistance Test Procedure

To test the system for resistance between chassis and ground:

1. Ins
Inspec
pectt the po
powe
werr cor
cord
d fo
forr cra
cracks
cks aand
nd w
wear
ear..
 2. Set the mode o
on
n the aanalyz
nalyzer
er to measu
measure
re rresist
esistance
ance iin
n the pow
power
er co
cord.
rd.
3. Plug the an
analyze
alyzerr into an aavailab
vailable
le A
AC C wall out
outlet.
let. Plug th
thee ultras
ultrasound
ound sy
system
stem po
power
wer pl
plug
ug into
the test receptacle on the analyzer
analyzer..

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 92
Performance Tests: Electrical Safety Tests

4. Mak
Makee the ap
appro
propriate
priate cconnec
onnections
tions betw
between
een the analy
analyzer
zer and tthe
he gr
ground
ound llug
ug on th
thee
ultrasound system’s
system’s I/O panel.
5. Read cha
chassis
ssis gr
ground
ound rresist
esistance
ance in mi
milliohm
lliohms.
s. Flex th
thee ultras
ultrasound
ound po
power
wer ccord
ord du
during
ring the te
test
st
to detect intermittent changes in resistance value.
6. Rec
Recor
ordd the h
high
ighest
est rresi
esista
stance
nce vvalu
aluee mea
measur
sured
ed in step 5. Check that the highest resistance
Figu
value is within the limit specified in Fi gurre 6-
6-1
1on page 91.

NOTE If the reading exceeds the specified limit, check the power cord and the associated
primary wiring.

A comprehensive ground impedance measurement can be performed using the safety analyzer analyzer..
The impedance test drives a load current through the ground wire while measuring the AC
voltage drop across
across the entire length of the power cord and to the
t he system chassis. The reading
will be in milliohms.

Ground Wire This test checks the entire system for leakage on chassis ground wires. Figu
Figurre 6-
6-2
2 on pag
agee 93 
Leakage shows the basic electrical concept of the test. Use a safety analyzer and complete the procedur
proceduree
Current Test that follows the figure.

CAUTION If the safety analyzer is used for an extended period, it may be damaged by the high current draw
of the system.
  WARNING
 WARNING This test can be hazardous. Avoid any contact with line voltage. Any time during the test that the
ground connection is open, do not touch the M2540A chassis or the patient cable.

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 93
Performance Tests: Electrical Safety Tests

Figure 6-2 Ground Wire Leakage Current Test Diagram

Power cord connected to AC power.

Hot - System
under 
test
(open neutral)
Neutral -
  Powered on
(open ground)

Ground wire
Green or 
Green/Yellow  AC micro-
ammeter  Ground wire open for Normal condition
Ground wire and neutral wire open
simultaneously
simultaneously for Single Fault condition
I
LIMITS: (current)
UL: I = 300 microamperes Normal condition,
1000 microamperes Single Fault condition
CSA and IEC: I = 500 microamperes Normal condition,
1000 microamperes Single Fault condition 7ASW025

➤ Ground Wire Leakage Current Test Test Procedure

To test the system’s ground wiring for leakage:
1. Set the mod
modee o
on
n th
thee an
analy
alyzer
zer to d
detec
etectt le
leakag
akage.
e.
2. Plug the analy
analyzer
zer into an aavailab
vailable
le wall ou
outlet.
tlet. Plu
Plugg the ultr
ultrasoun
asound
d syst
system
em po
power
wer p
plug
lug into the
test receptacle on the analyzer. Turn on the ultrasound system’s power by starting the
internal PC.
 3. Take gr
ground
ound wir
wiree leakage cur
curren
rentt measur
measurements
ements in an op
open
en gro
ground
und con
condition
dition,, with both
normal and reverse polarity.
polarity. Record the highest value, and compare it to the limit specified
for Normal condition in Figu
Figurre 6-
6-22 on page 93.

 
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Performance Tests: Electrical Safety Tests

4. Take gr
ground
ound wir
wiree leakage cur
curren
rentt measur
measurements
ements in an op
open
en gro
ground
und and op
open
en neutra
neutrall

condition,
to the limitwith both normal
specified and
for Single reverse
Fault polarity
polarity.
condition in . Figu
Record
Figurre 6-the
2 onhighest
6-2 agee 9value,
pag 3. and compare it

A reading higher than acceptable limits can indicate a problem with the power cord, with its
associated connections, or with the power transformer
transformer..

ECG Lead This test checks ECG leads connected to the optional PhyPhysio
sio module for electrical leakage
leakage..
Leakage Fi
Figu
gurre 6-
6-3
3 on page 95 shows the basic electrical concept of the ECG Lead Leakage Current test.
Current Test Use a safety analyzer and complete the procedure that follows the figure.
(Source)

 WARNING
 WARNING This testconnection
ground can be hazardous.
is open,Avoid
do notany contact
touch with line voltage.
the M2540A Any
chassis or thetime during
patient the test that the
cable.
 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 95
Performance Tests: Electrical Safety Tests

Figure 6-3 ECG Lead Leakage Current Test Diagram

ECG
Power cord connected to AC power.
cable
Hot - System
under 
test
(open neutral)
Neutral -
  Powered on

(open ground)
Ground wire:
Green or Green/Yellow
Ground wire closed for Normal condition,
 AC microammeter 
microammeter 
Ground wire open for first Single Fault condition,
Neutral wire open (ground closed) for second Single Fault condition I
(current)
LIMITS: UL,
LIMITS: UL, IEC, and CSA:

For ECG input (defibrillator proof):

I = 10 micro
microamp
amperes
eres Normal
Normal co
condit
ndition
ion
7ASW026
50 microamperes Single Fault condition

➤ ECG Lead Leakage Current Test Procedure

1. Set the
the an
anal
alyz
yzer
er tto
o te
test
st E
ECG
CG lea
leads
ds..
2. Plug the an
analyze
alyzerr into an aavailab
vailable
le A
AC C wall out
outlet.
let. Plug th
thee ultras
ultrasound
ound sy
system
stem po
power
wer pl
plug
ug into
the test receptacle on the analyzer
analyzer..
3. Po
Power
wer the u
ultr
ltraso
asound
und ssyst
ystem
em b
byy sta
starting
rting iits
ts in
inter
ternal
nal P
PC.
C.
 4. Conne
Connect
ct all ECG le
leads
ads to the ul
ultraso
trasound
und sys
system
tem and to th
thee appr
appropriat
opriatee jacks on th
thee analy
analyzer
zer..

 
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Performance Tests: Electrical Safety Tests

5. Take EC
ECG
G lead leakage cur
curren
rentt measur
measurements
ements with bo
both
th normal and rrev
everse
erse polarity
polarity.. Check

that
pagethe
95. highest value is within the limit specified for Normal condition in Fi
Figu
gurre 6-
6-3
3 on

6. Take E
ECG
CG lead leaka
leakagege curr
current
ent measu
measurem
rements
ents in open grground
ound co
conditio
ndition,
n, with both n normal
ormal
and reverse
reverse polarity
polarity.. Check that the highest value is within the limit specified for Single Fault
condition in Figu
Figurre 6-
6-33. Write down the highest value; this is the value for the first single fault

condition.
7. Take EECG
CG lead leleakage
akage cur
current
rent m
measur
easurements
ements iin
n open neu
neutral
tral con
conditio
dition,
n, with bo
both
th norm
normalal
and reverse
reverse polarity
polarity.. Check that the highest value is within the limit specified for Single Fault
condition in Fi
Figu
gurre 6-
6-3
3. Write down the highest value; this is the value for the second single
fault condition.
8. Rec
Recor
ordd the hig
highes
hestt cur
curre
rent
nt va
value
lue m
meas
easur
ured
ed in step 6 and step 7. Check that the highest value
is within the limit specified for Single Fault condition in Fi
Figu
gurre 6-
6-3
3. 
Failure to meet the specified limits may indicate a fault with the isolation of the Physio module.

ECG Lead This test checks ECG leads by applying voltage from the mains to the ECG leads, to check that
Isolation Figu
the system is isolated from such voltages. Figurre 6-
6-4
4 on page 97 shows the basic electrical
Leakage concept of the ECG Lead Isolation Leakage Current test. Use a safety analyzer and complete the
t he
Current Test proceduree that follows the figure.
procedur
 
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Performance Tests: Electrical Safety Tests

Figure 6-4 ECG Lead Isolation Leakage Current Test Diagram

Power cord connected to AC power. ECG patient

cable
Hot - System
Neutral - under 
test
  Powered on

Groundor 
Green wire  AC microammeter 
microammeter 
Green/Yellow Mains
Voltage I
(current)
LIMITS:
UL, IEC, and CSA: I = 50 microamperes RMS 1011E29

 WARNING
 WARNING This test is hazardous. It applies line voltage to the
t he ECG leads. Avoid accidental contact with the
line voltage. Do not touch
t ouch the chassis or the ECG cable while performing the test. Keep the
ECG cable at least
le ast 20 cm from any grounded or conductive surfaces.

NOTE During the isolation test, select only normal polarity. Do not impose open ground or
open neutral conditions.

➤ ECG Lead Isolation Leakage Current Test Procedure

1. Set tthe
he an
analy
alyzer
zer’’s mode
mode to ttest
est E
ECG
CG iisol
solatio
ation.
n.
2. Plug the an
analyze
alyzerr into an aavailab
vailable
le A
AC
C wall out
outlet.
let. Plug th
thee ultras
ultrasound
ound sy
system
stem po
power
wer pl
plug
ug into
 the test receptacle on the analyzer
analyzer..
3. Po
Powe
werr up th
thee ultr
ultraso
asound
und ssyst
ystem
em b
byy sta
startin
rtingg its in
intern
ternal
al PC.

 
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4. Con
Connec
nectt ECG
ECG le
leads
ads to tthe
he u
ultr
ltraso
asound
und sys
system,
tem, but do not connect the ECG leads to the

analyzer yet.
5. In norm
normal
al polar
polarity
ity,, perf
perform
orm a lead is
isolation
olation ttest.
est. Rec
Record
ord th
thee rea
reading
ding in mic
microa
roamper
mperes.
es. This
reading is the correction factor used in step 7.
6. Conne
Connectct all E
ECG
CG lead
leadss to the appr
appropriat
opriatee jacks on the aanalyz
nalyzer
er and perfo
perform
rm a lead isolat
isolation
ion
test. Record the reading in microamperes.
7. Subtract the step 5 correction factor from the step 6 reading to get an accurate isolation
leakage measurement. Record this value. Check that the value is within the limit specified in
Figu
Figurre 6-
6-4
4 on page 97.

NOTE Some analyzers do not require subtracting the correction factor from the lead isolation
reading. Refer to the analyzer’s
analyzer’s documentation for more information.

Transducer Two electrical leakage current tests for transducers are described in this section. To insure
Tests patient safety,
safety, it is very impor
important
tant to verify the integrity of the insulating layers of all transducers.
When performing the safety tests, saline solution in a container is used as a conductive medium
(see Fi
Figu
gurre 4-
4-4
4 on page 53). The solution penetrates any cracks or holes in the transducer
insulation and provides an electrical path between the submerged lead wire and the inner
transducer shield.
“Transducer
“Transducer Safety Testing:
Testing: Test
Test Setup and Theory” on page 52 52 includes
 includes supporting information
about the transducer tests. This is supplemental information, and is not required to complete the
tests.
 NOTE Before proceeding with any transducer test, thoroughly inspect the transducer.
transducer. If the
transducer is a TEE, check that its steering controls are working properly
properly..

 
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Performance Tests: Electrical Safety Tests

The following tools are required for transducer safety tests:

• Safety analyzer
• Saline holder
• ECG lead wire
• Saline solution
solution.. If saline is no
nott ava
available,
ilable, mix 27 grams of tab
table
le salt in 3 liters of ta
tap
p water
water..

Transducer Leakage Current Test (Source)

This test checks a transducer for electrical leakage while it is connected to the ultrasound
system. The system sends normal operating voltages to the transducer,
transducer, and leakage is measured
Figu
using a safety analyzer. Figurre 6-
6-5
5 on pa
page
ge 10
100
0 shows the basic electrical concept of the
Transducer Leakage Current test. Complete the procedure that follows the figure.
 
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Performance Tests: Electrical Safety Tests

Figure 6-5 Transducer Leakage Current Test Diagram

Power cord connected to AC power.

Hot - System Transducer 
under  submerged in
test saline
(open neutral)
Neutral -
  Powered on
(open ground)

Ground wire:
Green or Green/Yellow
 AC microammeter 
microammeter  ECG
Ground wire closed for Normal condition, lead
Ground wire open for first Single Fault condition, I wire
(current)
Neutral wire open (ground closed) for second Single Fault condition

LIMITS: UL,
LIMITS: UL, IEC, and CSA:

For type transducers: For   type transducers:

 I = 10 microamperes Normal condition,  I = 100 microamperes Normal condition,
50 microamperes Single Fault condition 500 microamperes Single Fault condition
7ASW027

➤ Transducer Leakage Current Test Procedure

1. Set
Set the aana
naly
lyzer
zer mo
mode
de to ttes
estt EC
ECG
G le
lead
ads.
s.

2. the
Plugtest
the receptacle
an
analyze
alyzerr into
onan
theaavailab
vailable
le A
analyzerAC
analyzer..C wall out
outlet.
let. Plug th
thee ultras
ultrasound
ound sy
system
stem po
power
wer pl
plug
ug into
 3. Po
Powe
werr up th
thee ultr
ultraso
asound
und ssyst
ystem
em b
byy sta
startin
rtingg its in
intern
ternal
al PC.
4. Plug th
thee trans
transducer
ducer to be tes
tested
ted into the ultr
ultrasoun
asound
d sys
system.
tem. Con
Connect
nect an ECG le
lead
ad wir
wiree to
the appropriate jack on the analyzer.

 
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5. Fill a tes
testt conta
container
iner wi
with
th enou
enough
gh sal
saline
ine to ccomplet
ompletely
ely co
cover
ver the app
appro
ropriate
priate p
parts
arts of th
thee

transducer.. Insert the eexposed

transducer
transducer: xposed end of the ECG lead into the saline, and carefully insert the

• For transthoracic and endocavity

endocavity transducers, submerge the head and 5 cm of the
cable. Be careful not to submerge the connector
connector..
• For TEE transducers, submerge all of the flexible shaft that
t hat would normally enter the
body of
of the p
patient:
atient: 100 cm fo
forr adult T
TEE,
EE, 60 cm fo
forr pedia
pediatric
tric TE
TEE.
E.

CAUTION When submerging a TEE transducer,

transducer, be careful to not submerge its control handle or allow
all ow
saline to contact its control handle. Liquid inside the
t he control handle causes corrosio
corrosion
n and failure.

6. Set the analyzer to read leakage current in microamper

microamperes.
es.
7. Read the ccurr
urrent
ent in both
both norma
normall and rrev
everse
erse po
polarity
larity,, and rrecor
ecord
d the highe
highest
st value. Ch
Check
eck
that the highest value is within the limit specified for Normal condition in FiguFigurre 6-
6-5
5 on
page
page 10
100
0. (Match the transducer type symbol on the transducer connector or cable with the
symbol in the figure.)
8. Read th
thee cur
curren
rentt with an open ggrou
round
nd con
condition
dition iimpos
mposed,
ed, in bo
both
th nor
normal
mal and rrev
everse
erse
polarity.. Write down the highest value; this is the value for the first single fault condition.
polarity
9. Read th
thee cur
curren
rentt with an open n
neutral
eutral condit
condition
ion imp
imposed,
osed, in both normal and rrev
everse
erse
polarity.. Write down the highest value; this is the value for the second single fault condition.
polarity
10. Check that the hig
highest
hest cur
current
rent valu
valuee measured in step 8 and step 9 is within the limit
measured
 specified for Single Fault condition in Fi
Figu
gurre 6-
6-5
5.

 
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Performance Tests: Electrical Safety Tests

Values exceeding the limits may indicate a fault in the transducer housing or the cable sheath.

To locate
the saline.aThe
faultaberrant
precisely
precisely,reading
, repeat appears
the measurement
when the while
fault inslowly inserting
the cable tthe
enters hethe
transducer
saline. into

NOTE TEE and endocavity transducers havehave a grounded jacket just under the outer plastic skin
of the cable. Their leakage
l eakage currents can measure
measure within the specified limits even if there
11 tests
is a fault in the outer skin. Step 11 tests for this condition.

11. In normal polarity with an o

open
pen ground condition imposed, measur
measuree ground wir
wiree leakage
(see “Ground WWire
ire Leakage Current Test” on page 9292).
). Compare this to the highest value
for transducer leakage current, Single Fault condition obtained in step 10.
If the transducer leakage is greater than 80% of the chassis leakage, there is a fault in the
transducer.. To
transducer To locate the fault, slowly insert tthe
he transducer in the saline
saline,, as in step 10.

Transducer Isolation Leakage Current Test

Figu
Figurre 6-
6-6
6 on page
page 103
03 shows
 shows the basic electrical concept of the Transducer Isolation Leakage
Current test. The transducer is submerged in a container
contai ner of saline solution. Mains AC voltage is
introduced into the saline solution, and leakage current in the transducer is measured using a
safety analyzer.
analyzer. Complete the procedure that follows the figure.
 
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Performance Tests: Electrical Safety Tests

Figure 6-6 Transducer Isolation Leakage Current Test Diagram

Power cord connected to AC power.

System Transducer 
Hot - under  submerged in
test saline
Neutral -
  Powered on

Ground wire
Green or   AC microammeter 
microammeter  ECG
Green/Yellow lead
Mains
voltage I wire
LIMITS: UL, IEC, and CSA: (current)

For type transducers: For   type transducers:

 I = 50 microamperes  I = 500 microamperes
1101e30
 

 WARNING
 WARNING This test is hazardous. It applies line voltage to the ECG and transducer cables. Avoid accidental
contact with the line voltage. Do not touch the chassis, or the ECG or transducer cables while
performing the test. Keep the ECG and transducer cables at least 20 cm from any grounded or
conductive surfaces.

