M2424a service-YES
M2424a service-YES
M2424a service-YES
M2424-90100-03
Printed in U.S.A. June 2000
5 Error Codes 5 Run Time Codes 5 Scan Converter Codes 5 Scanner Codes
SONOS M2424A
Ultrasound Imaging System
Agilent Technologies
3000 Minuteman Road
Andover, Massachusetts 01810-1099
(978) 687-1501
Contents
System Specifications
Service Data
Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1
Hardcopy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-19
Error Codes
Keyscanner Codes
Preventive Maintenance
Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1
System Preventive Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1
Peripherals Preventive Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1
Safety Tests - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1
Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1
Parts Ordering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1
Theory of Operation
Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-1
Product Overview
The Model M2424A Phased Array Ultrasound system, shown in Figure 1-1, with
designed mechanical and electronic system components, and combined with an
updated software architecture, provides a flexible platform that is able to support a
wide range of product offerings.
Advantages of previous Phased Array Systems have been maintained while state of
the art components have been added to improve the performance of the system.
• Swivel/lock wheels allow for improved maneuverability and locking while sta-
tionary
• Service floppy disk drive allows for easier software upgrades, system service and
saving system presets
• Trans-thoraxic 3D acquisitions
Figure 1-1
Transducer holders
VCR
Touch panels
Keyboard controls
Transducer connections
On/Off switch
Optional peripheral
Optional peripheral
Wheel lock
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System Description
System Description
Cart
The cart base is manufactured from folded sheet steel parts and provides the main
support structure to which the wheels are attached. Major ac components like the
isolation transformer are enclosed within the base and are attached in a fixed
position towards the front of the base. DC components are housed in a separate
chassis that can be pulled out for service or replacement.
Stem mounted swivel wheels (6 inch) are located on the front and rear. Front wheels
may be locked providing an added measure of convenience and safety during
system operation. The front wheel casters contain hardware allowing the operator to
swivel lock the wheels in a straight ahead position and brake lock them using a foot
lever in the middle of the front footrest. Swivel casters allow 0.5 inch vertical wheel
travel to allow for surface irregularities. All wheels have integrated sealed bearings
for maintenance free operation. The base includes a structural foot rest and brake
lock.
The cart top housing is cast of aluminum and incorporates the handle, control panel
and VCR housing. Integral hinges are located along the rear so that the top housing
can be lifted for service access. Latch supports in front lock the top housing to the
main cart during use. Special gas filled struts (one on each side) provide the
necessary counter force when raising and lowering the main top housing.
Power Supply
The main power supply consists of a switching mode supply. It resides in the lower
rear section of the cart and delivers all working dc levels to the main E-Box via a
cable harness and three large cables. These cables are routed directly to the E-Box.
Necessary dc power for the Keyprocessor Electronics section are routed from the
power supply via an additional cable from the I/O panel.
OEM peripherals associated with the system, including the main display monitor,
have integral power supplies which run on isolated ac provided by a 120V power
strip mounted inside the right-rear corner of the cart. Peripherals requiring 220/230/
240V run off another power strip mounted inside the right-rear corner of the cart
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System Description
(this strip is provided as an option when required). The additional power strip is
mounted next to the 120V strip. Both power strips receive ac voltage from the
isolation transformer mounted in the base of the cart.
Testing of the power supply is possible by monitoring the LEDS and test point
outputs made available on the rear panel of the supply. For details, consult Chapter
3.
System Monitor
The monitor at the top of the cart is a 15-inch color display mounted on a “twivel”
assembly. The twivel allows tilt/swivel positioning of the display for ease of
viewing.
WARNING Before transporting the system or raising the top housing for service,
always check that the monitor is securely mounted in position.
The Scanner section directly interfaces the transducers to the system and provides
digital signal processing for all modes including 2D, Color Flow, M-Mode and
Doppler. The Scanner section is physically divided into two sections by a septum.
This septum divides the Scanner into an analog half and a digital half. The Scan
Converter section is directly responsible for all digital processing for all modes.
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Figure 1-2
ECG
Heart
ECG Aux Resp Pulse Sound
1 2 3 4
Patient connection WARNING: Do not use ECG patient cables with detachable lead
electrically isolated wires that have exposed male pins. Electrocution
would result if these pins are plugged into AC power
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Physio Amplifier
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System Description
Figure 1-3
Volume
Alphanumeric keyboard
Measurement and
trackball controls
Hardcopy controls
Below the EL touch screens are the image tuning controls, keyboard and hardcopy
controls. Function keys, such as Setup , Position and Freeze , are active when their
light is on. Pressing these keys turns the light and the function on or off.
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Figure 1-4
Primary Panel
Contains imaging
mode controls
Secondary Panel
Contains less
frequently used
controls
Backlighting and EL panel intensity can be set through the user interface to
accommodate unique lighting environments. Five rotary encoders positioned below
each EL touch screen allow for many functional controls.
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System Description
Preset Functionality
Presets provide the capability to automatically adjust system variables (including
acoustic power) to pre-set values that have proven to provide the best imaging
results for a particular mode in the judgment of the operator. This repeatability of
settings can reduce the time to complete an exam. There are up to 12 user
determined presets in Rev. A and up to 29 in Rev. B in addition to default presets
that can be retained by the system at one time.
A key on the top row of the left touch panel is dedicated to the preset function.
For information regarding the use of presets or other mode/features of this system,
please refer to the M2424A System Basics manual.
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Safety Considerations
Safety Considerations
4 Thermal Index for Cranial Bone (TIC). (Index values are displayed on screen in
the form TIC: X.X in increments of 0.1.)
Which type of power Index is displayed on screen depends on the preset type,
imaging mode and the setting of the Index control (Power).
The following information about transmit power applies only to Revision A.x.x.
It is possible to select any of the four power Indexes for display at any time
using the Index control.
There are two direct controls that affect the 2D transmit power level when
contrast is not enabled:
Increasing the gain control (from 0 - 50) increases the transmit power up to the
limit set by the Power control. In Color mode, the transmit power output is set
by the Power control in Color Setup. In PW and CW Doppler modes, the
transmit power output is controlled by the Power controls in PW and CW
Setup. In Angio mode, the transmit power is controlled by the Power control
under Angio Setup.
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The Power knob control under the Contrast menu under Tools affects the 2D
transmit power level when contrast is enabled.
All modes have one transmit control when contrast is enabled and the control
resides under Tools and Contrast.
The following information about transmit power applies only to Revision B.0.x and
higher.
The Power setting is located on the right touch panel under Secondary
Controls under each mode when available. The Power control in 2D, Color/
Angio, PW, and CW have separate transmit power controls for each mode.
For example, in PW and CW Doppler modes, the transmit power output is
controlled by separate Power controls in the PW and the CW touch panels.
And, in Angio mode, the transmit power is controlled by the Power control in
the Angio touch panel.
For additional information on acoustical power settings and power Index, consult
the M2424A Safety and Standards Guide.
Explosive Hazards
Do not operate the system in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
WARNIN G
Doing so could lead to an explosion.
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Safety Considerations
Never move your system with the peripheral shelves extended forward.
WARNING
System Tilting
The system has been tested for stability using the IEC 601-1 test protocol. With the
peripheral shelves retracted, the system will not tip over on an incline of up to 10
degrees in any direction. The system becomes unstable with the peripheral shelves
extended.
When this amount of incline is exceeded, as is the case when the system is moved
over a roadside curb or some other small but steep incline, there exists the potential
for the system to tip over. Use care when moving the system on any incline.
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Safety Considerations
Ramps
Use two people to transport the ultrasound system when moving it up and 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
potential danger of the system tipping over. For more information refer to the
M2424A Safety and Standards Guide.
Transducers
Before transporting the system in a vehicle, remove all transducers from the holders
and receptacles. For safekeeping, place them in a packing box.
Be sure that the load capacity of a transporting vehicle or lift device can handle the
combined weight of the system(s) and passengers. A minimum capacity of 750
pounds is recommended.
Load and unload the ultrasound system when the transporting vehicle is parked on a
level surface. The weight of the system on the extended lift may cause the
transporting vehicle to tilt, which could cause personal injury or system damage.
Always use the swivel wheel lock during transport.
Always secure the ultrasound system while it is on the loading lift so that it cannot
roll. Engage the two front wheel locks and use either wood chocks, restraining
straps, or other similar types of constraints as an added measure of safety. Do not
attempt to hold it in place yourself.
Never ride on a loading lift with the system. Your weight coupled with
WARNING the system’s weight may exceed the lift’s load capacity.
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Safety Considerations
Acoustic Exposure
Although no harmful effects have been demonstrated for any of the ultrasound
frequencies, intensities, and exposure times used in examinations with ultrasound
systems, Agilent Technologies recommends that you select the lowest ultrasound
exposure that will produce diagnostically acceptable information.
• Use techniques that enable you to collect clinical data quickly and end the exami-
nation promptly.
• Select a probe that provides good resolution and focal depth for the region of inter-
est. Then use the imaging controls to fine-tune image resolution.
For more detailed information on acoustic exposure, please refer to the Output
Display Standards and ODS Acoustic Tables booklet.
The real-time information related to the power output is displayed on the imaging
monitor, indicating the type of index displayed and the value of that index for the
acoustic output currently being used. For example, if the output corresponds to a
Mechanical Index of 0.8, the following would be displayed:
MI: 0.8
Index displayed is one of four types: MI, TIS, TIB, or TIC. These ultrasound
abbreviations conform to the AIUM/NEMA Output Display Standard. MI refers to
the Mechanical Index. TIS and TIB are thermal indices for soft tissue and bone,
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respectively. TIC is a thermal index used for cranial applications, and appears only
in the transcranial preset.
Soft tissue thermal index (TIS) is used in cardiac, fetal, or abdominal scanning.
Examples where the thermal index for bone (TIB) would be used are second or third
trimester fetal scanning or neonatal cephalic (through the fontanelle) scanning.
NOTE The power index displayed on the screen depends on the preset type, the active
probe type, the imaging mode, and the user-selectable Power Index. It is possible to
select any of the four power indices for display at any time using the Power Index
control in the System Setup menu, provided that the index type is supported by the
probe in use.
For automatic selection of Power Index based on system mode, the user can select
Default with the Power Index control in the System Setup menu. The default index
is MI in B-mode, and TIS for other modes outside of the transcranial preset. Default
is the setting defined in all Presets.
If the user selects an ODS setting other than Default, then that will be the preferred
acoustic power display format as long as that index is supported by the current probe
and preset. If it is not supported, the Default index will be displayed.
The displayed index value does not provide an exact value of the potential for
adverse bioeffects in the patient. However, for any patient, the higher the value, the
higher the potential for adverse bioeffects will be. The user can minimize the
potential for bioeffects by keeping the index value as low as possible. This is done
by their choice of probes and adjustments. Minimizing bioeffects is also
accomplished by minimizing examination time.
NOTE The ODS power index formulas were defined for reasonable worst case patient
conditions. It is likely that a particular patient’s actual conditions will be better than
indicated by the index. The operator should be aware of patient conditions that
mitigate the actual exposure.
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Safety Considerations
Electrical Warnings
• System covers (trim and access panels) should be removed only by qualified ser-
vice personnel. Accidental contact with electrical circuits inside the system could
cause serious injury.
• To avoid electrical shock, use only the power cords supplied with the system, and
connect them only to properly grounded (three-hole/mains) electrical outlets.
Failure to follow these warnings can affect both patient and operator
WARNING safety.
Life support devices should not be connected to the same circuit used
WARNING for the imaging system.
Peripheral Connections
Glutaraldehyde Exposure
The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has
issued a regulation dealing with levels of acceptable glutaraldehyde exposure in the
working environment. Agilent does not sell glutaraldehyde-based disinfectants with
its products. This type of disinfectant is, however, recommended for disinfection of
transesophageal (TEE) or endocavity probes.
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Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electromagnetic Compatibility
The testing for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of this system has been
performed according to the international standard for EMC with medical devices, as
determined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC 601-1-2). This
IEC standard has been adopted in Europe as the European Norm (EN 60601-1-2).
Customers should consider the following issues to locate the source of the
interference:
• Does the interference appear with only one transducer or with several transducers?
• Do two different transducers operating at the same frequency have the same prob-
lem?
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Restrictions for Use
Answers to these questions will help determine whether the problem resides with
the system or with the scanning environment. Contact your local service
representative with a full description and your observations.
Testing has been performed on each class of transducer for every operating mode
(B-mode, PW Doppler, CW Doppler, and Color Flow) over a wide range of
frequencies. This testing showed PW Doppler to be the most susceptible to radio
frequency interference.
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Electrosurgical Units
Please see the Declaration of Conformity shipped with your system for additional
information about compliance with EMC standards.
Electrosurgical Units
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Electrosurgical Units
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2 System Specifications
Detailed Specifications
Nomenclature Specification
AC Internal Isolated 120 Vac- Source all peripherals and dc switcher via single
NEMA strip.- Typical draw: 11.5A at 120Vac.
240 Vac Countries - Reverse IEC strip on right hand side - Isolated
240V
Load 1440 VA
Dimensions Depth 42.5”, width 25.2”, height (top of monitor) 60.3”, top of
controller upper section with monitor removed for transport 45.8”.
Weight 460 Lbs. (209 Kg) approximately, fully loaded (VCR, Optical
Drive, IDI, UP5600).
Nomenclature Specification
Screen Size 15 inch Diagonal (12 inch viewable area) - RGB Color
Display
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Stereo Audio Aux. Spare stereo audio out, Line level, L&R on phono jacks
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Description Specification
Color Aux out NTSC 3.58 Compatible (US), PAL 4.43 Compatible (Europe)
1.0V p to p +/-5% into 75 Ohms. Rear BNC
RGB and Sync out Four BNC’s, 0.7 or 1.0V p to p into 75 Ohms
Sync: TTL (Behind 75 Ohms) Negative true
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Nomenclature Specification
Nomenclature Specification
Nomenclature Specification
Line Frequency 50 or 60 Hz
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Item Specification
Test Notes
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Video Timing Specifications
Video Output
RGB standard RS-170 (525 lines, interlaced/60Hz) or CCIR 472-1(625 lines,
interlaced/50Hz); 0.7 volt (switchable to 1.0 volt if necessary) peak-to-peak into 75
Ohms with external sync. The table below defines the exact video characteristics
(these numbers supersede RS-170 or CCIR 472-1 specs wherever differences
occur).
Horizontal Timing:
Pixel Clock 9.818 MHz (101.9 ns) 9.75 MHz (102.6 ns)
Vertical Timing:
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Video Timing Specifications
480 pixels
512 pixels
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Video Timing Specifications
Figure 2-2
data time
Figure 2-3
NTSC
PAL
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3 Service Data
This section contains practical data that may be useful when troubleshooting the
Agilent M2424A. Reference data, such as power supply test points and DIP switch
configuration settings have been grouped together in an effort to localize
information that is used often. Disassembly procedures for removal and replacement
of system modules is also included in this Section.
NOTE Refer to Chapter 4 for Resident Self Test (RST) troubleshooting procedures.
Repair Philosophy
The approach to repairing this and other Agilent systems is dictated by the
complexity of the electronics and the surface mount technology used in the
manufacture of individual circuit boards.
PC Board Exchange
The more complex PC boards in the system are typically field-exchanged from a
pool of lower-cost Exchange units; i.e. compatible boards that have been
refurbished and are readily available from the factory (see Chapter 8 for Exchange
unit part numbers). However, maintaining a readily available inventory of Exchange
units for the less complex PC boards loses its price advantage, so Exchange units are
not available for the less complex PC boards - those boards have to be purchased
new.
OEM instruments such as VCRs and Printers can also be field-exchanged from an
available pool of factory refurbished Exchange units. All OEM Exchange units are
refurbished and tested to meet manufacturers specifications.
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Service Tools
Transducer Exchange
Most transducers in the system are typically field-exchanged from a pool of lower-
cost Exchange units; i.e. transducers that have been refurbished and are readily
available from the factory (see Chapter 8 for Exchange unit part numbers).
However, some transducers like nonimaging transducers are not available as
exchange units and need to be purchased new (see Chapter 8 for part numbers).
Service Tools
In addition to a set of basic hand tools, the following are recommended and should
be available when troubleshooting or servicing the M2424A:
Most hardware throughout the system has been transitioned to metric standards,
CAUTION
however where the fastener depends on OEM components (example: the trackball),
hardware is SAE (English dimensioned thread). All Torx hardware is metric.
Required Tools
• Long (10 to 12 in) Pozi drive screwdriver
• Torx screwdriver set: # 10, 15 & 25
• Long T15 driver (minimum eight inches)
• Phillips screwdriver
• Long screw/nut grabber or magnetic holder
• Rachet wrench with 10mm/13mm sockets; plus 6 inch extension
• Voltmeter (accuracy 1% or better)
• Safety Analyzer
• Anti-static wipe pad (for cleaning EL touch screen panels)
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Service Access
Supplementary Accessories
These additional items often prove very helpful when servicing the M2424A:
Service Access
General accessibility to various areas within the system cart are described in the
following paragraphs. See Figure 3-1 for the location of each item. For more
detailed views of each item, refer to Chapter 8.
Service Precautions
Observe the following precautions to prevent damaging the M2424A during service
procedures.
All M3 (T10 drive) & M4 (T15 drive) screws require a torque setting of 10 in-lbs
CAUTION
(1.2 N-m). Overtightening these screws during servicing could result in damaged
screw-threads in the cart chassis casting.
NEVER raise the cart top for access to the E-Box while a transducer is still
CAUTION
plugged-in at the front of the system. To do so may cause the transducer cord to
become caught on one of the modular components at the front of the cart, resulting
in unwanted strain or stress on the transducer cord as the cart top is being lifted.
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Service Access
NEVER raise the cart top for access to the E-Box until you have checked that the
CAUTION
system monitor is securely mounted on its twivel base.
Both filters can be removed by sliding them forward, toward the front of the cart.
The filters can be rinsed clean with warm water and replaced by sliding them back
into their mounts after they have dried.
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Service Access
toward you. Pull the panel toward you until the slide hinges inside the bottom two
corners of the panel are fully extended.
Hold the control panel in this fully extended position and lift the service arm out of
its two holding brackets inside the rear wall of the key processor area. Swing the
service arm out and insert its free end into the hole provided behind the lower left
corner of the left EL panel. All control panel components can be accessed while the
system is energized. Plastic inserts like the keyboard buttons may be pried up and
lifted for easy cleaning.
Speakers
Access to the four system speakers requires removal of the cart top cover. Refer to
Speaker Assembly discussions later in this chapter for details.
Power Supply
The power supply is mounted inside the left rear corner at the back of the cart, and
comprises two modules; i.e. the Power Factor Corrector (PFC) Module, and the DC
to DC Converter Module. An air duct cover fitted between both of these modules
assures adequate air flow passage in both. The air duct cover must be in place
whenever the power supply is operating, to prevent overheating of either power
module.
To access the power supply, use a large flat blade screwdriver to turn the “lock” at
the top of the cart rear door counter-clockwise and remove the door from the cart.
Refer to Power Supply Servicing procedures later in this chapter for more
information.
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Figure 3-1
Note: System cooling fan is located
behind right side trim panel.
Monitor
Transducer holders
Twivel mount
Speakers (4),
one in each corner
of cart top assembly
VCR
Hinge (2) for
upper housing
DSR
Service Floppy
System I/O panel
(at rear of system)
EL touch panels (2)
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Figure 3-2
33 PROCESSOR GRAPHICS
32 SPARE
31 SPARE
77110-64110
30 RIBBON CCLR
29 CABLE VIDEO I/O
28 PVT
27 STRIPCHART (OR EMPTY)
26 IMAGE MEMORY
25 DIGITAL AQ (OR EMPTY)
24 R-THETA
23 SPARE
22 FLOW PROCESSOR
21 DSR-SCSI (OR EMPTY)
20 SPARE
19 DIGITAL DOPPLER
DIGITAL MB
18 DIGITAL SCANNER
17 IMAGE DETECTOR
16 SPARE
15 SPARE
14 BEAMFORMER I/O
13 DSCC 0
12 BEAM 3
11 BEAM 2
10 BEAM 1
9 BEAM 0
8 SPARE
7 POWER REGULATOR
6 CLOCK
5 FRONT END 3
4 FRONT END 2
3 FRONT END 1
2 FRONT END 0
COMMUNICATIONS MB
ANALOG MB
DISTRIBUTION
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Power Distribution
Power Distribution
AC Power Distribution
AC power from the primary source enters the M2424A via the system power cord,
and passes through the On/Off circuit breaker switch. This AC power then becomes
isolated by the isolation transformer located in the bottom of the system cart.
The isolation transformer supplies AC power to the cart’s power outlet strips, which
in turn provides AC power to all system peripherals, the system monitor, and the
system power supply.
DC Power Distribution
All DC voltages originate at the system power supply and are delivered to the E-Box
via the Rear I/O panel. The following DC voltages are generated:
• +3.3V
• +5VD (Digital)
• +5VA (Analog)
• +12V
• -12V
• +170V
• -170V
• +24V
• +85V
• -5V
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Power Distribution
The +3.3V, +5VD and +5VA pass through the Rear I/O Panel over three large black
cables that are bolted to three bus bars. The bus bars pass below the Rear I/O, and
through a small circuit board called the Power Bus Bar PCB; this small circuit board
has no active components, however its multiple layers act as a large capacitor which
filters RF noise that may try to enter or leave the E-Box by way of the bus bars. The
bus bars also pass beneath the Back End Motherboard and Communications
Motherboard, and are bolted to both of them.
The 3.3V supply is used by several boards which have low voltage ASICs
(Application Specific Integrated Circuits). The +5VA (Analog) provides power to
the analog boards in the Scanner section, while the +5VD (Digital) provides power
to the remaining boards in the E-Box. These two +5V voltage supplies are separated
from each other in an effort to reduce the introduction of noise from digital circuitry
into the sensitive analog circuits.
All DC voltages other than the 3.3V, +5VD and +5VA are routed to the E-Box
through a cable harness that connects to a “D” connector on the Rear I/O Panel.
These voltages pass through the Back End Motherboard, the Scanner I/O PCB and
the Communications Motherboard, which distribute power to numerous other
locations throughout the E-Box.
Additionally, the +12V -12V and +5V are routed up to the Crossover Filter board in
the Keyprocessor, and then on to the Keyscanner Main I/O board for use throughout
the Keyprocessor circuitry.
Tables 3-1 through 3-3 list DC voltages distributed to each board in the M2424A.
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Figure 3-3
Power plug On/Off System fan Note: +/-12V and -5V passes through the Scanner I/O PCB,
while other low voltages do not.
circuit
breaker
Transformer
Other
120
System boards
Volts Rear
power
I/O
supply
board Power reg
PCB
Communications
120
Transducers
motherboard
motherboard
Distribution
Volts 120 VAC
Back end
peripherals
Clock
240
Front ends
Volts
120 VAC
Controller
power strip Crossover/Filter DSR and
floppy fan
240 VAC System
peripherals display
Keyprocessor
Main I/O board
Optional Internal VCR board
240 VAC
power strip 220 VAC systems only
AC voltage
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Power Distribution
Board +5A +5D +3.3 -5 +12 -12 +24 +85 +170 -170
Distribution X X X
Front End X X X X
Clock X X X
Power Regulator X X X X X X X X
Beam X X X X
DSCC X
Beamformer I/O X X X
Image Detector X X
Analog Motherboard X X X X X X X X
Digital Motherboard
Comm. Motherboard X X X X X X X X X X
Board +5A +5D +3.3 -5 +12 -12 +24 +85 +170 -170 V Batt
Rear I/O X X X
CCLR X X X
Video I/O X X X X
PVT X X X X
Stripchart X X X X
Image Memory X
Digital AQ X
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Board +5A +5D +3.3 -5 +12 -12 +24 +85 +170 -170 V Batt
R-Theta-AC X
Flow Processor X
DSR-SCSI X
Digital Doppler X X X X
Backend Motherboard X X X X X X X X X X
Cart Fan X X
Filter/Crossover X X X
Function X X X
EL Panels X X
Keyscanner/Audio X X X
Physio I/O X X X
Physio X X X
QWERTY X X X
DSR Drive X X
Floppy Drive X
DSR/Floppy Fan X
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Power Distribution
E-Box Power
Power enters the E-Box by two different means. First, the three high current
supplies (3.3V, +5VD and +5VA) enter through the three heavy black power cables
bolted to the bus bars which emerge from the E-Box Rear I/O. Second, the lower
current supplies (+/-12V, -5V, +24V, +85V and +/-170V) enter by way of the 25-
pin D connector labeled “E-Box Power”.
