Voluson™S8/Voluson™S8t BT18/BT22

General Service Manual

•Voluson™S8/Voluson™S8t systems BT18/BT22

General Service documentation

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Document Number: 5775467

Revision: 10
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Important Precautions

TRANSLATION POLICY

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DAMAGE IN TRANSPORTATION
All packages should be closely examined at time of delivery. If damage is apparent write “Damage In
Shipment” on ALL copies of the freight or express bill BEFORE delivery is accepted or “signed for” by
a GE HealthCare representative or hospital receiving agent. Whether noted or concealed, damage
MUST be reported to the carrier immediately upon discovery, or in any event, within 14 days after
receipt, and the contents and containers held for inspection by the carrier. A transportation company
will not pay a claim for damage if an inspection is not requested within this 14 day period.

CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR STATEMENT - FOR USA ONLY

All electrical Installations that are preliminary to positioning of the equipment at the site prepared for the
equipment shall be performed by licensed electrical contractors. Other connections between pieces of
electrical equipment, calibrations and testing shall be performed by qualified GE HealthCare personnel.
In performing all electrical work on these products, GE HealthCare will use its own specially trained field
engineers. All of GE HealthCare’s electrical work on these products will comply with the requirements
of the applicable electrical codes.

The purchaser of GE HealthCare equipment shall only utilize qualified personnel (i.e., GE HealthCare’s
field engineers, personnel of third-party service companies with equivalent training, or licensed
electricians) to perform electrical servicing on the equipment.

OMISSIONS & ERRORS

If there are any omissions, errors or suggestions for improving this documentation, please contact the
GE Ultrasound Korea, Ltd. Service Documentation group with specific information listing the system
type, manual title, part number, revision number, page number and suggestion details.

Mail the information to:

GE Ultrasound Korea, Ltd.

9 Sunhwan--ro, 214 beon-gil
Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si
Gyeonggi-do 13204
Republic of Korea
Attn.: “Service Documentation”

GE HealthCare employees should use the global complaint recording tool to report service
documentation issues. These issues will then be in the internal problem reporting tool and
communicated to the writer.

SERVICE SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

DANGER DANGEROUS VOLTAGES, CAPABLE OF CAUSING DEATH, ARE PRESENT IN
THIS EQUIPMENT. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING, TESTING AND
ADJUSTING.
WARNING
WARNING Use all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as gloves (ex. disposable gloves,
Cut resistance gloves), safety shoes, safety glasses, and kneeling pad, to reduce the
risk of injury.

WARNING
WARNING Beware of possible sharp edges on all mechanical parts. If sharp edges are
encountered, the appropriate PPE should be used to reduce the risk of injury.

WARNING
WARNING Wear all PPE including gloves are indicated in the chemical Material Safety Data sheet
(MSDS)
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LEGAL NOTES

The contents of this publication may not be copied or duplicated in any form, in whole or in part, without
prior written permission of GE HealthCare.

GE Ultrasound Korea, Ltd. may revise this publication from time to time without written notice.

TRADEMARKS
All products and their name brands are trademarks of their respective holders.

COPYRIGHTS
All Material Copyright© 2025 by GE HealthCare Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Revision History

Revision Date Reason for change

1 September 2017 Initial version
2 March 2018 Enhancement feedback for M3
3 July 2018 Update FRU parts and figures
4 January 2018 Add Voluson S8t contents
5 June 2019 Update FRU parts and ULTRASOUND EQUIPMENT QUALITY CHECK
Update FRU parts in chapter 9
6 July 2020 Update 3-5-4 Connecting color Laser Printer
Update 3-7-3 Installing the network color laser printer
Update 2-2-2-2 Inrush Current
Update chapter 9 Renewal Parts, mainly section 9-14 Power Cord
7 March 2021
Update Chapter 10 New section 10-7-1 UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
Update Safety warning & figures for cut resistance gloves
8 November 2021 Update SPC340 (BT22) contents
9 June 2022 Enhancement feedback
10 May 2025 General update

List of Effected Pages

Pages Revision Pages Revision Pages Revision

Chapter 1 - Introduction
Title Page 10 Chapter 6 - Service Adjustments
10 10

Important Precautions Chapter 2 - Site Preparation Chapter 7 - Diagnostics/

pages i to xiv 10 10 Troubleshooting 10

Rev History/LOEP Chapter 8 - Replacement

Chapter 3 - Setup Instructions 10
page xv 10 10 Procedures
Table of Contents 10 Chapter 4 - Functional Checks 10 Chapter 9 - Renewal Parts 10
pages xvii to xviii
Chapter 5 - Components and Functions 10 Chapter 10 - Care & Maintenance 10
(Theory)

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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Purpose of Chapter 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Purpose of Service Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Typical Users of the Basic Service Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Mod els Covered by this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Purpose of Operator Manual(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Important Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Conventions Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Standard Hazard Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Product Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Human Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Mechanical Safety ......................................... 1-7
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Safe Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Auxiliary Devices Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Labels Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 10
Main Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 11
TUV symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 12
Multi Caution Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 13
Dangerous Procedure Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 14
Lockout/Tagout Requirements (For USA Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 14
Returning/Shipping System, Probes and Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 14
Battery Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 15

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16

What is EMC? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16
Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16

Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 17
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 17
System Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 17

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CHAPTER 2
Site Preparation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1
Purpose of Chapter 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1

General Console Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2
Voluson™ S8/Voluson™ S8t Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
Inrush Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
Site Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
Site Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
Main Power Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
EMI Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4
Probe Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
Time and Manpower Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
Physical Dimensions of Voluson™ S8/Voluson™ S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
Acoustic Noise Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5

Facility Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6
Purchaser Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6
Mandatory Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7
Site Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7
Recommended Ultrasound Room Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 8
Networking Setup Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9
Stand-alone Unit (without Network Connection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9
Unit Connected to Hospital’s Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9
Purpose of the DICOM Network Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9
DICOM Option Pre-installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9

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CHAPTER 3
Setup Instructions
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1
The Purpose of Chapter 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1

Set Up Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Average Installation Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Installation Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Moving/Lifting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
System Acclimation Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
OPIO Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Brake Pedal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Safety Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Receiving and Unpacking the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 6

Preparing for Set Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 11

Verify Customer Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 11
EMI Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 12

Connection of Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 13

Connecting the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 14
Connecting the Black & White Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 15
Connection Scheme: B&W Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 16
Connecting the Color Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 17
Connection Scheme: Color Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 18
Connecting the Footswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 19
Connecting the USB Flash Memory Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 20
Connecting the external USB Hard disk (Handydrive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 20
General Remarks and Hints when using external USB-Devices . . . . . . . . 3 - 21
External USB-Devices - Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 21
External USB-Devices - Disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 21
Connecting The Color Laser Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 23
Connect the Color Laser Printer directly to
the Voluson™ S8/Voluson™ S8t system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 23
Connecting the Color Laser Printer to work within the Network
environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 23

Completing the Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 24

Connecting the Unit to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 24
Power On / Boot Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 24
Scanner Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 24
Back End Processor Boot Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 25
During a normal boot, you may observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 26
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Power Off / Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 27

Scanner Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 27
Transducer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 29

Printer Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 31
Installing the Digital Black & White Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 31
Installing the Digital Color Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 31
Installation of the network Color Laser Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 32
Prepare the Printer and print out the Network Configuration Page . . . . 3 - 32
Print the HP Network Configuration Page (Ethernet Connection) 33
Printer the HP Network Configuration Page (Wi-Fi Connection) 34
Configure Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 35
The Wi-Fi Direct Printer is not listed - Troubleshooting 36
Printer Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 37
Printer Installation manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 43
Adjustment of Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 44
UP-D898MD - Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 45
UP-D25MD - Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 46
Remote Control Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 48
Report Printer Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 49

System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 50
System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 50
To invoke the Setup procedure: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 51
How to enter Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 52
How to enter Clinic Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 53
How to change Language and/or EUM Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 53
How to change Ext. Monitor Output Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 54
How to adjust function of the Footswitch (Left/Middle/Right) . . . . . . . . . 3 - 54
How to change the Keyboard Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 54
How to configure Service Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 54
How to execute Additional Software Installation (ASI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 54
How to activate User Login Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 55
How to perform Full Disk Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 56
Disk Encryption Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 56
Unlock an encrypted Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 57
Decrypt Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 57
How to protect the system by Whitelisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 58
How to install SW option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 58
On-Board Optional Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 59
External I/O Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 60
External I/O Pin Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 62

Available Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 64

Software/Option Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 64
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Connectivity Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 65
Connectivity Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 65
The Dataflow Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 65
Dataflow Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 66
Stand-alone Voluson™ S8/Voluson™ S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 67
Voluson? + PC (with 4D View Software) within a “Sneaker Net” . . . . . 3 - 67
Connection between Voluson? and DICOM Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 67

Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 68
TCP/IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 68
Wireless Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 70
Connecting to the WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 70
Disconnecting from the WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 70
Adding a WLAN Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 71
Refreshing a WLAN Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 71
Setting a WLAN Network as Non-Preferable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 72
Removing a WLAN Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 72
Customizing an existing WLAN Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 73
Available WLAN Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 74
Monitoring the WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 74
WLAN Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 75
Repairing the WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 76
How to Setup E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 77
How to Setup E-mail to MMS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 78
How to enter Patient's Email address and Phone number in the PID screen 3 - 80
Map Network Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 81
Insite Exc Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 83
How to create an InSite Permanent User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 86

Connectivity Setup Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 88

Paperwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 90
Product Locator Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 90
User Manual(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 90

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Functional Checks
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1
Purpose of Chapter 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1

Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1

General Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
Power On / Boot Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
Scanner Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
Power Off / Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
Scanner Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6
Activate Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6
System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 7
Control Panel for Voluson S8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 7
Control Panel for Voluson S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 8
Monitor Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 9

Functional Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 10
Patient Archive (Image Management) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 11
Erasing DVD/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 12

Backup and Restore Database, Preset Configurations and Images . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 13