NOTE During the isolation test, select only normal  polarity.

 polarity. Do not impose open ground or
open neutral conditions.
 ➤ Transducer Isolation
Isolati on Leakage
Le akage Current Test Procedure
1. Set
Set the
the anal
analyz
yzer
er to tes
testt E
ECG
CG..

 
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Performance Tests: Electrical Safety Tests

2. Plug the an
analyze
alyzerr into an aavailab
vailable
le A
AC
C wall out
outlet.
let. Plug th
thee ultras
ultrasound
ound sy
system
stem po
power
wer pl
plug
ug into

the test receptacle on the analyzer

analyzer..
3. Po
Powe
werr up th
thee ultr
ultraso
asound
und ssyst
ystem
em bbyy sta
startin
rtingg its in
intern
ternal
al PC.
4. Plu
Plugg the tr
trans
ansduc
ducer
er to b
bee tes
tested
ted in
into
to th
thee ult
ultras
rasoun
ound
d sys
system.
tem.
5. Fill a tes
testt conta
container
iner wi
with
th enou
enough
gh sal
saline
ine to ccomplet
ompletely
ely co
cover
ver the app
appro
ropriate
priate p
parts
arts of th
thee
transducer.
6. Insert tthe
he exp
exposed
osed end of the E
ECG
CG lea
lead
d wir
wiree into the ssaline,
aline, the
then
n car
carefull
efullyy ins
insert
ert the
transducer:
• For transthoracic and endocavity
endocavity transducers, submerge the head and 5 cm of the
cable. Be careful not to submerge the connector
connector..

• For TEE transducers, submerge all of the flexible shaft that

t hat would normally enter the
body of the patient: 100 cm for adult TEE, 60 cm for pediatric TEE.

CAUTION When submerging a TEE transducer,

transducer, be careful to not submerge its control handle or allow
all ow
saline to contact its control handle. Liquid inside the
t he control handle causes corrosio
corrosion
n and failure.

7. Measur
Measuree the isola
isolation
tion lea
leakage
kage cur
current
rent ooff the tran
transduce
sducerr. Recor
Record
d the valu
value,
e, and check tthat
hat it
is within the limit specified in Figu
Figurre 6-
6-6
6 on pagagee 10
103
3.
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 105
Performance Tests: PC Diagnostics

PC PC problems can often be diagnosed using the IBM Drive Fitness test or Checkit Pro®.

Diagnostics
IBM Drive The Drive Fitness test (DFT) is described at:
Fitness
Fitn ess Test http://www.storage.ibm.com/hdd/technolo/dft/dftnew
http://www.storage.ibm.com/hdd/technolo/dft/dftnew.htm
.htm
You must make a bootable floppy disk to use the Drive Fitness test.

➤ Creating a DFT Bootable Floppy Disk 

1. Down
Download
load the b
bootabl
ootablee vversio
ersion
n of the D
DFT
FT se
setup
tup p
pro
rogram
gram fro
from
m
http://www.storage.ibm.com/hdd/support/download.htm
into a temporary directory on your PC.
2. Click Start, then select Run.
3. Click the Browse button to locate the setup program.
4. Cl
Clic
ickk tthe
he filen
filename
ame,, the
then
n cclic
lickk Open.
5. Click OK  to
 to run the setup program.
6. Ins
Insert
ert a bla
blank
nk fo
forma
rmatted
tted 1
1.44
.44 M
MB
B dis
diske
kette
tte wh
when
en pr
promp
ompted
ted..

➤ Testing PC Functions Using the Drive Fitness Test

1. Change the V VGA
GA di
displa
splayy heig
height
ht adju
adjustmen
stmentt to sh
show
ow th
thee whol
wholee scr
screen.
een. SSee
ee “Adjusting VG
VGA
A
Vertical Size”
Size” on page 128
128..
2. Change the boot sequence so the floppy disk is the first item. (See “Changing the Boot
Sequen
Sequence”
ce” on
on page
page 130
130..)
 3. Insert the DFT disk  in
 in the floppy disk drive.
4. Reboot the system
5. Select ATA support.

 
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Performance Tests: PC Diagnostics

6. Follo
Follow
w the o
ons
nscr
creen
een iins
nstr
truc
uctio
tions
ns..

NOTE Ignore the error messages about missing SCSI disk controllers.

For detailed information on using DFT, go to:

http://service.boulder.ibm.com/storage/hddtech/DFT32-V300USER-DOC.pdf 

NOTE When DFT testing is complete, set the boot sequence so that the CD-ROM drive is
“Changing
first. (See “Changing the Boot
Boot Sequence”
Sequence” on page
page 130
130.)
.)

Checkit Pro Test PC functions using the CheckIt Pro software on the Diagnostic floppy disk.

➤ Testing PC Functions Using Checkit Pro

1. Change the V VGA
GA di
displa
splayy heig
height
ht adju
adjustmen
stmentt to sh
show
ow th
thee whol
wholee scr
screen.
een. SSee
ee “Adjusting VG
VGA
A
Vertical Size”
Size” on page 128
128..
2. Change the b
boot
oot ssequenc
equencee so the fflopp
loppyy dis
diskk is the ffirst See “Changing the Boot
irst item. ((See
Sequen
Sequence”
ce” on
on page
page 130
130..)

3. Ins
Insert
ert th
thee Dia
Diagno
gnosti
sticc dis
diskk in tthe
he fl
flopp
oppyy dis
diskk dri
drive.
ve.
4. Re
Rest
star
artt the
the syste
ystem
m
5. Ru
Run
n the
the Ch
Chec
eckI
kItt Pr
Pro
o aapp
pplilica
cati
tion
on..
6. When tthe
he Che
CheckIt
ckIt Pr
Pro
o testi
testing
ng is co
complete,
mplete, en
enter
ter the B
BIOS
IOS aga
again,
in, and mak
makee the CD
CD-R
-ROM
OM
“Changing
drive the first item in the boot sequence. (See “Chang ing the Boot
Boot Sequence”
Sequence” on page
page 130
130.)
.)
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 107
Performance Tests: Resident Self Tests

Resident Self The M2540A Resident Self Tests (RST) are a suite of ttests
ests that verify system hardware, using no

Tests external instrumentation.

The RST suite consists of tests for custom M2540A hardware and software. The Resident Self
Tests also exercise individual subsystems such as the acoustic processo
processorr and the beam former
processor.
The stand-alone RST application provides access to all al l the tests. RST also provides information
on hardware and software, and service information on the ultrasound system. System
information, test pass and fail results, and errors can be viewed, saved,
saved, and printed by the RST
application.

Availability The RST application is available whenever the ultrasound application is running. You can also

launch RST as the system powers up. When it starts, the RST application stops the main
ultrasound application.

Logging On To launch the RST application, see “Laun

“Launching
ching the
the RST Application”
Application” on page
page 113
113.. The RST
application opens with a logon window
window,, which asks you to enter a user name and a password.
The logon window also includes a check box that skips the logon dialog the next time the RST
application is launched. Only service personnel can enable that
t hat option, and it only applies for
24 hours
hours.. After 24 hour
hours,
s, the logo
logon
n dialog sho
shows
ws at launc
launch,
h, ev
even
en if the optio
optionn is selecte
selected.
d.
Customers or service personnel who log on with a valid user name and password can cr
create
eate and
modify service log entries. See “Using the Service
Service Log”
Log” on page 125
125..

If RST is installed on the system, logging on is not required.

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 108
Performance Tests: Resident Self Tests

User Interface You can control the RS

RSTT software usin
usingg the syste
systemm control panel
panel’’s keyboard and trackbal
trackball.l. When

using the system control panel, the two keys just above the trackball perform the functions of
mouse buttons. The Enter  key
 key acts as a left mouse button, and the Select key acts as a right
mouse button.
Figu
Figurre 6-
6-7
7 shows the RST window.
Figure 6-7 RST Window

A tab view is on the left

l eft side of tthe
he RST window
window.. On each tab is tree control that displays a
 hierarchy of supporte
hierarchy supportedd functions. A list view  is
 is on the right side.
side . The list view displays information
related to items selected in a tree control.

 
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Performance Tests: Resident Self Tests

There are three tabs in the RST window:

• The Info tab shows software, hardware, and system information. See “Information
“Informa tion Types”
Types” on
page 10
page 109
9.
• The Test tab invokes various test modes and displays test status and results. See “Tests” on
page
page 11
111
1
• The Log tab displays errors
errors and test parameter data in the event viewer and displays service
log entries in the service log. See “View
“Viewing
ing Error
Error Logs”
Logs” on page
page 119
119.. There is also a service
log on the Log tab, for service personnel to record information about the system. See “Using
the Servic
Servicee Log” on
on page 125
125..

Information The RST application provides information on the hardware and the software of the ultrasound

Types system. You

You can select the Info tab and choose specific information
i nformation types in the tree control.
Choosing a tree item and pressing the Select key opens a drop-do
drop-down
wn list that contains Sav
Savee Info
and Print Info functions. Information can be saved
saved to a text file or printed on a connected plain
paper printer
printer..

System Information
The RST application prov provides
ides system information that includes tthe
he system serial number
number,, the
institution name, installed
install ed software and hardware options, and installed peripherals. Figu
Figurre 6-
6-7
7,
on pagagee 10
108
8 illustrates this display.
The software information provided includes the revision number and the revision date and time

of the operating system, the main ultrasound application, and the common off-the-shelf (COTS)
 software.

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 110
Performance Tests: Resident Self Tests

Hardware Information
The hardware information provided
provided includes information about the custom M2540A boards and
transducer connector modules, identified as shown in the following figure:
Figure 6-8 Hardware Information Display

NOTE The figure shows an example. The connector information display

displayed
ed depends on the
connector modules installed.
 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 111
Performance Tests: Resident Self Tests

Tests The following figure shows the RST Test display.

Figure 6-9 RST Test Display

Available Tests

The following tests are available when you log on using a valid service name and password
password::
 • Basic Test: A basic test of custom M2540A hardware. The basic test executes in less than
five minutes. The test requires no operator interaction while executing. See “Running a Basic
Test” on
on page 114
114 for
 for instructions on running basic tests.

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 112
Performance Tests: Resident Self Tests

• Extended Test: This is a comprehensiv

comprehensivee test of M2540A hardware. The test requires no

operator interaction while it executes. The test verifies detailed system operation with fault
isolation to the board level. This test reports only failures that adversely impact system
performance. See “Running an Ex Extended
tended Test”
Test” on page 115
115 for
 for instructions on running
extended tests.
• Interactive Test: These tests verify operation of the system’
system’ss controls, and require your
participation. Included are tests of the display and system control panel. See “Running an
Interactiv
Interactivee Test”
Test” on page 118
118 for
 for instructions on running interactive tests.

Testing Options
The left-hand panel under the RST T
Test
est tab contains three testing options and tthe
he Run button

t est. When an interactive test begins, the Run button is gray

that begins a selected test. g rayed
ed out.
NOTE The RST tests do not execute prop
properly
erly when a transducer is connected to the system.
Disconnect all transducers before beginning any RST testing.

The three test options are:

• Stop On Errors stops all tests when an error occoccurs.
urs. If this option is not enabled, the
selected tests run until completed. Any errors occurring during the tests are recorded in the
error log.
• Save Parameter Data saves the measured test parameters.

• Repeat Test Count defines the number of time tests are repeated. The default is one. A
 value of zero runs tests continuously.

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 113
Performance Tests: Resident Self Tests

Test Resu
Results
lts The test results are shown in the list view on the right-hand side of the RST window
window.. The display

shows the name of each test, the components it tested, and the number of times the component
passed and failed the test.
To view details of the test results, click the Log tab, and select the information type from the
Event Viewer tree. For information on errors generated during tests, see “RST Test Log” on
page
page 121
21..
When the tests are finished, the following message box opens:

Service Log
You can enter notes in the service log section of the event viewer, to record service procedures
you perform or problems you encounter. See “Usin
“Usingg the Service
Service Log”
Log” on page 125
125..

➤ Launching the RST Application

You can launch the RST application as the PC boots up or while the ultrasound application is
running. The procedure is the same in both cases.
To launch the RST application when the system iiss fully booted:
1. Laun
Launch
ch th
thee ult
ultra
raso
soun
und
d ap
appl
plic
icat
atio
ion.
n.
2. Pr
Pres
esss the
the kkey
ey comb
combin
ination Ctrl+Alt+R.
ation
 2. Pr
Pres
esss the
the kkey
ey comb
combin
inati
ation
on .
To launch the RST application during system boot-up:
• Press the key combination Ctrl+Alt+R while the ultrasound splash screen is on the display
display..
When it launches, the RST application closes the ultrasound application.

 
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➤ Closing the RST Application

You can close the RST application using either of the following two methods:
• Click the Close button at the upper right corner of the RST wi window
ndow..
• Press the Alt and Report keys together.
When the RST application closes, a window asks if you want to reboot.

➤ Running a Basic Test

The basic test checks custom M2540A hardware. The basic test executes in less than five
minutes and requires no operator interaction while executing.
e xecuting.
To run a basic test:
1. Laun
Launch
ch tthe
he R
RST
ST appl
applic
icati
ation
on.. (S
(See
ee “Launching
“Launching the RST
RST Application”
Application” on page
page 113
113.)
.)
2. Log on u
usin
singg a vvalid
alid servi
service
ce n
name
ame and pas
passw
swor
ord.
d.
3. Click the Test tab in the main RST window.
4. Click Basic Test in the tree view.

5. To run the test a spec

specific
ific n
number
umber of time
times,
s, ente
enterr the n
number
umber in the Repeat Test Count: 
 field. To run the test continuously, enter zero in the field.
6. Click Run. Testing begins.
7. Wh
When
en the
the ttes
estin
tingg iiss d
don
one,
e, cclic
lickk OK  in
 in the message box.

 
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➤ Running an Extended
Ext ended Test
Test

The extended tests check the system’

system’ss hardware to the board level, and do not requir
requiree your
participation after they are started.
To run an extended test:
1. Launch the RST application. (See “Launching
“Launching the RST Applica
Application”
tion” on page
page 113
113.)
.)
2. Log
Log o
on
nuussing
ing a va
valilid
d service name and password
password.
3. Click the Test tab in the main RST window.
4. Click Extended Test in the tree view
view,, to show the available extended tests.
 
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Figure 6-10 RST Extended Tests

5. If yyou
ou wa
want
nt to run sspecifi
pecificc test
tests,
s, cl
click
ick th
thee names of tho
those
se tes
tests.
ts. (S
(See
ee “Test Modules” on page
6-117.)
6-117 .) To select all the extended tests, leave Extended Test selected.
6. To run the test a spec
specific
ific n
number
umber of time
times,
s, ente
enterr the n
number
umber in the Repeat Test Count: 
field. To run the test continuously, enter zero in the field.
 7. Click Run. Testing begins.
8. Wh
When
en the
the ttes
estin
tingg iiss d
don
one,
e, cclic
lickk OK  in
 in the message box.

 
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Test Modules
Each subsystem test consists of test
te st modules, and each test module has submodules. Y You
ou can
select individual modules or submodules to run separate from the other tests in its group by
Figur
using the tree control in the left side of the RST window. As an example, Fig uree 6-
6-11
11 shows
 shows the
BP/AP subsystem test’s
test’s Demodulator test module and the module’
module’ss submodules.
Figure 6-11 Demodulator Tests (Example)
 
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The two-digit codes that precede the submodule names are used in the Application T
Test
est Log

display,, in it
display itss Category column, and in the Status window at tthe
he lower left of the window
window.. See
“RST TTest
est Log” on page
page 121
121..

➤ Running an Interactive Test

The interactive tests check the operati
operation
on of the system’
system’ss controls. They require you to make
selections and operate controls as they execute.
To run an interactive test:
1. Laun
Launch
ch tthe
he R
RST
ST appl
applic
icati
ation
on.. (See “Launching
(See “Launching the RST
RST Application”
Application” on page
page 113
113.)
.)
2. Log on u
usin
singg a vvalid
alid servi
service
ce n
name
ame and pas
passw
swor
ord.
d.
3. Click the Test tab in the main RST window.
4. Click Interactive Test in the tree view
view,, to show the available interactive tests.

5. Sel
Selec
ectt th
thee ttes
estt yyou
ou wa
want
nt to rrun
un..
NOTE Only one interactive test can run at a time.

6. Click Run. Testing begins.

7. Follo
Follow
w the ins
instru
tructio
ctions
ns tha
thatt the RST ap
appli
plicat
cation
ion displ
displaays.
 8. To en
end
d a te
test
st,, do tthe
he ffol
ollo
lowin
wing:
g:
• To end a display test, press the THI key.
• To end a key
keyboard
board test, right-click the test name
name,, and select Stop from the pop-up
menu.

 
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➤ Viewing Error Logs

The RST application logs errors during operation of the system and when you run a test. View
the logs by clicking Event Viewer  under
 under the Log tab of the RST window and selecting the log
you want to see. FiFigu
gure
re 6-
6-12
12 shows
 shows the RST log display.
The logs list errors in chronological order, with the most recent errors at the top of the list. You
can view more detail of an error by double-clicking the entry in the list view
view..
Figure 6-12 RST Log Display

The Event Viewer includes application

application logs, a security log, and
a nd a system log.
 Ultrasound Application Log
This log includes run-time errors encounter
encountered
ed by both the ultrasound application and the RST
application. The log lists the date and time the error occurred, the name of the error
error,, the

 
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applications and subsystems affected, and other information. Fig

Figur
uree 6-
6-13
13 shows
 shows the ultrasound

application log display.

Figure 6-13 Ultrasound Application Log Display

To clear the Ultrasound Application Log, complete the following procedur

procedure:
e:

➤ Clearing the Ultrasound Application Log

1. Right-c
-cllic
ickk o
on
n Ultrasound App Log.
 2. In the
the p
pop
op-u
-up
pmmen
enu,
u, select Clear Log.
select
3. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog box.

 
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RST Test Log

This log includes parameters of past RST tests and erro
e rrors
rs encountered while running the tests.
Figur
Figuree 6-
6-14
14 shows
 shows the Event Viewer application RST test log.
l og.
Figure 6-14 RST Application Test Log Display

.
 