The three lower voltages that pass through the bus bars are routed through a board
called the Power Bus Bar PCB. This board acts as a RF filter which keeps RF from
either entering or leaving the E-Box. This board has no active components. The bus
bars pass under the Back End Motherboard and the Communications board. They
are bolted to each of these boards and provide power to all of the E-Box circuit
boards (refer to Tables 3-1 through 3-3). The +5VA (analog) and +5VD (digital) are
separated from each other in an effort to keep digital “noise” from contaminating the
sensitive analog circuitry.
The higher voltages that pass through the D connector are routed from the Rear I/O
directly to the Back End Motherboard. From there they pass through the Scanner I/O
board and onto the Communications Motherboard.
The Power Regulator PCB has the capacity to limit the HV from the system power
supply (i.e. a fault condition would limit the current and generate an error message).
If any of the four transmit voltages were to become short circuited, all four supplies
would be latched Off. (If any power supply output is shorted, that module would be
latched Off.) Once the short circuit has been discovered and removed, the power
from the system power supply will recover and begin normal operation when the
AC power is re-applied. There are no fuses on the power Regulator PCB or on the
other boards through which these supplies pass.
NOTE Voltage test points are also provided on the DC to DC Converter Module (see
Figure 3-5).
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Service Data
Power Distribution
Figure 3-4
Voltage Testing Notes:
14 + 5 V Digital
13 +5 V Analog + 24 V (one of 4 Hi voltage supplies for Xmit circuits. Measure
12 -5V +/- 0.7 V)
+ 85 V (One of 4 Hi voltage supplies for Xmit circuits. Measure
11 + 12 V
+/- 5.1 V)
10 - 12 V +170 V (One of 4 Hi voltage supplies for Xmit circuits. Measure
9 +24 V +/- 5.1 V)
8 +85 V - 170 V (One of 4 Hi voltage supplies for Xmit circuits. Meausre
+ 170 V +/- 5.1 V)
7
+12/-12 & +24 V Filtered(Same as + 12/-12/+24 Above, except that it has
6 -170 V gone thru additional filtering on the Power Regulator PCB. Filtering reduces
5 +12 V above voltages by approximately 300 mV.
4 - 12V
3 + 24 V
+ 5.00 V. Reference Voltage used by P.R. PCB to do self testing. Measure
2 +/- 50 mV)
1 GND - 5.00 V. Reference Voltage used by P.R. PCB to do self testing. Measure
+/- 50 mV)
GND PV Probe VPP (PV Probe positive bias supply)(Meausre a range of +45 V, +/- 7
volts, with PV probe activated. Does not vary with gain.
15 + 5.0 V Ref
14 - 5.0 V Ref PV Probe VNN (PV Probe negative bias supply)(Meausre a range of -110V, +/- 7
13 PV Probe-VPP volts, with PV probe activated. Does not vary with gain.
12 PV Probe-VNN
Omni Probe Motor Current ( Factory use).
11
Omni Probe Motor Voltage (Voltage that drives the Omni Probe. Probe motor
10 Omni Motor Amps must be moving. Polatity changes. Measure a range of 3.7 V to - 3.7 volts)
9 Omni Motor Volts Factory (only used for factory testing)
8 Factory
7 Xmit Voltage
All of the following voltages vary according to GAIN (for 2D) and XMIT POWER
6 Hi Xmit Current (for Doppler) The voltages shown apply to a 21330A Probe,
5 Hi Xmit Voltage You must be in the MODE indicated:
4 Lo Xmit Current
Transmit Voltage ( Range: 3 to 130 Volts. Mode = 2D)
3 Lo Xmit Voltage High Voltage Xmit Supply Output Current (Factory use)
2 Test ADC Mux Hi Voltage Xmit Supply Output Voltage (Range: 3 to 130 volts. Mode = 2D)
1 GND Lo Voltage Xmit Supply Output Current (Factory use)
Lo Voltage Xmit Supply Output Voltage (Range: 0.8 to 8 volts. Mode = CW Doppler))
Test ADC MUX Output (Factory use)
GND==Testing Reference Point
CAUTION: This board has high voltages with significant current capacity !
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Service Data
Power Supply Servicing
The M2424A power supply comprises two modules; i.e. a Power Factor Corrector
(PFC) Module and a DC to DC Converter Module.
The PFC Module is located at the bottom of the system cart, below the DC to DC
Converter. An air duct cover installed between the two modules assures adequate air
flow passage in both. The air duct cover must be in place whenever the power
supply is operating, to prevent overheating of either power module. Refer to Chapter
8 for detailed assembly drawings.
PFC Module
The PFC is powered from the 120V power strip, which supplies isolated power from
the system transformer. The PFC has three functions:
• It acts as a power conditioner by keeping the current levels in phase with the AC
supply voltage (unity power factor)
• It provides a small housekeeping supply voltage; this voltage is used by both the
PFC and DC to DC Converter circuits and powers the internal fans
The 215V and small housekeeping voltages are sent from the PFC to the DC to DC
Converter through a cable and Molex connector that is located between the two
sections (behind the air duct). If the PFC circuits are functioning properly, the 215V
LED on the bottom right of the DC to DC Converter (see Figure 3-5) will be On. If
the PFC has a problem, the 215V LED and all of the other LEDs on the DC to DC
Converter will be Off.
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Service Data
Power Supply Servicing
DC to DC Converter Module
The DC to DC Converter section of the Main Power Supply receives 215 volts from
the PFC and, using seven separate converters, creates the +5VA, +3.3V, +5VD,
+12V, -12V, HV and -5V supplies. The HV operates as a single unit, even though it
consists of four different high transmit voltages (+24V, +85V, +170V and -170V).
These four HV supplies are sent to the Power Regulator board where they are used
to transmit pulses to the transducers.
If any one of the four HV supplies from the DC to DC Converter Module becomes
shorted, all four will shut down.
If the PFC and all DC to DC voltage converters are working properly, all LEDs on
the back of the DC to DC Converter Module (see Figure 3-5) will be On. Should any
given voltage converter LED encounter an overcurrent or overvoltage condition
within the power supply itself or externally, its associated LED will latch Off. All of
the DC to DC Converter (but not the PFC) LEDs will also turn Off if the power
supply does not receive a signal from the “remote sensor”; i.e. pin 14 of the power
supply harness “D” connector. The remote sensor is connected to the heat sensor on
the Rear I/O board. If the E-Box overheats, this thermistor will disconnect the signal
to the power supply and the system will shut down. When troubleshooting the power
supply, disconnect the “D” connector from the back of the E-Box, then short pin 14
(the sensor) to pin 24 (-5V ground). This will isolate the power supply from the E-
Box and simulate a normal remote sensor signal.
The transmit HV voltages (+24V, +85V, +170V and -170V) act as a single unit and
will all latch Off if any one of them encounters an abnormal condition. Correction of
the problem and recycling system AC power is necessary to restore their operation.
All low voltages, including the large low voltage busses (+5VD, +5VA and +3.3V)
cannot be damaged by a short circuit. If they are shorted, they will be latched Off.
Recycling AC power is necessary to restore operation.
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Service Data
Power Supply Servicing
Lug AA
Lug Lug
Lug BB
5VAnalog
5V Analog 5VDigital
5V Digital +12V
+ 12V HV
HV -5V
-5 V
-12V
- 12V - 170V
-170V - 5V
-5V
3.3V
3.3 V
+ 170 V
+170V COM R
COM TN
RTN
+12V
+ 12V
HVRTN
HV RTN
12 RTN
12V VRTN
+ 24V
+24V
Measurement Reference Points - 12V
-12V
+ 85 V
+85V
5V Analog Lug A
3.3V Lug A
5V Digital Lug B
13
13 RRemote
emote
+12V 12V RTN 14
14
Sensor
Sensor
-12V 12V RTN
-170V HV RTN
+170V HV RTN
+24V HV RTN
+85V HV RTN 24
24
-5V -5V RTN 11
215 V
215V (frompower
(from
Measurements can be made Cable
Cable Harness Harness
"D" Powercorrector)
factor Factor
“loaded” or “unloaded” (see note) “D” Connector
Connector Corrector)
+5V Analog +/- 0.15V -12V +/- 0.36V -5V Analog +/- 0.15V
12V RTN Reference COM RTN Reference
+5V Digital +/- 0.15V +12V +/- 0.36V
-170V +10V
+3.3V +/- 0.1V +170V +10V
+24V +2V
+85V +5V
Note: Jumper pins #14 and #24 to disable the E-Box sensing circuit and operate the Power Supply with the
25-pin “D” connector removed from the E-Box. Unloaded voltages may be slightly higher than shown above.
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Service Data
Power Supply Servicing
NOTE Voltage test points are also provided on the Power Regulator board (see Figure 3-4).
1 Turn Off system power and unplug the system power cable from the wall outlet.
3 Remove the four screws that hold the cart’s lower rear panel in place (the panel
through which the power cord passes).
4 Remove the four screws that hold the air duct in place. Pull the air duct straight
back to remove it from the system.
5 Disconnect the power harness “D” connector at the Rear I/O Panel connector
labeled E-BOX POWER.
6 Using a socket wrench with 6-inch extension and 10mm socket, remove the
three nuts that hold the three low voltage power cables to the back of the E-Box;
these three cables are labeled for ease of re-installation.
7 Disconnect the molex cable connector below the DC to DC Converter that con-
nects the PFC.
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Service Data
Power Supply Servicing
8 Remove the two nuts (10mm) on the bottom lip of the DC to DC Converter
chassis.
9 Remove the three nuts (10mm) on the top lip of the DC to DC Converter chas-
sis, where it attaches to the rear of the E-Box.
NOTE At this point the DC to DC Converter is free from the cart, but is held in place by a
bracket on the cart chassis.
10 Slide the peripheral cables out of the way and pull the DC to DC Converter
backwards and out of the cart. The PFC will remain inside the cart.
DO NOT position the DC to DC Converter upright after it is removed from the cart!
CAUTION
It is not balanced and could fall over and become damaged. Instead, lie it on its side.
11 Unplug the PFC from the 110 VAC power outlet strip.
12 Pull the PFC toward the rear of the cart and out of the system.
13 To reinstall the power supply modules, perform all of the above steps in reverse
order.
NOTE Make sure you hold the nut behind the power lug to prevent the voltage from
shorting out on the Bus Bar Board.
When reinstalling the power supply, be sure to position the lower mounting lip of
CAUTION
the DC to DC Converter behind the upper mounting lip of the PFC. Otherwise the
rear door of the system will not close properly.
NEVER operate the power supply for more than one minute without the air duct in
CAUTION
place. If the air duct is improperly installed, the power supply will overheat and shut
off!
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Service Data
Power Supply Servicing
2 Remove the six screws that hold the fan assembly inside the DC to DC Module:
a. Four screws on the bottom edges (two at each side).
b. One screw is in the center of the back (near the bottom edge).
c. One screw is in the center of the front (near the bottom edge).
3 Insert a flat blade screw driver between the fan assembly face plate and the
power supply case (at the point on the center/front of the power supply where
the screw was removed in step 2c above). The fan assembly will slide out of the
power supply case.
4 Disconnect the fan’s power wires from the board on which it is connected inside
the power supply.
5 Replace the entire fan assembly. Re-install the new fan assembly by reversing
the above procedure.
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Service Data
Power On/Off Circuit Breaker
The circuit breaker on the front-left corner post of the cart provides protection
between the primary electrical source voltage and the system power supply. The
circuit breaker also is used to turn the M2424A On and Off.
Be sure to unplug the system power cord from the primary source
WARNING voltage before performing the following procedure. Otherwise, internal
voltages present at the circuit breaker could present dangerous
electrical shock hazards.
1 Turn the circuit breaker Off (down) and unplug the system power cord from the
primary voltage supply source.
2 Remove the left side plastic trim panel from the cart.
3 Remove the cover (two Torx 10 screws) that surrounds the rear of the circuit
breaker.
4 Remove the two Torx 10 screws that hold the circuit breaker in place. Pull the
circuit breaker out from behind its mounting location and remove the insulator
that is surrounding the breaker.
5 Mark the four wires that connect to the rear of the circuit breaker, so that they
can be replaced on the same terminals; i.e. top left/right and bottom left/right as
viewed from the rear of the breaker.
6 To replace the breaker, perform the above steps in reverse order. Be sure to
replace the insulator and to re-install the breaker with proper On/Off orienta-
tion; i.e. switch label “1” must be facing up and “0” facing down.
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Service Data
Power Transformer
Power Transformer
The power transformer is located beneath the cart. It accepts power from the system
power cord and supplies the necessary primary voltages throughout the system
power supply.
Be sure to unplug the system power cord from the primary source
WARNING voltage before performing the following procedure. Otherwise, internal
voltages present at the power transformer could present dangerous
electrical shock hazards.
The power transformer is very heavy (it weighs more than 50 pounds). Be sure to
CAUTION
grasp it securely when sliding it out of the cart.
1 Fully extend both peripheral shelves by sliding them out at the front of the cart.
2 Unplug the rear panel cables at the peripheral rear panels, and unplug the
peripheral power cords from the internal power strip at the rear of the cart.
3 Remove both peripheral shelves from the cart by pressing the “spring tab”
within the outer channel of the left and right sliding rails. Pressing this tab
allows the inner slide rail sections to be pulled further out of the cart, until they
disengage from their outer slide rail sections. (You do not need to unstrap the
peripherals from the shelves.)
4 Remove the screws that secure the cover plate from the floor of the cart, beneath
the bottom peripheral shelf, and remove the cover plate to obtain access to the
top of the power transformer.
5 Disconnect the cord from the primary terminals on the power transformer. Be
sure to mark which two primary terminals the power cord is being disconnected
from, so that the cord may be properly replaced.
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Service Data
Power Transformer
6 Disconnect the system power wires connected to the secondary terminals on the
power transformer. Be sure to mark the wires being disconnected, so that they
may be properly replaced.
7 At the bottom of the cart, remove the two bolts that secure the power trans-
former in place at the bottom of the cart.
• Check the source voltage jumper configuration at the primary terminals on the
system power transformer, and
• Change the system power cord connections at the primary side of the power trans-
former
• Install the optional 240V power outlet strip at the rear of the cart, if it is not
already installed.
• Connect the cable for the above 240V power outlet strip at the secondary side of
the power transformer
NOTE The optional power terminal outlet strip is factory-installed only in systems
manufactured for 220/240 VAC operation. This 220/240VAC power outlet strip
must be added to the inside of the right rear cart post, as viewed from the rear of the
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Service Data
Power Transformer
1 Remove the peripheral shelves from the front of the cart, and remove the cover
plate from the floor of the cart (refer to Power Transformer Removal/Replace-
ment earlier in this chapter).
2 Check the jumpers at the PRIMARY terminals of the power transformer. (The
primary terminals on the transformer have six available screw connections,
while the secondary terminals have only five.)
a. For 100 VAC or 120-127 VAC source voltage, jumpers should be posi-
tioned between PRIMARY terminals 1-2, and 3-4 as shown in Figure 3-6
(count terminals from right to left).
b. For 220 VAC, 230 VAC or 240 VAC source voltage, jumpers should be
positioned between PRIMARY terminals 2-3 as shown in Figure 3-6 (count
terminals from right to left).
NOTE Jumpers for the transformer terminals are metal clips that fit beneath the screw on
each terminal, thereby connecting two terminal contacts together.
3 Connect the system power cord to the PRIMARY terminals on the transformer
as follows (be sure to count terminals starting at the right side of the terminal
strip. Also note that the domestic standard white (common) wire is blue on inter-
national power cords, and the domestic standard black (+) wire is brown on
international power cords.
a. For 100 VAC source voltage, connect the power cord white (common) wire
to primary terminal number 1 and the black (+) wire to primary terminal
number 6.
b. For 120 VAC source voltage, connect the power cord white (common) wire
to primary terminal number 1 and the black (+) wire to primary terminal
number 4.
c. For 220 VAC source voltage, connect the power cord white (common) wire
to primary terminal number 1 and the black (+) wire to primary terminal
number 6.
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Service Data
Power Transformer
d. For 230 VAC source voltage, connect the power cord white (common) wire
to primary terminal number 1 and the black (+) wire to primary terminal
number 5.
e. For 240 VAC source voltage, connect the power cord white (common) wire
to primary terminal number 1 and the black (+) wire to primary terminal
number 4.
4 Perform this step only if setting up the cart to operate from a 240V AC source,
and the optional factory installed 240V terminal strip is not present:
a. Mount the 240V terminal strip next to the 120V terminal strip, inside the
right corner post of the cart (as viewed from the rear). Use the pre-drilled
and tapped holes provided for the optional terminal strip in the cart.
b. Route the loose ends of the 240V power transformer cord (p/n 77921-
64320) (the other end of this cord plugs into the optional 240V power strip)
through the one-inch hole provided in the rear of the cart floor. Note there
are five access holes; use the one on the right as viewed from the rear of the
cart.
c. Connect the loose ends of the 240V power transformer cord to the SEC-
ONDARY terminals on the transformer. The SECONDARY terminals are
the lower set of five terminals at the transformer. The brown wire connects
to SECONDARY terminal number 1, and the Blue wire connects to termi-
nal number 2 (see 240 Volt wiring configuration in Figure 3-6).
d. Ground the Green/Yellow common wire by fastening it to the cart chassis at
the lower left front corner of the cart.
e. Plug the other end of the 240V transformer cord into the male connector on
the 240V outlet strip.
NOTE The 240V outlet strip has a 4-ampere fuse located behind a small plastic cover
below its 3-prong male connector. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to remove the
cover if access to the fuse becomes necessary.
6 Replace the cover plate in the floor of the cart and replace the peripheral shelves
by performing the above steps in reverse order.
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Service Data
Power Transformer
Figure 3-6
JUMPER JUMPER
PRIMARY TERMINAL
configuration for
100VAC or 120VAC
source voltage
BLK
System power cord BLK wire connects to
terminal that matches source voltage.
JUMPER
PRIMARY TERMINAL
configuration for
220VAC, 230VAC, or
240VAC source voltage
BLK
System power cord BLK wire connects to
terminal that matches source voltage.
SECONDARY TERMINAL
configuration for
120VAC and 240VAC
outputs to cart power
strips
JUMPER JUMPER
6fjl153
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Service Data
System Cooling Fan
The system cooling fan is a large fan assembly mounted within the right side wall of
the cart. It supplies cooling for the E-Box and system Printed Circuit boards.
NOTE There are two other fan assemblies mounted in the M2424A; i.e. one in the Floppy
Drive/DSR chassis at the top of the cart, and another in the DC to DC Converter
chassis of the system power supply. Refer to discussions within this chapter on each
of those modular assemblies for specific information.
1 Remove the right side plastic trim panel from the cart.
2 Unplug the system fan cable from the FAN connector at the E-Box Rear I/O
Panel and feed the cable through the cutout at the right side of the cart.
3 Remove the fan mounting plate (eight Torx 15 screws) from the side of the cart.
Be sure to hold onto the mounting plate while removing the screws so that it
doesn’t fall.
4 Remove the cooling fan assembly and cable from its mounting plate (four Torx
15 screws).
5 To replace the cooling fan, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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Service Data
System Monitor
System Monitor
The Color Monitor is a critical component of the system which requires precise
video adjustments before being shipped from the factory. These video adjustments
cannot be duplicated in the field and therefore field service procedures are very
limited in scope. In most cases, the preferred service method is exchange.
Figure 3-7
207e075a
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Service Data
System Monitor
Monitor Disassembly/Reassembly
NEVER disassemble the monitor further than described below. Refer to the monitor
exploded view diagram in Chapter 8 for reference.
1 Make note of the monitor brightness and contrast control knob numerical set-
tings beneath the “detent” line that is printed below each knob on the front
bezel. This will help you reset the knobs to the customer’s settings when the
monitor is reassembled.
2 Remove the monitor from the system as described earlier in this section. Place it
face down on a soft surface to prevent scratching or damaging the monitor glass.
3 Using a long #1 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the four screws at the back of the
monitor that secure the plastic case to the front bezel. Lift off the plastic case
and turn it upside down to let the 4 screws fall out of their respective holes.
4 Unscrew the 4 bezel clamp screws that secure the front bezel to the monitor.
(Loosen these screws until the clamps release from their white shock mounts.)
5 Remove the 4 bezel clamps and lift the monitor assembly off its front bezel. If
replacing the bezel, remove the 4 white bezel shock mounts from the old bezel
and install them on the new bezel.
6 To reassemble the monitor, reverse the above procedures. Be sure to set the
brightness and contrast knobs to the customer’s original detent position. Also be
sure that the color temperature switch on the back of the monitor is set to posi-
tion #1.
To replace the Brightness and Contrast knobs, disassemble the monitor as described
above. After the front bezel is removed, you can pull the knobs from their shafts.
The knobs are not keyed, however proper knob alignment is important; therefore
follow the steps below to replace/align the knobs:
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Service Data
System Monitor
• It is not necessary to remove the monitor from the system to perform this adjust-
ment; leave the monitor in its operating position.
• Limit your adjustment to the controls described below; DO NOT attempt to adjust
any other monitor controls in the field!
• Warm up the monitor for a minimum of 30 minutes before starting the adjustment.
1 Remove the cover from the monitor as described earlier in this section.
2 Power-up the system, press and hold the Shift key and press the TEST button
on the system control panel. Display the “White Rectangle” test pattern by
choosing the following selections from the test menus that are subsequently dis-
played:
- Other Tests & Utilities
- Test Patterns
- White Rectangle
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Service Data
System Monitor
Figure 3-8
CRT - Front
Adjustment
location
V
R425 CENT
H1
CENT
R721
H2
CENT
R724
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Service Data
Cart Top Assembly
The cart top assembly comprises the housing which contains the following
subassemblies:
Removal/replacement procedures for all subassemblies in the cart top are provided
in the following paragraphs.
3 Open the Keyprocessor Electronics panel at the front of the cart (refer to Service
Access - Keyprocessor Electronics earlier in this chapter).
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Service Data
Cart Top Assembly
4 Using a Torx 25 screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the back of the
cart top assembly to the cart (these two screws are located just above the cart’s
rear handle brackets).
5 Gently push the cart top assembly toward the rear of the system until it disen-
gages from the cart, then lift the rear of the cart top slightly so that you can
unplug the speaker wire connector. Feed the monitor cables down through the
swivel mounting hardware and remove the cart top from the system.
6 To replace the cart top assembly, perform the above steps in reverse order. After
the twivel base is replaced, be sure to perform the twivel friction adjustment
which follows.
Figure 3-9
Twivel (rear)
Cable
Strain
Relief
Cable Tie
Cable Clamps
Twivel
Base
Twivel Washer
Mounting Screws
Tension Spring
Twivel
Washer
Spring Holder Stud
Top View
Twivel Base
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Service Data
Cart Top Assembly
Perform the following friction adjustment after the twivel is reassembled, or when
twivel movement is unsatisfactory.
Remove the color monitor from the system. Loosen both mounting screws that hold
the Twivel Washer in place within the Twivel Base. Re-tighten each Twivel Washer
screw a little at a time, until the twivel base can move back and forth freely but with
some friction when slight pressure is applied.
1 Remove the cart top assembly and twivel base from the system (refer to Cart
Top Removal/Replacement earlier in this chapter).
2 Remove the 2 screws (one at each end) that secure the twivel top retainer plate
to the twivel bottom retainer plate within the cart top (see Figure 3-10).
3 Remove the top retainer plate and bottom retainer plate from the cart top assem-
bly.
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Service Data
Cart Top Assembly
Figure 3-10
Side View
(components below twivel base)
Retainer Plate
Screws (2)
2 Slide the Floppy Drive/DSR chassis toward the front of the cart, so that the
“tail” extending from the rear of the chassis releases to allow the chassis to be
removed from the cart.
3 Unplug the two connectors at the rear of the Floppy Drive/DSR chassis; i.e. one
9-pin connector and one SCSI connector. (Note that if the ultrasound system
includes the optional Digital Network Interface or Integrated Digital Interface
unit, two SCSI cables will be present at the rear of the Floppy Drive/DSR chas-
sis.)
4 Using a Torx 15 screwdriver, remove the ground wire connected to the Floppy
Drive/DSR chassis.
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Service Data
Cart Top Assembly
1 Remove the Floppy Drive/DSR Chassis from the cart as described above.
2 Using a Torx 15 screwdriver, remove the three screws that secure the chassis top
cover and remove the cover.