Save Small Backup (Scan Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 14
Load Small Backup (Scan Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 15
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 15
Load “Complete Backup” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 16
Load only parts of the “Complete Backup” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 17
Save Full System Configuration (Full Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 18
Load Full System Configuration (Full Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 20
Delete Full System Configuration (Full Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 22
Archiving Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 23
Save Image Archive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 23
Load Image Archive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 25

Software Configuration Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 26

System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 26

Peripheral Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 27
ECG Check Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 27
Control Console Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 27
Brakes and Direction (Swivel) Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 28

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Mode Transition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 29
B Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 29
M Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 29
B/CF mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 29
B-Flow/B-Flow Color (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 29
CW (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 29
3D/4D (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 29

Site Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 30

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Components and Functions (Theory)
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1
Purpose of Chapter 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2
Description of Voluson™ S8/Voluson™ S8t Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
B-Mode or 2D-Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
B-Flow (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
Coded Harmonic Imaging (HI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
XTD-View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
Coded Contrast Imaging (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
M-Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
MCFM Mode (M Mode + Color Flow Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
Color Doppler Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 8
Color Flow Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 8
Power Doppler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 8
Bi-Directional Angio (HD-Flow Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 8
Tissue Doppler (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 8
Pulsed (PW) Doppler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 9
3D Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 9
3D Data Collection and Reconstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 9
3D Image Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 9
3D Rendering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 10
Block diagram Voluson™ S8/Voluson™ S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 11
Front End Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 13
Back End Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 13
OPIO Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 13
Data Flow Control Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 14
B-Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 14
Special B-Mode Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 15
M-Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 15
D-Mode (Pulsed Wave- and Continuous Wave Doppler) . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 15
D-Mode Autotrace (draws PC-calculated envelope to D-Spectrum) . . . 5 - 16
CFM-Mode (Color Flow Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 16
3D-Mode (Freezes after 1 volume sweep) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 16
Real Time 4D-Mode (nonstop volume rendering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 16
XBeam CRI-Mode (CrossBeam Compound Resolution Imaging) . . . . . 5 - 16
VCI-Mode (Volume Contrast Imaging) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 16
Archive write mode (store Image to Archive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 16
Description of Software Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 17
3D/4D Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 19
Real Time 4D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 19
HDLive(3D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 19
3D/4D Expert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 19
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Real Time 4D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 19
Real Time 4D Biopsy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 19
VCI - Volume Contrast Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 19
T.U.I. - Tomographic Ultrasound Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 19
Advanced VCI / SingleView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 20
VCI Omni View - Volume Contrast Imaging (any plane) . . . . 5 - 20
SingleView - Volume Contrast Imaging (any plane) . . . . . . . 5 - 20
DICOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 20
B-Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 20
Elastography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 20
Coded Contrast Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 20
SonoVCAD Heart- Computer Assisted Heart Diagnosis Package . . . . 5 - 21
SonoAVC follicle - Sono Automated Volume Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 21
SonoVCAD labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 21
Anatomical M-Mode (AMM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 21
Advanced SRI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 21
SonoNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 22
STIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 22
ScanAssistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 22
TUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 22
Realtime 4D Biopsy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 23
Inversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 23
VOCAL II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 23
SonoIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 23
SonoBiometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 23
SonoMetrium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 23
3D Printer Export (Full Mesh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 23
IOTA Simple Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 23
Advanced Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 24
Description of Hardware Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 25
CW - Continuous Wave Doppler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 25
ECG Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 25
Wireless Network Adapter (WLAN - Wireless Local Area Network) . . . 5 - 26
Scan/Freeze Footswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 26
DPS2 Battery Assy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 26
UP-BT18 Assy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 26
Data Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 27

FrontEnd Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 28
DPI - Dachstein Probe Interface board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 29
DBM128G - Dachstein Beamformer Giga-bit board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 30
DRFG - Dachstein Radio Frequency Mid-processor GIGA-bit . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 31
DRFG - FPGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 32

BackEnd Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 33
Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 34

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SOM (System On Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 34

Congatec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 34
GPU(Graphic Process Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 35
AMD e8870 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 35

Internal I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 36

OPIO (User Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 37

OPIO Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 37
OPIO layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 39

Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 45

External I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 46

Peripherals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 48
Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 48
Black & White Digital Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 48
Color Digital Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 48
Color Deskjet Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 48
DVD±R/RW Drive (Writer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 48
ECG Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 48
Wireless Network Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 48
Footswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 48
DPS with Battery Assy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 48

Power Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 49
ACFE - Primary Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 49
DPS with Battery assy Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 50
Power Distribution Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 52
Power Up Sequence Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 53
Power Up Sequence Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 53
Power Down Sequence Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 54
Mechanical Concept and Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 54
Functions of ACFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 54
ACDC - primary DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 55
Function of ACDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 55
DCDC - main DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 55
4D Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 55

Mechanical Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 56
Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 56
LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 58
OPIO Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 58
Rotation Adjustment of the OPIO Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 59
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Height Adjustment of the OPIO Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 59

Air Flow Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 60

Service Platform (InSite Exc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 62

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 62
Access / Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 62
Local Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 63
Remote Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 64

Common Service Desktop (CSD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 65

Service Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 66
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 66
Access / Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 66
Service Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 67
Auto Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 68
Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 68
FMI from DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 68
ASI - Additional Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 69
Restore Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 69
TCP/IP Buffersize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 69
Show Factory Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 69
Common Service Desktop (CSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 69
Request for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 69
Delete all Patients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 69
Export System Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 70
Console Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 70
Keyboard Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 70
Monitor Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 70
Connected Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 70
Load Application Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 71
Probe EEPROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 72

Boot Screen Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 73

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 73
Voluson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 73
GE-Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 73
Rollback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 74
Memtest(Memory Check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 75

Windows Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 76

LINUX - Voluson Maintenance System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 78
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 78
General Operation and Selection in LINUX (and BIOS) menu . . . . . . . 5 - 78
Access/Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 78
Before Recovering or Initializing the Hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 79
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Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 81
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 81
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 81
Exit/Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 81
Halt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 81
Media Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 82
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 82
Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 82
NewDisk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 85
New Hard Disk Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 88
Advanced Functions Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 91
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 91
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 91
SSHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 91
Restore C : from recovery partition (R:) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 92
Initialize Hard (C: and D:) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 92
Service Tools Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 93
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 93
Shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 93
USBTree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 94
SmartHDDtest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 94
HDDWipeTool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 94
CollectLogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 95
CheckLnkSpeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 95
After Recovering or Initializing the Hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 96

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CHAPTER 6
Service Adjustments
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1
Purpose of Chapter 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1

Regulatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1

LCD Monitor Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 2

Monitor setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 3

Modification of Keyboard Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 4

Setup the Voluson™ S8/Voluson™ S8t Keyboard Language Layout . . . . 6 - 4

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Diagnostics/Troubleshooting
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1
Purpose of Chapter 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1

Collect Vital System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 2

Request for Service (RFS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 4
Shortcuts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 6

Check Points Voltages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 9

How to check power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 9
Dachstein Power Supply (DPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 9

Screen Captures and Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 10

Capturing a screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 10
Capturing Network Logs with Network Sniffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 11
How to use a Capture Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 15
How to use a Screen Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 16
Export Log’s and System Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 17
Export System Data (by pressing the ALT + D key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 17
Export Log´s and System Data (via Service Page) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 19
Dump-file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 19

Remote Access to Service Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 20

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 20
How the Customer enables/disables Disruptive Mode and VCO . . . . . . . . . 7 - 20
How the FE remotely enables/disables Disruptive Mode and VCO . . . . . . . 7 - 21
How the FE remotely Connect to Device (TotalAccess Session via RSvP) . 7 - 25
Virtual Network Computing (VNC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 27
CSD (Common Service Desktop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 30

Common Service Desktop (CSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 31

Error Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 32
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 33
Disruptive Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 34
S.M.A.R.T. Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 34
HW Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 35
Probe Assessment Tool (ePAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 36
Show all HW Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 39
Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 40
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 40
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 40
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InSite Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 41
Asset Performance Management (APM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 41
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 42
Common Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 43
Scanner Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 45
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 46
PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 46
After Performing Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 47
Hardware Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 48
Audio(System) Interface Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 50
Apertur Lateral Min . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 50
Check for missing channels or elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 50
Automatic Diagnostic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 51
System Overall Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 51
VPD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 52
DRFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 52
DBM128G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 52
DPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 52
DPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 52
DC4D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 52
MDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 52
OPIO (VOLUSON S8 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 52
BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 52
DRFG Overall Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 53
Voltage DRFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 53
Temperature DRFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 53
IIC DRFG Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 53
HW ID Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 53
FPGA DRFG Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 53
DBM128G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 54
Voltage DBM128G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 54
Temperature DBM128G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 54
SCI(Scan Control Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 54
MLA(Multi-Line Acquisition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 54
ADC(Analog Digital Converter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 54
SignalGen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 54
TxPulser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 54
CW(Continues Wave) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 55
DPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 55
Voltage DPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 55
DPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 55
Voltage DPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 55
ADM Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 55
HV Linearity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 55
HV Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 55
DC4D Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 56

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15W protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 56
OPIO Overall Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 56
VPD(OPIO) Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 56
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 56
Battery Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 56
Battery Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 56
Battery Discharging to Shipment Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 56
HW Test Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 57
Aperture Lateral std . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 57
Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 57
USB Loopback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 57
UVC(HDMI) Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 57

Minimum Configuration to Boot/Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 58

Booting without using the Ultrasound Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 58

User Interface Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 61

Console Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 61

Troubleshooting Trees, Instructions and Tech Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 63

System does not boot up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 64
Noise disturbs the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 65
Trackball - Impaired Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 66
Printer Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 67
Monitor Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 68
DVD/CD±R/RW Drive Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 69
Network Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 72
No Connection to the Network at All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 72
GE remote service connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 72
Tech Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 73
Storing SonoView images to Voluson™ S8/Voluson™ S8t . . . . . . . . 7 - 73