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RST Log Codes

The Application Test
Test Log’
Log’ss Category column contains coded information. The code is in tthe
he
following format:
SSnnNN
Where:

• SS is the subsystem tested.

• BP is the beam processor subsystem.
• DP is the
t he display processor subsystem.
• nn is the module number of the tested module.
• NN is the submodule number.
Example: DP0102
The example indicates that the A/D conv
converter
erter (submodule 02 of module 01) of the display
processor was tested.
To find the meaning of the numeric codes, use the tree control in the RST window’s left side as
described in “Test
“Test Modules”
Modules” on page 117
117..
➤ Clearing the RST Test Log
1. Right-click RST Test Log in the tree view.
2. In the
the p
pop
op-u
-up
pmmen
enu,
u, sele
select
ct Clear Log.
 3. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog box.

 
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Test Result Details

To view detailed test results, open the Event Properties window as follows:
➤ Viewing Test Details
Detail s
1. In the rig
right-han
ht-hand
d side of tthe
he Eve
Event
nt Vie
Viewer
wer wi
window
ndow,, doubl
double-clic
e-clickk the ev
event
ent yyou
ou want de
detailed
tailed
information on.

The Event Properties window opens.

Figure 6-15 Event Properties Window (Example)
 2. Cl
Clic
ickk tthe
he appr
approp
opri
riat
atee Data: radio button to change the data display type.

 
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System Log
The Event Viewer system log includes hardware errors filtered from the application run-time
error log and the RST test log. Figu
Figure
re 6-
6-16
16 shows
 shows the Event Viewer system log.
Figure 6-16 System Log Display

➤ Clearing the System Log

1. Right-click System Log in the tree view.
2. In the
the p
pop
op-u
-up
pmmen
enu,
u, sele
select
ct Clear Log.
3. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog box.
 
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Using the The service log on the Log tab’

tab’ss tree is a list of comments entered by service personnel.

Service Log ➤ Making an Entry in the Service Log

You can enter information in the ser
service
vice log that is displayed under the Log tab. You must log on
to the RST application using a valid service name and password to make an entry in the service
log.

To make a new entry in the service log:

1. Laun
Launch
ch tthe
he R
RST
ST appl
applic
icati
ation
on.. (See “Launching
(See “Launching the RST
RST Application”
Application” on page
page 113
113.)
.)
2. Log on u
usin
singg a vvalid
alid servi
service
ce n
name
ame and pas
passw
swor
ord.
d.
3. Right-click Service Log on the tree (use the Select key on the system control panel). A
pop-up menu appears.

4. Click Add Service Entry on the pop-up menu. The Add Service Entry window displays.
  

5. Enter yyour
our na
name
me in th
thee top tw
two
o field
fields,
s, and the servic
servicee info
informatio
rmation
n in the Commen
Comments:
ts: fiel
field.
d.
6. Click OK . Your
Your entry appears in the ser
service
vice log.

 
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7. Right-click Service Log and select Save Log to File to save the entry.

➤ Modifying an Entry in the Service Log

You can change the information in an existing service log entry. You must log on to the RST
application using a valid service name and password to modify an entry in the service log.
To modify a service log entry:
1. Laun
Launch
ch tthe
he RRST
ST appl
applic
icati
ation
on.. (See “Launching
(See “Launching the RST
RST Application”
Application” on page
page 113
113.)
.)
2. Log on u
usin
singg a vvalid
alid servi
service
ce n
name
ame and pas
passw
swor
ord.
d.
3. Click Service Log on the tree.
4. Doubl
Double-clic
e-clickk the log entry yyou
ou wan
wantt to modi
modify
fy.. The Ch
Change
ange Se
Service
rvice Ent
Entry
ry windo
window
w disp
displa
lays.
ys.

5. Cli
Click
ck in the ent
entry
ry field
field and mod
modify
ify the tex
text.
t.
6. Click OK .
7. Right-click Service Log and select Save Log to File to save the modification.
 
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Adjustments: Monitor Adjustment

7 Adjustments
Monitor The four buttons on the front of the monitor adjust brightness and contrast. When the two
Adjustment right-hand buttons are pressed together as the monitor powers up, the OSD Main menu is
available. Submenus of the OSD Main Menu control the size and geometry of the display and set
the monitor’s “Monitor
monitor’s signal input voltage (see “Monitor Signal Voltage”
Voltage” on page
page 62
62).
).
Pressing the two right-hand buttons together degausses the CRT.

OSD Main Menu   ➤ Opening the OSD Main Menu

1. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the po
power
wer cor
cord
d fr
from
om the rear of the monito
monitorr.
2. Pres
Presss the tw
two
o right
right-hand
-hand mo
monitor
nitor bu
buttons,
ttons, aand
nd hold th
them
em in whil
whilee reco
reconnecti
nnecting
ng the po
power
wer
cord.
3. Pr
Pres
esss the ttwo
wo ccen
ente
terr mon
monit
itor
or b
butt
utton
ons.
s.
The OSD Main Menu
Me nu display
displays.
s.
 
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Navigating the OSD Menus

The four buttons on the front of the monitor control all the OSD functions, as follows:
• Brightness down (far-left button) applies the selected menu item.
• Brightness up + Brightness down exits a menu without saving any changes.
• Contrast down moves down one OSD Menu item or decreases the value of the selected

parameter.
• Contrast up (far-right button) moves up to the previous OSD menu item or increases
i ncreases the
value of the selected parameter
parameter..

Adjusting VGA For viewing BIOS settings mode, you must adjust the VGA vertical size. This adjustment does
Vertical Size not affect the normal display mode.

➤ Adjust the VGA Vertical Size

1. Reboot the system.
2. As tthe
he ssys
yste
tem
m bo
boot
otss u
up
p, pr
pres
esss th
thee Patient key repeatedly, until the BIOS screen opens.
3. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the po
power
wer cor
cord
d fr
from
om the rear of the monito
monitorr.
4. Pres
Presss the tw
two
o right
right-hand
-hand mo
monitor
nitor bu
buttons,
ttons, aand
nd hold th
them
em in whil
whilee reco
reconnecti
nnecting
ng the po
power
wer
cord.
5. Pr
Pres
esss the ttwo
wo ccen
ente
terr mon
monit
itor
or b
butt
utton
ons.
s.
The OSD Main menu displa
displays.
ys.
 
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6. Use the two rright-h

ight-hand
and mon
monitor
itor bu
buttons
ttons to scr
scroll
oll up or do
down
wn in th
thee OSD Ma
Main
in men
menu
u and

select SIZE & POSITION.

7. Pr
Pres
esss th
thee fa
farr le
left
ft mon
monit
itor
or b
but
utto
ton.
n.
The Size & Position menu displa
displays.
ys.

8. Use the two

two ri
right
ght-ha
-hand
nd m
moni
onitor
tor but
button
tonss to sselec
electt VERTICAL SIZE.
9. Pres
Presss th
thee fa
farr le
left
ft mon
monit
itor
or b
but
utto
ton.
n.
The vertical size adjustment bar displays.

10. Use the two right-hand monitor buttons to adjus

adjustt the vertical size so the bottom of the
display is visible.
11. Pre
Press
ss the far lleft
eft moni
monitor
tor but
button.
ton.
The vertical size adjustment bar closes.
12. Use the two rig
right-han
ht-hand
d monitor bu
buttons
ttons to sele
select
ct SA
SAVE RET URN in the SIze & Position
VE & RETURN
menu.
 13. Pre
Press
ss the far lleft
eft moni
monitor
tor but
button.
ton.
The SIze & Position menu closes.
14. In the OSD Main menu, us
usee the two right-hand monitor buttons to select EXIT OSD.

 
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Adjustments: Monitor Adjustment

15. Pre
Press
ss the far lleft
eft moni
monitor
tor but
button.
ton.

Changing the ➤ Change the Boot Sequence

Boot Sequence 1. Change the V VGA
GA di
displa
splayy heig
height
ht adju
adjustmen
stmentt to sh
show
ow th
thee whol
wholee scr
screen. ee “Adjusting VG
een. SSee VGA
A
Vertical Size”
Size” on page 128
128..
2. Reboot the system.

3. As tthe
he ssys
yste
temm bo
boot
otss uupp, pr
pres thee Patient key repeatedly, until the BIOS screen opens.
esss th
4. Us
Usee th
thee ar
arrrow key
eyss tto
o ssel
elec
ectt Boot. Press Enter .
5. Us
Usee th
thee ar
arrrow key
eyss tto
o ssel
elec
ectt Boot Device Priority. Press Enter .
The Device menu opens.
6. Use tthe
he ar
arrrow kkey
eyss to se
selec
lectt the dr
driv
ivee to bo
boot
ot fr
from:
om:
• Select Removable Dev. for the floppy disk drive.
• Select ATAPI CD-ROM for the CD-ROM drive.
7. Press Enter .
8. Press the THI key to return to the
t he Device menu.
9. Us
Usee th
thee ar
arrrow key
eyss tto
o ssel
elec
ectt Exit. Press Enter .
10.
10. Pr
Pres
esss Enter  to
 to confirm the changes.
11. Press the pow
power
er switch to shut down the system. (Don’
(Don’tt let it reboot from the dialog box.)
12. After 15 secon
seconds,
ds, press the pow
power
er switch to start the system.
 
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Preventive Maintenance:

8 Preventive Maintenance
This section contains procedures for cleaning the M2540A and its components.
During preventive
preventive maintenance, look for conditions that may cause problems, and loose knobs
or worn TGC controls.

CAUTION Use adequate ESD safeguards when performing service and maintenance procedur
procedures.
es. See “ESD
Safeguard
Safeguards”
s” on page 139
139..

NOTE Do not use commercial cleaners to clean any surfaces of the ultrasound system. These
cleaners may cause the colors to fade.
fade . Use only mild soap.

➤ Cleaning the Air Filter 

The air filter resides inside the service
ser vice panel at the right front of the lower enclosur
enclosure,
e, in front of
the fan. If the filter becomes ver
veryy dirty
dirty,, it can iimpede
mpede airflow
airflow,, which may cause overheating of the
power supply or the e-box.
To remove and clean the air filter:
1. Remov
Removee the service panel at the right front
front o
off the low
lower
er en
enclosu
closure.
re. Se
Seee “Front Service Panel”
on pa
page
ge 14
141
1.
 2. Slid
Slidee the filter
filter u up
p an
and
d ou
outt of the pan
panel’
el’ss ba
back.
ck.
3. Wash th thee filte
filterr with a spr
spraay of water fr
from
om the side th
that
at face
faced
d the fan.

 
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Preventive Maintenance:

CAUTION Do not use any solvent other than water to wash the air filte
filterr. Other solvents may attack its
material.

4. Dry the filte

filterr thor
thoroughl
oughlyy befo
before
re rreplaci
eplacing
ng it in the ssystem.
ystem. C
Compr
ompressed
essed aair
ir can sp
speed
eed drying.
5. Reverse step 1 and step 2 to complete the procedure.

➤ Cleaning the Trackball

To clean the trackball:
1. Unsc
Unscre
rew
w and rremov
emovee the bezel th
that
at sur
surrou
rounds
nds the tr
trackba
ackballll in the sur
surface
face of th
thee syst
system
em
control panel. A paper clip inserted in one of the
t he small holes in the bezel can help to start
unscrewing the bezel.
unscrewing
2. Press
Press u
up
p fr
from
om u
unde
nderr the tra
trackb
ckball
all and
and re
remo
move
ve it.
it.
3. Cle
Clean
an th
thee tr
track
ackbal
balll wit
with
h an alc
alcoho
ohol-d
l-damp
ampene
ened
d pa
pad.
d.
4. Clean the tw
two
o enc
encoder
oder shaft
shaftss and the b
bearing
earing ssurfac
urfacee with an alc
alcohol-
ohol-dampen
dampened
ed pad
pad..

5. Reverse step 1 and step 2 to reinstall the trackball.

➤ Cleaning the e-box

Inspect the interior of the e-box

e- box for dust (See “Replac
“Replacing
ing E-box
E-box Circuit
Circuit Boards”
Boards” on page 151
151),
),
and vacuum as necessary
necessary..
 
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Preventive Maintenance:

CAUTION Use proper ESD precautions for the vacuum itself and when removing circuit boards for
vacuuming. See “ESD SSafegu
afeguards
ards”” on page
page 139
139..

CAUTION Because the M2540A’

M2540A’ss circuit boards have components on both sides, use caution when
removing them from the system. After removal, make sure the boards lie flat on an ESD
protected surface. Use adequate ESD safeguards when performing any service or maintenance
procedure.
procedure. See “ESD SSafegu
afeguards
ards”” on page
page 139
139..

Perform all RST and system checks to verify performance.

➤ Degaussing the Monitor 

To degauss the monitor
monitor,, press the two right-hand monitor butt
buttons
ons at the same time
time..
 
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Troubleshooting: PC Won’t Boot

9 Troubleshooting
This section contains tips and procedur
procedures
es for finding the causes of malfunctions of the M2540A.
For problems with optional peripherals, see the Peripherals Manual .
Always check that power cords are plugged in, and inspect them for wear.

PC Won’t If the M2540A does not start when the PC’PC’ss power button is pressed, proceed as follows:
Boot 1. Con
Confir
firm
m tha
thatt the ssyst
ystem
em po
powe
werr co
cord
rd iiss plu
plugged
gged in.
2. Remov
Removee the service p
panel
anel frfrom
om the fr
front
ont of th
thee low
lower
er enclo
enclosur
suree by pr
pressin
essingg down iits
ts two
latches. A green LED on the left side of the power supply
supply,, above the fan, iindicates
ndicates that the
power supply is energized by line voltage from the mains. The LED takes a few seconds to
light when the system is first plugged in.

NOTE When the PC is not on, or the token

t oken ring cable is disconnected, you can activate the
power supply by jumping the PWR DOWN pin on the BPAP board to chassis ground.

3. Unplu
Unplugg the PC po
power
wer ccord
ord fr
from
om the top o
outlet
utlet on tthe
he pow
power
er supp
supply
ly,, and con
connect
nect the P
PC
C to
a power source using one of the following methods:
met hods:
• Plug the PC’s power cord into a known 120 VAC source.
• Set the PC’s power
power selector switch to the local voltage, and use the system power
cord to connect the PC to mains.
 4. Pr
Pres
esss th
thee PC
PC’’s p
pow
ower
er b
but
utto
ton.
n.
• If the PC starts, the power suppl
supplyy is bad. Replace it. See “Power
“Power Suppl
Supply”
y” on page
page 154
154..
• If the PC does not start, try replacing its power cord. If the PC still does not boot, it
is faulty. See “PC Servic
Service”
e” on pag
pagee 142
142..

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Troubleshooting: PC Boots, but Monitor is Blank 

5. Reset th
thee PC po
power
wer sselecto
electorr swi
switch
tch to 1
120
20 V
V,, if the sswitch
witch w
was
as mo
moved
ved in step 3.

PC Boots, but If the M2540A’s

M2540A’s internal PC starts, but tthe
he monitor stays black, proceed as follows:
Monitor is 1. Conne
Connect
ct a jumpe
jumperr betw
between
een cha
chassis
ssis gr
ground
ound an
and
d the PWR D
DO
OWN pin on the BP
BPAP
AP boar
board.
d.
Blank  • If the monitor now powers up
up,, check the ttoken
oken ring cable.
• If the monitor remains black, continue with the following steps.
2. Shut d
do
own the
the P
PC.
C.
3. Unp
Unplug
lug th
thee PC fr
from
om th
thee top o
outl
utlet
et on th
thee pow
power
er su
suppl
pplyy.
4. Mov
Movee the moni
monitor’
tor’ss pow
power
er plug to tthe
he PC po
power
wer ou
outlet
tlet on the p
powe
owerr supp
supply
ly..
• If the monitor powers up
up,, the power supply is bad. Replace it. See “Power Supply” on
page 15
page 154
4.
• faulty.. Replace it. See “Replacing the Monitor” on
If the monitor does not power up, it is faulty
page
pa ge 15
157
7.

PC Boots, But If the M2540A’s

M2540A’s internal PC starts, and tthe
he monitor functions normally
normally,, but one or more

Peripherals peripheral devices don’t work, proceed as follows:

Don’t Work  1. Run the RRST
ST and ot
other
her sy
system
stem chec
checks,
ks, and ccheck
heck the d
devic
evice’
e’ss pow
power
er cor
cord
d conn
connection
ections.
s.
2. Shut d
do
own the
the P
PC.
C.
3. Unp
Unplug
lug the PC ffro
rom
m th
thee po
powe
werr su
suppl
pplyy.
4. Mov
Movee the malfun
malfunctioni
ctioning
ng devi
device’
ce’ss pow
power
er plug to the PC po
power
wer ou
outlet
tlet on the po
power
wer su
supply
pply..
 • If the device powers up, the power supply is bad. Replace it. See “Power Supply” on
page
pa ge 15
154
4.
• If the device does not power up up,, tr
tryy replacing its power cord. If the device still does not
power up, it is faulty. Replace the device.

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Troubleshooting: Printer Problems

Printer
Problems
HP940 Startup The first time the HP940 printer is power
powered
ed up, it may cause the system to hunt for more
peripherals to install. Rebooting the system stops this activity
activity..

Printer Instal- If a connected printer does not show up on tthe

he Setup/Peripherals screen, perform the following
lation Problems procedure:
1. Use the scr
scroll
oll bar in the o
option
ptionss field to mak
makee sur
suree yo
you
u see al
alll the pr
printers
inters in the lilist.
st.
2. Make ssure
ure th
that
at the prin
printer
ter is cconnec
onnected
ted to a liv
livee pow
power
er sour
source,
ce, that its U
USB
SB cabl
cablee is pr
properl
operlyy
connected at both ends, that the printer is turned on, and that tthehe printer shows no errerror
or
indicators.
3. Reb
Reboot
oot tthe
he M2
M2540
540A,
A, an
and
d se
seee if th
thee pri
printe
nterr appea
appears
rs o
on
n the Setup/Peripherals screen.
4. Disconnect th
the USB cable from the printer.
5. Press the Setup key.