3 Unplug the SCSI ribbon cable from the rear of the floppy or DSR. (Note: when
replacing these cables, be sure that the red stripe faces toward the left side of the
connector(s) as viewed from the rear.)
When performing the next step be very careful; the power connectors are difficult to
CAUTION
unplug, and the wires going into these connectors can be easily pulled from the
connectors and damaged.
5 Remove the four screws holding the floppy or DSR drive to the chassis and lift
out the drive.
6 Replace either drive by performing the above steps in reverse order. Be sure to
verify that the jumpers and switch settings on the replacement drives are set
properly as defined below.
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Service Data
Cart Top Assembly
Figure 3-11
SCSI
Terminators(2) removed
Power
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Service Data
Cart Top Assembly
Figure 3-12
Power SCSI
12345678
12345678
12345678
Set all switches DOWN (Off)
12345678
NOTE
If the optional 77470A Digital Storage and Retrieval or 77471A/B Integrated
Digital Interface instrument is NOT installed on a shelf at the front of the cart, then
a terminator (p/n 1252-3251) should be connected to the unused SCSI connector at
the rear of the Floppy Drive/DSR module.
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Service Data
Cart Top Assembly
There are two possible jumper settings to verify. Open up the DNI to access the
drives. Inspect the label on the SCSI (D) drive to determine the revision:
NOTE When inspecting the label, only the bold numbers are important - the xx digits do
not matter.
To locate the D drive, please refer to the DNI Service Manual (77470A).
Rev.xx0482 Rev.xx0582
2 A1
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Service Data
Cart Top Assembly
Perform the following procedure to remove the cooling fan assembly from the
Floppy Drive/DSR Chassis.
1 Remove the Floppy Drive/DSR Chassis from the cart as described earlier in this
section.
2 Using a Torx 15 screwdriver, remove the three screws that secure the Floppy
Drive/DSR chassis top cover and remove the cover.
When performing the next step be very careful; the power connectors are difficult to
CAUTION
unplug, and the wires going into these connectors can be easily pulled from the
connectors and damaged.
3 Unplug the power connectors from both the floppy drive and DSR drive.
4 Using a small nut driver, remove the two screw posts that secure the 9-pin con-
nector to the Floppy Drive/DSR Chassis rear panel.
NOTE When performing the next step, observe the placement and the direction of the fan,
and that air flow is towards the Floppy/DSR Chassis.
5 Remove four rivets that secure the cooling fan assembly to the Floppy/DSR
Chassis cover.
6 To replace the fan assembly, perform the above steps in reverse order. When
replacing the fan, mount it so that the air will be pulled into the Floppy/DSR
Chassis when operational.
NOTE If your system serial number is less than US97805948, order the Fan Assembly
Upgrade kit listed in Table 8-7, “PCB Fuses, Battery & Other Miscellaneous Parts.”
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E-Box Removal/Replacement
E-Box Removal/Replacement
The E-Box contains the majority of the system Printed Circuit boards. These PC
boards plug into four separate Motherboards which receive power from the system
power supply.
Perform the following procedure to remove or replace the E-Box assembly. Refer to
Chapter 8 for detailed assembly drawings.
1 Using a large flat blade screwdriver, turn the cart rear door lock counterclock-
wise and remove the rear door. Unplug all cable connectors at the Rear I/O
Panel (i.e. the I/O panel is the rear panel of the E-Box chassis).
2 Using a 10mm socket and 6-inch extension, remove the three low voltage (+5A,
+3VA, +5VDC) power cables from the Rear I/O Panel. Note that these cables
are labeled for re-connection when the E-Box is reinstalled.)
3 Using the same socket and extension as above, remove the three 10mm mount-
ing nuts that secure the top of the DC to DC Converter (power supply) to the
bottom of the E-Box rear panel. (Be careful not to damage the wiring/connectors
at the top of the power supply.)
4 Press the two recessed latches, one on each side of the cart just below the
Keyprocessor Electronics, and raise the cart top assembly on its two rear hinges.
5 Remove the three Torx 15 screws from underneath the cart’s front plastic trim
panel, and lift the trim panel off of the three “tabs” that hold the top of it in place
at the front of the E-Box.
6 Remove the four Torx 15 screws from the E-Box left and right front mount
flanges.
7 The E-Box can now be removed by sliding it out from the front of the cart.
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Keyprocessor Electronics (Control Panel)
The Keyprocessor Electronics assembly includes all of the operator controls for the
system. To obtain access to the assembly, refer to instructions provided at the
beginning of this chapter under Service Access.
Whenever the EL panels or touch screens are disassembled, extreme care must be
CAUTION
taken to wipe the entire inside mating surfaces of both the touch screen and EL
panel with an ANTI-STATIC wipe pad, or a staticide dampened lint-free cloth.
Failure to properly perform this anti-static cleaning requirement may leave an
electrostatic charge between the panel and screen surfaces, causing the display to
emit a high pitched whine.
NOTE External surfaces of the touch screens (the surface used by customers) can be
cleaned with a water moistened cloth or an isopropyl alcohol solution.
2 Loosen the two captured screws beneath the cart handle and lift the keyboard
assembly so that the rear of the EL panels are facing up. Make use of the service
arm stored in the main top housing to keep the keyboard panel in the open ser-
vice position.
3 Remove the four screws holding the panel; there is no need to disconnect it, but
it may be easier to remove if you disconnect the two ribbon cables at the EL
panel PC Board. Set the panel aside.
4 With care, disconnect the four conductor flexible ribbon that is integrated to the
touch panel. PROCEED WITH CAUTION - A KINK IN THIS RIBBON
CABLE MAY DESTROY IT!
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5 Now you may lift the touch panel from the locating pins. Make sure to clean the
area around where the panel meets the housing.
6 Reassemble the unit being sure to wipe clean the mating surfaces of the panel
and screen as instructed in the CAUTION above. Allow the mating surfaces to
air dry; do not wipe dry, as this may build a charge on the surfaces. After the
surfaces are completely dry, assemble the panel and screen with as little sliding
motion as possible.
Trackball Removal/Replacement
The trackball on the operator control panel can be removed and replaced as follows:
2 Loosen the two captured screws beneath the cart handle and lift the keyboard
assembly so that the rear of the EL panels are facing up. Make use of the service
arm stored in the main top housing to keep the keyboard panel in the open ser-
vice position.
4 Lift the trackball from beneath the control panel and remove it from the system.
5 To replace the trackball, perform the above steps in reverse order. (Be sure to
reinstall the trackball module with its wiring connector facing up.)
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Keyprocessor Electronics (Control Panel)
Figure 3-13
Electroluminescent
Panel (EL)
Mylar
Spacer
Touch Panel
(Screen)
Backside of
Keyscanner
Frame
5gjl019
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Cart Wheel Assemblies
The two rear wheels on the cart are different assemblies than the two front wheels.
The rear wheels are fully free-wheeling and will roll and swivel whenever the cart is
being moved. The front wheels may be set to one of three positions dependent on
the position of the front foot pedal:
• When the foot pedal is in its fully raised position, both front wheels are set to their
“tracking” position; i.e. the two front wheels are set in a straight line with the sides
of the cart.
• When the foot pedal is in its middle (half-way up/down) position, both front
wheels are set to their “free-swivel” position; i.e. the two front wheels are free to
swivel in any direction dependent on the direction in which the cart is being
maneuvered.
• When the foot pedal is in its fully lowered position, both front wheels are locked
in a “brake” position; i.e. the two front wheels are locked and will not swivel nor
roll (prevents the cart from moving).
1 Swivel both front wheels so that they are locked beneath the cart and locked in
their “tracking” position; the foot brake should be in its fully raised position.
2 Using a 10mm socket wrench, remove the two nuts at the bottom of the brake
pedal.
3 Pull the brake pedal off the cart. Slight pressure may be needed to pull the pedal
from its spring mounts that fit into indents at both sides of the pedal.
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4 Slide both shafts that the brake pedal mounts onto, inward toward the center of
the cart, and remove them. (The opposite end of these shafts fit into an access
hole within the cart’s front wheels.)
5 Using a flat blade screwdriver, pry the metal spring mounts that fit into the
indents at each side of the brake pedal out of their rubber grommets.
6 Pry the rubber grommets that hold the metal spring mounts out of the holes in
the cart base.
7 Perform all of the above steps in reverse order to reassemble the foot brake. Be
sure to swivel the front wheels beneath the cart in their “tracking” position when
sliding the wheel locking shafts into position.
1 Remove the plastic side panel trim from the same side of the cart that the front
wheel is being removed.
After removing the cart’s side trim panel, be sure to lower the cart top. Otherwise
CAUTION
the system may become top heavy and fall over during the remainder of this
procedure.
2 Remove the foot brake assembly as described in the previous procedure. (Be
sure the front wheels are swiveled “beneath” the cart and locked in their track-
ing position (foot brake positioned fully up) before removing the brake assem-
bly.)
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3 Position wheel chocks in the front and rear of both wheels that are on the oppo-
site side of the cart from where the wheel is being removed.
4 Lift the side of the cart where the wheel is being replaced approximately 2.5
inches off the floor. The best way to do this is with a small pneumatic jack posi-
tioned beneath the side of the cart. If a jack is not available, lift the cart and posi-
tion a block beneath the side.
5 Using a 13mm socket wrench and extension, remove the bolt from behind the
cart corner post that secures the wheel shaft to the cart bottom. The wheel
should drop out of its mounting location when the bolt is fully removed.
6 To replace the front wheel, perform the above procedure in reverse order.
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System Programming and Customer Presets
This section describes the numerous software paths, locations and functions for the
system operating software that controls all system functions. In addition to the
operating software, the user can also store patient information (patient data) and
system presets in various locations. This section discusses the various software
storage locations, methods of loading and down-loading operating software and
customer presets. Figure 3-14 shows a block diagram of the software locations and
software flow paths.
NOTE It is recommended to unplug all transducers from the system before programming
the system to prevent the loading process from having any effect on transducer
EPROM’s.
The Service Floppy drive, which is located in the Keyprocessor Section, can be used
for loading system software, saving presets, and loading system options. If a
customer has a Digital Network Interface (DNI) or an Integrated Digital Interface
(IDI) installed, there will be another floppy drive on the system. The floppy drive
located in the DNI/IDI is only for loading software related to the DNI/IDI itself.
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Figure 3-14
Drive Control
Drive Control
DSR-SCSI PCB
Keyprocessor PCB
Keyprocessor Operating System
PRESET BACKUP
KP BOOT Block
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To install system software, perform either this procedure or the following procedure
(Procedure 2):
1 Turn system power Off. Insert system software disk number 1 then turn On the
power.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Insert each subsequent upgrade disk and
press ENTER when prompted.
4 When the software is completely loaded as indicated by the display, turn system
power Off and remove the last upgrade disk from the disk drive.
6 Then power up the system and restore all user configured software from the cus-
tomer’s backup disk.
NOTE Upon power up, the system will display three error messages. Disregard these
messages that merely signify that new software has been loaded (the messages will
not appear again)
7 Follow instructions in this chapter to restore all user configured software from
the backup disk.
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To install system software, perform either this procedure or the previous procedure
(Procedure 1):
4 Press Okay.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Insert each subsequent upgrade disk and
press ENTER when prompted.
6 When the software is completely loaded as indicated by the display, turn system
power Off and remove the last upgrade disk from the disk drive.
8 Then power up the system and restore all user configured software from the cus-
tomer’s backup disk.
9 Follow instructions in this chapter to restore all user configured software from
the backup disk.
The boot block flash card consists of 3 boot programs, one for each of the system’s
processors. While the primary purpose of flash cards is to load the boot block
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software, flash cards can also be used to load the system’s operating system,
software fixes, software changes, and software upgrades. Use of flash cards to load
the other non-Boot Block software would only be done in unusual circumstances
(e.g. if the Service Floppy drive were not operational).
Flash card programming should be performed on only one section of the system at a
time:
1 Plug the flash card into the flash card connector on the PCB you want to pro-
gram:
a. Beamformer I/O PCB (see Figure 3-15)
b. Processor Graphics PCB (see Figures 3-17)
c. Keyscanner/Audio PCB (see Figure 3-19)
2 Set the flash programming DIP switch(es) only on the board being pro-
grammed:
a. Beamformer I/O PCB - SW4 and SW5 are CLOSED.
b. Processor Graphics PCB - SW7 in the left bank of switches is Up.
c. Keyscanner/Audio PCB - SW3 in the small bank of 4 switches is On.
3 Power-up the system and/or press RESET at the system control panel. This ini-
tiates automatic programming on the board that has been setup in steps 1 and 2
above. During programming, the 4-digit LED display on the board provides spe-
cific indications as described in the following paragraphs. After the LED display
verifies that programming was completed successfully, remove the flash card
from the board.
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First, on-board memory is erased. The 4-digit LED display on the PC board being
programmed displays ’ERAS’ while the erase operation is underway.
Next, on-board memory is programmed. The 4-digit LED display on the PC board
being programmed displays ’PROG’ while the programming operation is underway.
This is the longest stage of the three-stage procedure, depending on the type of
software being loaded (loading Boot software is extremely fast).
Last, on-board flash memory is compared word-for-word with the flash card’s load
data. The 4-digit LED display on the PC board being compared displays ’VERI’
while the comparison operation is underway.
After the comparison of programmed PCB memory to flash cards load data is
completed, the 4-digit LED display displays ’OK!!’ indicating that the procedure
was successful. If programming was not successful, one of the error messages
described in the following paragraphs will be displayed by the LED’s.
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Table 3-4 lists error messages that might be displayed by the 4-digit LEDs on the
PCB during stage 4 of the flash programming procedure, if programming was not
completed successfully.
-VFY The verify test failed. Check flash card or PCB that flash card is plugged into.
-ETO The erase operation timed out. Check flash card or PCB that flash card is
plugged into.
-VPP The voltage was too low for successful programming. Check flash card or
PCB that flash card is plugged into.
-SEQ A sequence error occurred during the attempted erase. Check flash card or
PCB that flash card is plugged into.
-ERA The flash memory failed to erase. Check flash card or PCB that flash card is
plugged into.
-WTO The write (programming) operation timed out. Check flash card or PCB that
flash card is plugged into.
-WRI The write (programming) operation failed. Check flash card or PCB that flash
card is plugged into.
-SIZ Either the code size to be programmed exceeds the size of the on-board flash
memory, or the flash card is plugged into a subsystem for which it has not
load to program. Check flash card or PCB that flash card is plugged into.
-SWC Switch settings are incorrect for the attempted flash update. Check the switch
settings as defined in step 2 of the flash programming procedure.
-CRD The wrong flash card was used to program this circuit board.
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Battery-Backed RAM
Battery-Backed RAM
Before initiating the clear Bat-Backed RAM operation, always obtain pre-approval
CAUTION
from the customer. The operation resets all of the customer configured presets, in
addition to erasing the system error logs!
1 Press the TEST button on the operator control panel. After about 30 seconds the
main Test menu will appear on the screen.
3 Select MORE
Another method of erasing the RAM is by means of the CLR jumper or the RESET
push button on the Processor Graphics PCB (see Figure 3-17); i.e. either move the
jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3, or press RESET. The CMOS memory will
instantly be cleared. (If the jumper was moved be sure to return it to pins 1 and 2.)
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Customer Presets
NOTE The Backup/Restore procedures discussed in the Customer Presets section which
follows allow you to backup customer configured Presets to floppy disk. The Presets
can then be restored from disk at a later time.
Customer Presets
Customer presets are initially stored (by the customer) on the Processor Graphics
PCB. Maintaining these presets requires that the battery on the Processor Graphics
PCB is maintained at a minimum level of at least 3.0V. If the Processor board is
changed, or the battery dies, customer presets could be lost. To avoid this
possibility, the customer or Service Engineer can save these presets to one of two
places; either to the Keyprocessor or to a Floppy disk. The procedure for saving to
the Keyprocessor or to the Floppy Disk drive is as follows.
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5 Remove the backup diskette from the disk drive and store it in a safe place
where it can be used if restoration becomes necessary.
NOTE You can format the disk if necessary by canceling the Backup Setup operation, and
selecting the Service Floppy - Format Diskette selections that appear under the
SETUP menu; follow instructions displayed for the disk formatting operation. Also,
only the presets from one system can be saved on a diskette. Do not put the presets
from two different systems on the same diskette unless both sets of presets are
identical.
Restore Operation
The restore operation overwrites all customer configured information in the system’s
battery-backed RAM, with information from the customer backup disk. A restore is
recommended following execution of the Clear Bat-Backed RAM operation, or after
a software upgrade has been installed on the system.
NOTE All presets may not be restored when upgrading to a later software revision. The
system makes a "best attempt" at copying all presets. However, depending on
specific preset configurations and previous software upgrades, some may not be
copied. The system will only reject a former preset if it is incompatible with the
software upgrade. The customer should be reassured that all compatible presets will
be restored and that those that aren’t, are incompatible.
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Customer Presets
Perform the following procedure to restore all user configurable data from the
customer backup disk.
4 Remove the customer backup diskette from the disk drive and store it in a safe
place where it can be used if restoration again becomes necessary.
NOTE The restore operation overwrites and erases all current customized presets stored in
the system.
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Service Related PCB Components (Switches, Jumpers, LEDs, Fuses, Flash
Card Connectors and Battery)
Several Printed Circuit boards throughout the system contain switches that
determine video format, options present or absent, factory/field tests and other
service related functions. Some of these boards also contain LEDs that provide
visual indication of board operation, and connectors for flash card programming.
Information in this section describes all of these service related components; i.e.
switch/jumper settings, normal LED indications and locations of fuse, battery and
flash card connectors.
The following system PC boards have one or more of these service related
components:
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Service Related PCB Components (Switches, Jumpers, LEDs, Fuses, Flash
Card Connectors and Battery)
The two red LEDs located to the right of the DIP switches are typically blinking.
One of these LEDs always On indicates that the board is not functioning properly.
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Service Related PCB Components (Switches, Jumpers, LEDs, Fuses, Flash
Card Connectors and Battery)
Figure 3-15
87654321
LED Indicators
OPEN
Set all switches down (open) Flash Card Connector
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Service Related PCB Components (Switches, Jumpers, LEDs, Fuses, Flash
Card Connectors and Battery)
Default
Switch # Function Comments
position
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Service Related PCB Components (Switches, Jumpers, LEDs, Fuses, Flash
Card Connectors and Battery)
MB Switch Settings
128 XX000111
512 XX010111
Figure 3-16
12345678
See above table for
switch default settings
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Service Related PCB Components (Switches, Jumpers, LEDs, Fuses, Flash
Card Connectors and Battery)
9 Not Used NA NA
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Service Related PCB Components (Switches, Jumpers, LEDs, Fuses, Flash
Card Connectors and Battery)
Figure 3-17
Jumper normally set to left position
(Right position clears CMOS)
RESET
8 1 8 1
LEDs
DIP Switches 1
Flash Card
Connector
Battery 1420-0349 (1)
Option ROM
Battery Holder 1400-1712 (1)
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Service Related PCB Components (Switches, Jumpers, LEDs, Fuses, Flash
Card Connectors and Battery)
Figure 3-18
F5
F6
F1 F7
F2
F3
F4 F8 (spare)
Fuse F8 is a spare
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Service Related PCB Components (Switches, Jumpers, LEDs, Fuses, Flash
Card Connectors and Battery)
Default
Switch # Function Comments
Position
Default
Switch # Function Comments
Position
1 Unused OFF NA
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Service Related PCB Components (Switches, Jumpers, LEDs, Fuses, Flash
Card Connectors and Battery)
Figure 3-19
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
1 2 3 4
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TEE Probes - Thermistor Measurement Checks
There are two different procedures for measuring TEE probe thermistor resistance,
depending on the type of TEE probe. Both procedures are provided in the following
pages:
Please note that these are approximate values since room temperature will vary.
In general, regardless of transducer, the room temperature range of values should be
between 2.6K and 3.4K Ohms. Defective thermistors will typically be considerably
out of that range.
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Resistance (K
Transducer Model Connector Pin #
Ohms)
NOTE *Measurements between pins 1 & 18 on bi-plane transducers are made on the
“vertical” connector. Measurements between pins 1 & 2 are made on the
“horizontal” connector. All measurements are made in Kilo-ohms.
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Figure 3-20
Bi-Plane Only
Vertical Connector
Resistance
Ohmmeter
Pin #2
Ohmmeter
Pin #1
Pin #18
Is Therm. #2
NOTE When measuring the thermistor resistance, allow the tip of the transducer to hang
freely away from any temperature absorbing material such as a desk or bench top.
The Bi-Plane Transducer has two thermistor elements. Pins 1 and 2 in the figure
above are thermistor #1 (Horizontal connector). Pins 1 and 18 of the vertical
connector correspond to thermistor #2.
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When measuring the thermistor resistance, allow the top of the transducer to hang
freely away from any temperature absorbing material such as a desk or bench top.
Defective thermistors will typically have resistance values considerably different
than the indicated range.
NOTE Thermistor resistance values shown above are approximate. They will vary as room
temperature changes.
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Figure 3-21
Column 2
Column 1
Row A
Row H
Row J
H2 H1
J1
Pin H1 (TEE+)
Pin H2 (TEE-)
Pin J1 (TEE 2+)
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System Peripherals
System Peripherals
This section provides service related information for the system peripherals as they
relate to the ultrasound system; i.e. the system VCR, the optional printers (color,
B&W, strip-chart) and the optional Digital Network Interface or Integrated Digital
Interface. Information such as instrument removal and replacement, and instrument
switch settings are supplied. Refer to the Peripherals Service Manual (Part No.
77030-90700) for more detailed information. Repair information for system
peripherals is not provided in this manual, as the recommended method of
peripheral repair is via instrument exchange.
NOTE Refer to Chapter 1 for a complete listing of peripherals that are supported by the
ultrasound system.
The VCR is mounted in an area at the left side of the cart, above the E-Box. This
area is commonly referred to as the VCR “garage”.
Peripheral Shelves
The two shelves at the front of the cart can be pulled out from the front of the cart to
gain access to the mounted peripherals. The shelves slide out on slide-rails, allowing
access to the peripheral rear panels and connectors. A locking-lever positioned at the
right front edge of each shelf must be pushed to the left to unlock the shelf and allow
it to be pulled out from the cart. The locking-levers provide sufficient safety to
prevent the shelves from inadvertently sliding forward on their own while the cart is
being maneuvered.
When either shelf is locked in its fully extended position, you must depress “spring
tabs” built into the outside of each rail in order to push the shelf back into the cart.
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NOTE It is sometimes necessary to apply moderate pressure to the front edge of the shelf
when sliding it in or out of the cart.
NEVER move the system until both front shelves are locked fully inward.
CAUTION
1 Pull shelf outwards as far as it will slide. (Slide locking lever to left and hold
while pulling shelf outwards.)
2 If straps are not connected to shelf, thread straps through slotted openings and
rubber pads on shelf as follows:
a. Place rubber pads on top of the proper slots on the shelf.
b. Thread straps through rubber pads and slots in shelf. Use the appropriate
slots in the shelf that will allow straps to fit securely against sides of periph-
eral chassis. Note that Buckles at end of strap must be positioned on top,
side or bottom of peripheral, depending on peripheral being installed. Posi-
tion the buckle at the position that will allow the shelf to move freely in and
out of the cart without obstruction.
3 Place the peripheral on the shelf and connect cables to peripheral. Refer to
Chapter 7 for peripheral cabling diagrams.
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NOTE If the peripheral being mounted has a door which hits the bottom of the shelf, move
the peripheral forward to eliminate shelf interference with the open door.
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Figure 3-22
Strap
77922-80290
Some Peripherals
Require Buckle To Be
Located On Side
Rubber Pad
77922-80280
Last Slot
6fjl136-JVM
Slot 1 On Left
Shelf Lever
Row 3 Row 1
Row 2 Some Peripherals Require
Buckle To Be Located Under
Shelf
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VCR Removal/Replacement
The system VCR supplied with all systems resides in a “garage” at the left side of
the cart. To remove and replace the VCR, proceed as follows.
2 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws from the underside of the cart
top assembly that secure the VCR to the floor of its garage.
3 Using a flat blade screwdriver, turn the two captured screws that secure the
panel surrounding the VCR front panel to the side of the cart.
4 Pull the VCR out of its garage until you can unplug all of its rear panel cables,
then remove the VCR from the cart.