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 74

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CHAPTER 8
Replacement Procedures
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 1
Purpose of Chapter 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 1
Returning/Shipping System, Probes and Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 4

System Software - Installation/Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Before the Installation/Upgrade procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
System Functional Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Check vital System Setup data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
System Software - Installation Procedure (FMI from DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Software DVD Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 13
Software Update Package - Download/Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 14
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 14
Update Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 14

Software and Functional Checks after Installation/Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . 8 - 21

Image Settings Only - Loading Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 23

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 23
Loading Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 23

Full Backup (Full System Configuration) - Loading Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 23

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 23
Loading Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 23

Image Archive - Loading Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 23

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 23
Loading Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 23

Replacement or Activation of Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 24

Operation for activating Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 25
Operation for installing a “Demo Key” or a “Permanent Key”: . . . . . . . 8 - 25

Replacement of Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 26
Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 26
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 26
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 26

Replacement of the LCD ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 28

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 28
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 28
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 28
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Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 28
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 31

Replacement of OPIO for VOLUSON S8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 32

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 32
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 32
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 32
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 32
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 35

Replacement of OPIO for Voluson S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 36

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 36
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 36
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 36
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 36
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 38

Replacement of the SPEAKER for VOLUSON S8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 39

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 39
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 39
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 39
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 39
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 40

Replacement of the Speaker for VOLUSON S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 41

Man Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 41
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 41
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 41
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 42
Functional Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 42

Replacement of the VS8t Lower-Upper OPIO Set for Voluson S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 43

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 43
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 43
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 43
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 43
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 44

Replacement of the HARNESS CABLE for VOLUSON S8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 45

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 45
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 45
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 45
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 45
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Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 49

Replacement of the HARNESS CABLE for VOLUSON S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 50

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 50
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 50
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 50
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 50
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 54

Replacement of the NEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 55

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 55
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 55
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 55
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 55
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 58

Replacement of the AIR FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 59

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 59
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 59
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 59
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 59
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 59

Replacement of the Probe Holder(KIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 60

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 60
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 60
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 60
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 60

Replacement of SIDE COVER L ASSY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 61

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 61
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 61
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 61
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 61
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 62

Replacement of SIDE COVER R ASSY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 63

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 63
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 63
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 63
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 63
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 64

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Replacement of the Trackball for VOLUSON S8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 65

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 65
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 65
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 65
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 65
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 65

Replacement of the Trackball for VOLUSON S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 66

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 66
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 66
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 66
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 66
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 66

Replacement of Encoder set for VOLUSON S8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 67

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 67
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 67
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 67
Removal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 67
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 69

Replacement of Encoder set for VOLUSON S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 70

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 70
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 70
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 70
Removal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 70
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 71

Replacement of OPIO Button Sets for VOLUSON S8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 72

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 72
Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 72
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 72
Removal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 72
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 73

Replacement of OPIO Button Sets for VOLUSON S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 74

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 74
Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 74
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 74
Removal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 74
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 75

Replacement of the Wheel Key ASSY for VOLUSON S8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 76

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Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 76
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 76
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 76
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 76
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 76

Replacement of OPIO Main Board for VOLUSON S8t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 77

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 77
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 77
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 77
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 77
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 78

Replacement of OPIO Joystick SET for VOLUSON S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 79

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 79
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 79
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 79
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 79
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 81

Replacement of OPIO Joystick board for VOLUSON S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 82

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 82
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 82
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 82
Removal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 82
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 83

Replacement of Touch Joystick SET for VOLUSON S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 84

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 84
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 84
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 84
Removal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 84
Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 85

Replacement of OPIO External USB3 HUB for VOLUSON S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 86

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 86
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 86
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 86
Removal procedure ( in case of replacement board only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 86
Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 87

Replacement of the TGC BOARD for VOLUSON S8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 88

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 88
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Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 88
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 88
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 88
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 89

Replacement of AN KEYBOARD ASSY for VOLUSON S8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 90

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 90
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 90
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 90
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 90
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 91

Replacement of AN KEYBOARD ASSY for VOLUSON S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 92

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 92
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 92
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 92
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 92
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 93

Replacement of the Caster Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 94

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 94
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 94
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 94
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 94
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 94

Replacement of the CASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 95

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 95
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 95
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 95
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 95
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 96

Replacement of the Monitor Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 97

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 97
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 97
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 97
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 97
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 98

Replacement of the REAR HANDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 99

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 99
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 99
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Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 99
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 99
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 100

Replacement of the OP COVER L,R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 101

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 101
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 101
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 101
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 101
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 102

Replacement of the DPS/DPS with Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 103

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 103
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 103
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 103
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 104
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 104

Replacement of the DRFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 105

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 105
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 105
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 105
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 106
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 107
DRFG Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 107
Serial Number - Reprogamming Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 108

Replacement of the SOM in DRFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 111

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 111
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 111
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 111
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 111
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 112

Replacement of the HDD in DRFG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 113

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 113
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 113
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 113
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 113
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 113

Replacement of the DBM128G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 114

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 114

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Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 114
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 114
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 115
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 116

Replacement of the DPI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 117

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 117
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 117
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 117
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 118
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 119

Replacement of the CSI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 120

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 120
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 120
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 120
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 120
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 121

Replacement of the DBP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 122

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 122
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 122
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 122
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 122
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 123

Replacement of the DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 124

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 124
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 124
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 124
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 124
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 125

Replacement of the OPIO Hub PWA for VOLUSON S8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 126

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 126
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 126
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 126
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 126
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 127

Replacement of OPIO HUB Board for VOLUSON S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 128

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 128
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 128
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Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 128
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 128
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 128

Replacement of OPIO Power Board for VOLUSON S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 129

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 129
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 129
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 129
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 129
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 130

Replacement of the OPIO Sub PWA for VOLUSON S8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 131

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 131
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 131
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 131
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 131
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 132

Replacement of AN KEY TOP for VOLUSON S8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 133

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 133
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 133
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 133
Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 133
Replacement Checking Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 136

Replacement of AN KEY TOP for Voluson S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 137

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 137
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 137
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 137
Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 137
Replacement Checking Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 140

Replacement of the Caps for Hardkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 141

Replacement of Circle Key Caps only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 141
Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 141
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 141
Circle Key Caps - Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 141

Replacing optional Peripherals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 142

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 142
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 142
Printer Installation (BW and Color) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 142
BW PRINTER Installation for Standard Configuration (MID CABINET) 8 - 142
BW PRINTER Installation for the HIGH CABINET Option Configuration
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(Supported VOLUSON S8 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 149

COLOR PRINTER Installation for standard Configuration(MID CABINET) 8 - 152
COLOR PRINTER Installation for HIGH CABINET Option Configuration
(Supported VOLUSON S8 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 155
High Cabinet Option Installation (Supported VOLUSON S8 only) . . . . . . . . 8 - 158
System without LCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 158
System with LCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 171
Drawer Option Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 173
Drawer Installation for Mid Cabinet Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 173
Drawer Installation for high cabinet option (Supported VOLUSON S8 only)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 175
HORIZONTAL TV PROBE HOLDER Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 176
Horizontal TV Probe Holder Installation for VOLUSON S8 . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 176
Horizontal TV Probe Holder Installation for VOLUSON S8t . . . . . . . . . 8 - 177
VERTICAL TV PROBE HOLDER Installation
(Supported VOLUSON S8 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 178

Replacement of FAN with Cable ASSY II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 179

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 179
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 179
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 179
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 179
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 179

Functional Checks after FRU replacement (Debrief Guidelines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 180

Replacement of CWD piggy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 181

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 181
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 181
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 181
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 181
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 184

Replacement of ECG Kit assy for VOLUSON S8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 185

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 185
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 185
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 185
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 185
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 186

Replacement of ECG Kit Assy for VOLUSON S8t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 188

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 188
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 188
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 188

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Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 188

Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 189

Replacement of UVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 191

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 191
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 191
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 191
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 191
Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 192
Perform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 192

Replacement of DPS Battery Pack Assy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 193

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 193
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 193
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 193
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 193
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 194

Replacement of the GPU in DRFG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 195

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 195
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 195
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 195
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 196
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 197

Replacement of WIRELESS LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 198

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 198
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 198
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 198
Removal Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 198
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 200
Set up WIRELESS LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 200
Functional Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 201

Replacement of BASE COVER LCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 202

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 202
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 202
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 202
Removal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 202
Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 205

Replacement of BACKBONE REAR COVER LCF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 206

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 206

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Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 206
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 206
Removal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 206
Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 209

Replacement of BACKBONE FRONT TOP LCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 210

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 210
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 210
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 210
Removal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 210
Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 211

Replacement of BACKBONE FRONT BOTTOM LCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 212

BACKBONE FRONT BOTTOM LCF on MID Cabinet Console . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 212
Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 212
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 212
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 212
Removal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 212
BACKBONE FRONT BOTTOM LCF on HIGH Cabinet Console
(Supported VOLUSON S8 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 214
Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 214
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 214
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 214
Removal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 214
Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 216

Replacement of ELEVATION ARM UPPER COVER LCF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 217

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 217
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 217
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 217
Removal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 217
Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 217

Replacement of ELEVATION ARM LOWER COVER LCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 218

Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 218
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 218
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 218
Removal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 218
Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 219

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CHAPTER 9
Renewal Parts
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1
Purpose of Chapter 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1

List of Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 3

Parts List Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 4

Plastics Covers (Front/Sides/Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 6

LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

OPIO for VOLUSON S8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
OPIO for VOLUSON S8t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 14
Nest Box Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 18

Mechanical Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 22
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 24

Optional Peripherals and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 26

Printers and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 26

System Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 28

Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 30
2D-Probes - Curved Array Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 30
2D-Probes - Linear Array Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 31
Real-Time 4D Volume Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 32
2D-Probes - Phased Array Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 33
Probe-Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 34

Power Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 35

Biopsy Needle Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 37

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CHAPTER 10
Care & Maintenance
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 1
Care and Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 1
Purpose of Chapter 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 1