6. On the
the Se
Setu
tup
pw win
indo
dow
w, cclic thee Peripherals tab.
lickk th
7. Click Install Software Drivers.
8. Click Printer .
9. Click OK .
10.
10. Cl
Clic
ickk Close.
 11. Shut down the M2540A.
12. Con
Connec
nectt the USB cable to the printer.
13. Start the M
M254
2540A.
0A.
If the procedure does not solve the problem, contact your service repr
representative.
esentative.

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Troubleshooting: Electromagnetic Interference

Electromag- Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can degrade the performance of the M2540A. Answering the
netic following questions can help locate the source of interference:
Interference • Is the interference intermittent or constant?
• Does the interference appear with only one transducer or with several transducers?
• Do two different transducers operating at the same frequency have
have the same problem?

• Is the interference present if the system is moved to a different location in the facility?
• Can the EMC coupling path be attenuated?
A transducer placed close to an ECG cable can increase interference. Moving the ECG cable
or other medical equipment awa
awayy from the transducer can reduce interference.
Answers to these questions help determine whether the problem is with the system or with the
scanning environment.
environment. Contact your local Philips service representative with a full description
and your observations.
 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 138
Service Procedures: Overview

10 Servi
rvice Procedures
Overview This chapter includes all the service procedur
procedures
es that apply to the M2540A. To
To locate par
parts
ts and
assemblies referred
referred in the procedur
procedures,
es, see the exploded diagrams and par
parts
ts lists in “Parts” on
page
page 177
77..

This manualSystems
Ultrasound does not include Guide
Peripherals service
 forprocedures for optional peripherals. See the Philips
that information.
The chapter includes these sections:
• “Repair Philo
Philosoph
sophy”
y” on page
page 139
• “ESD Safegu
Safeguard
ards”
s” on page 139
• “General
“General Precautio
Precautions”
ns” on page 139
• “Service Acces
Access”
s” on
on page
page 140
• “Record
“Record Keeping
Keeping”” on page 141
• “PC Servic
Service”
e” on page
page 142
• “E-bo
“E-box”
x” on
on page
page 151
• “Power
“Power Suppl
Supply”
y” on page
page 154
• “Transducer
“Transducer Connector
Connector Modules” on page 156
• “Fan”
“Fan” on
on page
page 15
156
6
 • “Monitor
“Monitor”” on page
page 157
• “Monitor
“Monitor Twiv
Twivel”
el” on page 158
• “System
“System Control
Control Panel”
Panel” on page 158
• “Monitor
“Monitor Support
Support and Front
Front Panel”
Panel” on page 160

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Service Procedures: Repair Philosophy

• “Cables
“Cables”” on page
page 160
• “Cart” on pag
“Cart” pagee 163
Repair Most components in the M2540A are replaced as modules. The power supply supply,, the monitor
monitor,, and
Philosophy the system control panel are not serviceable, and are replaced as units. The circuit boards and
function cards inside the M2540A’s
M2540A’s internal PC and e-box are replaceable in the field.

Some parts are available at reduced cost, as exchange items. See Tabl
ablee 13-
13-12
12 on
 on pag
agee 20
200
0 for a
list of exchange parts and their part numbers.

ESD Follow the electrical static discharge (ESD) guidelines in

i n this section to prevent deterioration or
Safeguards destruction of sensitive electronic components. General guidelines include:

• Avoid working in carpeted areas.

Avoid
• If you use a vacuum cleaner to clean the interior of any part of the system sensitive to static
electricity,, take the necessary ESD precautions to avo
electricity avoid
id static buildup and discharge.
• Use a properly grounded wrist strap.
• Use a grounding mat for assembly work on sensitive areas.

General Liquids, including ultrasound gel, can adversely affect the system control panel and other
ot her
Precautions surfaces. A protective membrane under the keyboard provides
provides some protection against spills,
but liquids may seep into electrical components under the panel and cause problems.
To prevent damage to the system, keep the following good practices in mind:
 • Turn the system off when not in use.
• Do not remove or install boards or cables with the system power on.
• Lock the system’
system’ss wheels when removing or installing circuit boards.
• When the system is on but not in use, leave the Power  control
 control at the lowest
l owest setting.

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Service Procedures: Service Access

Service This section describes how to gain access to the

t he serviceable components of the
t he M2540A system.
Access
Servicing You can ser
service
vice components mounted above the lower enclosure without opening any panels in
Components the lower enclosure. These components include the following:
Above the • External peripheral components (see the Philips Ultrasound Systems Peripherals Guide)
Lower Enclosure • Monitor (p
(pag
agee 15
157
7)
• (pag
Twivel (pagee 15
158
8)
• System control panel (pa
(page
ge 15
158
8)
• (pag
Monitor support (pagee 16
160
0)

Servicing To service components mounted in the lower enclosure, you must open one or more panels on
Components in the lower enclosure.
enclosure. For locations of the panels
panel s and components, see Fi
Figu
gurre 13
13-3
-3 on
 on pag
agee 185
85..
the Lower The components in the lower
l ower enclosur
enclosuree include the following:
Enclosure • (pag
System PC (pagee 142
42))

• e-box (pa
(page
ge 151
51))
• Power supply (p
(pag
agee 15
154
4)
• page
Transducer connector modules ((page 156
56))
• Fan (p
(pag
agee 156)
 • Cables (p
(pag
agee 16
160
0)
• (pag
Lift column (p agee 165
65))
• pag
Cart wheels ((pagee 16
163
3)
• Lower enclosure
enclosure top panel (page
page 164
64))

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Service Procedures: Record Keeping

Rear Service Two doors in the rear of the lower enclosure give access to the rear of the PC, the e-box, and
Doors the power supply.
supply. The doors are hinged near the center of the system, and are held closed by
quarter-turn
quarter-turn latches near tthe
he sides of the system. T
To
o open the doors, turn the latches
counter-clockwise.

NOTE References to the left and right sides of tthe

he system are as viewed from the front of the

system.
Front Service A panel at the right side of the system’
system’ss front gives access to the transducer connector module
Panel mounting, the air filter, the fan, the front of the e-box, and the front of the power supply. To
open this panel, press down the two latches at its top, pull the top edge out, and lift the panel

clear of the system.

Side Panels The two lower enclosure side panels are attached with screws on their lower edge. To remove
either panel, remove the three screws
screws along its lower edge, pull the bottom of tthe
he panel out, and
lower the panel clear of the system.

Record You can make notes in th

thee RST applicat
application’s
ion’s ser
service
“Usingg the Service
read service log entries, see “Usin
vice log, tto
Service Log”
o help with la
Log” on page 125
later
ter ser
service
vice procedures. T
125.. To make an entry in the RST
To
o
Keeping
service log, see “Making an Entry in the Service
Service Log” onon page 125125..
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Service Procedures: PC Service

PC Service This section contains procedures for servicing M2540A software and the hardware components
of the internal PC.
Software The following procedures
procedures describe reloading and upgrading the ultrasound software, and backing
Service up and restoring customer presets.
Procedures
System Software
Complete the following procedure to reload or upgrade the system software. The procedure
takes about 45 minutes to complete and requires three CDs:
• Operating System
• Ultrasound Application

• COTS Drivers
➤ Reloading or Upgrading System Software

NOTE Disconnect the USB cables from all printers, and make sure the floppy disk drive and
the MOD drive are empty before beginning software installation.

1. Bac
Backk u
up
p tthe
he cus
custom
tomer’
er’ss pre
preset
sets. “Backingg Up Customer
s. (See “Backin Customer Presets”
Presets” on page
page 143
143..)
2. Put the Ope
Operat
rating
ing Sys
System
tem CD in tthe
he C
CD
D dr
driv
ive.
e.
3. Re
Rest
star
artt the
the syste
ystem.
m.
4. Watch fo
forr the mess
message,
age, “Pre
“Press
ss an
anyy ke
keyy to boo
boott fro
from
m CD” whic
which
h disp
displa
lays
ys brie
briefly
fly du
during
ring
 4. Watch fo
forr the mess
message,
age, Pre
Press
ss an
anyy ke
keyy to boo
boott fro
from
m CD whic
which
h disp
displa
lays
ys brie
briefly
fly du
during
ring
startup. When the message appears, press the Return key.
5. When th
thee messa
message
ge “Do you wish to delete al
alll data and instal
installl XPE?
XPE?”” displ
display
ays,
s, pr
press
ess A.

 
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Service Procedures: PC Service

NOTE The message “Press any key to boot from CD” displays two moremore times during the
installation. Do not press a key when it does. The message clears after a few moments.

6. When ththee mess

message,
age, “Pleas
“Pleasee insert the M2540
M2540A
A Ultras
Ultrasound
ound Ap
Applicati
plication
on CD” d
displa
isplays,
ys, rremov
emovee
the Operating System CD from the CD drive and put the Ultrasound Application CD in.
Press Y.
7. When ththee messag
messagee “Pleas
“Pleasee insert the M2
M2540A
540A CO
COTS
TS Driv
Drivers
ers CD” d
displa
isplays,
ys, rremov
emovee the
Ultrasound Application CD from the CD drive and put the COTS CD in. Press Y.
When the COTS software
software installation finishes, the system automatically restarts. If the
installation is successful, the monitor displays the ultrasound imaging screen.

8. When ththee ultras

ultrasound
ound im
imaging
aging sscre
creen
en appears,
appears, rremov
emovee the CO
COTS
TS CD
CD..
9. Res
Restor
toree th
thee cu
custo
stomer
mer’’s p
pre
reset
sets.
s. ((See
See “Resto
“Restoring
ring Customer
Customer Presets”
Presets” on page
page 146
146.)
.)

Backing Up and Restoring Presets

Before performing any service that deletes
dele tes a customer’
customer’ss presets, back them up to a floppy disk.
After the procedur
proceduree is complete, restore the customer’
customer’ss presets from the floppy disk.

NOTE If the system is connected to a DICOM network, you must manually reco
record
rd the
network settings. The backup function records settings made on the DICOM Setup
window,, but does not record those sett
window settings
ings made on the Network Settings window.
 ➤ Backing Up Customer Presets
To back up a customer’s presets:
1. Start
tart the
the M
M2
2540A.
2. Ins
Insert
ert a blan
blankk flo
flopp
ppyy dis
diskk in the PC
PC’’s flo
flopp
ppyy disk
disk driv
drive.
e.

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 144
Service Procedures: PC Service

3. Wit
With
h the u
ultr
ltraso
asound
und aappl
pplica
ication
tion run
runnin
ning,
g, pr
press
ess tthe
he Setup key on the system control panel.
The Setup window opens.

4. Click the Floppy Disk  tab.

 tab.
5. Click Backup. The Backup Settings window opens.
 
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Service Procedures: PC Service

6. Click Select All.

7. Click Start. The backup procedure executes. When the procedure
procedure is done,
done , the Backup
Settings window closes.

NOTE While it backs up the presets, the backup program also automatically backs up the
system settings, the peripheral settings, and the installed options.
 8. Click Close. The Setup window closes.
9. Re
Remo
movve tthe
he flop
flopp
py d
dis
isk.
k.

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 146
Service Procedures: PC Service

➤ Restoring Customer Presets

To restore a cu
customer’s
stomer’s presets:
1. Insert the flflopp
oppyy disk tha
thatt conta
contains
ins the b
back
acked
ed up pr
presets
esets in tthe
he PC’
PC’ss flopp
floppyy disk dr
drive.
ive.
2. Wit
With
h the u
ultr
ltraso
asound
und aappl
pplica
ication
tion run
runnin
ning,
g, pr
press
ess tthe
he Setup key on the system control panel.
The Setup window opens (see the illustration on page
page 14
144
4.)
3. Click the Floppy Disk  tab.
 tab.
4. Click Restore. The Restore Settings window opens.
 5. Click Select
  All, to select all of the customer’
customer’ss presets for restoration.
6. Select wheth
whether
er to rrestor
estoree sys
system
tem set
settings,
tings, perip
peripheral
heral ssettings
ettings,, and optio
options.
ns.

 
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Service Procedures: PC Service

NOTE Options can be restored only to the system that created the backup disk. The software
matches the serial number of the system to that of the system that created the disk.

7. Click Start.
8. Whe
When
n tthe
he re
resto
storati
ration
on is com
comple
plete,
te, cclic
lickk Close. The Setup window closes.
9. Re
Remo
movve tthe
he flop
flopp
py d
dis
isk.
k.

PC Components None of the PC’

PC’ss internal components are adjustable or repairable. Faulty PC components
require replacement. You
You can replace some PC components wit
without
hout removing the PC from the
system, by opening the side of the PC. (See “Openi
“Opening
ng the PC Side
Side Cover”
Cover” on page
page 148
148.)
.) To
replace other components, you must remove
remove the PC from the system. (See “Removing the PC
from the System
from System”” on page
page 150
150.)
.)
Figu
The PC contains the following replaceable components (shown in Figurre 13
13-1
-1,, on pa
page
ge 18
180
0):
• PC motherboard
• PC power supply

• Hard drive
NOTE The hard drive’s jumper must be set as shown in Fi
Figu
gurre 12
12-1
-1on
on page
page 174
74..

• CD-RW drive
 • Floppy drive
• APIO board
• Graphics adapter board
• Sound board (part of the VCR option)
• Video capture board (part of the VCR option)

 
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Service Procedures: PC Service

• Video converter board (part of the VCR option)

• Optional Physio module
• Optional MOD drive

➤ Opening the PC Side Cover 

You can gain access tto
o components in the PC without removing the PC from the system, by
opening the PC side cover.
To open the P
PCC sid
sidee cover
cover,, see Figur
Figuree 13
13-3
-3 on
 on pa
page
ge 18
185
5 to locate parts and assemblies, and
complete the following procedur
procedure: e:

CAUTION Always observe proper ESD procedur

Always procedures es when ser
servicing
vicing the inside of the PC. Wear a grounded
wrist band, and work on a static-dissipating mat if
i f possible.

1. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the sy
system
stem p
pow
ower
er cor
cord
d fr
from
om the main A
AC
C sup
supply
ply..
2. Remov
Removee the thre
threee scre
screws
ws fr
from
om the low
lower
er edge of the low
lower
er enclosur
enclosure’
e’ss left side pan
panel,
el, pull
the bottom of the panel out, and lower the panel clear of the system.
3. Remov
Removee the knu
knurled
rled sc
scre
rews
ws fr
from
om the bac
backk of the PC, and sl
slide
ide the co
cover
ver tto
o the re
rear
ar..
4. Re
Remo
movve tthe
he PC side
side cove
coverr.
5. Disco
Disconnect
nnect aany
ny ccables
ables tthat
hat ar
aree conn
connected
ected to the com
componen
ponentt yo
you
u are remo
removing.
ving.
 6. If yo
you
u are rreplaci
eplacing
ng the CD-
CD-R
RW driv
drive,
e, the Ph
Physio
ysio mo
module,
dule, the MO dr
drive,
ive, or th
thee flopp
floppyy disk
drive, complete the following:
a. Sli
Slide
de th
thee PC tw
two
o cm to tthe
he le
left,
ft, aawa
wayy fr
from
om th
thee cen
center
ter o
off the ssyst
ystem.
em.
b. Gentl
Gentlyy pull the fo
four
ur plas
plastic
tic latc
latches
hes at th
thee left si
side
de of th
thee PC’
PC’ss bezel, while p
pulling
ulling th
thee left
side of the bezel forward until the latches clear the PC case.

 
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Service Procedures: PC Service

c. Slid
Slidee the
the be
bezel
zel tto
o th
thee ri
right
ght unt
untilil it can be remo
remove
ved.
d.
d. Each
Each o
off th
thee re
repl
plac
aceab
eable
le part
partss lilisted in step 6 is retained by two plastic latches. To remove
sted
the part, press the two latches in toward the part, and slide the part out of the PC case.
Reverse the procedure
procedure to reassemble the PC. Perform all RST and system checks to verify
performance.
 
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Service Procedures: PC Service

➤ Removing the PC from the System

To remove the PC, see Figu
Figure
re 13
13-3
-3 on
 on pag
agee 18
185
5 to locate parts and assemblies, and complete the
following procedur
procedure:
e:
1. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the sy
system
stem p
pow
ower
er cor
cord
d fr
from
om the main A
AC
C sup
supply
ply..
2. Remov
Removee the thre
threee scre
screws
ws fr
from
om the low
lower
er edge of the low
lower
er enclosur
enclosure’
e’ss left side pan
panel,
el, pull
the bottom of the panel out, and lower the panel clear of the system.
3. Disco
Disconnect
nnect aallll the ccables
ables ffro
rom
m the PC. No
Note
te their locatio
locations
ns so you can rreinsta
einstallll them
properly.
4. Loos
Loosen
en the sc
scre
rews
ws in th
thee angle b
brack
racket
et on the wall
wall tow
toward
ard tthe
he cente
centerr of the syste
system.
m. Remo
Remove
ve
the screws that secures the PC to the angle bracket.

5. Rem
Removovee the
the PC tthr
hroug
oughh th
thee si
side
de o
off th
thee sy
syste
stem.
m.
To install the PC in the system, reverse the procedure above. Perform all RST and system checks
to verify performance.
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 151
Service Procedures: E-box

E-box You can perform most e-box service without removing the e-box from the system. To perform
service that does require remo
removing
ving the e-box, you must also remov
removee the power supply (See
“Removing the Power
Power Supply and the E-box” on page 154
154).
).

➤ Replacing E-box Circuit Boards

CAUTION Alway
Alwayss observe proper ESD procedur
procedures
es when servicing theif inside of the
grounded wrist band, and work on a static-dissipating mat possible. See e-box. W
Wear
ear a
“ESD Safeguards” on
page
page 139
39..

Figu
To replace a circuit board in the e-box, see Figure
re 13
13-2
-2 on
 on page
page 183
83 to
 to locate parts and

assemblies, and complete the

t he following procedure:
1. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the sy
system
stem ppow
owerer cor
cord
d fr
from
om the main A
AC
C sup
supply
ply..
2. Open tthe
he doo
doorr at th
thee right rear of th
thee low
lower
er enc
enclosur
losuree by turnin
turningg its latch
counter-clockwise.
3. Dis
Discon
connec
nectt the tok
token
en rin
ringg cabl
cablee fr
from
om the rrear
ear of tthe
he e-b
e-box
ox..