Do not use the Sonos 4500/5500 system on a patient while the system is connected
WARNING to phone lines, because the connection is not electrically isolated. After remote
service support is complete, be sure to disconnect the system from phone lines prior
to returning it to service.
The following sections describe how to configure and use the Remote Service
feature:
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Users must disconnect the cable and the modem from the system
WARNING
before performing any imaging.
4 From the Equipment Service menu, select the Modem Connection or the Direct
Connection option.
Modem Connection
Direct Connection
2 Connect the modem to the RS-232C 25-pin female connector port located on the
back of the ultrasound system rear I/O panel (J1).
4 Turn on the modem. The system is now ready for Remote Service Mode.
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2 Use the trackball to select Remote Service Mode and press Enter.
Test Menu
Run Basic Test
Key PRocessor
Scan Converter
Scanner
Other Tests and Utilities
Test Setup
System Information
3 After a short delay, the system displays a message indicating it’s ready to accept
a call from the local Agilent Service Center.
Status
Idle
Exit Remote Service
Note: If your modem is not responding, a warning message appears. Make sure
that your modem is on, and that your modem and power cables are connected.
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While the system is being worked on, the Status box is updated:
Note that the Idle Indicates the system is not logged on to remote service.
information in
the Status box is Remote User Indicates the Service Center is connected to the
not an indicator Connected system.
that the Agilent
Representative Working Indicates the system is logged on to remote service, and
is done working
is being worked on.
on the system.
Status
Idle
Exit Remote Service Mode
2 Select Okay with the trackball, and press Enter after the system warning mes-
sage appears.
Okay
3 At the Test Menu screen or after you exit from Test mode, disconnect the
modem from the ultrasound system rear I/O panel (J1 port).
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NOTE The RS232 port is only for outgoing signals, and does not allow two-way
communication. You must set the external printer for no initial communication (no
“handshaking”).
System
Serial
Port
3 Use the trackball to highlight, and make your selections by typing in the infor-
mation. On the Serial Port Setup screen, enter the data such as baud rate, stop
and data bits, and select parity and print range according to the external printer
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1 Touch Analysis.
Analysis 2D
2 Touch Report.
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Analysis
Results Report
Box
3 Touch Serial Output. After you complete the setup and selection of the Serial
Port for the analysis report print, the system redirects the output of the analysis
report to the serial port when you press the Print control.
Analysis
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Peripheral Switch Settings
Some peripherals for the ultrasound system have external switches that define the
peripheral’s operational mode. These switches are set to their default positions at the
factory, prior to ultrasound system shipment. Refer to the following pages for a
description of these peripheral switches and their default settings. For additional
information, see the Peripherals Service Manual, (p/n 77030-90700).
Note that each switch has small push-in rubber stops which fit into the switch handle
openings and help lock each switch into its appropriate position. Any of the switch
stops may be removed in the event that an alternate switch setting is needed for a
special application.
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Peripheral Switch Settings
MENU SET
OFF OFF On screen menu disabled
MODE LOCK ON
OFF OFF Front panel controls enabled
In addition to the front panel switches, the Model 77615A/77625A VCR also has
internal function settings that should appear as shown in table 3-13. These settings
can be verified through the system monitor, or via the VCR tape counter values that
are displayed when the MENU switch is in the SET position.
To view or change the VCR function settings listed in Table 3-13, perform the
following procedure.
2 To view the menu on the system monitor press SETUP, MORE, SHIFT-TEST
on the operator control panel. Select Other Tests and Utilities, then select Video
Display Path Test. (VCR internal function codes will appear in the tape counter
display in addition to being displayed on the monitor).
3 Move the MENU switch behind the access door on the VCR front panel to SET.
4 Press the FF button (subtitled Shift V) at the VCR front panel to select the func-
tion (item) to be set.
5 Press the VCR STOP/REW buttons (subtitled (Data +/-) to toggle between set-
tings.
6 Press the VCR REC button (subtitled Page +) to select the second page of menu
choices.
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Peripheral Switch Settings
8 Terminate the process by resetting the MENU switch back to OFF, then press
the RESET button on the operator control panel.
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Service Data
Peripheral Switch Settings
Table 3-14
Error
Problem Action
Code
E-2 Problem in elevator section Video cassette may not be loaded prop-
erly.
E-3 Problem in loading section Try switching the power off and on.
E-7 Problem in solenoid Try switching the power off and on.
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Service Data
Peripheral Switch Settings
• Set Gain = +2
• Gain = 0
• AGC: OFF
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Service Data
Peripheral Switch Settings
• Gamma = Middle
• Dadj (NTSC) or Densite (PAL) = Middle
At the front door, set all 8 DIP switches to On, except for DIP Switch Number 1
(AGC). Set DIP Switch Number 1 to Off.
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Service Data
Peripheral Switch Settings
At the rear panel, set all 10 DIP switches to On, except for DIP Switch Number 8
(INTERRUPT). Set DIP Switch Number 8 to Off.
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Service Data
Peripheral Switch Settings
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4 RST - Description - Use
Overview
All system testing follows the “Inverted Pyramid” principle; i.e., the most
fundamental portions of the system are tested first. After those tests are passed,
testing continues along a hierarchy of a pre-established priorities.
The RST test procedures are accessible through a menu driven user interface. The
test menus are organized in a hierarchical structure with a single root menu located
on the Main Test Menu, and lower level menus available on a series of second level
RST screens. The more sophisticated features of the system require traversing to the
lower level screens.
NOTE Information provided in Figures 4-1 through 4-4 is subject to change. Module and
submodule tests can be added or removed without notice. The RST user interface
will present the current set of module and submodule tests.
Test Menu
Run Basic Test
Run Extended Basic
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Key Processor Key Processor
Scan Converter Scan Converter
Scanner Scanner Subsystem Ext Test
Subsystem Ext Basic 01 Keyscanner
Other Tests & Utilities Other Tests & Utilities 01 P/G-Processor
Subsystem Ext Test 02 Physio
Test Setup Test Setup 01 Beam I/O Board 02 PVT-Timing RST Error Log
Run Time Error Log Calibrate Touch Panels 02 Power Supply Board 03 Image Memory Previous Menu
System Information Test Once 03 Clock Board 04 PVT-Video
Control Panel Test
RST Error Log Test Continuously 04 DSCC Board 05 P/G-Graphics
Test Patterns
Halt on RST Error 05 Image Detector Bd 06 R-Theta See Figure 4-2
Accumulate RST Errors Video I/O A to D Test 06 Beam Board 07 Video I/O for Submodules
Erase Pass/Fail Counts Video Display Path Test 07 Front End Board 08 Scanner I/O
RST Menu Hierarchy
Factory Tests
Left Transmitter Test
Center Transmitter Test
Right Transmitter Test
Previous Menu
Figure 4-2. Submodule Test Hierarchy
Submodules:
P/G-Processor D01
PVT-Timing D02
PVT-Video D04
P/G-Graphics D05
R-Theta D06
DSR D0E
Stripchart D0F
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Figure 4-3. Submodule Test Hierarchy (Continued)
Scanner Tests
4-4
Basic Test A non-exhaustive test of hardware along our imaging and video
data paths. Basic test executes submodule tests in multiple
subsystems and has a total execution duration goal of less than 10
minutes.
Basic test includes optional boards that are part of the imaging and
video paths such as CLR and AQ if present, but does not include
peripherals such as the DSR and Stripchart boards.
Factory Basic This executes the Extended Basic test with slightly different control
semantics: run continuously and collect all errors. It is used as an
endurance test during manufacturing and environmental factory
testing.
Run Time
Errors Errors detected by application software during its normal
execution.
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RST Definitions and Acronyms
Submodule
Test A single function testing the correct operation of a submodule.
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Interface Components
Interface Components
Each screen of the interface contains one or more of the following components:
o Menus
o List boxes
o Option buttons
o Progress boxes
o Static screens
Menus - Definition
A menu is a collection of selectable items, from which the user can select one at a
time. Each item in a menu causes the system either to execute a particular test or
display another screen. Menu items can be selected by using the trackball and Enter
key combination, or with a hotkey. The designated letter appears in red and is
underlined in the menu title to indicate a “hotkey”. When a menu item is selected,
the menu item’s label is briefly displayed in inverse video prior to its associated
action being invoked.
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Interface Components
Figure 4-4
List Boxes
List Boxes are, as the name implies, boxes surrounding lists. They allow the user to
select multiple items from a master list. “NEXT” and “PREV” fields are provided in
the list border so the user can page through the list. These fields are activated using
the trackball to place the arrow on top of your selection, then press ENTER. For an
example of List Boxes, please refer to the error log screen example.
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Interface Components
Option Buttons
Option buttons are displayed as small circles on the screen with adjacent descriptive
text. The button next to the currently selected option is solid (filled), while the other
buttons are outlined (empty). When a new option is selected, its button becomes
solid and the previously selected button becomes empty.
Option Buttons allow the user to select from one of several mutually exclusive
choices. These items differ from menus in that the item selected modifies the future
behavior of the system, but does not cause the system to transition to a new screen
or mode. Option buttons are not highlighted like menu items but can be selected
using hotkeys or trackball-and-Enter key.
Command Buttons
Command buttons allow the user to acknowledge or cancel an operation before the
operation is executed. Command buttons appear in message boxes displayed in the
center of the display. The two command buttons are “OKAY” and “CANCEL”.
Progress Boxes
Progress boxes identify the subsystem, module, and submodule of the currently
executing submodule test, and indicate whether RST errors have been detected
during the test. Progress boxes are especially helpful during long tests that do not
otherwise modify the display when underway. Dependent on which tests are being
executed, progress boxes may or may not appear on the monitor or EL panel.
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Test Modes - Description
Interactive RST
The operator places the system into interactive RST by pressing the Test key while
in imaging mode. The system responds by resetting, clearing the touch panel
displays, and displaying the Main Test Menu.
The operator exits interactive RST by again pressing the Test key. The system
responds by resetting and returning to imaging mode, using the set of presets that
were loaded at the time interactive RST was entered. If the system is reset while in
interactive RST, the system returns to interactive RST, clearing the touch panel
displays and displaying the Main Test Menu.
Hardware problems can prevent the system from initializing into imaging mode.
The Service Engineer can debug such conditions by forcing the system to initialize
into interactive RST. To accomplish that, depress the Test key, and keep it depressed
while you reset the system. When the system detects the forced transition into RST,
the Test key LED will light. Release the Test key at this time and the Main Test
Menu of Interactive RST will be displayed.
NOTE Some resident tests require the operator to take action to exit them. Most pattern
tests and all of the system summary screens are exited by the operator pressing the
Enter key. The control panel test, the Video Display Path Test, and Video I/O A to D
Test require the system to be reset to exit them.
Factory Basic
Factory Basic is a collection of submodules spanning all three subsystems. Each
submodule is executed in turn, one at a time. When all submodules have been
executed, Factory Basic repeats. Resetting the system or cycling power returns the
system to Factory Basic.
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Test Modes - Description
The operator places the system into Factory Basic by pressing the Shift-Test key
combination from either imaging mode or interactive RST. The system responds by
resetting, displaying the message “Beginning Factory Basic Test” and executing
the submodules that are part of Factory Basic.
During execution of Factory Basic, a progress box and the message, “System is in
Factory Basic test mode; press Test key to return to normal mode.” are displayed
on the touch panel display for tests executing on the Scan Converter and on the CRT
display for tests executing on either the Keyboard Processor or the Scanner. The
progress box and message must move from one display to the other in order to
provide a constant display of these screen components during test execution.
The operator exits Factory Basic by pressing the Test key. The system responds by
resetting and entering the previous mode of operation: either the imaging mode or
interactive RST.
If Factory Basic cannot be executed, the system will display a message in the middle
of the CRT describing the reason the test cannot be run.
When this message is acknowledged, the system again attempts to execute Factory
Basic.
Stand Alone basic is not affected by test configuration. The scanner will require
switch 5 set to the open (On) position to allow use of the Beamformer I/O board’s
four character LED. The scanner might not execute properly after power is cycled.
If the scanner does not enter SAB, toggle switch 8 on the Beamformer I/O board.
This will send a reset signal to the Beamformer I/O board processor and begin
correct initialization.
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Test Modes - Description
For other details on Stand Alone Basic, see information under Processor Board
LED’s later in this chapter.
Basic and Extended Basic, like Factory Basic, execute a collection of submodules
spanning all of the subsystems. Unlike Factory Basic, these tests will execute all
appropriate submodules on each subsystem only once. RST errors detected during
execution will be recorded in the RST Error Log.
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Test Configuration
Test Configuration
Tests may be configured through the Test Setup Screen available from the Main
Menu.
The operator can configure tests to run one time or continuously and to halt when an
RST Error is detected or to accumulate errors in the RST Error Log. The
configuration applies globally to all configured tests. The default behavior is to run
once and accumulate errors.
Specifically excluded from configuration are the Basic, Extended Basic, and
Factory Basic tests.
During Subsystem Extended Basic, the system updates the pass/fail counts of the
subsystem and each module.
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Test Configuration
When either Modules (the default) or Submodules mode is selected for any
subsystem, that mode is assumed for all subsystems. The selected mode will be
maintained, through system reset and cycles of power until it is explicitly set to the
other mode.
Module
The operator may enter a Module test from any of the subsystem screens.
The operator first selects the Modules option (the default) from the option buttons in
the lower right corner of the subsystem screen. The operator then selects the module
to be executed.
During the module test, the Pass/Fail counts for the specified module test will be
updated.
Submodule Group
The operator enters a submodule group test from any of the subsystem screens.
The operator first selects the Submodules option from the lower right corner of the
subsystem screen. The operator then selects the module and submodules to be run.
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User-Dependent Tests
User-Dependent Tests
The following sections describe tests which require user intervention to decide if
each test passes or fails.
Control Panel
The operator enters the control panel test from the Other Tests & Utilities Screen:
The control panel test exercises the components of the control panel: keyboard, hard
keys, trackball, TGCs, LGCs, pots, and rotary knobs. The test displays a depiction
of the control panel on the touch panel display, and each time a component is
pressed, moved, or turned, the resulting action is mimicked in the depiction.
The control panel test is exited by resetting the system. After reset, the system will
return to the Main Test Menu. A prompt appears on the CRT display during test
execution:
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Processor Board LEDs
This section discusses the interactive test behavior of the four digit LED displays
located on the processor boards of each subsystem.
NOTE This information becomes particularly important in the event that troubleshooting
must be done when the main display is not operational.
As a first step, place the subsystem in question into Stand Alone Basic Mode by
following the steps listed below.
o For the Keyprocessor, disconnect the RS-232 cable that runs from the rear of
the E-Box to the Main I/O board on the keyboard area. Cable part #77921-
64060.
o For the Scanconverter, switch the clock switch on the Digital Scanner I/O to
the “Local” (or left) position.
o For the Scanner, set switch 5 on the Beamformer I/O to the Open position.
When Stand Alone Basic begins, the LEDs read “SAB” for two seconds prior to
executing the submodule tests. During the test, the module and submodule number
of each test will be displayed on the LEDs.
Each RST error consists of two parts: the first four digits represent the module and
submodule of the failed test. The last four digits contain additional information for
factory use.
When errors are found, ”XX ERRORS FOUND” followed by “ERROR CODES:
XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX”... will be scrolled repeatedly until the system resets
or the power is cycled. If no errors are found, “NO ERRORS FOUND “will be
scrolled repeatedly until the system is reset or the power cycled.
If Stand Alone Basic or Power-Up Self Test does not detect any RST Errors, the
Processor Graphics board display blinks “....” until the system is reset or power is
cycled.
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Processor Board LEDs
NOTE During RST execution, if no submodule test is executing, each four digit LED
display blinks the following pattern “....”. When a resident test comprised of
submodule tests is invoked on a subsystem, the module number and submodule
number of each submodule test is displayed on the LED prior to the submodule
test’s execution. For instance, if module 4 submodule 3 is executing on the Scanner,
the Scanner I/O board LED display reads “0403”. When all of the submodules
comprising the resident test module 04 completes, the display returns to blinking the
pattern “....”.
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Test Patterns
Test Patterns
The service engineer may access test patterns through the Test Patterns Screen
which is a sub-set of the Other Tests & Utilities available from the Main Menu.
Test Patterns is a category of interactive testing that leaves the system in a certain
state for an indefinite amount of time. This allows for a test pattern to be left on the
screen as long as desired. See Table 4-1 for definitions of each test pattern.
To exit a selected test pattern, press ENTER; the system returns to the Test Pattern
Menu Screen.
Multiburst Resolution
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Hardcopy
Hardcopy
The hardcopy device controlled by the Print hard key is available during RST
execution. The print key is controlled by the B/W image print device of the last
preset that was used.
In addition to the Print key, each device is available during RST execution through
its own front panel.
The hardcopy device will become available as soon as the test completes.
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System Information
System Information
The System Information Screen available from the Main Menu allows you to access
software or hardware information.
The operator exits each of the system information screens by pressing the Enter key.
The display returns to the Main System Information Screen.
An example of this feature is the hardware information screen sample that follows.
Figure 4-5
COMMB 60600
DIGMB 62000
ANAMB 60100
SLOT 17 DIDET 62400
SLOT 16 SPARE
SLOT 15 SPARE
SLOT 14 BIO 62100
SLOT 13 DSCC 62200
SLOT 12 BEAM3 62310
SLOT 11 BEAM2 62310
SLOT 10 BEAM1 62310
SLOT 9 BEAM0 62310
SLOT 8 SPARE
SLOT 7 PSUP 60300
SLOT 6 CLOCK 60200
SLOT 5 FEND3 60500
SLOT 4 FEND2 60500
SLOT 3 FEND1 60500
SLOT 2 FENDO 60500
SLOT 1 DISTR 60400
Logs
This section discusses the RST Error Log and Run Time Error Log. These logs are
independent and are maintained over system resets and cycling of power.
An asterisk by the error log name in the Main Menu means that the log contains
error codes.
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System Information
All RST errors detected during test execution are logged. The RST Error Log
presents a time-sorted display of the last 64 RST errors detected during test
execution. Duplicate errors detected at different times are listed separately. The
errors detected by the most recent test set appear at the top of the log, separated from
the older errors by a banner (a series of asterisks “*”). Each time a resident test
capable of detecting RST errors is executed, a banner is added to the top of the RST
Error Log. If no RST errors are detected, the banner remains at the top of the log. At
most, one banner can appear at the top of a log. If a Resident Test is executed and a
banner already exists at the top of the log, a second banner is not added. The banner
separates only groups of errors detected during resident tests.
The operator erases the contents of the log by selecting Erase Log from the RST
Error Log Menu, and confirms the operation with the Erase Log Confirmation
Message.
NOTE When the error log is full, new errors will no longer be accumulated.
For a list of on board abbreviations, refer to the list at the beginning of Chapter 5.
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System Information
Figure 4-6
PREV NEXT
Erase Log
Previous Menu
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System Information
The operator erases the contents of the log by selecting Erase Log from the Run
Time Error Log Menu, and confirms the operation with the Erase Log Confirmation
Message.
NOTE When the Run Time Error Log is full, new errors will no longer be accumulated.
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System Information
Figure 4-7
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CMOS RAM (Presets)
The operator resets custom presets and error logs to their factory values and stores
and restores custom presets and error logs to the Keyboard Processor through the
PRESETS backup option. Customer presets can also be restored from the service
floppy (see Chapter 3).
o Erase PRESETS
o Backup PRESETS to KP
o Restore PRESETS from KP
The erase PRESETS operation resets the non-volatile system memory, thereby
providing a mechanism to correct problems caused by erroneous values in this
memory region.
NOTE After erasing PRESETS, the current date and time defaults to 00:00:00 1 January
1994. You also must recalibrate the touch panel displays.
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Touch Panel Calibration
The operator invokes the touch panel calibration function through the Other Tests
& Utilities Screen.
This function prompts the operator to touch locations on each touch panel. The
system uses these locations to calibrate each touch panel display and stores the
calibration values in battery-backed RAM (CMOS).
Video Tests
Video Path
This test is invoked through the Other Tests & Utilities Screen allowing an
external video source, such as the VCR, to feed a signal through to the CRT.
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Stripchart Tests
Stripchart Tests
The operator invokes Stripchart Tests through the Other Tests & Utilities Screen.
The Stripchart Test is the Grey Bar test. This test is used to calibrate the stripchart
printer. It writes a grey scale pattern on the stripchart allowing the operator to adjust
the printer controls. Three printer speeds are supported: 25, 50 and 100 mm/s.
Equipment Service
This feature provides the operator or Service Engineer access to utilities related to
system servicing
The Filter Cleaning utility provides for setting the frequency at which the power-
on filter cleaning message shall be displayed. This setting is normally based on the
number of hours since the filters were last observed to need cleaning.
The System Chronometer utility provides for reviewing and setting the following:
o the number of hours the system has been operating since installation.
NOTE Filter Cleaning and System Chronometer settings are reset when CMOS is erased,
and must be configured by the operator or the Service Engineer.
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Network Utility
Network Utility
The operator invokes the network utility screen through the Other Tests & Utilities
Screen.
The purpose of this screen is to allow the operator or Service Engineer to obtain
information about the current Network Interface (DNI or IDI) settings and also to
customize Network Interface operation. The screen is always available, but only
functional if the Network Interface option is installed.
When the screen is entered, a Summary screen is displayed which lists the following
current configuration settings on DNI or IDI:
AE Title X
Beep Status X X
DHCP Status X
Domain Name X X
Institution Name X
IP Address X X
PC Name X X
Server Name X X
Subnet Mask X
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Network Utility
The operator or Service Engineer can select the HELP box or type HELP in the
window at the bottom of the screen, followed by a carriage return. This will provide
a list of available commands. Selecting the CANCEL box will return you to the
Other Tests & Utilities Screen.
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Network Utility
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5 Error Codes
Board Abbreviations
Scanner Section
Distr Distribution
CLK Clock
DSCC DSCC
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DD Digital Doppler
DSR DSR-SCSI
FP Flow Processor
RT R-Theta-AC
AQ Digital AQ
IM Image Memory
SC Stripchart
PG Processor Graphics
Keyprocessor Section
K Keyscanner / Audio
PHY Physio
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Error Codes
Error Types
Error Types
Run Time Errors, by definition, are errors detected by the application software
during the normal operation of the system. In the event that an error is detected
while the system is in normal operation, it will be displayed on the screen with an
appropriate message, as well as recorded in the Runtime Error Log.
A source of Run Time Errors may be power line glitches or other momentary
disruptions, for which there may not be an immediate solution or fix. Nevertheless, a
log is kept of these errors that may be used as a troubleshooting reference. The log
may be examined as often as required by invoking the Run Time Error Log from the
main test menu.
The best course of action when noting these errors is to notify the factory, so that
corrective action can be taken.
Resident Self Test Errors represent deficiencies that may be present in the
hardware or software. These may be detected and pinpointed by running submodule
tests individually, or as a group. The message represented by the error code will
often help in diagnosing the failure.
During normal operation, error codes and their corresponding messages will appear
on the screen. The error numbers are preceded by a letter that identifies the
subsystem, as follows:
K = Keyprocessor Electronics
E = Scanner
D = Scan Converter
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Error Codes
Error Types
NOTE In the event of video failure, the Service Engineer may obtain valuable failure data
by resorting to information extracted from the four digit LEDs incorporated in each
subsystem. The messages associated with each error code are listed on the following
pages. Codes displayed on the LEDs of the subsystem omit the letters K, E, or D.
To use the LEDs on the Beamformer I/O (Scanner), switch 5 on the same board
must be set OFF or OPEN. The Scan Converter will require that the switch on the
Scanner I/O board be set to use the local clock during Stand Alone Basic testing.
Keyprocessor
5KRST Resident Test 5-7 to 5-62
Electronics
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Error Codes
Errors on LEDs During Stand Alone Basic Testing
When the tests are complete, the message XX ERRORS FOUND or NO ERRORS
FOUND will be scrolled on the LEDs. For example, if four errors are found, the
following string will be displayed: 04 ERRORS FOUND. If no errors are found,
then the message NO ERRORS FOUND will scroll repeatedly until the system is
reset, or the power is cycled.
The message announcing the number of errors will be followed by the display of
each error code in two parts: four hexadecimal characters for the error code, and
four hexadecimal characters for the error data.
NOTE The error data (the second set of 4 characters) is intended for factory use. Unless a
specific value is assigned, for example: 0003, errors listed as XXXX, 0000, or nnnn,
mean that any value applies.