Why do Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 2
Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 2

Maintenance Task Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 2

How often should care & maintenance tasks be performed? . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 2

Tools Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 5
Special Tools, Supplies and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 5
Specific Requirements for Care & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 5

System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 6
Preliminary Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 6
Functional Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 7
System Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 7
Peripheral/Option Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 8
Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 8
Mains Cable Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 8
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 8
General Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 8
Physical Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 9
Optional Diagnostic Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 9
Probe Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 10
Probe Related Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 10
Basic Probe Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 10
Basic Probe Cleaning and/or Disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 10
Disinfection by means of the RIC-Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11

Using a Phantom (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 12

Electrical Safety Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 12

Safety Test Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 12
GEHC Leakage Current Limits for Voluson™ S8/Voluson™ S8t . . . . . . . . 10 - 13
Outlet Test - Wiring Arrangement - USA & Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 17
Grounding Continuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 18
Meter Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 19
Enclosure Leakage Current Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 20
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 20

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Generic Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 21
Data Sheet for Enclosure Leakage Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 22
Earth Leakage Current Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 22
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 22
Generic Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 23
Type CF Patient Leakage Current Test - ECG Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 25
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 25
Generic Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 25
Type BF Patient Leakage Current Test - Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 26
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 26
Generic Procedure on Leakage Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 27
Type CF Patient Auxiliary current - ECG Lead to Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 28
Type BF Patient Leakage current - Mains to Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 28
Type CF Patient Leakage current - Mains to ECG lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 29
Total Patient leakage current : Type CF probe to ground(Only for Europe) 10 - 29
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 29
Generic Procedure for measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 29
Total Patient leakage current : Mains to Type CF probe (Only for Europe) 10 - 30

When There's Too Much Leakage Current... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 31

Earth and/or Enclosure Fails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 31
Probe Fails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 31
Peripheral Fails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 31
Still Fails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 31
New Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 31
ECG Fails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 31

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Chapter 1
Introduction

Section 1-1
Overview
1-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 1
This chapter describes important issues related to safely servicing the Voluson™ S8/Voluson™ S8t
and/or ultrasound system. The service provider must read and understand all the information presented
in this manual before installing or servicing a unit.

Table 1-1 Contents in Chapter 1

Section Description Page Number

1-1 Overview 1-1

1-2 Important Conventions 1-3

1-3 Safety Considerations 1-8

1-4 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 1-19

1-5 Customer Assistance 1-20

1-1-2 Purpose of Service Manual

NOTICE This Service Manual is valid for Voluson™ S8/Voluson™ S8t ultrasound systems.
!! NOTICE:

This Service Manual provides installation and service information for Voluson E8 Ultrasound Scanning
System and contains the following chapters:

1.) Chapter 1 - Introduction: Contains a content summary and warnings.

2.) Chapter 2 - Site Preparation: Contains pre-installation requirements.
3.) Chapter 3 - Setup Instructions: Contains setup and installation procedures.
4.) Chapter 4 - Functional Checks: Contains functional checks that are recommended as part of the
installation, or as required during servicing and Care and maintenance.
5.) Chapter 5 - Components and Functions (Theory): Contains block diagrams and functional
explanations of the electronics.
6.) Chapter 6 - Service Adjustments: Contains instructions on how to make available adjustments.
7.) Chapter 7 - Diagnostics/Troubleshooting: Provides procedures for running diagnostic or related
routines.
8.) Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures: Provides disassembly procedures and reassembly
procedures for all changeable Field Replaceable Units (FRU).
9.) Chapter 9 - Renewal Parts: Contains a complete list of field replaceable parts.
10.)Chapter 10 - Care & Maintenance: Provides Care and maintenance procedures.

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1-1-3 Typical Users of the Service Manual

• Service Personnel (setup, maintenance, etc.)
• Hospital’s service providers
• Architectural planners/installation planners (Some parts of Chapter 2 - Site Preparation)

1-1-4 Models Covered by this Manual

Table 1-2 Voluson™ S8/Voluson™ S8t - Model Designations

BT Info Description Part Number

BT18 VOLUSON S8 BT18 Console 5778215
BT18 VOLUSON S8t BT18 Console 5813049
BT22 VOLUSON S8 BT22 5881046
BT22 VOLUSON S8t BT22 5881043

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1-1-5 Purpose of Operator Manual(s)

The Operator Manual(s) should be fully read and understood before operating the Voluson E8 and also
kept near the unit for quick reference.

Section 1-2
Important Conventions
1-2-1 Conventions Used in this Manual
Model Designations

This manual covers the Voluson E6 ultrasound units listed on page 1-2.

Icons

Pictures, or icons, are used wherever they reinforce the printed message. The icons, labels and
conventions used on the product and in the service information are described in this chapter.

Safety Precaution Messages

Various levels of safety precaution messages may be found on the equipment and in the service
information. The different levels of concern are identified by a flag word that precedes the precautionary
message. Known or potential hazards are labeled in one of following ways:

DANGER INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF A HAZARD THAT WILL CAUSE SEVERE

!! DANGER:
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED.
WARNING
WARNING INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF A HAZARD THAT CAN CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL
!! WARNING:
INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED.

CAUTION Indicates the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury and property
!! CAUTION:
damage if instructions are ignored.

NOTICE Equipment Damage Possible

!! NOTICE:
Notice is used when a hazard is present that can cause property damage but has absolutely no
personal injury risk.
Example: Disk drive will crash.

This icon is used when options or features are specific for BT-software versions.

NOTE: Provide important information about an item or a procedure.

Information contained in a NOTE can often save you time or effort.

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1-2-2 Standard Hazard Icons

Important information will always be preceded by the exclamation point contained within
a triangle, as seen throughout this chapter. In addition to text, several different graphical
icons (symbols) may be used to make you aware of specific types of hazards that could
cause harm. Even if a symbol isn’t used in this manual, it is included for your reference.

Table 1-3 Standard Hazard Icons

ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL RADIATION

LASER HEAT PINCH

LASER
LIGHT

Other hazard icons make you aware of specific procedures that should be followed.

Table 1-4 Standard Icons Indicating a Special Procedure be Used

AVOID STATIC ELECTRICITY TAG AND LOCK OUT WEAR EYE PROTECTION

TAG
& EYE
LOCKOUT PROTECTION
Signed Date
or

WEAR HAND PROTECTION WEAR FOOT PROTECTION

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1-2-3 Product Icons

The following table describes the purpose and location of safety labels and other important information
provided on the equipment.

Table 1-5 Product Icons

LABEL/SYMBOL PURPOSE/MEANING LOCATION

Manufacturer's name and address

Rear side of the unit
Identification and Rating Plate Model and serial numbers
On each probe
Electrical ratings

Laboratory logo or labels denoting conformance with industry

Device Listing/Certification Labels Rear side of the unit
safety standards such as UL or IEC.

Council Directive 93/42/EEC(for BT18) concerning medical

devices/ Council Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on Medical Rear side of the unit
xxxx Devices (For BT22): The CE mark affixed to the equipment On each probe
testifies compliance to the directive.

Indicates the degree of protection provided by the enclosure

IP Code (IPX 1) per IEC 60529. Footswitch
IP Code (IPX 7) IPX 1 - protected against dripping water Probes
IPX 7 - protected against the effects of immersion
“CAUTION
This unit weighs...
Special care must be used to avoid..."
This precaution is intended to prevent injury that may result if Used in the Service and User Manual
one person attempt to move the unit considerable distances or which should be adjacent to equipment
on an incline due to the weight of the unit. at all times for quick reference.

"DANGER - The system is not designed for use with flammable anesthetic
Indicated in the Service Manual.
Risk of explosion used in..." gases.

Equipment Type BF indicates B Type equipment having even

more electrical isolation than standard Type B equipment Identification and Rating Plate (rear side
because it is intended for intimate patient contact. of the unit / on plug of each probe)

Defibrillator-proof Type CF equipment identifies a

defibrillation-proof type CF applied part complying with IEC front side of the ECG Module
60601-1.

ATTENTION - Consult accompanying documents " is

intended to alert the user to refer to the operator manual or
Rear side of Power Supply
other instructions when complete information cannot be
provided on the label.

"CAUTION - Dangerous voltage" (the lightning flash with

arrowhead in equilateral triangle) is used to indicate electric various
shock hazards.

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Table 1-5 Product Icons (Continued)

LABEL/SYMBOL PURPOSE/MEANING LOCATION

"Mains OFF" Indicates the power off position of the mains

Rear of system at mains switch
power switch.

"OFF/Standby" Indicates the power off/standby position of the

power switch. Adjacent to On-Off/Standby switch left
CAUTION below the Control panel.
This Power Switch DOES NOT ISOLATE Mains Supply

"Mains ON" Indicates the power on position of the mains

Rear of system at mains switch
power switch.

"Protective Earth" Indicates the protective earth (grounding) Rear of system at mains switch
terminal. (on primary power supply)

"Equipotentiality" Indicates the terminal to be used for

Rear of system at mains switch
connecting equipotential conductors when interconnecting
(on primary power supply)
(grounding) with other equipment.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Disposal.

This symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic
equipment must not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste Rear side of the unit
and must be collected separately. Please contact an On the plug of each probe
authorized representative of the manufacturer for information
concerning the decommissioning of your equipment.

These symbols indicate that at least one of the six hazardous

substances of the China RoHS Labelling Standard is above
the RoHS limitation.
The number inside the circle is referred to as the
Rear side of the unit
Environmental Friendly Use Period (EFUP). It indicates the
number of years that the product, under normal use, will On the plug of each probe
remain harmless to health of humans or the environment.
EFUP = 10 for Short Use Products
EFUP = 20 for Medium Use Products

This product consists of devices that may contain mercury, Rear side of the unit
which must be recycled or disposed of in accordance with
not visible:
local, state, or country laws.
- below the cover on read side of Monitor
(Within this system, the backlight lamps in the monitor, contain
mercury.)