CAUTION The token ring cable connectors are easily damaged. Be gentle when connecting and
disconnecting the cable.
 4. Lift the ha
Remove handles
ndles
t he
the o
off .the two llatche
cover
cover. atchess on the e-b
e-box
ox rrear
ear cov
cover
er,, and rrotate
otate the
them
m a quarter tur
turn.
n.

5. If the faul
faulty
ty boar
board
d is the BP
BPAP
AP boar
board,
d, disc
disconnec
onnectt the two ccables
ables fr
from
om its fac
facee befo
before
re
removing it.
6. Re
Remo
movve th
thee fau
fault
ltyy b
boa
oarrd.

 
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Service Procedures: E-box

7. Inst
Install
all the rep
eplac
laceme
ement
nt boar
board.
d.
8. Reverse step 5 through step 2 to complete the procedure.
9. Perf
Perform
orm aallll RST aand
nd sy
syste
stem
m che
checks
cks to vverif
erifyy per
perfo
forma
rmance.
nce.

➤ Replacing the Motherboard

Motherboard
To replace the e-box motherboard, See Fi
Figur
guree 13
13-2
-2 on
 on pag
agee 18
183
3 to locate parts and assemblies,
and complete the following procedure:
NOTE You can perform this procedur
proceduree with the e-box mounted in the system, but it is easier
with the e-box removed and separated from the power supply. See “Removing the
Power
Power Supply
Supply and the E-box
E-box”” on page 154
154 and
 and “Separating the E-box and the Power

Supply
Supply”” on page
page 155
155..

CAUTION Always observe proper ESD procedur

Always procedures
es when servicing the inside of the e-box. W
Wear
ear a
grounded wrist band, and work on a static-dissipating mat when possible. See “ESD Safeguards”
on pa
page
ge 13
139
9.

1. Remov
Removee the BP
BPAP
AP boar
board,
d, the demo
demodulato
dulatorr boar
board,
d, and th
thee two TR b
board
oardss fr
from
om the e-b
e-box,
ox,
following the steps in “Replacing
“Replacing E-box
E-box Circuit
Circuit Boards”
Boards” on page 151
151..
2. Disco
Disconnect
nnect tthe
he po
power
wer ccables
ables ffrom
rom the mo
motherbo
therboard
ard aand
nd the d
distrib
istribution
ution boar
board.
d.
 3. Loos
Loosen
en the fo
four
ur scr
screws
ews th
that
at secu
secure
re eac
each
h of the tw
two
o septu
septum
m panels iin
n the e-bo
e-box,
x, and rremov
emovee
the septum panels.
4. Remov
Removee the 15 scr
screws
ews tthat
hat sec
secure
ure tthe
he moth
motherboa
erboard
rd to the e-bo
e-box
x center wall.
5. Tilt ou
outt the top edge of the mot
motherbo
herboard
ard to clear tthe
he boar
board
d racks
racks,, and rremov
emovee the
motherboard.

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 153
Service Procedures: E-box

6. Reverse step 5 through step 1 to install the motherboard.

7. Perf
Perform
orm al
alll RST an
and
d sys
system
tem ch
check
eckss to vverif
erifyy per
perfo
forma
rmance.
nce.
➤ Replacing the Distribution Board
To replace the distribution board, see Fi
Figu
gure
re 13
13-2
-2on
on pa
page
ge 183
83 to
 to locate parts and assemblies,
and complete the following procedure:

NOTE You can perform this procedure with the e-

e-box
box mounted in the system, but some steps
are easier with the e-box removed and separated from the power supply. See
“Removing the Pow
Power
er Supply and the E-box”
E-box” on page 154
154 and
 and “Separating the E-box
and the Powe
Powerr Supply”
Supply” on page
page 155
155..

CAUTION Always observe proper ESD procedur

Always procedures
es when servicing the inside of the e-box. WWear
ear a
grounded wrist band, and work on a static-dissipating mat if possible. See “ESD Safeguards” on
page
page 139
39..

1. Remov
Removee the BP
BPAP
AP boar
board,
d, the demo
demodulato
dulatorr boar
board,
d, and th
thee two TR b
board
oardss fr
from
om the e-b
e-box,
ox,
following the steps in “Replacing
“Replacing E-box
E-box Circuit
Circuit Boards”
Boards” on page 151
151..
2. Dis
Discon
connec
nectt the po
powe
werr cabl
cablee fr
from
om th
thee dist
distrib
ributi
ution
on boar
board.
d.
3. Remov
Removee all the transd
transducer
ucer cconnec
onnector
tor mo
modules
dules aand
nd blan
blank-off
k-off p
plates
lates ffrom
rom the fr
front
ont of the
 e-box. See “Replacing Transducer
Transducer Connector Modules” on page 156
156..

CAUTION Be careful when removing and installing the

t he transducer connector modules, to prevent damage
to the distribution board’
board’ss connectors.

  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 154

Service Procedures: Power Supply

4. Remov
Removee the eig
eight
ht scr
screws
ews tthat
hat sec
secure
ure the dis
distribu
tribution
tion bo
board
ard tto
o the e-b
e-box
ox ccenter
enter wall.
wall.
5. Tilt o
out
ut the top ed
edge
ge of the dis
distributi
tribution
on bo
board
ard and rremov
emovee the b
board
oard..
6. Reverse step 5 through step 1 to install the motherboard.
7. Perf
Perform
orm al
alll RST an
and
d sys
system
tem ch
check
eckss to vverif
erifyy per
perfo
forma
rmance.
nce.

Power
ower Supply
Supp ly The M2540A power supply is not serviceable in the field,
fie ld, except for replacing the fan. The power
supply and the e-box are bolted together
toge ther and must be remov
removed
ed from the system before they can
be separated. Replacement power supplies are supplied with the fan and the finger guard
g uard
installed.

➤ Removing the Power Supply and the E-box

To remove the power supply and the e-box from the system, see Fi Figu
gure
re 13
13-3
-3 on
 on pag
agee 185 to
locate parts and assemblies, and complete the following procedur
procedure:
e:
1. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the sy
system
stem p
pow
ower
er cor
cord
d fr
from
om the main A
AC
C su
supply
pply..
2. Remov
Removee the servic
servicee panel at tthe
he right ffro
ront
nt of the llowe
owerr enclo
enclosur
suree by pr
pressin
essingg dow
down
n the tw
two
o
latches at the panel’s top.
3. Remov
Removee the two scr
screws
ews that
that secu
secure
re the p
pow
ower
er supp
supply
ly to the an
angle
gle brac
bracket
ket at th
thee fro
front
nt of the
enclosure floor.
4. Remov
Removee the thre
threee scre
screws
ws fr
from
om the botto
bottom
m of the low
lower
er enclos
enclosure’
ure’s right side pa
panel,
nel, and
removee the panel.
remov
 5. Disco
Disconnect
nnect all tthe
he cable
cabless fro
from
m the rea
rearr of the e-b
e-box
ox and tthe
he pow
power
er supp
supply
ly.. Mark the ccable
able in
the top outlet. It powers the PC, and that outlet iiss power
powereded whenever the system pow
powerer
cable is plugged into a power source. If the PC is connected to one of the other outlets, it
does not boot up.

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 155
Service Procedures: Power Supply

6. Remov
Removee the two sscre
crews
ws that se
secur
curee the power
power supp
supply
ly to the an
angle
gle brac
bracket
ket at th
thee rear o
off the
enclosure floor.
7. Car
Carefull
efullyy slid
slidee the pow
power
er su
supply
pply and th
thee e-bo
e-box
x out the sid
sidee of the sy
system.
stem.
8. Reverse step 7 through step 1 to install the power supply and the e-box in the system. Make
sure the PC’s
PC’s power cord is in the top outlet.
9. Perf
Perform
orm aallll RST aand
nd sy
syste
stem
m che
checks
cks to vverif
erifyy per
perfo
forma
rmance.
nce.

➤ Separating the E-box and the Power Supply

To separate the e-box from the power supply:
1. Re
Remo
movve th
thee re
rear
ar ccov
over
er o
off the
the e-b
e-box
ox..

CAUTION Always observe proper ESD procedur

Always procedures
es when servicing the inside of the e-box. WWear
ear a
grounded wrist band, and work on a static-dissipating mat if possible. See “ESD Safeguards” on
page
page 139
39..

2. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the co
contr
ntrol
ol and pow
power er cables fr
from
om the BP
BPAP
AP boar
board,
d, and remo
remove
ve the BP
BPAP
AP boar
board.
d.
3. Disco
Disconnect
nnect tthe
he po
power
wer ccables
ables ffrom
rom the mo
motherbo
therboard
ard aand
nd the d
distrib
istribution
ution boar
board.
d.
4. Rem
Remov
ovee the two
two sc
scre
rews
ws at th
thee bot
bottom
tom rrear
ear o
off the ee-bo
-box.
x.
5. Rem
Remov
ovee the two
two sc
scre
rews
ws at th
thee bot
bottom
tom ffro
ront
nt of th
thee e-box.
e-box.
 6. Remov
Removee the ffour
our scr
screws
ews fro
from
m the bottom of eac
each
h sid
sidee of th
thee e-bo
e-box.
x.
7. Lift the e-
e-box
box sstraigh
traightt up fro
from
m the pow
power
er supp
supply
ly,, while ffeeding
eeding th
thee cables tthr
hrough
ough the h
hole
ole in
the bottom of the e-box.
8. Reverse step 7 through step 1 to attach the e-box to the power supply.

  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 156

Service Procedures: Transducer Connector Modules

Transducer The screws that secure

secure the transducer connector modules are behind the service panel on the
Connector front of the lower enclosure.
Modules ➤ Replacing Transducer Connector Modules
Figu
To replace a transducer connector module, see Fi gurre 13
13-2
-2 on
 on pa
page
ge 18
183
3 to locate parts and
assemblies, and complete the
t he following procedure:

1. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the sy
system
stem p pow
owerer cor
cordd fr
from
om the main A AC
C sup
supply
ply..
2. Remov
Removee the servic
servicee panel at tthe
he right ffro
ront
nt of the llowe
owerr enclo
enclosursuree by pr
pressin
essingg dow
down
n the tw
two
o
latches at the panel’s top.
3. Remov
Removee the scr
screws
ews th
that
at secu
secure
re the m
module
odule be
bezel
zel to the e-b
e-box,
ox, rremov
emovee the bezel
bezel,, and pull
the module out.

CAUTION Be careful when removing and installing the

t he transducer connector modules, to prevent damage
to the distribution board’
board’ss connectors.

4. Reverse step 3 through step 1 to install a transducer connector module.

5. Perf
Perform
orm aallll RST aand
nd sy
syste
stem
m che
checks
cks to vverif
erifyy per
perfo
forma
rmance.
nce.

Fan The M2540A’s

M2540A’s cooling fan is attached to the front of the power supply
supply.. Replacement fans are
supplied with the finger guard installed.
 ➤ Replacing the Fan
To remove the fan, see Figu
Figurre 13
13-2
-2 on
 on pag
agee 18
183
3 to locate parts and assemblies, and complete the
following procedur
procedure:
e:
1. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the sy
system
stem p
pow
ower
er cor
cord
d fr
from
om the main A
AC
C sup
supply
ply..

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Service Procedures: Monitor 

2. Remov
Removee the servic
servicee panel at tthe
he right ffro
ront
nt of the llowe
owerr enclo
enclosur
suree by pr
pressin
essingg dow
down
n the tw
two
o
latches at the panel’s top.
3. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the ffan
an po
power
wer cable fr
from
om th
thee po
power
wer supp
supply
ly..
4. Use plie
pliers
rs or a sm
small
all scr
screwdri
ewdriver
ver tto
o lift the h
heads
eads o
off the fo
four
ur driv
drivee rive
rivets
ts that ssecur
ecuree the fan
to the power supply. Remove the fan.

5. Align
powerthe ffan
an for ccorr
cables. orrect
ect airf
airflow
low di
direct
rection
ion (in
(into
to the po
power
wer ssuppl
upply)
y) and connect
connection
ion to the

6. Reverse step 4 through step 1 to install the fan on the power supply.

NOTE Removing the pins from the drive rivets and compressing the expanding ends of the
rivet bodies with pliers may ease installation.

Monitor The color monitor is a critical component of the system. The monitor is not serviceable in the
field, so a monitor that does not perform properly must be replaced. See “Monitor Adjustment”
on pa
page
ge 12
1277 for information on adjusting the monitor display
display..

➤ Replacing the Monitor 

To remove the monitor from the system, see Fig
Figur
uree 13
13-5
-5 on
 on page
page 193
93 to
 to locate parts and
assemblies, and complete the
t he following procedure:
1. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the sy
system
stem p
pow
ower
er cor
cord
d fr
from
om the main A
AC
C sup
supply
ply..
 2. Disco
Disconnect
nnect th
thee video mo
monitor
nitor ccable
able and tthe
he monit
monitor
or pow
power
er cable ffro
rom
m the moni
monitor
tor..
3. Pres
Presss up on the latc
latch
h handl
handlee under the fr
front
ont ed
edge
ge of th
thee monito
monitorr and p
pull
ull the m
monito
onitorr
forward until it stops.
4. Tilt u
up
p the fr
front
ont o
off th
thee mon
monitor
itor and lilift
ft th
thee mon
monitor
itor off the twivel
twivel..
5. Reverse step 4 through step 1 to install the monitor on the system.

  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 158

Service Procedures: Monitor Twivel

6. Perf
Perform
orm aallll RST aand
nd sy
syste
stem
m che
checks
cks to vverif
erifyy per
perfo
forma
rmance.
nce.

Monitor The M2540A twivel is not adjustable. The following procedure

procedure describes how to disassemble the
Twivel twivel to replace its parts.

➤ Disassembling the Twivel

To disassemble the twivel, see Figur
Figuree 13
13-5
-5 on
 on pa
page
ge 19
193
3 to locate parts and assemblies, and
complete the following procedur
procedure:e:
1. Re
Remo
movve th
thee mo
moni
nito
torr as d
des
escr
crib
ibed n “Replacing
ed iin “Replacing the Monitor
Monitor”” on page
page 157
157..
2. Remov
Removee the twiv
twivel
el shoe
shoe’’s two mo
mounting
unting sscre
crews,
ws, and rremov
emovee the twiv
twivel
el shoe.
3. Lift the twi
twivel
vel b
base
ase fr
from
om the ca
cart,
rt, while car
carefully
efully passi
passing
ng the mon
monitor
itor po
power
wer ccord
ord an
and
d the

VGA cable through the hole in the twivel base. Pass the
t he power cord thro
through
ugh the hole first,
before the video cable.

NOTE The VGA cable’s

cable’s connector does not fit through one of the ttwo
wo holes in the twi
twivel
vel
base. Note which hole the cables go through.

4. Remov
Removee the ffour
our sc
scre
rews
ws that secur
securee the mo
monitor
nitor ssupport
upport b
bezel
ezel to tthe
he mon
monitor
itor su
support.
pport.
To reassemble the twivel assembly, perform the above procedure in reverse. When completing
step 3, pass the VG
VGA
A cable’
cable’ss connector through the twivel base first, before passing the power
cord connector through.
 Perform all RST and system checks to verify performance.
System Except for the trackball (see “Cleani
“Cleaning
ng the Trackba
Trackball”
ll” on page 132
132),
), the system control panel
Control Panel contains no serviceable parts, and is replaced as a unit.

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 159
Service Procedures: System Control Panel

➤ Replacing the System Control Panel

To replace the system control panel, see Fig
Figur
uree 13
13-5
-5 on
 on pa
page
ge 19
193
3 to locate parts and assemblies,
and complete the following procedure:

CAUTION Always observe proper ESD procedures when servicing circuit boards. Wear a grounded wrist
band, and work on a static-dissipating mat if possible.

1. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the sy
system
stem p
pow
ower
er cor
cord
d fr
from
om the main A
AC
C sup
supply
ply..
2. Remov
Removee the se
seven
ven lo
long
ng and the n
nine
ine sho
short
rt flathead sscr
crews
ews th
that
at secur
securee the con
contro
troll panel to
the control panel surro
surround.
und.

3. Push u
up
p on th
thee bottom of the ttrackba
rackball,
ll, and lift the fro
front
nt edge of the ccontr
ontrol
ol pane
panel.l.
4. Disco
Disconnect
nnect th
thee USB ca
cable,
ble, the tw
twisted-
isted-pair
pair au
audio
dio cab
cables,
les, the pow
power
er cab
cable,
le, and the ssoft
oft kkey
ey
ribbon cable from the control panel circuit board.
5. Rem
Remov
ovee the syst
system
em ccont
ontro
roll pan
panel
el fr
from
om th
thee sys
system.
tem.
6. Reverse step 5 through step 1 to install the control panel.
7. Perf
Perform
orm aallll RST aand
nd sy
syste
stem
m che
checks
cks to vverif
erifyy per
perfo
forma
rmance.
nce.

CAUTION When installing the system control panel, make sure that none of thet he cables rests directly under
the control panel standoffs. The standoffs will
wi ll cut any cables underneath them when the screws
 are tightened.