In these examples, the LEDs being observed are on the Beamformer I/O board of the
Scanner. The first two digits, 02, indicate that the failure is in modules 02. If you
refer to the beginning of Chapter 4, you will see that module 02 corresponds to the
Power Supply board.
The second set of two digits, 01 and 02 respectively in these example, denotes the
submodule that has failed. This information is rarely of practical value in the field
because it indicates a group of components or cluster within a module that may not
be repaired in the field. The list of submodule numbers associated with a module
may be found on Figures 4-2 through 4-4 of Chapter 4.
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Error Codes
Errors on LEDs During Stand Alone Basic Testing
5-6
5 Run Time Error Codes
Board Abbreviations
Keyprocessor Section
Actual Abbreviation
Name
KP Keyscanner / Audio
PHY Physio
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Run Time Errors
Whenever a Run Time Error is detected while the system is in normal operation, the
error will be displayed: (1) on the screen with a message, (2) on a subsystem LED
and (3) in the Run Time Error Log.
The Run Time Error code consists of five characters. Sometimes a second set of four
characters is displayed to give additional meaning to the error.
The first character of the code identifies the subsystem. In this example,
E identifies the Scanner subsystem.
K = Keyprocessor
E = Scanner
D = Scan Converter
The second character of the code identifies the type of failure. In this example, D
identifies that the error is recoverable.
D = Recoverable
E = Conditional
F = Non-recoverable
The next three characters identify the error code. Also, if a second set of four
characters appear after the error code, it becomes part of the error code. In this
example, EC4 0001 identifies the error as “Missing Autocool option.” Use the table
that follows to identify the error code.
The following errors could appear during the core test that takes place during
power-on or during a system reset. These errors indicate a problem with one of the
system’s three processor boards. These errors will only be reported on the 4-digit
LED of the processor which had experienced the error. These errors are always non-
recoverable (code F).
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
Remember that the LED display on the Beamformer I/O is not normally on. Move
NOTE switch #5 to the down (closed) position to turn on the LED display.
xFD27-xxxxxxxx Indicates that the processor RAM failed core test. Eight digits
of additional information indicates the address that failed.
xFD28-xxxx Indicates that the processor ROM failed core test. Four digits
of additional information indicates the ROM that failed.
002 Control pressed not functional with Color. Pressed a key not functional
with color.
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
06E CMOS battery backed memory checksum error. Check battery or [PG].
076 Maximum number of trace dots reached. Press Enter to complete trace,
or Erase to remove dots.
087 Printing. Please wait.... While the printer was printing, the user tried to
configure the printer or make another print.
090 [SIO] Clock toggle switch set to internal clock. Change to external
clock.
091 System not communicating with printer. Turn printer on and press
Reset. Communication with the Sony printer has failed. Check RS-232
cable. Check power. Reset system.
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Run Time Errors
092 System not communicating with printer. Turn printer on and press
Reset. Communication with the Sony printer has failed. Check RS-232
cable. Check power. Reset system.
093 Unexpected response from the Sony printer. Try resetting system.
096 Unable to print. Check paper tray and ribbon cassette. Sony printer
communications failure. Try resetting system. Check power.
098 Unable to print. Check paper tray and ribbon cassette. Sony printer
error.
09B System not communicating with printer. Turn printer on and press
Reset.
09C Some receive data from Sony printer was lost. Reset system.
09D Sony and system think different number of quad prints have been cap-
tured. Reset system.
0BE Factory mode enabled. Cannot continue scanning. Contact your Agilent
service representative.
0BF Cache disabled. To enable cache, set PG switch 10 off (switch 2 on sec-
ond bank down).
100 [VIO] Incorrect video format for system (NTSC versus PAL).
104 Image currently printing. Pressed CHART key during FRAME record.
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Run Time Errors
13A Software or Hardware error (Cine should not have reached this point).
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
140 0009 Must finish processing Loop before exiting. Please wait...
181 300C Disk not responding. Please try again, or contact your Agilent service
representative.
181 3018 Disk not responding. Please try again, or contact your Agilent service
representative.
183 2005 Maximum number of files stored. Delete file(s) or change sides/disk.
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Run Time Errors
183 2007 File does not exist. Press Disk. Select Rebuild Database. Choose the
Reconcile option.
183 200A Disk is full. Delete unwanted file(s) and try again.
183 2010 Disk not properly inserted. Check disk and try again.
183 2052 The Network Interface is powering up. This normally takes several
minutes. Please wait and try again.
183 2054 The Network Interface is powering up. This normally takes several
minutes. Please wait and try again.
183 2056 A Format Disk has been done. The system must be powered off and
powered back on before using Disk operations.
183 2100 Disk and/or loop busy. Wait until function finishes and try again.
183 2104 Disk is full. Delete unwanted file(s) and try again.
183 2108 Incompatible loop format. Change loop format setting and try again.
183 2200 Incompatible loop format. Change loop format setting and try again.
183 2201 Loop memory full. Delete unwanted loop(s) and try again.
183 2202 Disk and/or loop busy. Wait until function finishes and try again.
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Run Time Errors
183 2203 Loop too long for quad screen format. Use Format Full, Format Split or
Format Cropped.
183 2204 Unable to resume protocol. The Stress protocol on disk is complete or
does not match the currently active protocol.
183 2305 Cannot store still frame during Loop Acquire or VCR play.
183 230D Too many loops selected to retrieve with the current CLR loop format.
183 230E Too many or no items selected. Select one item only.
183 2313 No items selected. Select an item and try again, or press Cancel.
183 2317 Please enter a Stress protocol prior to retrieving a Stress study.
184 Omni TEE transducer calibration failed. Straighten transducer, and lift
and lower locking bail. Contact your Agilent service representative.
185 1104 Disk is full. Delete unwanted file(s) and try again.
186 Network Interface error during study creation. Study has been saved on
the hard disk, but will not transfer to EIMS.
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
187 Network Interface error during study transfer. Study has been saved on
the hard disk, but will not transfer to EIMS.
188 Network Interface error during End Study. Study has been saved on the
hard disk, but the fact that the study has ended may not have been com-
municated over the network.
189 Network Interface error during copy to optical. File(s) did not copy.
196 System overheated. Turn system off and clean all air filters. System
overheated. Clean filters.
197 System temperature near upper limit. Clean all air filters as soon as pos-
sible. System temperature near upper limit. Clean filters.
198 Another user on the network is accessing the hard disk. Study has been
saved on the hard disk, but will not transfer over the network. (Another
user on the network is accessing the hard disk. Study was saved on the
hard disk, but did not transfer to EIMS.)
19D Software or Hardware error (Bad event number from resource man-
ager).
19E Software or Hardware error (Bad resource number from resource man-
ager).
19F Software or Hardware error (Bad tee status value from controller).
201 0001 Software or Hardware error (Txgrmgr, max. string length exceeded).
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Run Time Errors
201 0004 Software or Hardware error (Txgrmgr, updated string too long).
212 Software or Hardware error. (Too many regions found when measure-
ments queried generic calibration.)
213 0001 Software or Hardware error. Bad parameters passed to delete all rou-
tine.
213 0002 Software or Hardware error. Bad parameters passed to delete call.
213 0003 Software or Hardware error. Bad parameters passed to create call.
213 0004 Software or Hardware error. Bad parameters passed to copy call.
213 0007 Software or Hardware error. Bad parameters passed to read call.
213 0008 Software or Hardware error. Bad parameters passed to count call.
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Run Time Errors
214 Network interface error during a study rescue. File(s) did not transfer.
263 Control changes have been made. Measurements invalid in this area.
26C Software or Hardware error (DFBACK DSS routines table size mis-
match.)
26E Software or Hardware error (CRT dip text ROM table size mismatch.)
26F Software or Hardware error (CRT dip text ROM table out of sequence.)
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
271 Software or Hardware error (No MEAS_BASE_... for the given prim or
calc bit mask.)
273 0001 Software or Hardware error (Meas Output Error: Too many meas
objects attached to image. Does not match the constant governing the
max number.)
273 0002 Software or Hardware error (Meas Output Error: Too many compo-
nents for this measurement collection, must bump up constant.)
273 0003 Software or Hardware error (Meas Output Error: The number of mea-
surements and calcs which can be displayed for a given graphic has
exceeded the constant.)
280 [CCLR]: Requested more cine memory than is available; also check
SIMMS or SIMMS switches.
283 (The data segment allocated for ifd entries has overflown. Must bump
up IFD_DATA_BUFF_SIZE in scsi_hdw.c.)
284 (The data segment allocated for ifd entries has overflown. Must bump
up IFD_DATA_BUFF_SIZE in scsi_hdw.c.)
286 Trigger delay is greater than the R-R interval. Forcing a trigger on the
R-wave.
287 Software or Hardware error (Call to UI DIP that has not been acti-
vated.)
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Run Time Errors
28B-0003 Most probable cause is the Clock Board or the Pencil Probe.
292 Storing more memory in SCSI parameter buffer than can be transferred
to Dunebox
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
396
420 Software or Hardware error (EL dip operations table size mismatch).
421 Software or Hardware error (EL dip operations table out of sequence).
422 Software or Hardware error (EL dip text rom table mismatch).
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
423 Software or Hardware error (EL dip text ROM table out of sequence).
424 Software or Hardware error (EL dip text index array table mismatch).
425 Software or Hardware error (EL dip text index array ROM table out of
sequence).
430 Touch panel calibration failed. Previous data will be used until next cal-
ibration.
512 Power supply out of regulation. Adjust gain pot. Check transmit power
supply and overheated thermistor on Power Regulator board.
519 Software or Hardware error (Illegal parameters passed into the routine).
51C 0003 Software or Hardware error (Time manager hung or not started).
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
520 Reconnect the transducer, then press Reset. If problem persists, contact
your Agilent service representative.
520 Thermistors in TEE transducer open. Check for bent pins on the con-
nector.
521 Cannot have two TEE transducers connected at the same time.
522 One of the Biplane TEE transducer connectors not properly inserted.
523 Reconnect the transducer, then press Reset. If problem persists, contact
your Agilent sevice representative
523 TEE thermistor circuitry or [XPS] failure. Check for bent pins on the
connector.
524 TEE thermistor failure. First check transducer connector and adapter.
Check for bent pins on the connector.
537 0002
537 0010 This transducer not supported. A 128 channel system is needed to sup-
port this transducer.
538 0001 Transducer EEPROM checksum invalid. Also try [DC] and [DB].
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Run Time Errors
53A This system supports only TEE transducers and IJV locator transducer
(21211B).
55A Invalid power supply tap voltages. Check two plug-in fuses (green) on
[XPS] Also try [FEs, ID, TGC].
561 The LED switch on the DC card is in the wrong position. Contact your
Agilent service representative.
562 Software error (Dot matrix LED driver process could not start).
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Run Time Errors
566 Software or Hardware error Bad data read from PV card Check PV
power supply [PV:A9].
569 Cannot have two Omni transducers connected at the same time.
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
5E8 Image detector calibration has failed. Exit resolve mode and run resi-
dent test. Possibly beam board error.
5F0 Software or Hardware error (Time out waiting for run loop).
5F7 Software or Hardware error (Info size check error - enter SIZECHECK
backdoor to display inconsistent tables).
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
618 Software or Hardware error (Given array agent element size is too
large).
619 Software or Hardware error (Given array agent index too large).
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
628 Software or Hardware error (Key feedback out of room in the auto-on
list).
62C Software or Hardware error (TU linked list size needs to be increased).
62F Processor Graphics waiting for signal from Keyprocessor. (Either board
could be faulty).
630 Software or Hardware error (Text_id passed into key feedback object is
out of range).
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Run Time Errors
632 Software error (Key assign list contains an index which is too large).
637 Software error, user interface (Size of text ROM table does not equal
size of FDIP_TEXT_ID TYPE).
638 Software error, user interface (Key already has a different menu
assigned to it).
639 Software error, user interface (Form already has a different level
assigned to it).
63A Software error, user interface (No free form information structure exists
to assign form to).
63B Software error, user interface (Too many menus active at the same
time).
63C Software error, user interface (Tried to move cursor to a key that was
not displayed, not mapped, or disabled).
63D Software error, user interface (Text string assigned to a text ID was
longer than allowed).
63E Software error, user interface (Menu’s parent text ID is not linked to a
key).
63F Software error, user interface (Form does not have either a title or par-
ent text ID).
640 Software error, user interface (SHCORE DFB routines table size and
enumerated type mismatch).
641 Software error, user interface (SHCORE DFB routines table out of
sequence).
643 Software error, user interface (Key function form not found in cache).
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Run Time Errors
644 Software error, user interface (Key function overlay not found in
cache).
64C Software error, user interface (Required form parameter was not given).
64D Software error, user interface (Bad command found in parameter sec-
tion of menu template).
64E Software error, user interface (Bad command found in definition sec-
tion of menu template).
64F Software error, user interface (Too many groups/field levels in menu
template).
650 Software error, user interface (Too many fields found in a menu tem-
plate).
651 Software error, user interface (No parent menu or field for pop-up sub-
menu).
652 Software error, user interface (Tried to activate a menu that was not dis-
played).
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Run Time Errors
70E Loop memory full. Delete unwanted loop(s) and try again.
714 Software or Hardware error (Bad transducer number line to line times).
716 Software or Hardware error (Can’t start fzacq when entering playth-
rough).
71F Loop memory full. Delete unwanted loop(s) and try again.
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
722 Multiple loop selected. Select one loop and try again.
731 The printer is busy, turned off, or out of paper. Please check printer sta-
tus.
732 The VCR is not responding. Make sure the VCR is turned on.
738 0001 To limit acoustic exposure to the eye, use a TCD-TO preset.
739 Select another preset. Preset not valid for non-imaging transducer.
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Run Time Errors
73C Software or Hardware error (Patient ID’s ROM table and the preset’s
enums are mismatched.)
740 Patient Weight must be blank or between 0.5 and 160 Kg.
741 Patient Weight must be blank or between 1.1 and 352 lbs.
74C A new dialog box is not allowed here until the existing one is dis-
missed.
74E Software or Hardware error. (Analysis ROM table and the preset’s
enums are mismatched.)
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Run Time Errors
758 Please enter an EDC (Exp GA) within 40 weeks of today’s date.
764 This key is not operational unless Stress or DSR Option is installed.
76F Standard deviation at upper limit greater than 44 weeks or less than 0
weeks.
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
773 Software or Hardware error (Lato linked list utility call failed unexpect-
edly.
774 Unable to pause the protocol. Cannot reserve enough memory for a
stress multicycle acquisition.
778 VCR acquisitions in stress are only allowed during single acquisition
stages
779 Please wait a moment and then try to store tis loop again
77B Deferred Selection is not allowed when Complete Heart Cycle is active.
77D Illegal option values. Using default options. Contact your Agilent ser-
vice representative.
780 Cannot acquire with the View control in the Off position.
784 This control is not valid when Setup is active. exit Setup and try again.
786 This control is not valid while selecting loops. Finish selecting loops
and try again.
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Run Time Errors
78A This control is not valid while there are unselected loops. Turn on Loop
Display to finish selection.
78B This color map is inconsistent with the previously acquired images.
Please use the same color map type (turbulent or non-turbulent) with
which the previous images were acquired.
793 Reconnect the transducer, then press Reset. If problem persists, contact
your Agilent service representative.
794 Reconnect the transducer, then press Reset. If problem persists, contact
your Agilent service representative.
795 Reconnect the transducer, then press Reset. If problem persists, contact
your Agilent service representative.
796 Reconnect the transducer, then press Reset. If problem persists, contact
your Agilent service representative.
799 0001
79A 0001
79C Reconnect the transducer, then press Reset. If problem persists, contact
your Agilent service representative.
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Run Time Errors
79E 0000 PV MUX bias voltages are out of regulation. Mux’d probes can’t be
used.
79E 0001
7B1 0001
7D0 Software error (Front End: No data packet in stream: packet #).
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
7D1 Software error (Front End: Bad line group for treading transmit event).
812 Insufficient board configuration for running resident self tests. Check
hardware ID screen.
814 Front End has detected missing or defective boards required for imag-
ing; entering resident self test. Check hardware ID screen.
815 Back End has detected missing or defective boards required for imag-
ing; entering resident self test. Check hardware ID screen.
817 Software error (Invalid command to display gain during Transducer dot
test).
851 RAPTOR error: Empty Action List received. RAPTOR error: Empty
Action List received.
852 RAPTOR error: Unexpected Action List received while another list is
currently running. RAPTOR error: Unexpected Action List received
while another list is currently running.
853 RAPTOR error: Unable to allocate memory for Action List (malloc
error). RAPTOR error: Unable to allocate memory for Action List
(malloc error).
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
854 RAPTOR error: Illegal CMD_ID received from PC. CMD_ID in extra
bits. RAPTOR error: Illegal CMD_ID received from PC. CMD_ID in
extra bits.
855 RAPTOR error: Cannot reset status while executing an Action List.
RAPTOR error: Cannot reset status while executing an Action List.
860 RAPTOR error: There are no functional commands in this List Item.
RAPTOR error: There are no functional commands in this List Item.
861 RAPTOR error: An error has occurred which invoked the Ack Cancel
handler in the CLI. RAPTOR error: An error has occurred which
invoked the Ack Cancel handler in the CLI.
862 RAPTOR error: A registry error has occurred. RAPTOR error: A regis-
try error has occurred.
864 RAPTOR error: The CLC has encountered an illegal command. RAP-
TOR error: The CLC has encountered an illegal command.
866 RAPTOR error: An error has been encountered while trying to create a
capability list. RAPTOR error: An error has been encountered while
trying to create a capability list.
8D0 Software or Hardware error (Front End Serial Interface write timeout).
8D1 Software or Hardware error (Front End Serial Interface read timeout).
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Run Time Errors
8D2 Software or Hardware error (Front End Serial Interface test failed at
power supply).
8D3 Software or Hardware error (Front End Serial Interface test failed at
Clock Board). Try Front End or Clock board.
A05 Software or Hardware error (too many report items. Increase size of
RAM tables)
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
A30 Software or Hardware error (No reports are configured, can’t build
report menu)
A31 Software or Hardware error (No groups are configured, can’t build
report menu)
A33 Software or Hardware error (An invalid package pointer was used)
A36 Software or Hardware error (number of calc menus exceeds the limit
ANAL_MAX_CALC_MENUS)
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Run Time Errors
A42 Software or Hardware error (can’t choose meas and non-meas from
menu at same time)
A43 Software or Hardware error (attempt was made to get calc input which
was not a meas, demo, or system data)
A44 Software or Hardware error (An expected calc_ptr was not a calc_ptr)
A45 Software or Hardware error (System data input is not ready for a calcu-
lation)
A46 Software or Hardware error (menu entry not found for given meas. or
calc. data pointer)
A49 Software or Hardware error (expected menu or approve key return but
got preempt, reactivate or another key instead)
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Run Time Errors
A55 Software or Hardware error (Can not enter measurement’s during con-
fig, code shouldn’t get to here... (enter_meas.c))
A6D Software or Hardware error (Analysis: Too many definitions for aver-
ages)
A73 Software or Hardware error (Analysis: Data entry is active, can’t enter
perform calcs).
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Run Time Errors
A85 Software or Hardware error (Input is not usable from the AnalGet_
object)
A88 Software or Hardware error (There isn’t any routine to call once
AnalGet_ has an APRROVED string)
A89 Software or Hardware error (AnalGet can only handle one request at a
time)
AA1 Software or Hardware error (The ptr for reading or writing was out of
Sail CMOS range)
AA2 Software or Hardware error (The ptr for reading or writing was out of
Sail CMOS range)
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Run Time Errors
AA6 Software or Hardware error (Analysis: BBM data is larger than destina-
tion array
ABC Analysis memory full. Please erase unnecessary dat from analysis
report and continue.
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Run Time Errors
AC2 000A Measure the time from onset to cessation of flow velocity.
AC2 000C Measure the time from peak to cessation of flow velocity.
AC3 Data not logged. Please make an automatic Doppler Trace measure-
ment.
AD0 000A Measure the time from onset to cessation of flow velocity.
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Run Time Errors
AD0 000C Measure the time from peak to cessation of flow velocity.
B03 Software or Hardware error (User data required for this resource).
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Run Time Errors
B23 Software or Hardware error (Severity does not indicate soft reformat).
B27 Software or Hardware error (Map between events and COMs is cor-
rupt).
B37 Software or Hardware error (Raster string size does not match).
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Run Time Errors
B82 Software or Hardware error (Rectangle list too small to add to).
B84 Software or Hardware error (Size of list of wids too small to add to).
B85 Software or Hardware error (Can’t remove wid from empty list).
B8C Software or Hardware error (Resize can’t generate more than 2 rects).
B8D Software or Hardware error (Window must be unmapped for this opera-
tion).
B90 Software or Hardware error (The user attempted to exit the dialog box
with an invalid number of items selected from the list box, either too
few or too many, and no custom application error was given. Please
specify an application user error for this condition -
DB_ERROR_CODE attribute.)
B91 Software or Hardware error (String given for text input box too many
chars or lines)
B93 Software or Hardware error (An attribute is being changed which can-
not be changed while the dialog is displayed)
B94 Software or Hardware error (This dialog has a parent dialog which is
not displayed)
B95 Software or Hardware error (An attempt was made to shutdown a wid-
get that is not a WINDOW)
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Run Time Errors
B96 Software or Hardware error (String given for text input box too many
chars or lines).
B97 Software or Hardware error (An application must give the display pro-
cedure the ID of a WINDOW widget)
B98 Software or Hardware error (An attempt was made to shutdown a win-
dow that wasn’t displayed)
B99 Software or Hardware error (The resize attribute is not set and the wid-
get size is not large enough)
B9B Software or Hardware error (An EXPOSE event came in for a non dis-
played window)
B9D Software or Hardware error (User entered a string which does not
match the regular expression specified and no custom application error
was given. Please specify an application user error for this condition -
DB_ERROR_Code attribute.)
B9E Software or Hardware error (The regular expression given to the dialog
box manager as the DB_INPUTTXT_REG_EXPR is an invalid expres-
sion. See documentation for correct syntax.)
BB3 Software or Hardware error (User data required for this resource).
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Run Time Errors
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Run Time Errors
BF7 Real-time datasets are not recorded when loop is stored to disk.
C10 Software error (CCLR quick review requires full screen loop on current
page).
C14 Software error (CCLR error - attempting to draw more ECG pixels than
can fit).
C16 Software error (CCLR page has a loop included multiple times).
C17 Software error (Multi-cycle CCLR acquire was attempted twice with no
end acquire).
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Run Time Errors
C18 Software or Hardware error (Ran out of loop memory during multi-
cycle).
C19 Software or Hardware error (Can’t acquire loop with null CCLR list).
C1A Software or Hardware error (Can’t retrieve loop with null CCLR frame
list).
C1B Software or Hardware error (Can’t do operation with null CCLR loop
ID).
C1C Software error (Can’t acquire into a loop with no Quarter Fields).
C1D Software error (Can’t retrieve into a loop with no Quarter Fields).
C1E Software error (Destination Quarter Field list too small for Quarter
Field extract operation).
C1F Software error (First Quarter Field missing from list during extract).
C20 Software error (Last Quarter Field missing from list during extract).
C21 Software error (Can’t free unused Quarter Fields of loop with this sta-
tus).
C22 Software error (Destination Quarter Field list too small for copy).
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Run Time Errors
D1F Invalid Backup data. Make valid backup before attempting to Restore.
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
D30 The calendar/clock has not been set. Date related calculations may be
blank. Go to System Setup to enter data.
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
E32 Software or Hardware error Communication with the Front End has
failed. Turn on the LED switch on the DC card. (Internal Processing
Communication no response from scan node).
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
E42 Software or Hardware error (PID not found in reply data table).
E46 Software or Hardware error (Invalid event ID; must be A-Z only).
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
E70 Software or Hardware error (VCR free text widget not found).
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Run Time Error Codes
Run Time Errors
E87 No video input detected. Insert a tape into the VCR, press Play on the
VCR, and then press Tape again.
EC4 0003 Neither Cardiac nor Linear options installed. Check options.
EC5 PAL/NTSC configuration for front end and back end disagree.
EC7 DSR hardware installed without CLR hardware. DSR disabled. Check
CLR boards. [C CLR] [B&W CLR]
ECA Single CVI Card in wrong slot. Single CVI must be in [CVM].
ECB Software or Hardware error (Too many options have been defined).