Loading prohibited at top cover of the system

Every system has a unique marking for identification. The UDI marking appears on the product labels
which is located on the top of the CPU. Scan or enter the information from these labels into the patient
health record as required by the governing laws.

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Table 1-5 Product Icons (Continued)

LABEL/SYMBOL PURPOSE/MEANING LOCATION

An item marked MR unsafe is known to pose hazards in all Rear side of the unit
MRI environments.

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Section 1-3
Safety Considerations
1-3-1 Introduction
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of
this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this
manual, violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.

1-3-2 Human Safety

Operating personnel must not remove the system covers.
Servicing should be performed by authorized personnel only. Only personnel who have participated in
a Voluson E6 Training are authorized to service the equipment.

1-3-3 Mechanical Safety

CAUTION The Voluson E6 weighs 90 kg or more, depending on installed peripherals, (200 lbs., or more)
!! CAUTION:
when ready for use.
Care must be used when moving it or replacing its parts. Failure to follow the precautions
listed could result in injury, uncontrolled motion and costly damage.
ALWAYS:
• Use the handle to move the system. • Be sure the pathway is clear.
• Use slow, careful motions. • Do not let the system strike walls or door frames.
Two people are required when moving on inclines or lifting more than 16 kg (35 lbs).

WARNING
WARNING USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN ELEVATING THE UNIT, OR IF IT IS RAISED FOR A
!! WARNING:
REPAIR OR MOVED ALONG ANY INCLINE. THE VOLUSON E6 SYSTEM MAY
BECOME UNSTABLE WHICH COULD CAUSE A TIP OVER.

WARNING
WARNING ULTRASOUND PROBES ARE HIGHLY SENSITIVE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS THAT
!! WARNING:
CAN EASILY BE DAMAGED BY IMPROPER HANDLING. USE CARE WHEN
HANDLING AND PROTECT FROM DAMAGE WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT USE A
DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE PROBE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

WARNING
WARNING NEVER USE A PROBE THAT HAS FALLEN TO THE FLOOR.
!! WARNING:
EVEN IF IT LOOKS OK, IT MAY BE DAMAGED.

CAUTION Always lower and center the Operator I/O Panel before moving the scanner.
!! CAUTION:

CAUTION Before you move or transport the system, make sure to lock the LCD monitor firmly and flip
!! CAUTION:
down the monitor to prevent damage to the system.

NOTE: Special care should be taken when transporting the unit in a vehicle:

• Eject any DVD/CD from the drive.

• Place the probes in their carrying cases.
• DO NOT use the Control Panel as an anchor point.
• Secure the systems with straps in an upright position and lock the caster wheels (brake).
• Ensure that the Voluson E6 system is firmly secured while inside the vehicle.
• Prevent vibration damage by driving cautiously. Avoid unpaved roads, excessive speeds, and
erratic stops or starts.
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1-3-4 Electrical Safety

1-3-4-1 Safe Practices

To minimize shock hazard, the equipment chassis must be connected to an electrical ground.
The system is equipped with a three-conductor AC power cable. This must be plugged into an approved
electrical outlet with safety ground. If an extension cord is used with the system, make sure that the total
current rating of the system does not exceed the extension cord rating.

The power outlet used for this equipment should not be shared with other types of equipment.
Both the system power cable and the power connector meet international electrical standards.

NOTE: This product is classified as Class I and INTERNALLY POWERED ME QUIPMENT according to the
IEC/EN 60601-1.

1-3-4-2 Probes
All the probes for the Voluson E6 are designed and manufactured to provide trouble-free, reliable
service. To ensure this, correct handling of probes is important and the following points should be noted:

• Do not drop a probe or strike it against a hard surface, as this may damage the transducer elements,
acoustic lens, or housing.
• Inspect the probe prior to each use for damage or degradation to the Housing, Cable strain relief,
Lens and Seal.
• Do not use a cracked or damaged probe. In this event, call your field service representative
immediately to obtain a replacement.
• Avoid pulling, pinching or kinking the probe cable, since a damaged cable may compromise the
electrical safety of the probe.
• To avoid the risk of a probe accidentally falling, do not allow the probe cables to become entangled,
or to be caught in the machine’s wheels.
• Never immerse the probe connector or adapter into any liquid.

NOTE: For detailed information on handling probes, refer to the Voluson E6 Basic User Manual and the care
card supplied with the probe.

1-3-5 Auxiliary Devices Safety

WARNING
WARNING Power Supplies for additional equipment MUST comply with IEC 60601-1.
!! WARNING:

WARNING
WARNING DO NOT attempt to use different peripherals and accessories (brand and model;
!! WARNING:
connected via USB ports) other than approved and provided by GE Healthcare!
The ultrasound system is an extremely sensitive and complex medical system.
Any unauthorized peripherals may cause system failure or damage!
The Voluson E6 is equipped with an isolation transformer to provide the required separation from mains
for both, the system and the auxiliary devices.
One AUX main outlet is located at the primary power supply. It is used for connecting the threefold
splitter whose outlets are led to the shelves intend for auxiliary devices (e.g., printers) and the AUX main
outlet that is accessible on the back of the control console.

The IEC 60601-1-1 standard provides a guideline for safely interconnecting medical devices in systems.
“Equipment connected to the analog or digital interface must comply with the respective IEC/UL
standards (e.g. IEC 60950 or 62368-1 / UL 60950 or 62368-1 for data processing equipment, IEC
60601-1 / UL 60601-1 and ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 for medical equipment).

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1-3-5 Auxiliary Devices Safety (cont?)

Everybody who connects additional equipment to the signal input portion or signal output portion
configures a medical system, and is therefore responsible that the system complies with the
requirements of the system standard IEC 60601-1-1.

Special care has to be taken, if the device is connected to computer network (e.g., Ethernet), because
other devices could be connected without any control. There could be a potential difference between
the protective earth and any line of the computer network including the shield.

In this case the only way to operate the system safely is to use an isolated signal link with minimum
4mm creepage distance, 2.5mm air clearance of the isolation device. For computer networks there are
media converters available which convert the electrical to optical signals. Please consider that this
converter has to comply with IEC xxx standards* and is battery operated or connected to the isolation
mains output of the Voluson E8 / Voluson E8 Expert ultrasound system.

* IEC xxx stands for standards such as:

• IEC 60601 for medical devices

• IEC 60950 or 62368-1 for information technology equipment etc.

NOTICE The system integrator (any person connecting the medical device to other devices) is responsible
!! NOTICE:
that the connections are safe.
If in doubt, consult the technical service department or your local representative.

CAUTION The leakage current of the entire system including any / all auxiliary equipment must not exceed
the limit values as per EN 60601-1-1:1990 (IEC 60601-1-1) respectively other valid national or
international standards. All equipment must comply with UL, CSA and IEC requirements.
!! CAUTION:

CAUTION Please observe that some printers may not be medical devices! If the Bluetooth Printer and/or
Line Printers are no medical devices, they have to be located outside of the patient environment
and use separation device such as LAN/USB isolator or isolation transformer
!! CAUTION:

(according to IEC 60601-1 / UL 60601-1 and ANSI/AAMI ES6060-1).

2,5 m 1,5 m

1,5 m 1,5 m

CAUTION Auxiliary equipment must only be connected to the main console with the special main outlet
!! CAUTION:
provided for the electrical safety of the system.

CAUTION Auxiliary equipment with direct main connection requires galvanic separation of the signal and/
!! CAUTION:
or control leads.

For hardware installation procedures see: Chapter 3 - Connection of Auxiliary Devices, on page 3-13.

WARNING
WARNING After each installation, the leakage currents have to be measured according to
!! WARNING:
IEC 60601-1 respectively UL 60601-1 and ANSI/AAMI ES6060-1.

NOTICE All peripherals mounted on the Voluson E6 system chassis must be firmly secured in position.
!! NOTICE:

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1-3-6 Labels Locations

The Voluson E8 / Voluson E8 Expert ultrasound system comes equipped with product labels and icons.
These labels and icons represent pertinent information regarding the operation of the unit.

Figure 1-1 Labeling (on rear of the Voluson E6 BT18 system)

Figure 1-2 Labeling (on rear of the Voluson E6 BT22 system)

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1-3-6-1 Main Label

The Main Label is located on the rear of the Voluson E6 system.

5
1
3
2
4
7
10 6

1 5
3
2
4
7
10
6
8

Figure 1-3 Main Label (located on left rear of Voluson E6 BT18) - example

1 Manufacturer 6 Console Part No.

2 Weight 7 Brand and Model name

System Serial Number

3 Classification 8

System Voltage Setting, Frequency,

4 9
Power Consumption nominal Bar code

5 Product name 10 Manufacturing date

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Figure 1-4 Main Label (located on left rear of Voluson E6 BT22

1 Manufacturer 7 Safe working load

System Voltage Setting, Frequency,

2 8 Classification
Power Consumption

3 Manufacturing date 9 Console Part No.

4 System Serial Number 10 Brand model name

5 System Serial Number 11 BAR CODE

6 Product name 12 CE mark

1-3-6-2 TUV symbol

The TUV symbol is located below the main label.