  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 160

Service Procedures: Monitor Support and Front Panel

Monitor The angular enclosure on top of the control panel surround is the monitor support. To replace
Support and the mechlok cable, lift column slides, upper cable harness, or lower enclosure top panel, you
must remove
remove the monitor support and its front panel.
Front Panel
➤ Replacing the Monitor Support and its Front Panel
Panel
To replace the monitor support and its front panel, see Figu
Figure
re 13
13-5
-5 on
 on pa
page
ge 19
193
3 to locate parts

and assemblies, and complete the following procedure:

1. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the sy
system
stem p
pow
ower
er cor
cord
d fr
from
om the main A
AC
C sup
supply
ply..
2. Re
Remo
movve the
the m
mon
onito
itorr. See
See “Replacing
“Replacing the
the Monitor”
Monitor” on
on page 157
157..
3. Re
Remo
movve the ssys
ystem
tem ccon
ontr
trol
ol pa
pane
nel.l. Se
Seee “Replac
“Replacing
ing the System
System Control
Control Panel” on page
page 159
159..
4. Fro
From
m under tthe
he contr
control
ol panel ssurr
urround
ound,, remo
remove
ve the 1
19
9 scr
screws
ews th
that
at secur
securee the monit
monitor
or
support and front panel.
5. Remov
Removee the m
monitor
onitor suppo
support
rt fr
front
ont pa
panel
nel b
byy rrotating
otating its bottom
bottom ed
edge
ge fo
forwar
rward.
d.
6. Re
Remo
movve the ttwi
wivvel as
asse
semb
mbly
ly.. See “Disassembling the Twivel” on page 158
158..
7. Remov
Removee the mon
monitor
itor su
support
pport wh
while
ile fee
feeding
ding th
thee V
VGA
GA cab
cable
le and th
thee moni
monitor
tor po
power
wer cable
through the twivel base. Feed the monitor power cable through before the VGA cable.

NOTE The VGA cable connector does not fit through one of the two holes in the twivel. Note
which hole the cables are in as you take the support off.
 8. Reverse step 7 through step 1 to install the monitor support and its front panel.
9. Perf
Perform
orm aallll RST aand
nd sy
syste
stem
m che
checks
cks to vverif
erifyy per
perfo
forma
rmance.
nce.

 Cables Most of the cables in the M2540A system pass through the lower enclosure’
enclosure’ss central plenum.
You may have to remove the panels from the rear of the plenum when replacing a cable.

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 161
Service Procedures: Cables

System Control Cables that connect the lower components to the system control panel and the monitor are
Panel and bundled together. To replace any one of these cables, you must remove the entire bundle. The
Monitor Cables following cables comprise the bundle:
• M2540-69140 VGA
VGA cable, which connects the PC’
PC’ss SVGA port to the monitor
• M2540-69110 keyboard
keyboard USB cable, which connects a USB port on the PC to the system
control panel
• M2540-69050 keyboard
keyboard auxiliary power cable, which connects the power supply to the
system control panel
• M2540-69060 keyboard
keyboard audio line cables, which connect the PC’s sound board to the system
control panel
• M2540-69180 monitor power cable, which connects the power supply to the monitor
• M2540-0457 microphone cable
• M2540-69010 speaker cable
• M2540-69170 control panel ground cable

➤ Replacing the Upper Assembly Cable Bundle

To replace the cable bundle:
1. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the sy
system
stem p
pow
ower
er cor
cord
d fr
from
om the main A
AC
C sup
supply
ply..
2. Re
Remo
movve the
the m
mon
onito See “Replacing
itorr. See “Replacing the
the Monitor”
Monitor” on
on page 157
157..
 3. Re
Remo
movve the ssys
ystem
tem ccon
ontr
trol
ol pa
pane
nel.l. Se
Seee “Replacing
“Replacing the System
System Control
Control Panel” on page
page 159
159..
4. Remov
Removee the ties th
that
at secu
secure
re the kkeybo
eyboard
ard au
auxiliary
xiliary po
power
wer ccable,
able, the kkeybo
eyboard
ard US
USB
B cable,
and the keyboard audio line cables to the system control panel surround.
5. Rem
Remov
ovee the moni
monitor
tor ssupp
upport
ort an
and
d its ffro
ront
nt pa
panel
nel.. See “Monitor Support and Front Panel” on
page
page 16
1600.

 
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Service Procedures: Cables

6. Rem
Remov
ovee the four
four P
P-cl
-clips
ips ffro
rom
m the sspeak
peaker
er su
suppo
pports.
rts.
7. Open th
thee two service do
doors
ors at tthe
he re
rear
ar of tthe
he lo
lower
wer eenclos
nclosure
ure by tu
turning
rning their
their la
latches
tches
counter-clockwise.
8. Disco
Disconnect
nnect th
thee ke
keyboar
yboard
d auxili
auxiliary
ary pow
power
er cabl
cable,
e, the monito
monitorr pow
power
er cab
cable,
le, and the con
contro
troll
panel ground cable from the power supply.

9. and
Disco
Disconnect
nnect
the VGAth
the
e ke
keyboar
yboard
cable fromdthe
USB cabl
cable,
PC. e, the ke
keyboar
yboard
d audio liline
ne cabl
cables,
es, the mic
microp
rophone
hone ca
cable,
ble,

10. Feed the low

lower
er ends of the cables into the lower
lower enclosure central plenum, while pulling on
the upper end of the cable bundle.
11.
11. Re
Reve
vers
rsee ste
tep
p 10 through step 1 to install the cable bundle.
12. Perform all RST and system checks to vverify
erify performance.
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 163
Service Procedures: Cart

 Cart This section contains procedures for servicing the lift column, the wheels, and the lower
enclosure top panel.
➤ Replacing Cart Wheels (Caster Assemblies)
Although the front wheel assemblies
a ssemblies on the cart are different fro
from
m the rear wheels (front wheels
havee swivel locks and brakes, rear wheels do not lock),
hav l ock), the replacement procedure for all wheels

is the same.
Each cart wheel
whee l is supplied as a caster assembly
assembly.. The front caster assembly includes the integral
brake and swivel lock.

 WARNING
 WARNING The cart is heavy
heavy.. Use caution while performing this procedure.

To replace a caster assembly:

1. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the sy
system
stem p
pow
ower
er cor
cord
d fr
from
om the main A
AC
C sup
supply
ply..
2. Secu
Securre tthe
he wh
whee
eell lloc
ocks
ks..
3. Chock both ffron
rontt wheels if a rrear
ear wh
wheel
eel is b
being
eing rreplace
eplaced,
d, or ch
chock
ock bo
both
th rrear
ear whe
wheels
els if a
front wheel is being replaced. The chocks are a safety measure, to prevprevent
ent the car
cartt from
rolling during this procedure.
4. Car
Carefully
efully llift
ift the fr
front
ont or th
thee back of th
thee cart (depen
(depending
ding on w
which
hich wh
wheel
eel yo
you
u are rreplaci
eplacing),
ng),
 and slide a support block under the front or rear edge of the lower enclosure
enclosure to hold both

wheels at that end slightly  off

 off the floor
floor.. Make sure the cart is stable in this raised position.
5. Use a 13
13-mm
-mm wrwrench
ench to rem
remov ovee the fo
fourur bol
bolts
ts that ssecur
ecuree the wh
wheel
eel ass
assembl
emblyy to the
bottom of the cart base, and remove the wheel.
6. Reverse step 5 through step 1 to install the new wheel aassembly
ssembly..

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 164
Service Procedures: Cart

➤ Replacing the Top Panel of the Lower Enclosure

You can remove and install the top panel of the lower enclosure without taking out the lift
column or the upper cable bundle.
To replace the top panel of the lower enclosure, see Figu
Figure
re 13
13-3
-3 on
 on pa
page
ge 185
85 to
 to locate parts and
assemblies, and complete the
t he following procedure:
1. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the sy
system
stem p
pow
ower
er cor
cord
d fr
from
om the main A
AC
C sup
supply
ply..
2. Remov
Removee all the p
periphe
eripherals
rals fro
from
m the top o
off the low
lower
er en
enclosu
closure.
re.
3. Re
Remo
movve the ssys
ystem
tem ccon
ontr
trol
ol pa
pane Seee “Replacing
nel.l. Se “Replacing the System
System Control
Control Panel” on page
page 159
159..
4. Unfas
Unfasten
ten the height rrelease
elease h
handle
andle an
and
d the ca
cable
ble cla
clamp,
mp, and rremov
emovee them ffrom
rom the cab
cable.
le.
5. Rem
Remov
ovee the moni
monitor
tor ssupp
upport
ort an
and
d its ffro
ront
nt pa
panel
nel.. See “Monitor Support and Front Panel” on
page
page 16
1600.
6. Rem
Remov
ovee all the
the cab
cable
le cl
clamp
ampss and ccabl
ablee ties ffrrom th
thee cab
cables
les..
Note that the power and USB cables loop forward of the standoffs, and make note of the
cable ends’ positions.

7. Remov
Removee the si
six
x scr
screws
ews tthat
hat sec
secure
ure the piv
pivot
ot latch to the to
top
p of the lift co
column.
lumn.
8. Remov
Removee the 11 sc
scre
rews
ws that se
secur
curee the sys
system
tem cont
control
rol p
panel
anel su
surr
rround
ound to tthe
he colum
column,
n, and
remove the surround.
9. Re
Remo
movve the
the P
PC.
C. Se “Removing
Seee “Removing the PC from
from the System”
System” on page 150
150..
 10. Remove the e-bo
e-box
x and the power
power supply
supply.. See “Removing the Power Supply and the E-box”
on pa
page
ge 15
154
4.
11. Remov
Removee the periph
peripherals
erals str
strap
ap..
12. Remove the 1
10
0 nuts that secur
securee the top panel to the lower enclosure.
enclosure.
13. Lift the top panel of the lo
lower
wer enclosur
enclosuree and tilt it to clear the lift co
column
lumn top flange.

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 165
Service Procedures: Cart

14.
14. Re
Reve
vers
rsee ste
tep
p 13 through step 1 to install the lower enclosur
enclosuree top panel.
15. Perform all RST and system checks to vverify
erify performance.

Lift Column The lift column has four replaceable components:

• The gas spring
• The mechlok assembly
• The mechlok cable
• Three slide assemblies
The column is also available as an assembly
assembly,, including all the components listed above. After
reassembling the system, perform all RST and system checks to assure proper performance.

Preparation
➤ Preparing the System for Servicing the Lift Column

 W
 WARNING
ARNING To prevent personal injury and damage to the system, complete this procedure befor
beforee ser
servicing
vicing

the lift column.

The procedures
procedures for replacing the lift column components are the most complex of the
t he field
service procedures. Because the lift column supports the weight of the upper system, you must
complete the following procedure before
before performing any service to the column.
 To prepare the system for lift column servicing, see Figu
Figurre 13
13-4
-4 on
 on pa
page
ge 19
190
0 and Fi
Figu
gurre 13
13-3
-3 on
 on
page
page 185
85 to
 to locate parts and assemblies, and complete the following procedure:
1. Disco
Disconnect
nnect the sy
system
stem p
pow
ower
er cor
cord
d fr
from
om the main A
AC
C sup
supply
ply..
2. Rem
Remov
ovee all periph
periphera
erals
ls fr
from
om the to
top
p of the lo
lowe
werr enc
enclos
losur
ure.
e.
3. Re
Remo
movve the
the m
mon
onit
itor
or.. See
See “Replacing
“Replacing the
the Monitor”
Monitor” on page
page 157
157..

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 166
Service Procedures: Cart

4. Re
Remo
movve the
the P
PC.
C. Se
Seee “Remo
“Removing
ving the PC from
from the System”
System” on page 150
150..
5. Rem
Remov
ovee the
the e-b
e-box
ox and pow
power
er ssupp
upply
ly.. See “Removing the Power Supply and the E-box” on
page
page 15
1544.
6. Rem
Remov
ovee the cable
cable ho
hook
ok on th
thee fr
front
ont of tthe
he lo
lowe
werr enc
enclos
losur
ure.
e.
7. Remov
Removee the four sscre
crews
ws on each side
side of the lo
lower
wer en
enclos
closure
ure fr
front
ont cen
center
ter panel an
and
d the two

screws at the bottom of the panel, and remove the panel.

8. Ext
Extend
end the lift
lift co
colum
lumn
n to its hig
highes
hestt po
posit
sition
ion..

NOTE When you are replacing only the gas spring, step 9 and ste
tep
p 10 are not required.

9. Re
Remo
movve the ssys
ystem
tem ccon
ontr
trol
ol pa
pane
nel.l. Se
Seee “Replac
“Replacing
ing the System
System Control
Control Panel” on page
page 159
159..
10. Remov
Removee the monitor sup
support
port and front
front panel. See “Monitor Support and Front Panel” on
page
page 16
160
0.
11. Rotate the control p
panel
anel surr
surround
ound to face the rrear
ear of the system.
12. Car
Carefully
efully la
layy the system do
down
wn on its rear sid
side.
e.

Gas Spring
➤ Replacing the Gas Spring
The gas spring supports the weight of the upper assembly when the system is upright. Before
 working on the gas spring, you must reliev
relievee the weight.

 WARNING
 WARNING Before beginning this procedure, complete “Pre
“Preparati
paration”
on” on page 165
165,, to prevent bodily injury
and damage to the system.

To replace the gas spring:

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 167
Service Procedures: Cart

1. Complete “Pr
“Preparat
eparation”
ion” on page 165
165..
2. Remov
Removee the tw
two
o scr
screws
ews th
that
at secu
secure
re th
thee uppe
upperr gas sspring
pring b
brack
racket
et to the colum
column.
n.
3. Swing th
thee top of the gas sspring
pring o
out,
ut, and u
unscr
nscrew
ew th
thee gas sp
spring
ring sshaft
haft fr
from
om the p
pivo
ivott at the
bottom of the cart.
4. Unclip and rremov
emovee the rretainin
etainingg sprin
springg fr
from
om the ball-cu
ball-cup
p end o
off the gas sprin
spring.
g.

5. Pull th
thee gas sp
spring’
ring’ss cup end of
offf the bal
balll stud o
on
n the gas sprin
springg uppe
upperr brac
bracket.
ket.
6. Reverse step 5 through step 1 to install the gas spring.
7. Perf
Perform
orm aallll RST aand
nd sy
syste
stem
m che
checks
cks to vverif
erifyy per
perfo
forma
rmance.
nce.

Mechlok and Cable

➤ Replacing the Mechlok and Cable
The mechlok assembly locks the lift column at any height in the column’
column’ss range. The mechlok is
controlled by a cable connected to a handle under the front of the system control panel
surround. You can replace the cable without completely removing the mechlok, and you can
replace the mechlok mechanism without removing the cable from the system.

 W
 WARNING
ARNING Before beginning this procedure, complete “Pre
“Preparati
paration”
on” on page 165
165,, to prevent bodily injury
and damage to the system.
 To remove the mechlok and cable:
1. Complete “Pr
“Preparat
eparation”
ion” on page 165
165..
2. Remov
Removee the thr
three
ee scr
screws
ews th
that
at secur
securee the mechlo
mechlokk handle to tthe
he contr
control
ol panel ssurr
urround,
ound, an
and
d
unclip the handle from the cable end.

 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 168
Service Procedures: Cart

3. Remov
Removee the two scr
screws
ews th
that
at secur
securee the cable cclamp
lamp to th
thee contr
control
ol panel ssurr
urround,
ound, aand
nd
unclip the clamp from the cable outer sheath.
4. Fro
From
m under the botto
bottom
m of the sy
system,
stem, rremov
emovee the tw
two
o scr
screws
ews th
that
at secu
secure
re th
thee gas spr
spring
ing and
mechlok lower bracket to the floor of the lower enclosure.
5. Remov
Removee the tw
two
o scr
screws
ews th
that
at secu
secure
re th
thee uppe
upperr gas sspring
pring b
brack
racket
et to the colum
column.
n.

6. Grasp theand
mechlok rin
ringgas
g onspring.
the mechlo
mechlokk locki
locking
ng pin, and pu
pullll the pin
pin out o
off the ccolumn.
olumn. Remo
Remove
ve th
thee

7. Slide tthe
he cab
cable
le loc
locking
king cclip
lip o
off
ff the tab on the mec
mechlok
hlok to rremov
emovee the cable.
8. If yyou
ou ar
aree rep
replacing
lacing the cab
cable,
le, pull th
thee uppe
upperr end of the cab
cable
le up th
throu
rough
gh the co
contr
ntrol
ol pane
panell
surround
surr ound and down through the lift column.
9. If yo
you
u are rreplaci
eplacing
ng the mech
mechlok,
lok, rremov
emovee the retai
retaining
ning cli
clip
p fro
from
m the piv
pivot
ot pin in the ga
gass sprin
springg
and the mechlok lower brack
bracket,
et, and remove the pin.
10.
10. Re
Reversee step 9 through step 1 to install the mechlok and cable.
vers
11. After installation and rrighting
ighting of the sy
system,
stem, adjust the position of the cable clamp und
under
er the

control panel surround to provide proper locking and unlocking.

12. Perform all RST and system checks to vverify
erify performance.
 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 169
Service Procedures: Cart

Slides
➤ Replacing the Slides
Each of the three lift column slide assemblies consists of an inner slide mounted on the lift
column and an outer slide mounted in the lower enclosur
enclosuree plenum.

 WARNING
 WARNING Before beginning this procedure, complete “Pre
“Preparati
paration”
on” on page 165
165,, to prevent bodily injury
and damage to the system.

To replace the lift column slides:

“Preparat
1. Complete “Preparation”
ion” on page 165
165..

2. Remov
Removee the II/O
/O pan
panel
el and the an
anchor
chor panel for the pe
peripher
ripheral
al str
strap
ap..
3. Remov
Removee the tw
twoo scr
screws
ews aatt the bo
bottom
ttom of the rrear
ear cen
center
ter pan
panel,
el, near the do
door
or hin
hinges,
ges, an
and
d
removee the panel and the doors.
remov
4. Rem
Remov
ovee the gas
gas spr
spring
ing an
and
d mec
mechlo
hlokk ass
assemb
embly
ly.. See “Replacing the Mechlok and Cable” on
page
page 16
1677.
When replacing slides, it is not necessary to remove the mechlok cable, or to disconnect the
mechlok or the gas spring from their lower bracket.
5. Push th
thee low
lower
er ends o
off the upp
upper
er cable b
bundle
undle in
into
to the plen
plenum,
um, to pr
prev
event
ent their ssnagging
nagging iin
n
 the plenum openings.