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Run Time Errors
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Run Time Errors
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5 Scan Converter Error Codes
Board Abbreviations
DD Digital Doppler
DSR DSR-SCSI
FP Flow Processor
RT R-Theta-AC
AQ Digital AQ
IM Image Memory
SC Stripchart
PG Processor Graphics
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D0112 0xxx PG-RS232 Loopback failure For factory test use only;
needs adapter.
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Error Codes
D060F 0xxx RT-Reduced Sector Patterns CRC failure. Also try [IM].
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Error Codes
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Error Codes
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Error Codes
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Error Codes
D0E06 0xxx DSR-Backplane direct memory access fail- Also try [IM]
ure.
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Error Codes
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Error Codes
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5 Scanner Error Codes
Board Abbreviations
Distr Distribution
CLK Clock
DSCC DSCC
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E0705 3000 [Fend0] Xmit test circuit error Also check CLK
E0706 3000 [Fend1] Xmit test circuit error Also check CLK
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Board Abbreviations
E0707 2000 [PREG] Xmit enable error Also check Fend2 /Distr
E0707 3000 [Fend2] Xmit test circuit error Also check CLK
E0708 2000 [PREG] Xmit enable error Also check Fend3/ Distr
E0708 3000 [Fend3] Xmit test circuit error Also check CLK
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Board Abbreviations
E070D 1000 [Fend0] Rcv 2nd Harmonic error Also check Beam0/CLK
E070E 1000 [Fend1] Rcv 2nd Harmonic error Also check Beam1/CLK
E070F 1000 [Fend2] Rcv 2nd Harmonic error Also check Beam2/CLK
E0710 1000 [Fend3] Rcv 2nd Harmonic error Also check Beam3/CLK
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E0808 2000 [Distr] Pulser enable error Also check Fend /PREG
E0809 2000 [Distr] Pulser enable error Also check Fend /PREG
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Board Abbreviations
Actual
Abbreviation
Name
KP Keyscanner/Audio
PHY Physio
Resident Test
Additional
Error Code Failure Data
Information
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Keyscanner Codes
Board Abbreviations
Additional
Error Code Failure Data
Information
K0105 0000 [RTP:K8] right touch panel failure. Also try KP:K1
K0105 1000 [LTP:K8] left touch panel failure. Also try KP:K1
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Board Abbreviations
Additional
Error Code Failure Data
Information
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Board Abbreviations
Additional
Error Code Failure Data
Information
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Board Abbreviations
Additional
Error Code Failure Data
Information
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6 Preventive Maintenance
Introduction
Most of the recommendations described in this Chapter are basic and designed to
minimize the possibility of unexpected system failure. For the most part, Preventive
Maintenance (PM) procedures call for thorough system cleaning. This is particularly
true of the OEM peripheral equipment; because the peripherals contain electro-
mechanical components which, if exposed to constant or excessive environmental
dust and humidity, may degrade in performance and reliability.
Safety Tests
Safety tests and recommended frequency of tests are described in detail within this
chapter.
NOTE For more details on transducers, see the Transducer Guide (p/n M2424-99300).
The frequency of preventive maintenance performed on the system plays a key role
on extending or eliminating downtime due to poor performance or unexpected
breakdown. The table below offers recommendations that must be weighed by
factors like frequency of usage and environmental conditions. In every case, a
frequent check of the safety related items is highly recommended.
Video Printers Six Months (or sooner) - Clean Printhead, Rollers & Sensor.
Fans Six Months - Check for good air flow without excessive noise
6-2
Preventive Maintenance
Total Quality Preventive Maintenance
Checked error log, cleared log, ran Extended Test, logged errors.
Inspected system controls, power cord and cables for cracks, cuts, wear.
Inspected probes for bent pins, cracks, cuts, swelling, worn latches, or other physical damage.
Performed system electrical safety checks (see “Electrical Safety Test Procedures”).
Performed transducer electrical safety checks (See "Electrical Safety Test Procedures" and
Table 6-3).
Cleaned transducers with water dampened cloth; TEEs, intraoperative, and endocavity transducers
should already have been cleaned and disinfected by hospital clinical staff.
Cleaned CRT and verified CRT performance (see “Checking CRT Performance”).
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Preventive Maintenance
System Maintenance
Visual inspection of probe for: perforations, sheath swelling & twisting, acous-
tic lens cuts or chips, loose or missing control handle screws.
System Maintenance
6-4
Preventive Maintenance
System Maintenance
The Keyboard Panels and other surfaces are likely to be affected by accidental
liquid spills and other materials including excessive amounts of gel. Although a
protective membrane beneath the keyboard keys does offer an extra level of
protection against these accidental occurrences, spilled materials may seep into
electrical components beneath the panel and cause intermittent failures. During
PM’s look for such potential problems, as well as loose knobs and worn TGC/LGC
controls.
Note that it is possible to remove the keyboard plastic panel so that it may be
thoroughly cleaned under a faucet. Thoroughly dry before reinstalling! The
exposed membrane may also be cleaned at this time using a lint free cloth and soapy
water.
Power Supply
All power for the cart’s electronics is provided by the power supply box located at
the rear of the cart. An important required maintenance is to insure good air flow to
the power supply by:
It is most important to assure that terminal strip screws for all power connections
NOTE
(isolation transformer strips) are tight. Factory specification for these critical screws
is a torque setting of 10 inch/Lbs. To insure that this setting is correct, a torque
screwdriver is required.
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Preventive Maintenance
Transducer Maintenance
Transducer Maintenance
All transducers are exposed to many potential damaging situations during use and
cleaning. Periodically check them for the following signs of damage:
4 Clean the trackball with an alcohol-dampened pad while spinning the ball.
5 If trackball is loose, invert white plastic ring from its original position.
7 Tighten 3 screws.
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Preventive Maintenance
Transducer Maintenance
3 Clean the video tape path: using the same cleaning solution and tool as in step 2,
clean the entire tape path so that contaminants will not be transported to the
video heads.
4 Before reinstalling the VCR cover, ensure all connectors are properly seated.
5 Verify position of front and rear switches. (See Chapter 3, Service Data, for
details.)
2 Inspect exposed membrane and then clean with a lint-free cloth, dampened with
soapy water.
Inspect interior for dust and vacuum as necessary. Use proper ESD precautions for
the vacuum itself, and when removing PCBs for vacuuming.
Because PC boards are DOUBLE sided (surface mount components on both sides of
CAUTION
the board), special caution must be taken when removing boards from the system.
Be sure the board lies flat on an ESD protected surface. All service and maintenance
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Preventive Maintenance
Transducer Maintenance
2 M-Mode
a. Enter M-Mode modality.
b. Position TGCs at 75%, Compress and Gain at maximum.
c. Check format on screen and vary depth setting.
d. Observe response to settings in M-Mode grey scale.
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Preventive Maintenance
Transducer Maintenance
3 Color
a. Enter Color modality.
b. Position color Gain to maximum.
c. Put gel on transducer.
d. Place finger on gel and move finger up and down.
e. Verify mosaic color of flow alternating between forward and reverse flow.
4 Color Angio
a. Enter Angio modality.
b. Position color Gain to maximum.
c. Set Persistence to 1.
d. Put gel on transducer.
e. Place finger on gel and move finger up and down, varying the velocity.
f. Observe different color hues corresponding to “flow amplitude” of finger’s
velocity.
5 PW Doppler Mode
a. Enter PW Doppler modality.
b. Select spectral modality.
c. Put gel on transducer.
d. Place finger on gel and move finger up and down.
e. Verify signal on spectrum, alternating between forward and reverse flow.
f. Change wall filters and verify change in audio.
6 CW Doppler Mode
a. Enter CW Doppler modality.
b. Put gel on transducer.
c. Place finger on gel and move finger up and down.
d. Verify signal on spectrum alternating between forward and reverse flow.
e. Change wall filters and verify change in audio.
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Preventive Maintenance
Transducer Maintenance
7 CLR Operation
a. Enter M-Mode modality.
b. Freeze.
c. Use trackball to scroll backward and forward.
d. Select Loop in Right Touch Panel.
e. Select REDUCED format.
f. Acquire four4 loops.
g. Display four quadrants.
8 Physio Operation
a. Obtain an ECG waveform to check size and position controls.
9 Hardcopy Operation
a. Obtain a Color and/or Black & White print.
10 VCR Operation
a. Record a B/W and Color signal.
b. Record voice by activating the microphone.
c. Playback and check for solid performance.
12 Floppy Operation
a. Enter system Setup.
b. Select “Service Floppy” from the Right Touch Panel.
c. Insert floppy disk.
d. Backup and restore Presets.
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Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Safety Test Procedures
The first two tests, Chassis to Ground Resistance and Ground Wire Leakage
Current, are for the ultrasound system as a whole. ECG Leads Leakage Current
Source and Sink tests are for ECG leads connected to the ultrasound system. The
last tests, Transducer Leakage Current Source and Sink, are for transducers
connected to the ultrasound system.
All tests can be performed using commercially available Safety Analyzer test
equipment. Basic measurements may be performed with widely available
multifunction instruments like the HP 3469A multimeter or equivalent.
NOTE These procedures assume the use of a DEMPSEY 232D or equivalent Safety
Analyzer. Other popular testers complying with IEC 60601-1 used in Europe like
Rigel, Metron or Gerb may require modifications to the procedure. Follow the
instructions of the analyzer manufacturer.
The limits referenced in these tests are those prescribed by UL, CSA and IEC.
Additional tests may be required according to local regulations.
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Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Safety Test Procedures
Figure 6-1
Power cord disconnected from AC power.
Hot - System
under
Neutral - test
Ground Wire
Green or Chassis
Green/Yellow Ground
R
(resistance)
300e036
The diagram shows the basic electrical concept of the Ground Resistance test. Use a
Safety Analyzer and follow the procedure on the next page.
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Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Safety Test Procedures
2 Set the mode on the Analyzer to Power Cord Resistance, and set the TEST
RECEPTACLE POLARITY switch to the center position (OFF).
3 Plug the Analyzer into an available AC wall outlet. Plug the ultrasound system
power plug into the Test Receptacle on the Analyzer.
4 Connect Kelvin Cable dual banana plugs to +External Meter and +Current
Source (red) jacks on the back of the Analyzer and clamp the other end to the
Ground lug on the ultrasound system near the power cord input. The Current
Source LED lights up.
5 Read chassis ground resistance in milliOhms. Flex the ultrasound power cord
during the test to detect intermittent changes in resistance value.
6 Record the highest resistance value measured in step 5. Check that the highest
resistance value is within the limit specified.
If the reading exceeds the specified limit, check the power cord and associated
CAUTION
primary wiring.
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Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Safety Test Procedures
If the Dempsey is used for an extended length of time, it could be damaged by the
CAUTION
high current draw of the system.
Figure 6-2
Power cord connected to AC power.
Hot - System
under
test
(open neutral)
Neutral -
Main power switch “ON”
(open ground)
Ground Wire
Green or
Green/Yellow AC Micro
ammeter Ground wire open for Normal Condition
Ground wire and neutral wire open
I simultaneously for single fault condition
LIMITS: (current)
UL: I = 300 Microamperes Normal Condition,
1000 Microamperes Single Fault Condition
CSA & IEC: I = 500 Microamperes Normal Condition,
1000 Microamperes Single Fault Condition 7ASW025
The diagram shows the basic electrical concept of the Ground Wire Leakage Current
test. Use a Safety Analyzer and follow the procedure on the next page.
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Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Safety Test Procedures
2 Plug the Analyzer into an available AC wall outlet. Plug the ultrasound system
power plug into the Test Receptacle on the Analyzer. Turn the ultrasound sys-
tem’s power switch ON.
A reading higher than acceptable limits may indicate a problem with the power cord,
its associated connections, or with the power transformer.
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Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Safety Test Procedures
Figure 6-3
ECG
Power cord connected to AC power.
Cable
Hot - System
under
test
(open neutral)
Neutral -
Main power switch “ON”
(open ground)
Ground Wire:
Green or Green/Yellow
Ground wire closed for Normal Condition,
AC Microammeter
Ground wire open for first Single Fault condition,
Neutral wire open (ground closed) for second Single Fault Condition I
(current)
LIMITS: UL, IEC, & CSA:
7ASW026
The diagram shows the basic electrical concept of the ECG Lead Leakage Current
test. Use a Safety Analyzer and follow the procedure on the next page.
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Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Safety Test Procedures
1 Set the mode on the Analyzer to ECG, and set the LEADS selector to ALL.
2 Plug the Analyzer into an available AC wall outlet. Plug the ultrasound system
power plug into the TEST RECEPTACLE on the Analyzer. Turn the ultra-
sound system’s power switch ON. Connect all ECG leads to the ultrasound sys-
tem and to the LEADS jacks on the Analyzer.
3 Take ECG lead leakage current measurements:
a. Set the POLARITY switch to the NORMAL position. Read lead leakage
current in microamperes.
Move the POLARITY switch to REVERSE and read current again.
Record the highest value. Check that the highest value is within the limit
specified for Normal Condition.
b. Set the POLARITY switch to the NORMAL position. Press the OPEN
GROUND button; read lead leakage current in microamperes.
Move the POLARITY switch to REVERSE and press the OPEN
GROUND button again; read current.
Write down the highest value, this is the value for the first single fault con-
dition.
c. Set the POLARITY switch to the NORMAL position. Press the OPEN
NEUTRAL button; read lead leakage current in microamperes.
Move the POLARITY switch to REVERSE and press the OPEN NEU-
TRAL button again; read current.
Write down the highest value, this is the value for the second single fault
condition.
d. Record the highest current value measured in steps 3b and c. Check that the
highest value is within the limit specified for Single Fault Condition.
Failure to meet the specified limits may point to a fault with the isolation of the ECG
amplifier’s front end.
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Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Safety Test Procedures
Figure 6-4
This test is hazardous. It applies line voltage to the ECG leads. Avoid
WARNING accidental contact with the line voltage. Do not touch the chassis or
ECG cable while performing the test. Additionally, place the ECG cable
at least 20 cm from any grounded or conductive surfaces.
The diagram shows the basic electrical concept of the ECG Lead Isolation Leakage
Current test. Use a Safety Analyzer and follow the procedure on the next page.
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Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Safety Test Procedures
2 Plug the Analyzer into an available AC wall outlet. Plug the ultrasound system
power plug into the TEST RECEPTACLE on the Analyzer. Turn the ultra-
sound system’s power switch ON. Connect ECG leads to the ultrasound system,
but DO NOT connect the ECG leads to the analyzer at this time.
4 Set the POLARITY switch to the NORMAL position. Press the red ISO TEST
button to take a reading in microamperes. This is a correction factor to be sub-
tracted from the final reading.
5 Connect all ECG leads to the LEADS jacks on the Analyzer and press the red
ISO TEST button again to take a reading in microamperes. Subtract the correc-
tion factor measured in 4 to get an accurate isolation leakage measurement.
Record this value. Check that the value is within the limit specified.
Transducer Tests:
Electrical Safety testing continues on the next few pages with leakage current tests
for transducers.
Following these tests is a Setup and Theory section which provides supporting
information to the transducer tests. This is supplemental information, and is not
required to complete the tests.
Every transducer will have a symbol on it indicating its type. This symbol, usually
located on the transducer connector or cable, is referenced in the safety tests with
different test limits for each.
Before proceeding with any transducer test, perform a thorough visual inspection of
the transducer. If the transducer is a TEE, check that its deflection (steering) controls
are working properly.
In order to insure patient safety, it is very important to verify the integrity of the
insulating layers of all transducers. This is accomplished by immersing the trans-
ducer and cable into saline solution; the saline will find its way into any cracks in
the plastic outer sheath, thus providing an electrical path for fault detection. This is
described in the tests that follow.
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Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Safety Test Procedures
Figure 6-5
Power cord connected to AC power.
Hot - System Transducer
under submerged in
test saline
(open neutral)
Neutral -
Main power switch “ON”
(open ground)
Ground Wire:
Green or Green/Yellow
AC 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
The diagram shows the basic electrical concept of the Transducer Leakage Current
test. Use a Safety Analyzer and follow the procedure on the next page. For
supporting information, see the section "Transducer Safety Testing: Test Setup and
Theory" that follows later in this Chapter.
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Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Safety Test Procedures
1 Set the mode on the Analyzer to ECG, and set the LEADS selector to RL.
2 Plug the Analyzer into an available AC wall outlet. Plug the ultrasound system
power plug into the TEST RECEPTACLE on the Analyzer. Turn the ultra-
sound system’s power switch ON. Plug the transducer to be tested into the ultra-
sound system. Connect an ECG lead wire to the RL LEAD jack on the
Analyzer.
3 Prepare a test container filled with enough saline to completely cover the appro-
priate parts of the transducer. Insert the exposed end of the ECG lead into the
saline, then carefully insert the transducer:
For Transthoracic and Endocavity transducers, submerge the head and 5 cm of
the cable, being careful to not submerge the connector.
For TEE transducers, submerge all of the flexible shaft that would normally
enter the body of the patient: 100 cm for Adult TEE, 60 cm for Pediatric TEE.
NOTE When submerging a TEE probe, be careful to not submerge or allow saline to
contact its control handle. Liquid inside the control handle causes corrosion and
failure.
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Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Safety Test Procedures
Write down the highest value, this is the value for the second single fault
condition.
d. Record the highest current value measured in steps 4b and c. Check that the
highest value is within the limit specified for Single Fault Condition.
Failure to meet the specified limits may point to a fault in the transducer housing or
cabling sheath. If this is the case, identify the precise location of the fault by
repeating the measurement while slowly inserting the transducer into the saline.
When the aberrant reading appears, the fault in the cable has just entered the saline.
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Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Safety Test Procedures
Figure 6-6
Power cord connected to AC power.
Hot - System Transducer
under submerged in
test saline
Neutral -
Main power switch “ON”
Ground Wire
Green or AC Microammeter ECG
Green/Yellow lead
Mains I
Voltage wire
LIMITS: UL, IEC, & CSA: (current)
1101e30
For type transducers: For type transducers:
I = 50 Microamperes I = 5000 Microamperes
NOTE During the isolation test, select only NORMAL POLARITY. DO NOT press
OPEN GROUND or OPEN NEUTRAL.
The diagram shows the basic electrical concept of the Transducer Isolation Leakage
Current test. Use a Safety Analyzer and follow the procedure on the next page.
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Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Safety Test Procedures
2 Plug the Analyzer into an available AC wall outlet. Plug the ultrasound system
power plug into the TEST RECEPTACLE on the Analyzer. Turn the ultra-
sound system’s power switch ON. Plug the transducer to be tested into the ultra-
sound system.
3 Prepare a test container filled with enough saline to completely cover the appro-
priate parts of the transducer. Insert the exposed end of the ECG lead wire into
the saline, then carefully insert the transducer:
For Transthoracic and Endocavity transducers, submerge the head and 5 cm of
the cable, being careful to not submerge the connector.
For TEE transducers, submerge all of the flexible shaft that would normally
enter the body of the patient: 100 cm for Adult TEE, 60 cm for Pediatric TEE.
NOTE When submerging a TEE probe, be careful to not submerge or allow saline to
contact its control handle. Liquid inside the control handle causes corrosion and
failure.
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Preventive Maintenance
Transducer Safety Testing: Test Setup and Theory
Test Setup
Tools Required:
o Safety Analyzer
o Saline Holder
o Saline Solution. If saline is not available, mix 27grams of table salt in 3 liters of
tap water.
When performing the safety tests, a container filled with saline solution is required
as a conductive medium (see Figure 6-7, on page 26). The solution will penetrate
any cracks or holes in the transducer insulation and provide an electrical path
between the submerged lead wire and the inner transducer shield (grounded via the
system connector).
The test for Transthoracic and Endocavity transducers differs from the test for TEE
transducers only in the extent that they are submerged in the test solution.
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Preventive Maintenance
Transducer Safety Testing: Test Setup and Theory
Figure 6-7
Ultrasound Transducer Cable
metal chassis Outer Grounded Internal
I system plastic shielding circuitry
Hot jacket
skin
Imeasured S 1
A Saline ECG
Lead wire
I transducer
SAFETY ANALYZER
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Preventive Maintenance
Transducer Safety Testing: Test Setup and Theory
S = Switch connecting the ammeter either directly to the chassis or through the
ECG lead wire. (This is the mode selector on the Safety Analyzer: ECG for
transducer leakage, CASE LEAKAGE, GROUND CONDUCTOR for chassis
leakage.)
Z = Impedance between the Transducers metal parts and the test electrode:
= ~850KOhm if sheath is intact
= ~500Ohm if sheath is compromised
Insertion depth:
For Transthoracic and Endocavity transducers, submerge the head and 5 cm of the
cable, being careful to not submerge the connector.
For TEE transducers, submerge all of the flexible shaft that would normally enter
the body of the patient: 100 cm for Adult TEE, 60 cm for Pediatric TEE.
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Preventive Maintenance
Transducer Safety Testing: Test Setup and Theory
Leakage current Ichassis, driven by the line supply, flows through the stray
capacitance C between the primary wiring and the system’s metal chassis.
Figure 6-8
I system
Hot
Neutral
C
I chassis Z
Ground
Imeasured
S
A
I transducer
7ASW030-2
Ordinarily, the leakage current then flows from the chassis safely out through the
ground wire. If there is a fault or break in the transducer insulation, some of the
current will flow through this path and be measured by the analyzer. This Itransducer
will still be fairly low unless the chassis is not properly grounded.
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Preventive Maintenance
Transducer Safety Testing: Test Setup and Theory
Figure 6-9
I system
Hot
Neutral
C
I chassis Z
Ground
Imeasured
S
A
I transducer
7ASW030-3
Transducer Leakage Current Test Diagram for 1st Single Fault Condition
When the OPEN GROUND button is pressed, all Ichassis is forced through the
transducer. This Itransducer will still be fairly low unless its sheath is compromised.
Figure 6-10
I system
Hot
Neutral
C
I chassis Z
Ground
Imeasured
S
A
I transducer
7ASW030-4
Transducer Leakage Current Test Diagram for 2nd Single Fault Condition
Pressing the OPEN NEUTRAL button prevents all system current from flowing.
This creates a higher potential for leakage current Ichassis. Most will flow safely
through the ground wire, some will flow through the transducer. This Itransducer will
still be fairly low unless the chassis is not properly grounded.
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Preventive Maintenance
Transducer Safety Testing: Test Setup and Theory
Figure 6-11
I system
Hot
Neutral
C
I chassis Z
Ground
Imeasured
S
A
I transducer
7ASW030-5
Ground Wire Leakage Test Diagram (for comparison with 1st Single Fault Condition)
With the transducer circuit disconnected, all of the leakage current Ichassis flows
through the analyzer by way of the ground wire. In the transducer leakage test, 1st
single fault condition (figure 6-9), all the leakage current Ichassis flows through the
analyzer by way of the transducer. The only difference is the resistance or
impedance of the respective paths. If the transducer sheath is intact, its resistance is
high and therefore Imeasured in the transducer leakage test is low when compared
with Imeasured in the ground wire leakage test. If the transducer sheath is
compromised, its resistance will be 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 in this way for
the following reason; there could be a break in the transducer sheath causing
significant Itransducer, 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.
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7 Wiring & Cabling
System Cabling
Information provided in this Chapter is not duplicated in Chapter 8, Parts Lists &
Exploded Views.
Keyscanner Cabling
Table 7-2 provides a “from-to” list of internal cables that interconnect from several
PCBs in the Keyprocessor Electronics section of the system. All of the listed cables
are referenced in Figure 7-2.