Figure 1-5 TUV symbol

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1-3-6-3 Multi Caution Label

The Multi Caution label is located on the rear of the Voluson E6 system.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Figure 1-6 Multi Caution Label for BT18

1 Symbol “Follow instructions for use”

2 Symbol “Do not use the following devices near this system”

3 Symbol “Pushing prohibited’

4 Symbol “RoHS mark”

5 CE mark

6 Rx Only mark

7 WEEE Disposal Icon

8 Transportation position instruction

9 e-IFU symbol

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Figure 1-7 Multi Caution Label for BT22

1 Symbol “Follow instructions for use”

2 Symbol “Do not use the following devices near this system”

3 Symbol “Pushing prohibited’

4 Symbol “RoHS mark”

5 CE mark

6 Rx Only mark

7 WEEE Disposal Icon

8 Symbol “Caution”

9 Symbol “Insulated patient applied part”

10 e-IFU symbol

11 Symbol “Watch your hands and fingers”

12 Transportation position instruction

13 Symbol “MR unsafe”

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1-3-6-4 Gender Caution Label

The Gender caution label is located on the rear of the Voluson E6 /Voluson™S6 system (Required for
India, China and Korea)

Figure 1-8 Gender Caution Label

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1-3-7 Dangerous Procedure Warnings

Warnings, such as the examples below, precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout this
manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed.

DANGER DANGEROUS VOLTAGES, CAPABLE OF CAUSING DEATH, ARE PRESENT

!! DANGER:
IN THIS EQUIPMENT.
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING, TESTING AND ADJUSTING.

WARNING EXPLOSION
WARNING WARNING
!! WARNING:

DO NOT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

OPERATION OF ANY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN SUCH AN ENVIRONMENT
CONSTITUTES A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD.

WARNING DO
WARNING NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY EQUIPMENT
!! WARNING:

BECAUSE OF THE DANGER OF INTRODUCING ADDITIONAL HAZARDS, DO NOT

INSTALL SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR PERFORM ANY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION
OF THE EQUIPMENT.

1-3-8 Lockout/Tagout Requirements (For USA Only)

Follow OSHA Lockout/Tagout requirements to protect service personnel from injuries caused by
unexpected energizing or start-up of equipment during service, repair, or maintenance.

NOTICE Energy Control and Power Lockout for Voluson E6.

!! NOTICE:
When servicing parts of the system where there is exposure to voltage greater than 30 Volts:
Unplug the system.
Maintain control of the system power plug.
TAG
&
There are no test points to verify isolation, you must wait for at least 20 seconds for capacitors to
discharge.
LOCKOUT

Signed Date

Beware that the Power Supply, Front End Processor and Back End Processor may be energized even
if the power is turned off when the cord is still plugged into the AC Outlet.
UT

1-3-9 Returning/Shipping System, Probes and Repair Parts

When returning or shipping the Voluson E6 system in the original packaging:

• system must be lowered to its minimum height with monitor flapped down (see Figure on Figure 3-5)
• the Control Console has to be centered and locked

NOTE: For Control Console Positioning refer to 4-7-1 on page 4-27.

Equipment being returned must be clean and free of blood and other infectious substances.

GEHC policy states that body fluids must be properly removed from any part or equipment prior to
shipment. GEHC employees, as well as customers, are responsible for ensuring that parts/equipment
have been properly decontaminated prior to shipment. Under no circumstance should a part or
equipment with visible body fluids be taken or shipped from a clinic or site (for example, body coils or
and ultrasound probe).

The purpose of the regulation is to protect employees in the transportation industry, as well as the
people who will receive or open this package.

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1-3-9 Returning/Shipping System, Probes and Repair Parts (cont?)

NOTE: The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has ruled that “items what were saturated and/or dripping
with human blood that are now caked with dried blood; or which were used or intended for use in patient
care” are “regulated medical waste” for transportation purpose and must be transported as a hazardous
material.

1-3-10 Battery Safety

NOTE: The Voluson E6 ultrasound system is supplied with a lithium ion battery in the power supply module, as
option.

The lithium ion technology used in the system’s battery is significantly less harzardous to the
environment than the lithium metal technology used in some other batteries (such as watch batteries).
Used batteries should not be placed with common household waste products. Contact local authorities
for the location of a chemical waste collection program nearest you.

NOTE: Regulations vary for different countries. Dispose of a used battery in accordance with local regulations.

CAUTION USE ONLY BATTERIES APPROVED BY GE HEALTHCARE AS SUITABLE FOR USE WITH THE
Voluson E6 ULTRASOUND STSTEM.

WARNING
WARNING THE Voluson E6 BATTERY HAS A SAFETY DEVICE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DIS-ASSEMBLE OR ALTER THE BATTERY!
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:

• DO NOT short-circuit the battery by directly connecting the negative terminals with metal objects.
• DO NOT heat the battery or discard it in a fire.
• DO NOT expose the battery to temperatures over 50 oC. Keep the battery away from fire and other
heat sources.
• DO NOT charge the battery near a heat source, such as, a fire or heater.
• DO NOT leave the battery in direct sunlight.
• DO NOT pierce the battery with a sharp object, hit it, or step on it.
• DO NOT apply solder to a battery.
• DO NOT connect the battery to an electrical power outlet.

CAUTION TO PREVENT THE BATTERY BURSTING, IGNITING, OR FUMES FROM THE BATTERY CAUSING
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:

• DO NOT immerse the battery in water or allow it to get wet.

• DO NOT place the battery into a microwave oven or pressurized container.
• If the battery leaks or emits an odor, remove it from all possible flammable sources.
• If the battery emits an odor or heat, is deformed or discolored, or in a way appears abnormal during
use, recharging or storage, immediately remove it and stop using it.

NOTE: If you have any questions about the battery, consult your local GE representative.

• Storage of the battery pack:

Short-term (less than 1 month): between 0 oC(32 oF) and 50 oC(122 oF)
Long-term (more than 3 months): between 10 oC(50 oF) and 35 oC(95 oF)

when charging the battery for the first time after long-term storage, recover the battery pack to
original performance through repeating several cycles of full charging and discharging.

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Section 1-4
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
1-4-1 What is EMC?
Electromagnetic compatibility describes a level of performance of a device within its electromagnetic
environment. This environment consists of the device itself and its surroundings including other
equipment, power sources and persons with which the device must interface. Inadequate compatibility
results when a susceptible device fails to perform as intended due interference from its environment or
when the device produces unacceptable levels of emission to its environment. This interference is often
referred to as radio–frequency or electromagnetic interference (RFI/EMI) and can be radiated through
space or conducted over interconnecting power of signal cables. In addition to electromagnetic energy,
EMC also includes possible effects from electrical fields, magnetic fields, electrostatic discharge and
disturbances in the electrical power supply.

For applicable standards please refer to Chapter 2 in the Basic User Manual of the Voluson E8 /
Voluson E8 Expert ultrasound system.

1-4-2 Compliance
The Voluson E6 unit conforms to all applicable conducted and radiated emission limits and to immunity
from electrostatic discharge, radiated and conducted RF fields, magnetic fields and power line transient
requirements as mentioned in IEC 60601-1-2.

NOTE: For CE Compliance, it is critical that all covers, screws, shielding, gaskets, mesh, clamps, are in
good condition, installed tightly without skew or stress. Proper installation following all
comments noted in this service manual is required in order to achieve full EMC performance.

1-4-3 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention

WARNING
WARNING DO NOT touch any boards with integrated circuits prior to taking the necessary ESD
!! WARNING:
precautions:
1.) When installing boards, ESD may cause damage to a board.
ALWAYS connect yourself, via an arm-wrist strap, to the advised ESD connection
point located on the rear of the system (to the right of the power connector).
2.) Follow general guidelines for handling of electrostatic sensitive equipment.

WARNING
WARNING Risk of electrical shock: System must be turned off.
!! WARNING:
Avoid all contact with electrical contacts, conductors and components.
Always use non-conductive handles designed for the removal and replacement of ESD
sensitive parts. All parts that have the potential for storing energy must be discharged
or isolated before making contact.

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Section 1-5
Customer Assistance
1-5-1 Contact Information
If this equipment does not work as indicated in this service manual or in the Basic User Manual, or if
you require additional assistance, please contact the local distributor or appropriate support resource,
as listed below.

NOTE: Prepare vital system information (see: Section 7-2 on page 7-2) before you call:

• System Type
• System Serial number (also visible on label on back of the system)
• Application Software version
• Backup version
• additional information about installed software

1-5-2 System Manufacturer

Table 1-6 System Manufacturer

Manufacturer FAX Number

GE Ultrasound Korea
9, Sunhwan-ro 214beon-gil, Jungwon-gu, +82 (0) 31-740-6436
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do,
13204 Republic of Korea

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Figure 1-9 Phone Numbers for Customer Assistance

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Chapter 2
Site Preparation

Section 2-1
Overview
2-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 2
This chapter provides the information required to plan and prepare for the installation of a Voluson E6
ultrasound unit. Included are descriptions of the facility and electrical needs to be met by the purchaser.

Table 2-1 Contents in Chapter 2

Section Description Page Number

2-1 Overview 2-1

2-2 General Console Requirements 2-2

2-3 Facility Needs 2-6

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Section 2-2
General Console Requirements
2-2-1 Environmental Requirements
Table 2-2 Environmental Requirements

Operating Operating Storage

Heat Dissipation Storage Humidity
Temperature Humidity Temperature

18 to 30oC 30 to 80% rH S8 : 780 BTU/hour -10 to 50 oC 10 to 90% rH

o
(64 to 86 F) non-condensing without on-board (14 to 122oF) non-condensing
peripherals

CAUTION If the system has been in storage or has been transported, please see the acclimation requirements
!! CAUTION:
before powering ON and/or using the system (see: Section 3-2-2 "Installation Warnings" on page 3-3).

2-2-1-1 Cooling
The cooling requirement for the Voluson E6 is 780/680 BTU/hr. This figure does not include cooling
needed for lights, people, or other equipment in the room.

NOTE: Each person in the room places an additional 300 BTU/hr. demand on the cooling system.