6. St
Stan
andd tthe
he syst
system
em upri
uprigh
ght.
t.
7. Remov
Removee the foufourr nyl
nylock
ock nu
nuts
ts that sec
secure
ure th
thee lift co
column
lumn su
surr
rround
ound pl
plate
ate to the to
top
p panel of
the lower enclosure.
8. Car
Carefu
efully
lly p
pull
ull th
thee lift ccolu
olumn
mn ou
outt of the lo
lowe
werr encl
enclosu
osure.
re.

 
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Service Procedures: Cart

CAUTION Make sure none of the cables snags in the lower enclosure.

9. Remov
Removee the fou
fourr nyl
nylock
ock nu
nuts
ts that sec
secure
ure ea
each
ch oute
outerr slide to tthe
he low
lower
er enclo
enclosur
suree plenu
plenum,
m,
and remove the outer slides from the lower enclosure.

NOTE The stop on each outer slide goes toward the bottom of the system.
10. Remove the fou
fourr screws that secure each inner slide to the lift column, and remo
remove
ve the inner
slides.
11.
11. Re
Reversee ste
vers tep
p 10 through step 1 to install the lift column slides.

NOTE  Do not fully tighten the slide fasteners until the column is in the slides.

CAUTION Use great care to align the slides correctly when installing the lift column, to av
avoid
oid damaging the
ball carriers.

12. Run the column thr

through
ough its entire range of motion. If it binds
binds,, loosen all the outer slide
mounting nuts, run the column through its entire range of motion, and then tighten the nuts.
 
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Cabling:

11 Cabling
The following table lists the cables in the M2540A. The cables may also be listed in assembly
parts lists shown in the “Refer
“Reference”
ence” column of this table
table..
 

Table 11-1 Cables

Description Part Number Qty Reference
Cart to external AC power cable M2540-69120 1
PC (DP) power cable 8120-2572 1 Tabl
ablee 13-
13-5
5
Internal LAN cable M2540-69130 1 Tabl
ablee 13-
13-5
5
Composite video RCA cable M2540-69140 1
Trigger miniphone cable M2540-69150 1 Tabl
ablee 13-
13-5
5
Printer USB cable M2540-69100 2
Peripheral power cable (IEC) 8120-2572 3 Tabl
ablee 13-
13-5
5

I/O panel foot switch cable M2540-69160 1 Tabl

ablee 13-
13-5
5
Token ring cable M2540-69000 1 Tabl
ablee 13-
13-5
5
Ground cable M2540-69170 1
System cable harness M2540-69220 1 Tabl
ablee 13-
13-5
5
 Monitor power cable M2540-69180 1
Monitor video cable M2540-69040 1
Speaker cable M2540-69010 1
Keyboard USB cable M2540-69110 1
Keyboard auxiliary power cable M2540-69050 1

 
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Cabling:

Table 11-1 Cables (Continued)

Description Part Number Qty Reference
Keyboard line audio cable M2540-69060 1
Power cords
UK power cord M2540-60900 1
Australia power cord M2540-60901 1
Europe power cord M2540-60902 1
US, Canada, and Japan power cord M2540-60903 1
Switzerland power cord M2540-60906 1
Denmark power cord M2540-60912 1
South Africa power cord M2540-60917 1
Israel power cord M2540-60919 1
Argentina power cord M2540-60920 1
PRC power cord M2540-60922 1
Physio
Physio option cables
Physio option USB cable M2540-69020 1
Physio option trigger cable M2540-69030 1
 3-Lead AAMI grabber set M1603A

3-Lead AAMI trunk cable M1500A

3 Lead AAMI mini-clip set M1609A
3-lead IEC trunk cable M1510A

 
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Cabling:

Table 11-1 Cables (Continued)

Description Part Number Qty Reference
VCR option cables
VCR option video in/out cable M2540-69070 2
VCR option audio in/out cable M2540-69200 2
VCR option serial cable M2540-69090 1
Optional accessory cables
External LAN cable M2540-69080
USB cable 10-foot M2540-69110
 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 174
Configuration: Disk Drive Settings

12 Configuration
Disk Drive The jumper positions and switch settings of the drives in the M2540A depend on the
Settings manufacturer of the drives.

Hard Drive Fig

Figur
uree 12
12-1
-1shows
shows typical hard disk drive jumper positions. Examine the drive itself for
 Jumpers
 Jumpers information on the correct settings. The hard disk drive is the only device on the primary IDE,
and is usually set to MASTER or SINGLE.
Figure 12-1 Hard Disk Drive Jumper Settings
  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 175
Configuration: VCR Switch Settings

CD Drive Fig
Figur
uree 12
12-2
-2 shows
 shows typical CD-RW
CD-RW drive jumper positions. Set the jumper to tthe
he MASTER
 Jumpers
 Jumpers position on the secondary IDE.
Figure 12-2 CD-RW Drive Jumper Position

MO Drive Set the MO drive jumpers to SLA

SLAVE
VE on the secondar
secondaryy IDE.
 Jumpers
 Jumpers

VCR Switch The VCR’s

VCR’s switches must be set tto
o the following positions:
Settings • Audio Out left switch: Mix
• Audio Out right switch: Norm
• Input: S-Video
• S-VHS: Auto
 • Menu: Off 
• Mode Lock: Off 

  M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 176

Configuration: Sony B/W Printer Dip Switch Settings

Sony B/W On the Sony black-and-white printer

printer,, dip switch number 5 should be up. All the other dip
Printer Dip switches should be down.

Switch
Settings
 
M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 177
Parts: Overview

13 Parts
Overview This section contains lists of the M2540A’
M2540A’ss parts, supplies, and accessories available for use with
the system, and information on ordering parts, accessories, and supplies.
• “Ordering Parts” on page
“Ordering page 177
• “Major Asse
Assemblies
mblies”” on page 178
• “Transducer
“Transducer Connector
Connector Modules” on page 179
• “Inter
“Internal
nal PC”
PC” on page
page 180
• “e-box
“e-box and Power
Power Supply
Supply”” on page 183

• “Lower Assembly
“Lower Assembly”” on page
page 185
• “Lift Column
Column Assembl
Assembly”
y” on page 190
• “Upper Assem
Assembly”
bly” on page
page 193
• “Top
“Top Shelf
Shelf”” on page
page 196

• “VCR Option Parts” on page

page 198
• “Softw
“Softwar
are”
e” on page
page 198
• “Physio Option
“Physio Option Parts”
Parts” on page
page 199
• “Exchange
“Exchange Part Number
Numbers”
s” on page
page 200
 • “Optional
“Optional Periphe
Peripherals”
rals” on
on page 201
• “Supplies
“Supplies and Access
Accessories”
ories” on
on page 202

Ordering Address all parts orders or inquiries to your local Philips Sales and Service
Ser vice office. Alway
Alwayss specify
Parts the correct part number or exchange number for the assembly or component being ordered, as
well as the serial and revision numbers of the system in which the assembly is being installed.

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Parts: Major Assemblies

To learn aabout
bout transducer part
parts,
s, please see the M2540A Transducer
Transducer Guide.

New Parts Be sure to specify the corr

correct
ect sub-assembly or component part number
number,, as listed throughout this
section.

Exchange Parts Some circuit boards, transducers, and OEM peripherals are available as exchange items (repaired
or refurbished), at reduced cost. Exchange item part numbers are different from original equip-
“Exchange
ment part numbers. See “Exchange Part
Part Numbers”
Numbers” on page
page 200
System Serial When ordering any new or exchange part, be sure to include the system serial number and the
Number and software revision
revision prefix (for example, B.0). The serial number is on the system ID label, on the
Revision Level rear of the cart. The ID label also identifies
identifi es installed system options. Use the system Help file to

find software revision numbers, or run the RST application, and under the Info tab, click Sys-
tem. (See “System
“System Informati
Information”
on” on page 109
109..)

Major The following table lists the major assemblies of the M2540A, and the drawings that show them.
Assemblies  

Table 13-1 Major Assemblies

Description Drawing and Page
PC Figure
Figure 13
13-1
-1 on
 on pa
page
ge 18
180
0
Power supply Fi
Figu
gure
re 13
13-2
-2 on
 on pa
page
ge 18
183
3
 e-box Fi
Figu
gure
re 13
13-2
-2 on
 on pa
page
ge 18
183
3
Upper assembly Fi
Figu
gure
re 13
13-5
-5 on
 on pa
page
ge 19
193
3
Lower assembly Fi
Figu
gure
re 13
13-3
-3 on
 on pa
page
ge 18
185
5
Lift column Fi
Figu
gure
re 13
13-4
-4 on
 on pa
page
ge 19
190
0

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Parts: Transducer Connector Modules

Transducer The following table lists the available transducer connector modules and their part numbers.
Connector
Table 13-2 Transducer Connector Modules
Modules
Description Part Number Qty
Cannon transducer connector module M2540-62100 1

Advance Vision transducer connector module M2540-62000 1

Pencil transducer connector module M2540-62200 1
Blank module M2540-62010 1
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Parts: Internal PC

Internal PC The following figure shows the replaceable components of the M2540A’
M2540A’ss PC. Numbers refer to
Tabl
ablee 13-
13-3
3, on pa
page
ge 181
81..
Figure 13-1 Internal PC Components

8 5
10
7
13
12
11 6

3
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4
2

16 9
14
 15
1

 
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Parts: Internal PC

The following table lists the replaceable components of the internal PC shown in Figur
Figuree 13
13-1
-1..
Numbers in the # column are the item numbers on the drawing. A dash ( — 
 — ) in the # column
means the part is not numbered on the drawing.
Table 13-3 Internal PC Components
# Description Part Number Qty Reference

PC M2540-67000 1 Figu
Figurre 13
13-3
-3
1 APIO board M2540-60030 1
2 PC motherboard M2540-67110 1
3 C PU M2540-67140 1
4 Hard disk drive M2540-67100 1
5 CD-RW drive M2540-67130 1
6 Floppy disk drive M2540-67120 1
7 PC power supply M2540-67150 1
8 PA 810 enclosure M2540-67170 1
9 PC bezel M2540-67210 1
 — Ribbon Cable kit M2540-67160 1
 — 256 MB memory module M2540-67180 1
  — 512 MB memory module M2540-67190 1

 — Drive ba
bayy blank cover kit M2540-67200 1
 — Screw
Screw,, 6-32 x 5/8, panhead 2360-0123 3

 
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Parts: Internal PC

Table 13-3 Internal PC Components (Continued)

# Description Part Number Qty Reference
Optional physio module Tabl
ablee 13-
13-11
11
10 Physio module M2540-62300 1
11 Physio USB cable M2540-69020 1 Tabl
ablee 11-
11-1
1
12 Physio trigger cable M2540-69030 1 Tabl
ablee 11-
11-1
1
Optional magneto optical drive — —  
13 MOD drive M2540-80100 1
 — MOD adapter assembly M2540-80400 1

PC components for VCR option — —   Tabl

ablee 13-
13-9
9
14 Video converter board M2540-80070 1 Tabl
ablee 13-
13-9
9
15 Video capture board M2540-80080 1 Tabl
ablee 13-
13-9
9
16 Sound card M3150-60020 1 Tabl
ablee 13-
13-9
9
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Parts: e-box and Power Supply

e-box and The following figure shows the system power supply and the components of the e-box listed in
Power
ower Supply
Supply Tabl
ablee 13-
13-4
4. The power supply contains no replaceable parts.
par ts.
Figure 13-2 e-box and Power Supply Components

10
6
9

4 14

3
8
7
5 12
12
11 12 10
 1 13

2
13

 
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Parts: e-box and Power Supply

The following table lists the components of the power supply and e-box assembly shown in
Figur
Figuree 13-2.. Numbers in the # column are the item numbers on the drawing. A dash ( — 
13-2  — ) in the
# column means the part is not numbered on the drawing.
 

Table 13-4 Power Supply and e-box Assembly Components

# Description Part Number Qty Reference
1 Power supply M2540-66000 1 Exchange part, see Table 13-
13-12
12
2 Cooling fan M2540-66010 1
3 e-box assembly M2540-64000 1 Does not include circuit boards
4 Motherboard M2540-60000 1
5 Distribution board M2540-60010 1
6 TR board M2540-60040 2 Exchange part, see Table 13-
13-12
12
7 Demodulator board M2540-60050 1 Exchange part, see Table 13-
13-12
12
8 BPAP board M2540-60060 1 Exchange part, see Table 13-
13-12
12

9 Chassis septum M2540-00040 2

10 Card guide 4040-2551 8
11 RFI shielding kit M2540-86040 1
 12 M3 x 6mm screw 0515 0430 27
13 M4 x 10-mm screw M2540-80322 16
14 e-box door assembly M2540-64010 1

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Parts: Lower Assembly

Lower The following figure shows the components of the lower assembly listed in Tabl
ablee 13-
13-5
5.
Assembly
Figure 13-3 Lower Assembly

7 11
26 25 24 5
6

28 15

23 3
19
10 19
4
20 2
16 8 12
21
22
29
1
17 9
 14

27 30
13 18

31
32

 
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Parts: Lower Assembly

The following table lists the components of the lower assembly shown in Fig
Figur
uree 13
13-3
-3.. Numbers
in the # column are the item numbers on the drawing. A dash ( — 
 — ) in the # column means the
part is not numbered on the drawing.
 

Table 13-5 Lower Assembly

# Description Part Number Qty Reference
Cart assembly M2540-65000 1
1 PC M2540-67000 1 Tabl
ablee 13
13-3
-3
2 Air filter M2540-80050 1
3 e-box and power supply — 1 Bolted together, see Fig
Figur
uree 13
13-2
-2
4 Column assembly M2540-65100 1 Tabl
ablee 13
13-6
-6
5 Control top — 1 Fi
Figu
gurre 13
13-5
-5
6 VCR — 1 Tabl
ablee 13-
13-13
13
7 Printer — 1 Tabl
ablee 13-
13-13
13

8 Side panel, right M2540-00400 1

9 Side panel, left assembly M2540-65190 1
10 Rear panel assembly M2540-65170 1 Includes rear doors
 11 Cart top M2540-00420 1
12 Center column, front M2540-00370 1
13 Latch, rear door 1390-1326 2
14 Front panel M2540-00440 1
15 Top front trim M2540-00590 1
16 Upper I/O panel M2540-00660 1

 
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Parts: Lower Assembly

Table 13-5 Lower Assembly (Continued)

# Description Part Number Qty Reference
17 Lower I/O panel M2540-00670 1
LAN bulkhead connector 1252-6178 1
Grounding stud 1251-5964 1
I/O panel trigger cable M2540-69150 1 Tabl
ablee 11
11-1
-1
I/O panel foot switch cable M2540-69160 1 Tabl
ablee 11
11-1
-1
Internal LAN cable M2540-69130 1 Tabl
ablee 11
11-1
-1
Composite video cable M2540-69140 1 Tabl
ablee 11
11-1
-1

18 Cart front panel bracket M2540-00620 1

19 Power supply bracket M2540-00530 2
20 PC bracket M2540-00600 1
21 Transducer cable hook M2540-40690 4
22 Cable hook, rear M2540-40680 1
23 External power plug and cable M2540-69120 1
24 Peripheral strap 77922-80290 1
25 Strap bracket kit M2540-86020 1
  — Color printer tra
trayy kit M2540-86010 1

26 VCR tray M2540-00810 1

 — Printer spacer M2540-40750 4
 — Nylon bushing, 2-inch 0040-0951 1
 — VCR option video in/out cable M2540-69070 2 Tabl
ablee 13
13-9
-9
 — VCR option audio in/out cable M2409-69200 2 Tabl
ablee 13
13-9
-9

 
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Parts: Lower Assembly

Table 13-5 Lower Assembly (Continued)

# Description Part Number Qty Reference
 — VCR option serial cable M2540-69090 1 Tabl
ablee 13
13-9
-9
 — Printer USB cable M2540-69100 2
 — Peripheral po
power
wer cable (IEC) 8120-2572 3 Tabl
ablee 11
11-1
-1
 — Token ring cable M2540-69000 1
 — Ground ccable
able M2540-69170 1
 — Pow
Power
er cord M2540-40700 1
27 M4 x 10
10-m
-mm
m Ph
Philillilips
ps lock
lockin
ingg 0515-2859 4
screw
 — M3 x 12-mm scre
screw
w 0515-0664 10
28 M4 nylock nut 0535-1029 12
 — Foam strip M2540-80120 4
29 Center cart assembly M2540-65140 1
30 Plain swivel caster M2540-80240 2
31 Locking swivel caster M2540-80250 2
32 M8 x 16-mm hex locking bolt 0515-2466 16
  — M4 x 10-mm scre
screw
w with M2540-80322 39

washer
 — M6 lock nut 0535-1030 4
 — M5 x 16-mm scre
screw
w 0515-0671 1
 — M5 plastic hex nut 0535-0090 1
 — Nameplate BASIC M2540-83010 1

 
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Parts: Lower Assembly

Table 13-5 Lower Assembly (Continued)

# Description Part Number Qty Reference
 — Nameplate Performance M2540-83020 1
 — System Serial Overla
Overlayy Label M2540-83030
 — Perfor
Performance
mance label strip M2540-83040 1
 — Nameplate CV M2540-83050 1
 — Nameplate CV performance M2540-83060 1
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Parts: Lift Column Assembly

Lift Column The following figure shows the components of the lift
l ift column assembly listed in Tabl
ablee 13-
13-6
6.
Assembly
Figure 13-4 Lift Column

13 11 10 6
2
5
1

6 4
8
2
16
12 10
 7 14
15 9

17

 
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Parts: Lift Column Assembly

The following table lists the components of the lift column assembly shown in Figu
Figure
re 13
13-4
-4.. Num-
bers in the #  column
 column are the item numbers on the drawing. A dash ( — 
 — ) in the # column means
the part is not numbered on the dra
drawing.
wing.