Cable
Cable Name Cable Part # Cable Connections
Ref #
From To
W10 SCSI Cable 5062-3387 Rear I/O Panel DSR & Floppy
SCSI Drives
7-2
Wiring & Cabling
System Cabling
Table 7-1 E-Box Rear I/O Cabling (See Figure 7-1.) (Continued)
Cable
Cable Name Cable Part # Cable Connections
Ref #
From To
W13 SVHS AUX 77922-64020 Rear I/O Panel, System Rear I/O
Cable SVHS AUX Panel, SVHS
W14 Printer AUX 8120-1840 Rear I/O Panel, System Rear I/O
Cable Trigger AUX Panel, Print
W15 B/W AUX 8120-1840 Rear I/O Panel, System Rear I/O,
Video Cable B/W VIDEO B/W VIDEO
AUX
7-3
Wiring & Cabling
System Cabling
Table 7-1 E-Box Rear I/O Cabling (See Figure 7-1.) (Continued)
Cable
Cable Name Cable Part # Cable Connections
Ref #
From To
7-4
Wiring & Cabling
System Cabling
LAN RJ45
(OPTIONAL)
INTERNAL "SYSTEM" "BENCH- COMPOSITE VIDEO (COLOR)
VCR W12 AQ WAVE TOP R
REAR I/O
KOWA" G
W22
W23
SVHS OUT
SVHS IN
PANEL B
SYNC
W1
W2
SVHS
TO KEYPROCESSOR
W13
W15
W6
MAIN I/O PCB
B/W (VIDEO)
PHYSIO W16
PHYSIO C VTR Y RGB MONITOR B
MAIN I/O PCB
W5 C Y SYNC
PLAYBACK
RS232
KP SERIAL
COMP VIDEO
W4 RGB INTERNAL
W18
TRIGGER 2
B/W VIDEO
J9
AUX
RS232 PRINTER
TRIGGER
W17
AQ
AUX
REMOTE
W9
W8
SERIAL AUX
RS232
TO "J1
SYNC
ON SYSTEM
W19
G
R
B
E-BOX
SCSI
W10
W20
"REMOTE" TRIGGERED)
VIDEO
W7
GR/BR
FR/TM
+5 +3 +5
SPD
UBL
W21
Z
(RS232 OR
DSR & FLOPPY
POWER
RECORDER
B/W PRINTER
RN CTRL
INTERFACE
NETWORK
(DNI or IDI)
SUPPLY
KOWA
STRIP
DRIVES
Figure 7-1
E-Box Rear I/O Cabling
7-5
Wiring & Cabling
System Cabling
Cable
Cable Name Cable Part # Cable Connections
Ref #
From To
7-6
Wiring & Cabling
System Cabling
Cable
Cable Name Cable Part # Cable Connections
Ref #
From To
7-7
Wiring & Cabling
System Cabling
Cable
Cable Name Cable Part # Cable Connections
Ref #
From To
7-8
Wiring & Cabling
System Cabling
KEYSCANNER STRIP
SYSTEM SYSTEM I/O KOWA
CABLING E-BOX PANEL W23
(REAR OF CART)
KP SERIAL
AUDIO/PHYSIO
POWER
J1 50 PIN
W21
AUDIO
Video (W1/W2)
QWERTY PCB K9 W24
VCR
W7 Parallel
W22
W17
W19
W6
W5
KP SERIAL
PHYSIO
AUDIO
AUDIO/
W10
LEFT EL
W18 (60 PIN)
FUNCTION
PANEL K12
PCB
K7 BLANK/
W15 (20 PIN)
TRACKBALL W20
UNUSED
POWER IN
AUDIO (2)
J17
J16
P2 P3 P4 BLANK/
SERIAL
PORT 1
P6 P5 W16 (20 PIN)
KEYSCANNER/AUDIO
PCB K1
RIGHT EL W4
PANEL K12 W3
SCSI (Digital
P7 P8 Network Interface)
CROSSOVER FILTER W2
POWER BOARD SCSI
POWER
W14
TO E-BOX
W11 (9" 10 PIN)
W1
(60 PIN)
FRONT
SCSI-DATA
SPEAKER SPEAKER
(3" 10 PIN)
(4-WIRE)
FAN
W8
W13
W12
W9
RIGHT RIGHT
REAR FRONT
PHYSIO I/O K3 SPEAKER SPEAKER FLOPPY DSR
DSR FLOPPY
Non-Ribbon Cables DRIVE ASSY
6fjl150
Ribbon Cables
Figure 7-2
Note 1: Fan, DSR, Floppy power cable is part of fan assembly. Keyscanner Cabling
7-9
Wiring & Cabling
Primary Cart Wiring
A double pole circuit breaker connects the line to the load via isolation transformer
T1.
The input side of the isolation transformer may be wired to accept a number of
different line voltages. Figure 7-3 shows jumper location and wiring data.
The secondary of the transformer is wired to always deliver 120 VAC and 240 VAC
(optional) to the cart mounted outlets.
Assure that all terminal strip screws for power connections, including transformer
CAUTION
mounted terminal strips, are tight. A setting of 10 inch/Lbs is factory set and
specified as the recommended torque. The use of a torque screwdriver is strongly
recommended.
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Optional components
included only in systems
manufactured for 220/240
VAC operation
Transformer
Part Number 77921-60010
Input Output
120V Outlet
White Common Brown
NC
120V Blue 240V
Jumpers
Black 120/240 100V Grn/Yel
120V
10V
NC/230 Grn/Yel 240V Outlet
10V
Wiring & Cabling
100/220 Low
NC NC Blue Voltage
Jumpers Brown
Jumpers
Primary Cart Wiring
White
100V (Common)
Above configured for 120V input
Low
Load Voltage
100V / 120V 220V / 230V / 240V Jumpers
20 Amp 10 Amp White
Line 120V (Common)
4 Amp Fuse
High
Voltage
Jumper
White
220V (Common)
High
Voltage
120V Blue Blue 240V Jumper
White
Grn/Yel Brn Brn Grn/Yel 230V (Common)
High
NC NC Voltage
Wiring Diagram
Primary Line
Figure 7-3
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Primary Cart Wiring
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8 Parts Lists & Exploded Views
Introduction
This section lists available supplies, accessories, and replacement parts for the
Model M2424A Ultrasound Imaging System. A series of exploded view diagrams
which support many of the parts listings are also included, where required for
reference.
The content of this chapter is based on latest information available at the time of
issue and is subject to change. Updated information may be issued periodically. The
issue date at the front of this manual provides a reference point for all information
provided herein.
Parts Ordering
Address all parts orders or inquiries to your local Agilent Sales/Service Office.
Always specify the correct part number or exchange number for the sub-assembly or
component being ordered, as well as the serial and revision numbers of the system in
which the assembly is being installed or replaced.
NOTE Since some Agilent Technologies parts are shared parts used by Hewlett Packard
Company, the letter “C” may be required after the existing part number. For
example, part number 92279T may need to be ordered as part number 92279TC.
• New Parts
Be sure to specify the correct sub-assembly or component part number, as listed
throughout this Chapter.
• Exchange Parts
Certain PC boards, transducers and OEM peripherals are available as an exchange
item (i.e. a repaired or refurbished item), providing significant cost savings.
Exchange item part numbers are different than original equipment part numbers,
as referenced in appropriate tables throughout this Chapter.
inside the left rear corner post of the cart. The ID label also identifies installed sys-
tem options.
Table 8-1 lists M2424A supplies and accessories that are available from Agilent’s
Medical Supply Center. To order any of these items within the USA, contact
Medical Supplies at 1-800-225-0230. From other countries, contact your local
Agilent representative or sales office.
Physio
Patient Cable-Lead Set-USA M1603A 3 leads-30 inch-Grabbers
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Supplies & Accessories
Printer Paper
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Supplies & Accessories
Ultrasound Gel
Video Tape
Other Supplies
TEE Sheath Kits 40487A 10 Latex Sheaths and Tubes,
10 Syringes, Sterile Gel
Pockets, 2 Applicators
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Parts and Accessories
All parts and accessories listed throughout the remaining pages in this Chapter are
available from Agilent’s GSL (Global Support Logistics) organization. To order any
of the listed items from within the USA, call 1-800-227-8164. From other countries,
contact your local Agilent representative or sales office.
Transducer Exchange
Table 8-2, “Transducer Exchange Part Numbers” provides a list of M2424A
compatible transducers, along with their exchange part numbers. For a complete list
of transducers that support this product, please refer to the Agilent Transducer
User’s Guide.
m C = Curvilinear
m S = Sector
m E = Endocavity
m L = Linear.
Transthoracic Transducers
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Parts and Accessories
Transducer Adapter
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Parts and Accessories
8-7
Parts Lists & Exploded Views
Parts and Accessories
Transducer Parts/Accessories
In addition to stocking transducers on exchange, Agilent also stocks some
replaceable transducer parts and accessories, as listed in Table 8-3, “Transducer
Parts/Accessories”
Accessories
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Parts and Accessories
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Parts and Accessories
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Parts Lists & Exploded Views
Parts and Accessories
Agilent CEs should refer to the Peripheral Service Manual for more information.
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Parts and Accessories
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Parts and Accessories
For example:
When ordering an OEM part from Agilent, obtain the correct part number from the
OEM manufacturer’s service manual and add the appropriate suffix. Or, if the
manufacturer does not list the part in their service manual, provide the following
information to your Agilent parts supplier:
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Parts and Accessories
3 Product Line-76
4 Supplying Division-2900
Exchange PCBs:
Notice in the table that exchange part numbers are the same as the Agilent part
number for each board, except that the last digit changes to 8. For example, if you
order the Distribution board - Slot 1 (see table 8-5), the installed Agilent Part
number (unless it was previously replaced) is 77110-68000. The Exchange Part
number for the same PCB is 77110-68008. Thus, if you replace a PCB with the
number 8 as the last digit in the part number, you know that PCB was previously
replaced.
NOTE Refer to Figure 8-1 for PCB allocation within the system.
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Parts and Accessories
Slot
Part # Description Exchange Part #
Location#
8 Spare
15 Spare
16 Spare
20 Spare
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Parts and Accessories
Slot
Part # Description Exchange Part #
Location#
23 Spare
31 Spare
32 Spare
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Parts and Accessories
Slot
Part # Description Exchange Part #
Location#
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Parts and Accessories
33 PROCESSOR GRAPHICS
32 SPARE
31 SPARE
77110-64110
30 RIBBON CCLR
29 CABLE VIDEO I/O
28 PVT
27 STRIPCHART (OR EMPTY)
26 IMAGE MEMORY
25 DIGITAL AQ (OR EMPTY)
24 R-THETA
23 SPARE
22 FLOW PROCESSOR
21 DSR-SCSI (OR EMPTY)
20 SPARE
19 DIGITAL DOPPLER
DIGITAL MB
18 DIGITAL SCANNER
17 IMAGE DETECTOR
16 SPARE
15 SPARE
14 BEAMFORMER I/O
13 DSCC 0
12 BEAM 3
11 BEAM 2
10 BEAM 1
9 BEAM 0
8 SPARE
7 POWER REGULATOR
6 CLOCK
5 FRONT END 3
4 FRONT END 2
3 FRONT END 1
2 FRONT END 0
COMMUNICATIONS MB
ANALOG MB
DISTRIBUTION
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Figure 8-1
PC Board Allocation
E-Box Electronics
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Parts and Accessories
FUNCTION PCB-K7
QWERTY
DAUGHTER FUNCTION
PCB-K10 DAUGHTER
PCB-K8
QWERTY PCB-K9
TRACK
BALL
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CROSSOVER
FILTER BOARD
PCB-K6
Keyscanner/Audio PCB-K1
MAIN I/O
PCB-K5
PHYSIO PCB-K2
300e035
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Miscellaneous Parts
Miscellaneous Parts
Table 8-7, “PCB Fuses, Battery & Other Miscellaneous Parts” lists miscellaneous
orderable parts.
Remove fuses by pulling them out of their terminals. Replace removed fuses with
fuses of the same value.
System Fuses
System Battery
Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous Parts
Table 8-7 PCB Fuses, Battery & Other Miscellaneous Parts (Continued)
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Miscellaneous Parts
Table 8-7 PCB Fuses, Battery & Other Miscellaneous Parts (Continued)
F5
F6
F1 F7
F2
F3
F4 F8 (spare)
Fuse F8 is a spare
3.0 amp, p/n 2110-0688
300e064-JVM Figure 8-3
Keyprocessor Electronics Main I/O Board-K5, Fuses
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Miscellaneous Parts
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Miscellaneous Parts
77922-80335
Physio Panel Label, generic
Qwerty Keyboard
77921-62300 77921-62301 77921-62302 77921-62304 77921-62305 77921-62313
Function Keyboard
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Power Cord & Line Voltage/Circuit Breaker Options
Mic Label
77921-80160 77921-80160 77921-80162 77921-80160 77921-80160 77921-80160
Volume Label
77921-80170 77921-80170 77921-80172 77921-80170 77921-80175 77921-80170
Table 8-9, “Power Cord & Line Voltage/Circuit Breaker Options” lists part numbers
for system power cords and circuit breakers. These items are optional, based on
country requirements for cords and line voltage.
Power Cords
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Power Cord & Line Voltage/Circuit Breaker Options
Table 8-9 Power Cord & Line Voltage/Circuit Breaker Options (Continued)
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
Exploded view diagrams and associated parts list tables appear in the following
order:
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• Monitor (M0)
Table 8-20, “15 inch Color Monitor-M0, Replaceable Parts” and Figure 8-16.
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Keyprocessor Electronics
E-Box Assembly,
See Figure 8-6.
See Figure 8-7.
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Figure 8-5
Main Assembly
Locator Drawing
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For example:
E0 = E-Box
For example:
E0-2 = Distribution Board Assembly
The sub-assembly dash-numbers in each parts listing will appear in the associated
exploded view diagram.
These Assembly and Sub-Assembly numbers are used for parts locator reference
NOTE
purposes only. They cannot be used to order parts; to order a part you must supply
the associated part number listed in the parts tables.
3 Secondary Hardware:
Secondary parts and hardware such as washers, screws, etc. are sometimes listed
in the comments column of the listings-along with appropriate part numbers-if
the factory estimates that the part will be required as a standard service item.
When listed, these items may also be ordered; otherwise, re-use the hardware
that was removed with the old part when installing the new item.
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Figure 8-6
Keyprocessor Electronics-K0
Exploded View Diagram
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
K0-18 Light Pipe (for Gain, Focus, Depth knobs) 77921-40230 4 each (plug-in beneath knob
labels)
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* Not Shown
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
5 10
4
3
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Figure 8-7
E-Box Assembly-E0
Exploded View Diagram
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
11 10
7 6
3 5
1
9
2
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Figure 8-8
Cart Body, Right Side, Rear View-C0
Exploded View Diagram
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
Table 8-12 Cart Body, Right Side, Rear View-C0, Replaceable Parts
C0-8 Panel assembly, right side 77922-69440 Includes pocket. (Order labels
also. See Table 8-14, “Cart
Body, Left Side, Front View-
C1, Replaceable Parts”.)
* Not Shown
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7 6
8
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Figure 8-9
Power Supply Detail-P0
Exploded View Diagram
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
14
12
1
11
3
2
6
7
4
13
10 8
9
Figure 8-10
Cart Body, Left Side, Front View-C1
Exploded View Diagram
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
Table 8-14 Cart Body, Left Side, Front View-C1, Replaceable Parts
C1-9 Panel, left side 77922-69430 Includes side pocket. Order label
set also.
C1-11 Label set, side panel, SONOS 5500 77922-80210 Kit includes 2 large blue stripes
and four copper stripes
Label set, side panel, SONOS 5500 77922-80260 Kit includes 2 large copper stripes
and four blue stripes
Label set, side panel, SONOS 4500 77922-80331
* Not Shown
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
6 4
1 6fjl146
Figure 8-11
Cart Brake Assembly Detail-B0
Exploded View Diagram
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
5
7
13
9
14
10
15
11
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12
Figure 8-12
Cart Body, Rear View-C2
Exploded View Diagram
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
C2-2 Pin, strut hinge 1480-1042 Includes “C” clip for both top
and bottom of the strut.
C2-7 Assembly, cart rear door 77922-69150 Does not include cable holder.
C2-8 Filter cover, internal 77922-00500 Top and bottom are the same.
C2-11 Cord assembly, power See Table 8-9, “Power Cord &
Line Voltage/Circuit Breaker
Options”.
* Not Shown
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3 7
13
1
12
9
11
10
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Figure 8-13
Cart Body, Front-C3
Exploded View Diagram
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
* Not shown.
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
Figure 8-14
Cart Top Assembly, Front View-T0
Exploded View Diagram
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
T0-4 Deleted
T0-8 Deleted
T0-12 Retainer Ring, Twivel Kit 77922-69070 Includes stop bar (T0-10)
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
Table 8-18 Cart Top Assembly, Front View-T0, Replaceable Parts (Continued)
T0-19
T0-20 Deleted
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
Table 8-18 Cart Top Assembly, Front View-T0, Replaceable Parts (Continued)
*Not shown.
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
Figure 8-15
Cart Top Assembly, Rear View-T1
Exploded View Diagram
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
T1-2 Deleted
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
M0-5
M0-2
M0
M0-6
M0-4
M0-1
M0-3 6fjl014
Figure 8-16
15-Inch Color Monitor-M0
Exploded View Diagram
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
* Not shown.
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
3
2
1
7 6ajl152
Figure 8-17
Floppy/DSR-J0
Exploded View Diagram
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
J0-7 Chassis, drive assembly 77922-69040 Includes front panel, rear mounting bracket,
chassis, and top cover.
* Not shown.
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
T-Cross
Orange or Red 4
2 3 See
1 4
Optional Resistor(s) Note
8 5
7 6 Below 1252-0622
Yellow or Black 5
Male Connector
Female Connector
Ground Pigtail Green-Shield or Yellow
Note: 2 3
For 21221A 1.9 MHZ Probe Resistor 1 4
Part Number is 0698-7268 (21.5 kΩ) 8 5
76
For 21223A 5 MHZ Probe Resistor
Part Number is 0698-7260 (10 kΩ)
For 21224A 10 MHZ Probe Resistor
Part Number is 0698-7252 (4.64 kΩ)
For 21228A 1.9 MHz Probe Resistor
Part Number is 0698-7243 (1.96 kΩ)
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Figure 8-18
Model 2122XA Probe Wiring
Exploded View Diagram
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Replacement Parts & Exploded View Diagrams
8-62
9 Theory of Operation
Introduction
This chapter provides the reader with a basic understanding of system architecture,
and an overview of the basic functions for each of the circuit boards. For
convenience and clarity, the system is divided into the following two sections:
The RGB color monitor and the main power supply are serviced by exchange;
therefore they are not covered in detail. Troubleshooting information for these
components is provided in Chapter 3. Power distribution information may be found
in the wiring and cabling section of Chapter 7.
NOTE Block diagrams are located at the end of the Chapter. They can be used as a general
troubleshooting tool, in addition to aiding in understanding the theory of each board.
The Keyscanner is a broad term which consists of all of those circuit boards and
associated hardware located above the E-Box in the top 1/3 of the system. These
circuits act as the interface between the ultrasound system and the operator. In
addition to acting as the user interface, the Keyscanner also acts as the interface to
other peripheral devices located exterior to the ultrasound system (such as external
printers, VCR’s, LAN, etc.).
The following section describes the details of the circuitry located in the Keyscanner
section of the Sonos 5500.
User Interface
The user interface consists of the panels and controls that allow the user to interact
with the ultrasound machine (see area included in the dotted line box on Figure 9-1).
The user interface includes the following boards and assemblies:
The touch screen consists of two transparent sheets with a transparent conductive
coating on the sides facing each other. There is a grid of miniature separator dots
between the two sheets, to keep them from touching without external stimulus.
Finger pressure causes the outer sheet to contact the inner sheet at the position of
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touch. The connector and ribbon cable is delicate and should not be bent with a
radium smaller than 1/4 inch.
Several auxiliary signals for connection to remote devices are provided through this
board. These include (See Figure 9-1, “Keyscanner Block Diagram,” on page 23):
In addition to the signals that originate from the Controller's Main I/O board,
numerous signals also originate from the E-Box I/O, and exit the system through the
System I/O. These additional signals include:
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Keyscanner/Audio Board
The main function of the Keyscanner/Audio board is to read inputs from the control
panel or alternative control source (such as audio inputs or peripherals), and send the
commands to the E-Box via RS-232C.
The Keyscanner board acts as the central processor for the Controller section. It
contains its own operating software, which can be loaded by means of the Service
floppy disk drive, or in an emergency situation, by using a flash card (via on-board
PCMCIA slot). A four digit LED display is provided on this board for error codes.
The LED display is self scanned independent of the on board processor. This allows
the last error code to remain visible in the event of a software crash.
o Audio processing
o Video control to the EL panels
o VCR interface
o Input conditioning for rotary encoders
o Scanning of front panel keys
o Decoding of LED drivers
o Board contains the removable system option ROM
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Physio Board
The functions of the Physio board include:
The following sections provide specific details related to Physio signals generated.
ECG
ECG patient signals are derived from three leads: RA (right arm), LA (left arm) and
RL (right leg). These leads are housed in a shielded cable whose shield is at a
floating ground potential. From the patient cable, signals are processed through high
voltage protection circuitry which resides on the Physio I/O boards. This board
contains current limiting carbon resistors and voltage limiting neon lamps to
discharge differential static or common mode ESD or defibrillation events. It also
contains an 800 volt spark gap device between the floating ground and instrument
ground.
Respiration Waveform
A carrier signal of known frequency is applied across the patient via the RA and LA
ECG electrodes. Breathing changes the effective impedance across the thorax which
causes the carrier to be modulated creating a signal made up of a large static
component which reflects the respiration. This small signal is coupled via a
optoisolator, amplified and filtered to a final bandwidth of 8Hz.
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Heartsound
The Heartsound signal processor amplifies and filters heartsound audio signals in
the range of 25 to 1800 Hz, received for the Heartsound Microphone.
It consists of a low noise high gain input amplifier. The output is AC-coupled to
remove the offset created by the input amplifier. It is then low pass filtered by two
second order stages which create a cut off at 2 kHz with 24dB/octave rolloff.
Pulse
The Pulse signal processor amplifies and filters Pulsation signals in the range of
0.15 to 150 Hz, received from the Pulse Microphone.
It consists of a simple high gain non-inverting amplifier input stage, which AC-
couples (corner frequency = 0.5 Hz) into a unity gain buffer amplifier and filter
(corner frequency of 100 Hz.). It is then followed by two gain stages.
Contacts in the headphone jack disconnect the cart speakers when the headphones
are plugged in. When the headphones are plugged into the Physio I/O board, the
speakers will be disabled.
Physio Control
The setup menu allows the user to select which Physio inputs appear on the primary
display. In addition, it provides access to controls which vary the position and gain
of each channel, invert a waveform, and control the application of an internal test
signal.
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Crossover/Filter Board
The Crossover/Filter board has two functions. The crossover circuitry buffers and
splits the left and right speaker drive outputs from the Main I/O board in order to
drive four speakers. The filter circuit isolates +/-12V to the crossover circuit
mentioned above, +12V to the EL panels, and +12V to the DSR/floppy drive and
DSR fan, from the dynamic currents created by these loads. The object is to prevent
these circuits from causing voltage variations in the power to the Front End boards
which could result in spurious Doppler tones. The Crossover board accomplishes
this by maintaining a constant "load" on the system’s power supply.
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Scanner Section
The Scanner (also called the Front End) subsystem is responsible for transmitting
and receiving acoustic signals to and from a target via a transducer. The acoustic
information is then processed to extract the Doppler, Color flow, M-Mode, and 2-D
signals, which are then sent to the Back End sub-system to be further processed.
(See Figure 9-2 for a block diagram of the Scanner sub-section.)
The Scanner section of the E-Box is divided into two sections that are separated by a
metal septum. The side of the septum closest to the front of the E-Box is the analog
section consisting of the Distribution board, four Front End boards, a Clock board,
and the Power Regulator board. These boards are physically separated (by the
septum) in order to reduce noise which could be injected into them from the digital
circuits. The rear half of the Front End section is digital and consists of the four
Beam boards, a DSCC (Digital Scanner Coefficient Computer) board, the
Beamformer I/O board, and the Digital Image Detector.
Distribution Board
The Distribution board has no signal processing capability. It acts as a conduit and
switch through which transmit and receive signals pass between the E-Box and one
of the four transducer connectors (3 imaging transducer connectors and 1 pencil
probe connector). The board has two basic functions:
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nels on and off. The board "senses" the insertion or removal of a probe and
will cut off power to the connectors during transition periods, or when no probe
is present.
This board receives signals from the Clock board, the Power Regulator board, and
the four Front End boards.
The Distribution board and 4 Front End boards form the "analog" RF signal path for
the Scanner. The Receive RF signals are sent on from the Front End boards to the
Beam boards where they are digitized. The CW Doppler signal (from non-pencil
probes) path is separated from the Receive RF signals in the Front End boards and
sent to the Digital Doppler board by way of the Clock board (See Figure 9-2).
Clock Board
As the name implies, the primary purpose of the Clock board is to provide clocks to
all circuit boards in the E-Box (some boards generate their own clocks, but they use
clocks from the Clock board as their primary generator source). The Clock board
sits in the analog section of the Scanner. Following are other features of this board:
NOTE The Back-end of the E-Box can operate without this board by switching the toggle
switch on the Digital Scanner I/O board to the "local" position. In this position, the
Scanner I/O generates its own clock.
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o Supplies the transmit and receive functions for the stand-alone CW/PW probes.