2-2-1-2 Lighting
Bright light is needed for system installation, updates and repairs. However, operator and patient
comfort may be optimized if the room light is subdued and indirect. Therefore a combination lighting
system (dim/bright) is recommended. Keep in mind that lighting controls and dimmers can be a source
of EMI which could degrade image quality. These controls should be selected to minimize possible
interference.

2-2-2 Electrical Requirements

NOTE: GE Healthcare requires a dedicated power and ground for the proper operation of its Ultrasound
equipment. This dedicated power shall originate at the last distribution panel before the system.

The dedicated line shall consist of one phase, a neutral (not shared with any other circuit), and a full
size Ground wire from the distribution panel to the Ultrasound outlet.

NOTE: Please note that image artifacts can occur, if at any time within the facility, the Ground from the main
facility's incoming power source to the Ultrasound unit is only a conduit.

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2-2-2-1 Voluson E6 Power Requirements

Table 2-3 Electrical Specifications for Voluson E6

Voltage Tolerances Current Frequency

100 - 120 VAC ±10% 9.0 ... 7.0 A 50, 60 Hz (±2%)

220 - 240 VAC ±10% 4.0 ... 3.7 A 50, 60 Hz (±2%)

Power Consumption nominal 900 VA including all on-board peripherals.

2-2-2-2 Inrush Current

During power on, an inrush circuit prevents the current from increasing above the stated values. Refer
to the table below for inrush currents at various main voltages.

Table 2-4 Inrush Current at different mains voltages

Voltage Inrush current

90 VAC 40A max.

120VAC 40A max.

120 VAC with UPS

(AGSM1200PSR3HG) 45A max.

230VAC 40A max.

230VAC with UPS

(AGSM6834) 75A max.

264VAC 40A max.

NOTE: These values are estimations.

2-2-2-3 Site Circuit Breaker

It is recommended that the branch circuit breaker for the machine be readily accessible.

CAUTION POWER OUTAGE MAY OCCUR.

!! CAUTION:
The Voluson E6 requires a dedicated single branch circuit. To avoid circuit overload and
possible loss of critical care equipment, make sure you DO NOT have any other equipment
operating on the same circuit.

2-2-2-4 Site Power Outlets

A dedicated AC power outlet must be within reach of the unit without extension cords. Other adequate
outlets for the external peripherals, medical and test equipment needed to support this unit must also
be present within 1 m (3.2 ft.) of the unit. Electrical installation must meet all current local, state, and
national electrical codes.

2-2-2-5 Main Power Plug

The Voluson E8 / Voluson E8 Expert ultrasound system is supplied with a main power plug, as standard.
In the event that the unit arrives without a power plug, or with the wrong plug, contact your GE dealer.
When necessary, the installation engineer will supply the appropriate power plug to meet the applicable
local regulations.

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2-2-3 EMI Limitations

Ultrasound systems are susceptible to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from radio frequencies,
magnetic fields, and transients in the air or wiring. Ultrasound machines also generate EMI.
The Voluson E6 complies with limits as stated on the EMC label. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.

NOTICE Possible EMI sources should be identified before the unit is installed.
!! NOTICE:

Electrical and electronic equipment may produce EMI unintentionally as the result of a defect.
Sources of EMI include the following:

• medical lasers
• scanners
• cauterizing guns
• computers
• monitors
• fans
• microwave oven
• light dimmers
• portable phones
• broadcast stations and mobile broadcasting machines

Table 2-5 EMI Prevention/Abatement

EMI Rule Details

Keep the unit at least 5 meters (16.4 feet) away from other EMI sources. Special shielding may be
Be aware of RF sources. required to eliminate interference problems caused by high frequency, high powered radio or video
broadcast signals.

Poor grounding is the most likely reason a unit will have noisy images.
Ground the unit.
Check grounding of the power cord and power outlet.

After you finish repairing or updating the system, replace all covers and tighten all screws.
Replace and/or reassemble
Any cable with an external connection requires a magnet wrap at each end.
all screws, RF gaskets,
Install the shield over the front of card cage. Loose or missing covers or RF gaskets allow radio
covers and cores.
frequencies to interfere with the ultrasound signals.

If more than 20% or a pair of the fingers on an RF gasket are broken, replace the gasket.
Replace broken RF gaskets.
Do not turn ON the unit until any loose metallic part is removed and replaced, if required.

Never place a label where RF gaskets meet the unit. Otherwise, the gap created will permit RF
Do not place labels where
leakage. In case a label has been found in such a location, move the label to a different,
RF gaskets touch metal.
appropriate location.

The interconnect cables are grounded and require ferrite beads and other shielding.
Use GE- specified
Cable length, material, and routing are all important; do not make any changes that do not meet
harnesses and peripherals.
all specifications.

Take care with cellular

Cellular phones may transmit a 5 V/m signal that causes image artifacts.
phones.

Do not allow cables to lie across the top of the card cage or hang out of the peripheral bays.
Properly dress peripheral
Loop the excess length for peripheral cables inside the peripheral bays.
cables.
Attach the monitor cables to the frame.

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2-2-4 Probe Environmental Requirements

Operation: Ambient temperature 18° to 30° C

Storage: -10° to 50° C

NOTE: Temperature in degrees C. Conversion to degrees F = °C (9/5) + 32.

NOTICE SYSTEMS AND ELECTRONIC PROBES ARE DESIGNED FOR STORAGE TEMPERATURES OF
!! NOTICE:
-10o TO +50oC. WHEN EXPOSED TO LARGE TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS, THE PRODUCT
SHOULD BE KEPT IN ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR 10 HOURS BEFORE USE.

2-2-5 Time and Manpower Requirements

Site preparation takes time. Begin Pre-installation checks as soon as possible. If possible, allow six
weeks before delivery, for enough time to make necessary changes.

CAUTION Have two people available to deliver and unpack the Voluson E8 / Voluson E8 Expert ultrasound
system.
Attempts to move the unit considerable distances (or on an incline) by one person alone, could
!! CAUTION:

result in personal injury and/or damage to the system.

2-2-6 System Specifications

2-2-6-1 Physical Dimensions of Voluson E6

The physical dimensions and weight (without Peripherals) of the Voluson E6 unit are summarized in
Table 2-6.

NOTE: Physical dimensions (especially height )depend on control console and monitor positioning.
For more details refer to Chapter 5 - OPIO Positioning, on page 5-58.

Table 2-6 Physical Dimensions and Weight (without Peripherals)

Height Width Depth Weight

1730 mm / 70.0 inch * 620 mm / 25.5 inch 850 mm / 34.0 inch * 90 kg / 200.0 lbs.
1310 mm / 52.0 inch **

* maximum at “normal” Monitor position (control console is elevated to the maximum)

** minimum at “normal” Monitor position (no control console elevation of movement)

2-2-6-2 Acoustic Noise Output

max. 55 dB(A)

2-2-6-3 Electrical Specifications

Please refer to Section 2-2-2-1 "Voluson E6 Power Requirements" on page 2-3.

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Section 2-3
Facility Needs
2-3-1 Purchaser Responsibilities
The work and materials needed to prepare the site is the responsibility of the purchaser. Delay,
confusion, and waste of manpower can be avoided by completing pre installation work before delivery.

Use the Pre-installation checklist (provided in Table 2-7) to verify that all needed steps have been taken.

Table 2-7 Voluson E6 Pre-Installation Check List

Action Yes No

Schedule at least 3 hours for installation of the system.

Notify installation team of the existence of any variances from the basic installation.

Make sure system and probes have been subject to acclimation period.

Environmental cooling is sufficient.

Lighting is adjustable to adapt to varying operational conditions of the scanner.

Electrical facilities meet system requirements.

EMI precautions have been taken and all possible sources of interference have been removed.

Mandatory site requirements have been met.

If a network is used, IP address has been set for the system and a dedicated network outlet is available.

Purchaser responsibility includes:

• Procuring the materials required.

• Completing the preparations before delivery of the ultrasound system.
• Paying the costs for any alterations and modifications not specifically provided in the sales contract.

NOTE: All electrical installations that are preliminary to the positioning of the equipment at the site prepared for
the equipment must be performed by licensed electrical contractors. Other connections between pieces
of electrical equipment, calibrations, and testing must also be performed by qualified personnel.
The products involved (and the accompanying electrical installations) are highly sophisticated and
special engineering competence is required. All electrical work on these products must comply with the
requirements of applicable electrical codes. The purchaser of GE equipment must only utilize qualified
personnel to perform electrical servicing on the equipment.

The desire to use a non–listed or customer provided product or to place an approved product further
from the system than the interface kit allows presents challenges to the installation team. To avoid
delays during installation, such variances should be made known to the individuals or group performing
the installation at the earliest possible date (preferably prior to the purchase).

The ultrasound suite must be clean prior to delivery of the machine. Carpet is not recommended
because it collects dust and creates static. Potential sources of EMI (electromagnetic interference)
should also be investigated before delivery. Dirt, static, and EMI can negatively impact system reliability.

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2-3-2 Mandatory Site Requirements

The following are mandatory site requirements. Additional (optional) recommendations, as well as a
recommended ultrasound room layout, are provided in Section 2-3-3 "Site Recommendations" .

• A dedicated single branch power outlet of adequate amperage (see Table 2-3 on page 2-3) that
meets all local and national codes and is located less than 2.5 m (8.2 ft) from the unit’s proposed
location. Refer to: Section 2-2-2 "Electrical Requirements" on page 2-2.
• A door opening of at least 76 cm (2.5 ft) in width.
• The proposed location for the unit is at least 0.2 m (0.67 ft) from the walls, to enable cooling.
• Clean and protected space for storage of probes (either in their case or on a rack).
• Material to safely clean probes (performed using a plastic container, never metal).
• Power outlet and place for any external peripheral are within 2 m (6.5 ft.) of each other with
peripheral within 1 m of the unit to connect cables.