Table 13-6 Lift Column Components

# Description Part Number Qty Reference
1 Column assembly M2540-65100 1
2 Slide assembly M2540-65030 3
3 Gas spring bracket M2540-00310 1
 — Mechlok bracket har
hardware
dware kit M2540-65180 — Includes items 4, 5,
6, 7, and strut eyelet
4 Mechlok bracket — 1 Part of
M2540-65180
5 Grommet, 5/16-inch ID — 4 Part of
M2540-65180
6 Flat washer, 5/16-inch — 4 Part of
M2540-65180
7 Clevis pin
Cl — 2 Part of
 M2540-65180

8 Gas strut assembly M2540-80020 1

9 Column cover M2540-00430 1
10 Mechlok M2540-80030 1
11 Slide bracket, front M2540-00320 1
 — Mechlock cable M2540-80035 1

 
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Parts: Lift Column Assembly

Table 13-6 Lift Column Components (Continued)

# Description Part Number Qty Reference
 — Friction ring M2540-80010 2
 — Belleville washer 3050-1403 8
12 Detent ring M2540-00270 1
13 Cable protector cap M2540-40710 1
14 Quick release pin and ring 1480-1141 1
15 Pivot mount M2540-00230 1
16 M4 x 6-mm panhead screw 0515-0684 12

 — M4 x 10-mm scre
screw
w with washer M2540-80322 12
 — M4 x 10-mm scre
screw
w with washer
washer,, M2540-80320 10
mushroom
 — M4 x 10-mm scre
screw
w with washer
washer,, light gra
grayy M2540-80325 2
17 M
M4
4 lock nut 0535-1029 12
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Parts: Upper Assembly

Upper The following figure shows the components of the upper assembly listed in Table 13-
13-7
7.
Assembly
Figure 13-5 Upper Assembly

9 12
13
5
15
14

4
18 25
22 24
16 2
11
17

1 23
 8 10
7
6

20.
20.  19 21 3
19.. 

 
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Parts: Upper Assembly

Tabl
ablee 13-
13-7
7 lists the components of the upper assembly shown in Figu
Figurre 13
13-5
-5.. Numbers in the #
column are the item numbers on the drawing. A dash ( — 
 — ) in the # column means the part is not
numbered on the drawing.

Table 13-7 Upper Assembly Components

# Description Part Number Qty Reference
1 Top shelf assembly 1 Figu
Figure
re 13
13-6
-6 on
 on pag
agee 19
196
6
 — FIMI monitor
monitor,, mushr
mushroom
oom M2540-66500 1
2 System control panel (keyboard) M2540-40100 1
3 Height release handle M2540-40560 1
4 Monitor support M2540-00210 1
5 Monitor
tor support front p
pan
anel
el M2540-65120 1
assembly
6 Cable stop bracket M2540-00550 1

7 M4 x 16-mm flathead screw 0515-4620 12

8 M4 x 25-mm flathead screw 0515-4622 25
9 M4 x 25-mm panhead screw 0515-2860 2
 10 Transducer cable hook M2540-40690 3
 — Twivel assembly
11 Twivel ring M2540-40740 1
12 Twivel shoe M2540-40730 1
13 Monitor mount (twivel base) M2540-40630 1
14 Twivel hat M2540-40610 1

 
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Parts: Upper Assembly

Table 13-7 Upper Assembly Components (Continued)

# Description Part Number Qty Reference
 — Pivot mount assembly 1
 — Pivot mount M2540-00230 1
15 Pivot knob M2540-40550 1
16 Latch cam M2540-40590 1
17 Pivot latch assembly M2540-65150 1
18 Latch bearing M2540-40600 1
19 M4 x 6-mm Phillips screw 0515-2859 3 20,, 21
Used with items 20

20 Delrin flat washer 3050-2184 3

21 Pr
Prec
ecis
isio
ion
n flat
flat wa
wash
sher
er 3050-2186 3
0.171-inch ID
22 M4 nylock nut 0535-1029 2
 — M4 x 10-mm scre
screw
w with washer M2540-80322 2
23 Trackball assembly M2540-80200 1 Includes items 24
24 and
 and 25
24 Trackball M2540-80210 1
25 Trackball ring M2540-80220 1
  — Control p
panel
anel replacement knob kit M2540-86070 — 

 — Rotary encoder M2540-40210 7

 — Cable tie 1400-0401 12

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Parts: Top Shelf 

Top Shelf  The following figure shows the components of the upper assembly listed in Table 13-
13-8
8.

Figure 13-6 Top Shelf

8 9 10 7

5 12

11
4 6

2
 1

 
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Parts: Top Shelf 

The following table lists the parts shown in Fig

Figur
uree 13
13-6
-6.. Numbers in the # column are the item
numbers on the drawing. A dash ( —  — ) in the # column means the part
par t is not numbered on the
drawing.
Table 13-8 Top Shelf Components
# Description Part Number Qty Reference
1 Bottom sheet M2540-00160 1
2 Keyboard surround M2540-40500 1
3 Top sheet M2540-00150 1
4 Speaker support, left M2540-00190 1

5 Speaker support, right M2540-00200 1

6 Front panel retainer clip M2540-00880 4
7 Speaker M2540-80230 2
8 P-clip, 1-inch 2 Part of M2540-86050
9 P-clip, 5/8-inch 1 Part of M2540-86050
10 P-clip, 3/16-inch 2 Part of M2540-86050
11 M4 x 10-mm Phillips screw 0515-2859 4
12 M3 x 6-mm Phillips screw 0515-0430 8
  — Speaker foam M2540-80110 2

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Parts: VCR Option Parts

VCR Option The following table lists the parts of the VCR option. For part numbers of available VCRs, see
Parts “Optional
“Optio nal Periphe
Peripherals”
rals” on
on page 201
201..

Table 13-9 VCR Option Parts

Description Part Number Qty

Video converter board M2540-80070 1

Video capture board M2540-80080 1
Sound card M3150-60020 1
Video in/out cable M2540-69070 2
Audio in/out cable M2450-69200 1
Serial cable M2540-69090 1

Software The following table lists the part numbers for the M2540A’
M2540A’ss software CDs.
 

Table 13-10 M2540A Software CDs

Description Part Number  
Ultrasound application CD M2540-81000-01
 COTS CD M2540-82000-01
Operating system CD M2540-82500-01

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Parts: Physio Option Parts

Physio Option The following table lists the parts of the physio option.
Parts  

Table 13-11 Physio Option Parts

Description Part Number Qty Reference
Physio module (ECG module) M2540-62300 1 Tabl
ablee 13-
13-3
3
Physio USB cable M2540-69020 1 Tabl
ablee 11-
11-1
1
Physio trigger cable M2540-69030 1 Tabl
ablee 11-
11-1
1
3-Lead AAMI grabber set M1603A
3-Lead AAMI trunk cable M1500A

3 Lead AAMI mini-clip set M1609A

3-lead IEC trunk cable M1510A
3-lead IEC grabber set M1613A
3-lead IEC mini-clip set M1619A
ECG electrodes 77020-62180
Pediatric electrodes, disposable 77020-62190
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Parts: Exchange Part Numbers

Exchange Part Some parts are available at reduced cost, as exchange items. The following table lists the
t he part
Numbers numbers for exchange parts and assemblies.
 

Table 13-12 Exchange Part Numbers

Exchange Part

Description Part Number   Number 

FIMI monitor M2540-66500 M2540-66508
System power supply M2540-66000 M2540-66008
Keyboard M2540-40100 M2540-40108

TR board M2540-60040 M2540-60048

Demodulator board M2540-60050 M2540-60058
BPAP board M2540-60060 M2540-60068
NTSC VCR 77616A 77616-68000

PAL VCR 77626A 77626-68000

Black-and-white printer UPD-895 (USB) M2540-66700 M2540-66708
Color printer UPD-21MD (USB) M2540-66800 M2540-66808
 S4 ultraband sector transducer 21330A 21330-68000
S8 ultraband sector transducer 21350A 21350-68000
S12 transducer 21380A 21380-68000
c3540 biopsy capable transducer 21321A 21320-68000
EC6509 endocavity transducer 21336A 21336-68000
L7535 linear transducer 21359A 21359-68000

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Parts: Optional Peripherals

Table 13-12 Exchange Part Numbers

Exchange Part
Description Part Number   Number 
L5035 linear transducer 21360A 21360-68000
TEE (Omniplane II) transducer 21369-60000 21369-68000
L1038A small parts transducer 21376A 21376-68000
15-6L intraoperative transducer 21390A 21390-68000
PA 4-2 sector transducer 21422A 21422-68000
CA 5-2 transducer 21425A 21425-68000

Optional The following table lists the part numbers of peripheral options available for the M2540A.
Peripherals  

Table 13-13 Optional Peripherals

Description Part Number Note

NTSC VCR 77616A Exchange part, see Tabl

ablee 13-
13-12
12
PAL VCR 77626A Exchange part, see Tabl
ablee 13-
13-12
12
Black-and
and-white printer UPD-89
-895 ((U
USB) M2540-66700 Exchange p
par
art,
t, see Tabl
ablee 13-
13-12
12
 Color printer UPD-21MD (USB) M2540-66800 Exchange part, see Tabl
ablee 13-
13-12
12
Color plain-paper printer HP 940C
Black-and-white plain paper laser printer HP1200
MOD drive M2540-80100

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Parts: Supplies and Accessories

Supplies and The following table lists supplies and accessories available from
from Philips for use with the M2540A.
Accessories “Ordering
To order supplies and accessories, see “Ord ering Parts” on page
page 177
177.. To learn about transducer
accessories, please see the M2540A Transducer
Transducer Guide.

NOTE Using any accessory not listed below may affect electromagnetic emissions or immunity
compliance.
 

Table 13-14 Supplies and Accessories

Description Part Number  
Shipping package M2540-85000
Microphone 9164-0719
Foot switch M2540-80280
External LAN cable M2540-69080
USB cable 10-foot M2540-69110

MO disk M2540-80101
Floppy disk 9164-0361
 
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Parts: Supplies and Accessories

Table 13-14 Supplies and Accessories (Continued)

Description Part Number  
Paper
Sony UPP-110S standard paper 5 roll box SNY110S
Sony UPC 21 L color printing pack for the Sony digital color SNY21L
printer UP-D21MD
Sony UPP-110 HG glossy paper printing pack for the SNY110HG
black-and-white Sony digital graphic printer UP-D895
Sony UPP-110 HD high density paper printing pack for the SNY110HD
black-and-white Sony digital graphic printer UP-D895MD
Ultrasound Gel
Aquasonic gel, US, 12 8.5-oz. bottles 40483A
Aquasonic gel, US, 1 5-liter-bottle refill 40483B
Ultrasound gel, Europe, 12 bottles 40404A
Ultrasound gel, Europe, 1 5-liter-bottle refill 40404B
 
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Parts: Supplies and Accessories

Table 13-14 Supplies and Accessories (Continued)

Description Part Number  
Biopsy kits
Biopsy kit C3540 Civco 645-057
Biopsy kit PA4-2 Civco 645-069
Biopsy kit CA5-2 Civco 645-067
Biopsy kit L1038 Civco 645-059
Biopsy kits L7535 and L5035 Civco 645-039
Biopsy kit E6509 Civco 610-588

ECG electrodes
Foam electrodes, pregelled, 100 packs 40420A
Pediatric electrodes, disposable 13951C
ECG Lead Sets
3-lead set, grabber, AAMI M1603A
3 lead trunk cable, AAMI M1500A
3-lead set, snap, AAMI M1605A
 3-lead set, mini-clip, AAMI M1609A
3 lead trunk cable, IEC M1510A

3-lead set, grabber, IEC M1613A

3-lead set, snap, IEC M1615A
3-lead set, mini-clip, IEC M1619A

 
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Transducers:

14 Transducers
Tabl
ablee 14-
14-1
1 lists the transducers you can use with the M2540A.
Table 14-1 Transducers
Description Part Number Frequency Connector  
S4 ultraband sector1 21330A Cannon
S8 ultraband sector 21350A Cannon
S12 21380A Cannon
c3540 biopsy capable1 21321A 3.5 MHz Cannon
EC6509 endocavity 21336A Cannon
L7535 linear 21359A 7.5 MHz Cannon
L5035 linear 21360A 5 MHz Cannon
TEE (Omniplane II) 21369-60000 6 MHz Cannon

L1038A small parts 21376A Cannon

15-6L intraoperative 21390A Cannon
PA 4-2 sector 21422A 2-4 MHz Advance Vision
 CA 5-2 21425A 2-5 MHz Advance Vision
Pencil 21221-60062 1.9 MHz Pencil

1. This transdu
transducer
cer is
is compatib
compatible
le with
with the M2540A,
M2540A, but is only
only sold
sold separate
separately
ly..

NOTE All of the transducers except the 21221-60062 Pencil transducer are available as
exchange items. See Tabl
ablee 13-
13-12
12 on
 on pa
page
ge 20
200
0 for a list of exchange part
par t numbers.

 
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Glossary:

15 Glossar y
2D mode A mode of operation where the display repr represents
esents reflected ultrasound information as points of
light of varying
var ying intensity array
arrayed
ed linearly,
linearly, concordant with the aarrival
rrival time.
Angio mode This mode presents two-dimensional, real-time Doppler or time shift information superimposed
as colored pixels on a real-time, gray scale anatomic cross-sectional
cross-sectional image
image.. The colored pixel
information represents
represents the amplitudes of the selected blood flows within the angio window
window..
Archive A depository for the final reports.
Color mode This mode presents two-dimensional, real-time Doppler or time shift information superimposed
as colored pixels on a real-time, gray scale anatomic cross-sectional
cross-sectional image
image.. Flow directions
toward and away from the transducer are presented as different colors on the display. The
colored pixel information represents
represents the velocities of all
a ll the blood flows, or the flow velocities,
within the color window
window..
CW Doppler mode In the Continuous WWav avee Doppler mode
mode,, the transducer array uses separate transmitting and
receiving piezoelectric elements. It process
processes
es the entire continuum of reflected signal
information, regardless of delay.
delay. The detected frequency shifts can produc
producee audio signals, or they
can display graphically in a spectral trace.
 Control Any mechanism (softkey,
(softkey, touch key
key,, push button, toggle, rotary knob, etc
etc.)
.) that changes a

parameter that, in turn, affects

a ffects the display
displayed
ed image.
Control setting The current setting of an active control.
Custom preset A preset created by the user.
Default preset A preset created at the factory and shipped with the ultrasound system.

 
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Glossary:

Display All the information

i nformation visible on the system's monitor
monitor,, including ultrasound images, measurements,
system state, patient information, etc.
Documentation Everything produced as a result of an ultrasound exam: prints, film, VCR tape, M/O disk of
images, network archive of images, all measurements and calculations, image annotations, and
the sonographer's or physician's exam-related comments.

ECG Electrocardiogram. The system displays

displays a live ECG waveform if one is connected and activated.
Highlight An indication that
t hat a control is active. Text on a CRT
CRT screen is highlighte
highlightedd by displaying it in
reverse
reverse video (light-on-dark, or dark-on-light, whichever is the reverse of the normal display).
Keys on the keyboard are highlighted by lighting an adjacent LED. Softkeys are highlighted by
changing the value associated with them.
Hospital informa- The computer databases and networks of an institution.
tion system
Image An ultrasound view that is either actively displayed or archived.
archived. An image can be represented by
a single frame, a continuous loop, a 3D volume set, a Doppler spectral trace, Doppler audio, an
ECG waveform,
waveform, etc
etc..
Imaging mode 2D, Color, Angio, Mmode, PW Doppler, CW Doppler, 3D, etc.
 Institution A hospital, lab, clinic, or office.
Live imaging mode Any unfrozen
unfrozen system mode that includes a two-dimensional image being created in real-time
(that is, not retriev
retrieved
ed from VCR tape, Cine Loop memory
memory,, etc.).
Live mode Any unfrozen
unfrozen system mode that shows acoustic data in real-time. Live mode includes scanning
with a non-imaging transducer
transducer.. Compare to Live Imaging mode
mode..

 
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Glossary:

Mmode Method of image processing in which the display is recorded as a spot of light for each detected
sound pulse returning from a moving target. Produces a single-dimensional time/motion display
of detected anatomical structures.
MOD Magneto-optical disk; a type of removable data storage.
Modality work list A list of patient names and associated studies to occur
occur..
Option A piece of system functionality that a user can purchase.
Peripherals Output devices such as VCR, MOD
MOD,, hard-cop
hard-copyy printers, network interface
interface,, etc.
Preset A group of control settings that optimizes the system for a particular exam.

Pulsed Wave A mode

Doppler mode they can that usesgraphically
display pulsed ultrasound. Thetrace.
as a spectral detected
trace . frequency shifts can produce audio signals, or
(PW)
Scanning window An area of the 2D image per
pertaining
taining to one of three specific modes: 2D
2D,, Color
Color,, or Zoom. The
windows pertaining to these areas are called the 2D
2D,, Flow, and Zoom windows
Select To indicate a choice, as in choosing an item from a menu.
Setup parameters System settings that can be configured to accommodate the user's requirements and
 preferences.
Sonographer  A non-physician who has been trained to perform ultrasound studies. The sonographer performs
the patient study directly on the patient and captures resu
results
lts for later revie
review
w by a reviewing
physician.
System text Text showing settings of parameters having to do with system operation.
System settings Refers to the values of a set of controls of the ultrasound system.

 
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Glossary:

Transducer  The element of the ultrasound system that the sonographer places on the patient. Sometimes
called a probe. The transducer emits high-frequency sound wav
waves
es into the patient and receives
their echoes. The ultrasound system controls the transmitting and receiving of the ultrasound
waves
wav es according to imaging parameters set by the sonographer
sonographer.. The ultrasound system
processes the received
received echoes to construct the display
displayed
ed images, also in accordance with the
imaging parameters set by the sonographer
sonographer..
Transducer icon A graphic symbol that represents the ultrasonic transducer
transducer.. This symbol indicates the scan plane
by placing it in the proper position and orientation to a body mark icon.
Ultrasound system Any system that can perform diagnostic sonography
sonography,, which is medical cross-sectional anatomic
and flow imaging using pulse-echo sound
sound wav
waves
es that are greater than 20 kHz (above the range of
human hearing).
 

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Top Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

VCR Option Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Standard and
and Optiona
Optionall Software Appl
Applications
ications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Physio Option
Option Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Exchange Part
Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Optional Periphera
Peripherals
ls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Supplies and
and Accessorie
Accessories s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Transducer
ransducerss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200