Power for these probes comes from the Power Regulator board. These signals
are sent "directly" to the Distribution board’s Lima connector. The Clock
board filters and mixes the return signals into two identical analog CW/PW
signals (I & Q) which are 90 degrees out of phase from one another.
o Contains a toggle switch that switches the system from NTSC to PAL (video
standard) operation.
o A temperature sensor on the board’s heat sink which will shut transmit power
down if the heatsink becomes too hot.
o Contains safety circuitry for the TEE probes. It monitors the probe’s
thermistors and will shut off power if probe temperature exceeds established
limits. Temperatures are read back to the Beamformer I/O board where the
decision is made whether or not the Power Regulator should shut down power
to the probes.
o Controls and provides voltages for the motors inside the Omni TEE probes and
the Transthoracic Omni probe.
o Contains the digital logic needed to program the active multiplexers in the
linear array transducers. A ROM-based sequencer is used to set each
multiplexer so that the proper transducer elements are connected to the receive
channels before each line is transmitted and received.
o Control signals from the Beamformer I/O board are passed through this board
and on to the Front End boards (by way of FESI and FEPI buses). (See Figure
9-2)
o The Power Regulator board must be operating in the Scanner in order for
minimum Scanner functions to take place because this board provides the
power necessary to operate the Clock board.
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o The parallel X and Y signals are sent to the Digital Image Detector.
o These boards perform coarse delay and fine delay (which allows for steering
the beam) and filtering and digitizing functions on the incoming analog signals.
DSCC Board
The primary function of the DSCC (Digital Scanner Coefficient Computer) board is
to calculate and distribute the Receive Coefficients for use by the four Beam boards
as they perform beamforming. The DSCC board is primarily just a slave processor
with a large amount of RAM (random access memory) to hold the coefficients until
they are ready to be sent to the Beam boards. The DSCC is controlled by the
Beamformer I/O board (via the Processor Bus) which is the primary processor of the
Front End section.
o Contains the software needed to operate the Scanner. Software can be loaded
onto this board by means of a the Service Floppy Drive, or in an emergency
situation, by using a Flash card in the PCMCIA slot of this board. The board
contains a large amount of RAM to store control instructions. The board can
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also be programmed by using the Service Floppy disk drive (assuming that the
entire system is operational).
o Provides the frame timing (or scan sequencing) for the Front End boards.
o Provides Transmit Coefficients for the Front End boards.
o Acts as a "control" connection between the Back End of the E-Box and the
Front End of the E-Box by way of the RS-232 bus (See Figure 9-2).
o Sends signals to the Front End boards to control the way that these boards
perform the front TGC (Time Gain Compensation) function. (TGC is
performed in two places, once in the Front Ends, and again in the Digital Image
Detector).
o Performs rear TGC functions and RF filtering. TGCs increase or decrease
signal gain for a given amount of time.
o Using the X & Y buses, this board performs all functions in a parallel manner
to increase image quality.
o The Digital Image Detector can operate in any one of 16 different operating
"modes" depending on the type of signal it is processing (Color Flow, 2D, etc.).
The Mode Control signal is sent to the Back End along with data signals so that
the Back End knows what kind of data signal it is receiving and thereby
process it correctly. (See Figure 9-2).
o A portion of the Edge Enhancement function takes place on this board (part is
also done on the Digital Scanner I/O).
o 2D, M-Mode, and Color Flow data is sent on to the Digital Scanner I/O in the
Back End section for further processing.
o PW Doppler data is send to the Digital Doppler board in the Back End section
for further processing.
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Analog Motherboard
The Analog Motherboard resides in the very front end portion of the Scanner and
provides the interconnects for the "analog" boards in the Scanner (See Figure 9-4). It
is physically separated from the digital portion of the Scanner to reduce noise that
might be introduced into the analog data signals. The daughter boards that plug into
this board are the Distribution board, four Front End boards, the Clock board, and
the Power Regulator board. Signals that pass through this board are (See Figure 9-
2):
Digital Motherboard
The Digital Motherboard provides the interconnect paths for the digital buses which
run through the Scanner sub-system. The daughter boards which plug into the
Digital Motherboard include: 4 Beam boards, DSCC board, Digital Image Detector,
Beamformer I/O and the Digital Scanner I/O (See Figure 9-4). Signals that can be
found on this board include:
Communications Motherboard
The Communications Motherboard provides the interconnect paths for processor
communications and power distribution to all of the daughterboards of the Scanner
section. There is a "porch" extension on the board to act as a bridge to route the high
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voltage supplies from the Back End section to the Scanner section of the E-Box.
Some of the power supply filtering needed by the Scanner is located on this board
along with the power bus bar connections for the high current supplies (3.3V, + 5V
Digital, and + 5V Analog). Note that the Analog 5V power is separated from the
Digital 5V supply in an effort to reduce noise and because they have different
current requirements. Signals or voltages on this board include:
o +/- 12 Volts
o +/- 170 Volts
o + 85 Volts
o + 24 Volts
o - 5 Volts
o Transmit Coefficient Bus
o Receive RF Signal (to Beam boards)
o FESI Bus (Front End Serial Interface)
o Clocks from the Clock Board
o + 5 Volts Digital (via bus bars)
o + 5 Volts Analog (via bus bars)
o + 3.3 Volts (via bus bars)
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Scan Converter Section
The primary function of the Scan Converter is to convert a frame of acoustic data
from its native coordinate system, draw it into an X-Y organized frame buffer and
make it available for display on the system’s video monitor. The Scan Converter
parameters are configured to compensate for input data sample density and line
density, to set the size of the image on the screen, to magnify a particular region of
interest, and to adjust the image’s aspect ratio for NTSC or PAL video systems. See
Figure 9-3 for a block diagram of the data flow for this section.
The Back End (Scan Converter) sub-system receives signals from the Front End
(Scanner) and further processes these signals. Signals are processed and quantized
to present information to the clinicians in a usable format. This information can take
the form of audio data, video data, or measurements.
Processor/Graphics Board
The Processor Graphics board consists of a main processor section and a graphics-
generating section:
o Processor - The Processor Graphics board contains the main processor and its
associated software for operating the Scan Converter boards via the back-plane
processor bus. The processor is clocked by the 10 MHz clock used for the non-
video portion of the Scan Converter.
o Graphics - The graphics section contains eight graphics planes of bit maps.
The Processor Graphics board generates graphics information which is stored
in RAM as a single bit for each screen pixel for each plane. A video system
controller chip controls the graphics dynamic memory and updates to the video
bus.
o Battery - The Processor Graphics board uses a non-charging, lithium battery
(3.6V nominal). It supplies the battery-backed RAM and is located in a socket
on this board.
o This board contains operating code in RAM which controls the Scan Converter
section. The software can be loaded onto this board using a flash card (via on-
board PMCMIA card slot) or by using a Floppy disk.
o The board contains a four digit LED which will give software loading
information and also error codes.
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o The Processor Graphics board is also responsible for controlling the data
transfer that occurs on the SCSI cable to and from the support floppy disk
drive, and the DSCC circuit board.
o It re-samples the digitized, log-detected image and baseband I & Q flow signals
from the Scanner. It performs some simple signal processing on the data: gray
scale compression mapping, and M-Mode edge enhancement filtering.
o The Digital Scanner I/O temporarily stores the processed data, and then sends it
out to the Flow Processor, AQ, R-Theta-AC (Acoustic Cine), and Stripchart
back-end boards whether rearranged, or just delayed, as required. Data is
dispersed to other boards as follows:
a. 2D - 2D detected data is resampled and applied to the compression ROMs
for grayscale mapping. The data is then sent to the R-Theta-AC board along
with output timing signals.
b. M-Mode - The M-Mode data is resampled by the same A/D converter as 2D
and also passes through the same compression ROMs. Once it has been
processed, it passes from the Digital Scanner I/O board to both the PVT
board and to the Stripchart board.
c. Color Flow - The Color Flow baseband I and Q components are digitally
resampled. Color data is then buffered while one full color packet is
acquired; then, the flow data is read out to the Flow Processor board.
d. AQ - 2D detected data is resampled. The data is then sent to the AQ board
along with output timing signals. It is labeled as 2D’ because it is the same
as the 2D signal except that it does not contain compression.
o The Scanner I/O board contains its own internal clock. In the “Local” position
it provides the 10 MHz clock needed to operate all of the Back End section of
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the E-Box without needing the Clock board. In the "60" position, the Scanner
I/O is using the 60 MHz clock from the Clock board to generate clock signals
which it then passes on to the other boards in the Back End.
o The Digital Scanner I/O board passes control signals to the Front End of the
E-Box by way of the RS-232 control bus.
Digital Doppler
The primary function of the Digital Doppler board is to process Doppler signals. To
accomplish this, the Digital Doppler board communicates with six other boards in
the E-Box: The Processor Graphics board controls the Digital Doppler board
through the Processor Bus; the Image Detector supplies range gated data in PW
mode; the Digital Scanner I/O supplies the clocks; the Clock board supplies the
analog baseband I and Q signals in CW mode (non-pencil probe), and also for the
separate CW probe; and finally, the Digital Doppler provides spectrum data to the
PVT board and Stripchart board. The Controller section of the system receives data
for audio signals. The audio and spectral paths of this board are further defined as
follows:
o Audio Path - The audio path contains wall filters, a lowpass noise filter, and a
rotational filter which develops the left and right audio channels. It determines
left and right audio by determining the phase of the signal.
o Spectral Path - the spectral path contains user selectable wall filters and a low
pass filter. Data from the spectral path is digitized and sent to the digital signal
processor. The Processor Graphics board downloads operating software to
RAM on this board. This programs the digital signal processor to perform FFT
calculations on the I and Q signals and thus produce Doppler spectral data.
Spectral data is sent to the screen via the PVT board. Also, a D/A converter
converts the spectrum to analog form for routing to the Stripchart board.
Digital AQ Board
The Digital AQ board provides the hardware and firmware associated with the AQ
(Acoustic Quantification) and CK (Color Kinesis) features of the system. The
Digital AQ board receives logged, detected, and packetized 2D’ data from the
Digital Scanner I/O board. Once it receives the 2D’ data, it threshold detects it to
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determine if each pixel is blood or tissue. In addition to this primary function, this
board also has these additional tasks:
o This board outputs data to the R-Theta-AC board for further scan conversion.
o It outputs to the PVT board which then draws waveforms on the screen.
o Calculates the area and volume waveforms.
o It sends data to the "AQ Wave" output on the Rear I/O panel (analog data).
o Creates the integrated backscatter signal used in AD (Acoustic Densitometry).
o Performs the Color Kinesis algorithms.
o Contains the circuitry that senses the system temperature and controls the
system fan. There is a thermal cutout switch on this board which will shut
down the system’s power supply if the sensor reaches 75 degrees C. The switch
will reset itself when the temperature drops down to 50 degrees C.
o The Rear I/O board contains filters that filter the power supply to the fan. If
these filters were to malfunction, it could result in noisy Doppler signals.
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Flow Processor
The Flow Processor board receives digitized color flow I and Q data from the
Digital Scanner I/O board. One complete color packet is read out to the Flow
Processor. A control bit indicates if the data is 2D or M-Mode. The Color Flow I and
Q data is filtered by the color process selection and is used to reduce low velocity
wall artifacts. Mean flow velocity and turbulence calculations are then performed.
Finally, the resulting velocity data is spatially filtered according to the smoothing
configuration setting selected by the user.
o The board contains a local microprocessor. It performs all board controls with
low level, disk oriented commands received by way of the mailbox from the
main 68020 chip located on the Processor Graphics board. Special DMA
(Direct Memory Access) circuitry allows high speed memory transfer over the
processor data bus of the Scan Converter.
o Compression and expansion circuits implement a run-time encoding algorithm
on the image data. This reduces the amount of data required to store an image
or loop.
o The industry standard, Small Computer System Interface or SCSI is used as the
interface to the disk drive.
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R-Theta-AC
The R-Theta-AC board (AC stands for Acoustic Cine) scan converts 2D black and
white and 2D color flow data from sector or linear format to X-Y rectangular
coordinates. These data are written to X-Y addresses, one frame at a time, in the
Image Memory. Each image is drawn as a series of slices, where a slice is the area of
video pixels lying between two acoustic lines.
The R-Theta-AC board now contains an Acoustic Cine (AC) function that provides
storage for multiple frames of 2D, Color Flow and Mask/Turbulence acoustic data.
It is implemented as three independent blocks of DRAM, each with its own control
logic.
Image Memory
The Image Memory board holds the memory for sector and linear images, both
black\white and Color Flow. This board is also responsible for the insertion of a gray
scale bar which is provided as a means for calibration reference. Finally, the Image
Memory board sends these images to the Video I/O for display.
Stripchart Board
The primary function of the Stripchart recorder board is to provide hard copy data
from the Image Memory board as a "frame dump" output directly to a video chart
printer.
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In addition, the board will process strip information on Doppler and M-Mode
signals as well as physiological signals. A D/A converter outputs the signals directly
to the strip chart recorder.
o Video display - The video display system generates the sync and timing signals
for the monitor and for digital video sources such as the Image Memory,
Processor Graphics, CCLR, and the memory portion of the PVT itself. The
PVT board distributes the video clock (real-time or playback) to the other Scan
Converter boards. This portion of the PVT is controlled by the main processor
on the Processor Graphics board.
o M-Mode/spectral memory - This part of the PVT board contains the memory
for M-Mode and Doppler spectral data.
o Physio memory - There is a separate memory for physio and other wave form
data. Signals from the Physio amplifier are filtered and digitized by an A/D
converter on the PVT. The Physio memory acts as a graphics overlay which
can be configured on or off.
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in memory. Cine Loops acquired to the CCLR board are played back directly to the
Video I/O board. Also, DSR playback goes directly to the Video I/O through the
CCLR. The CCLR board contains socketed expandable memory that can be
configured for either 16 MBytes, 128 MBytes, or 512 MBytes.
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Serial AUX/
E-Box
KP Serial
Main I/O
Serial & Foot Audio
Audio/
Physio
Power
Control
ECG/Resp
KP Serial Control
Audio/
QWERTY PCB
(Keyboard) Control PCB
power
audio
Control Data
in
Right EL
Left EL Panel
Panel Digital
Network
Physios Interface
Power to Control
EL Panels Data-to
Keyscanner/Audio
E-Box
PCB Power
CROSSOVER Rear I/O
Physio
FILTER BOARD
Signals
Left Left
Physio PCB Rear Front
Speaker Speaker
Audio
Physio
Signals Floppy DSR
Right Right
Physio I/O Rear Front DSR / Floppy
Speaker Speaker Drive Assy
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Scanner I/O
To Digital
Color
Flow I/Q
Xmit
Slot #3
Slot #2
Slot #1
RF X
MUX Beam (4) Digital
Front Data
EEPROM End Bus Image Mode
Control
Receive Detector
(4) Beam-
Trans- Distri- Receive Receive
Doppler PCB
To Digital
RF forming
ducers bution RF
ASIC Y
PW/CW
Data:
Data Digital
Receive Co-efficient Bus
Bus Dopler
CW/PW Xmit/Rec. (Pencil Probe)
I&Q
(PW only)
+/-12 Volts Regulated
Back End
Xmit Supplies
CW_IF(non-pencil)
Pencil
Probe
PV/Omni
Controls TEE
Thermisters
Clock DSCC
Power Beam
former
To Digital
Scanner I/O
Reg. Digital
Clock provides I/O
Scanner
clock to all PCB
boards in Coefficient RS232
Computer CPU Control
E-Box
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AQ Data
System
Physio
(From Physio Amp) Monitor
to E-Box
M-Mode
Stripchart Rear I/O
Digital Waveform
AQ Peripheral
AQ SCSI Data
Flow Devices
Data
Scanner Serial
l (RS232) Control
tr a
2D’ ec System
To Beamformer
Serial Sp
Fan
I/O Board
Control
Processor
RS232 Digital
Image Graphics
Scanner R- X Video &
Y Memory Processor Video Timing
I/O Theta Z
2D Bus to all
From Image
Control
-AC
Detector
PCB’s Video
Data: 2D
Data
Color I/Q
I/O
V
& M-Mode Bat
CPU
Color CLR
B&W&
B/W Video Bus
M-Mode
Color
From Clock
Video
Bus Play
PCB
60 MHz back
Color I/Q
Clock Combined
SCSI Ribbon Cable
CLR
Digital Flow
Data
Doppler/PW
I & Q Data Digital Physio DSR
From Image
Detector
Analog l & Q
Data (M-
To Keyscanner
Amp
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Septum
Power Reg
Analog Clock *
Motherboard
F. End *
FEPI Bus Communications
Xmit Coefficients Bus (from Pwr Reg.) F. End * Motherboard
Analog Xmit/Receive Signals F. End *
F. End *
Distribution Board *
Notes: 1. Chassis is the return path for power bus bars
* Front End Boards with a “*” 2. No 3V or Digital 5 V on the Analog side of Septum
utilize the “Analog +5 volts 3. All power to Front End goes through the Digital Scanner
I/O except for the power in the 3 bus bars.
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1 Index
Index - 1
Index
Index - 2
1 Index
Log Entry Details 4-23 PCB 3-4 Processor Graphics board 9-15
low voltage 3-16 Peripheral Connections 1-16 Programming 3-48, 3-51
Peripheral Control Progress Boxes 4-9
Specifications 2-7 Pulse 1-5
M Peripheral Mounting 3-74 Pulse signal processor 9-6
Main Display 2-2 Peripheral Switch Settings 3-85
Peripherals 3-74
Main E-Box Electronics 9-1
PFC 3-15, 3-16 R
Main I/O board 9-7
Main Screen 4-1 Phantom 3-3 R wave 1-5
Main Test Menu 4-10 Physio Amplifier 1-5 Raster Format 2-2
Physio board 9-5
Maintenance Procedures 6-2 Rear I/O 9-18
Mechanical Index 1-10 Physio I/O board 9-6 Rear I/O panel 3-8
menu 4-7 physio setup screen 1-5 Rear I/O Ports 2-4
Physio/Video/Timing board 9-
metric 3-2 rear wheels 3-45, 3-47
Microphone 2-6 21 Regulatory Compliance 2-8
Miscellaneous Parts 8-21 Power & Weight 2-1 Regulatory Compliance
Power & Weight Specifications
M-Mode 1-4, 1-5 Specifications 2-8
Module 4-5 2-1 Repair 3-1
Monitor 3-28, 3-29, 3-30 Power Bus Bar PCB 3-13 Repair Philosophy 3-1
Power Bus Board 9-18
monitor 3-34 replacement parts 8-1
Monitor Knob 3-29 power cord connections 3-23 Required Tools 3-2
Moving 1-11 power cords 8-26 Resident Self Test 4-1
Power Distribution 3-8, 3-9
Resident Self Test Errors 5-3
Power Factor Corrector 3-5, 3- Respiration 1-5
N 15 respiration measurement 9-5
power Index 1-10
NEMA strip 2-1 Restore Operation 3-57
Power On/Off 3-21 Restore PRESETS 4-25
Network Utility 4-28 Power Regulator Board 3-13, 3- Ripple 2-7
14, 9-10
rotary controls 1-5
Power Regulator board 3-18, 9-
O 10
RST 4-1, 4-2, 4-5, 4-10, 4-11,
4-13, 4-16, 4-17, 4-19, 4-20
OEM Instrument Exchange 8-11 power suppl 3-15
RST error 4-16
OEM instruments 3-1 Power Supply 1-3, 3-5, 3-15, 3- RST Error Log 4-12, 4-21
OEM peripheral 1-3 16, 3-17, 3-18, 3-20, 6-5 RST Error Logs 4-20
Option Buttons 4-9 Power Supply Specifications 2-7
RST Hardcopy 4-19
Power Transformer 3-22 RST Interface Components 4-7
power transformer 3-24 RST screens 4-1
P Precautions 3-3
RST Test Configuration 4-13
Presets 1-9, 3-56 RST Test Modes 4-10
Panasonic - 7350 1-9 presets 1-9, 3-57
Parts Ordering 8-1 RST Test Patterns 4-18
Preventive Maintenance 6-1, 6-3
Patient Cable 8-2 RST User-Dependent Tests 4-15
preventive maintenance 6-1, 6-2 R-Theta 9-20
PC boards 3-1
R-Theta-AC board 9-20
Index - 3
Index
Run Time Error Codes 5-7 Shelf 3-77 System I/O Board 9-3
Run Time Error Log 4-22 Shelves 3-74 System I/O board 9-3
Run Time Errors 4-5, 5-3, 5-8 shelves 3-75 System Information Screen 4-20
Side Panel 3-4 System Maintenance 6-4
SIMMs 3-63 System Monitor 3-28
S slide pots 1-5 system peripherals 3-74
SAE (Amenican thread) 3-2 slide-rails 3-74 system power cord 3-24
software 1-1, 3-48 system power supply 3-41
Safety 2-8
Safety & Performance Sony UP 860 - Small 1-8 system presets 3-48
Assurance Tests 6-1 Sony UP 910 - Large 1-9 System Programming 3-48, 3-
Sony UP3000 1-8 50, 3-51
safety analyzer 6-11
Safety checks 6-1 Sony UP5000MD 1-8 System Specifications 2-1
Safety Considerations source voltage jumper 3-23
source voltage, jumper 3-24
Acoustic Exposure 1-14
Speakers 2-6, 3-5 T
AIUM/NEMA 1-14
Electrical Warnings 1-16 Specifications 2-1 TEE Probe 3-69, 3-71, 3-72, 3-
spectral 1-5
electromagnetic interference 73
1-17 Spectral Path 9-17 tension spring 3-32
Electrostatic discharge 1-19 spring 3-32 testing
Stand Alone Basic 4-11, 4-12
Electrosurgical units 1-19 safety 6-11
glutaraldehyde exposure 1- Strap 3-77 theory 6-28
16 strap buckle 3-75 Theory of Operation 9-1
straps 3-75
Immunity Level 1-18 Thermal Index 1-10
peripherals 1-16 Strip 3-88 Thermistor Measurement 3-69,
Safety Limit Specifications 2-8 Strip Chart Recorder 3-88 3-70, 3-71, 3-72, 3-73
Stripchart recorder board 9-20
Safety Regulations 2-8 tools 3-2
safety testing 6-11 Stripchart Tests 4-27 torque setting 3-3
Scan Converter 1-4, 9-15 struts 1-3 Torx hardware 3-2
Submodule 4-6
Scan Converter Error Codes 5- Touch Panel Calibration 4-26
63 Subsystem 4-6 touch panel calibration 4-26
Scanner 1-4 supplies 8-1 Touch Panels 4-26
SVHS Tape 8-4
scanner 9-8 touch screen 3-42
Scanner Error Codes 5-75 Swelling 6-6 Touch Screens 3-42, 3-44
Scanner I/O 9-16 Switches 3-60, 3-61, 3-62, 3- Trackball 3-43, 6-6
63, 3-64, 3-65, 3-67, 3-90
SCSI (Small Computer System trackball cleaning 6-6
Interface) board 9-19 switches 3-85 Transducer 3-71, 6-6
sensors. 6-2 Swivel wheel 1-3 transducer 3-3, 3-69, 3-72
Swivel wheels 1-3
Serial Number 8-1 transducer cord 3-3
Service Access 3-3 system cabling 7-1 Transducer Exchange 8-5
Service Data 3-1 System Chronometer utility 4-27 Transducer Maintenance 6-6
System Components 1-8
Service Related PCB Transducer Parts/Accessories 8-
Components 3-59 System Cooling Fan 3-27 8
Service Tools 3-2 System Description 1-3
Index - 4
Index
Transducer Specifications 2- W
2, 2-3
Transducers 2-2 Weight 2-1
transducers 3-48 wheels 3-45
transesophageal 3-69
Transmit Power 1-10
transmit power 1-10
Transporting Vehicle 1-13
troubleshooting 4-1
Troubleshooting Hint 3-16
Twivel Base 3-28, 3-32
twivel base 3-33
Twivel Friction Adjustment
3-34
Twivel Mounting Hardware
3-32, 3-34, 3-35
2D 1-5
U
user interface 9-2
user intervention 4-15
V
VCR 3-78, 3-85, 6-7
VCR Cleaning 6-7
VCR housing 1-3
Video 2-6, 2-9
Video I/O board 9-21
Video Specifications 2-6
Video Tests 4-26
Video Timing Specifications
2-9
Voltage Test Points 3-14, 3-
18
Voltage test points 3-13
Index-5
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