NOTE: The Voluson E6 has four outlets inside the unit. One is for the monitor and three for on board
peripherals.

In case of network option:

• An active network outlet in the vicinity of the ultrasound unit.

• A network cable of appropriate length (regular Pin-to-Pin network cable).
• An IT administrator who will assist in configuring the unit to work with your local network.
A fixed IP address is required. Refer to the form provided in Figure 3-75 on page 3-92 for network
details that are required.

NOTE: All relevant preliminary network port installations at the prepared site must be performed by authorized
contractors. The purchaser of GE equipment must utilize only qualified personnel to perform servicing
of the equipment.

2-3-3 Site Recommendations

The following are (optional) site recommendations. Mandatory site requirements are provided in the
Mandatory Site Requirements section, above.

• Door opening of 90 cm (3 ft) in width.

• Accessible circuit breaker for a dedicated power outlet.
• Sink with hot and cold running water.
• Receptacle for bio–hazardous waste, for example, used probe sheaths.
• Emergency oxygen supply.
• Storage area for linens and equipment.
• Nearby waiting room, lavatory, and dressing room.
• Dual level lighting (bright and dim).
• Lockable cabinet for software and manuals.

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2-3-3-1 Recommended Ultrasound Room Layout

Figure 2-1 below shows a floor plan illustrating the recommended layout of the Ultrasound Room and
depicting the minimal room layout requirements.

Dedicated Power Outlets

VOLUSON S8
Hospital Network

Cabinet for
Software and Manuals
(optional)

35.5 IN.
(92 CM)

Figure 2-1 Recommended Floor Plan 4.3m x 5.2m (14ft x 17ft)

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2-3-4 Networking Setup Requirements

2-3-4-1 Stand-alone Unit (without Network Connection)

None

2-3-4-2 Unit Connected to Hospital’s Network

Supported networks:

• Ethernet
• Wireless LAN

2-3-4-3 Purpose of the DICOM Network Function

DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) services provide the operator with clinically
useful features for moving images and patient information over a hospital network.
Examples of DICOM services include the transfer of images to workstations for viewing or transferring
images to remote printers. As an added benefit, transferring images in this manner frees up the on-
board monitor and peripherals, enabling viewing to be done while scanning continues.
With DICOM, images can be archived, stored, and retrieved faster, easier, and at a lower cost.

2-3-4-4 DICOM Option Pre-installation Requirements

To configure the Voluson E6 ultrasound unit to work with other network connections, the network
administrator must provide some necessary information.

Use the Connectivity Setup Worksheet on page 3-91 to record required information that must include:

• Voluson E6 DICOM network details for the Voluson unit, including the host
Details: name, local port, IP address, AE title and net mask.

• Routing Information: IP addresses for default gateway and other routers in use at site.

• DICOM Application Information: Details of DICOM devices in use at the site, including the DICOM
host name, AE title, DICOM port number and IP addresses.

Installation see: Section 3-12 "Network Configuration" on page 3-70.

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Chapter 3
Setup Instructions

Section 3-1
Overview
3-1-1 The Purpose of Chapter 3
This chapter contains information needed to setup the Voluson E8 / Voluson E8 Expert ultrasound
system. Included are procedures to receive, unpack and configure the equipment.
A worksheet is provided (see: page 3-80 to page 3-81) to help ensure that all the required information
is available, prior to setup the system.

Table 3-1 Contents in Chapter 3

Section Description Page Number

3-1 Overview 3-1

3-2 Set Up Reminders 3-2

3-3 Receiving and Unpacking the Equipment 3-6

3-4 Preparing for Set Up 3-11

3-5 Connection of Auxiliary Devices 3-13

3-6 Completing the Set Up 3-24

3-7 Printer Installation 3-31

3-8 System Configuration 3-39

3-9 Available Probes 3-55

3-10 Software/Option Configuration 3-55

3-11 Connectivity Setup 3-56

3-12 Network Configuration 3-59

3-13 Connectivity Setup Worksheet 3-80

3-14 Paperwork 3-82

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Section 3-2
Set Up Reminders
3-2-1 Average Installation Time
Once the site has been prepared, the average installation time required is shown in Table 3-2 below.
Table 3-2 Average Installation Time

Description Average Installation Time Comments

Unpacking the scanner 0.5 hours
Installing the scanner / options / printers 0.5 - 1.5 hours depends on required configuration
DICOM Option (connectivity) 0.5 - 1.5 hours depends on configuration amount

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3-2-2 Installation Warnings

1.) Since the Voluson E6 weighs approximately 87.5 kg (192.5 lbs.) without peripherals, two people are
required to unpack it.
2.) There are no operator serviceable components. To prevent shock, do not remove any covers or
panels. Should problems or malfunctions occur, unplug the power cord.
Only qualified service personnel should carry out servicing and troubleshooting.

3-2-2-1 Moving/Lifting the System

VOLUSON S8

When moving or lifting the system, grasp it only at the rear

handle and the “handles” underneath the footrest cover.
(see: Figure 3-1 on page 3-3).

VOLUSON S8t

WARNING Do NOT pull or lift the system with the

WARNING
front handle of the user interface
(operator panel).

Figure 3-1 moving or lifting the system

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3-2-2-2 System Acclimation Time

After being transported, the Voluson E6 system may be very cold or hot.
It requires one hour for each 2.5C increment if it's temperature is below 10C or above 40C.

CAUTION Equipment damage possibility. Turning the system on without acclimation after arriving at site
!! CAUTION:
may cause the system to be damaged.

Table 3-3 Acclimation Time

°C 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40

°F 140 131 122 113 104 96 86 77 68 59 50 41 32 23 14 5 -4 -13 -22 -31 -40

hrs 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

3-2-2-3 OPIO Position

WARNING
WARNING Monitor mounting mechanism may break if not properly supported (e.g., with packing
!! WARNING:
foam) during transportation.

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3-2-2-4 Brake Pedal Operation

WARNING
WARNING REMEMBER: If the front wheel brakes are engaged for transportation, release brake
!! WARNING:
pedals (brakes on front wheels under the foot rest) to disengage the lock.

3-2-3 Safety Reminders

DANGER WHEN USING ANY TEST INSTRUMENT THAT IS CAPABLE OF OPENING THE
!! DANGER:
AC GROUND LINE (I.E., METER’S GROUND SWITCH IS OPEN), DO NOT
TOUCH THE UNIT!
CAUTION Two people should unpack the unit because of its weight.
!! CAUTION:
Two people are required whenever a part weighing 16kg (35 lb.) or more must be lifted.

CAUTION If the unit is very cold or hot, do NOT turn on its power until it has had sufficient time to
!! CAUTION:
acclimate to its operating environment.

CAUTION To prevent electrical shock, connect the unit to a properly grounded power outlet.
!! CAUTION:
DO NOT use a three to two prong adapter. This defeats safety grounding.

CAUTION DO NOT wear the ESD wrist strap when you work on live circuits and more than 30 V peak is
!! CAUTION:
present.

CAUTION DO NOT use a 20 Amp to 15 Amp adapter on the 120 Vac unit’s power cord.
!! CAUTION:
This unit requires a dedicated 16 A circuit.

CAUTION DO NOT operate this unit unless all board covers and frame panels are securely in place, to
ensure optimal system performance and cooling.
(When covers are removed, EMI may be present).
!! CAUTION:

CAUTION OPERATOR MANUAL(S)

The User Manual(s) should be fully read and understood before operating the Voluson E6.
Keep manuals near the unit for reference.
!! CAUTION:

CAUTION ACOUSTIC OUTPUT HAZARD

Although the ultrasound energy transmitted from the Voluson E8 / Voluson E8 Expert
ultrasound system is within FDA limitations, avoid unnecessary exposure.
!! CAUTION:

Ultrasound energy can produce heat and mechanical damage.

Figure 3-2 Environmental Labels for BT18 (left) and BT22 (right)
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Section 3-3
Receiving and Unpacking the Equipment

CAUTION Please read this section carefully before unpacking the Voluson E8 / Voluson E8 Expert
!! CAUTION:
ultrasound system and its (optional) peripherals.

The Voluson E6 ultrasound system and accessories are shipped from the factory in a single durable
shipping carton which is mounted on a raised wooden platform base.

CAUTION Transport only with forklift or stacker truck.

!! CAUTION:
During transport pay attention to the point of gravity (“tilt and drop” indicator)!
Have two people available to unpack the Voluson E6.
Attempts to move the unit considerable distances (or on an incline) by one person alone, could
result in personal injury, and/or damage to the system.

Table 3-4 Shipping Carton - Dimensions and Weight

Description Height Width Depth Weight*

Voluson E6
1470 mm / 57.9 inch 750 mm / 29.5 inch 1060 mm / 46.5 inch 120 kg / 264.5 lbs
incl. accessories

* Weight is approximate and will vary depending upon the supplied peripherals

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Before unpacking the unit:

• Inspect the carton package for visible damage.

• Inspect the Tilt Indicator for evidence of accidental tilting during transit, see: Figure 3-3 below).

Indicator turns Red,

If the system got tilting

Figure 3-3 Tilt Indicator

NOTICE The device must only be transported in the original packaging!

!! NOTICE:
It is recommended to keep and store the shipping crate and all other packing materials (including the
support foams, anti-static plastic cover, etc.), in case the unit has to be moved to a different location.
Unpack the devices such a way that packaging can be reused.
For warranty purposes, storage of the above is required for one year from date of purchase..

NOTICE The device must only be transported in the original packaging!

!! NOTICE:
If the shipping crate is damaged, please inform the GE sales representative immediately.

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Section 3-3 Receiving and Unpacking the Equipment (cont?)

The envelope with delivery address, packing list and

invoice is located on the front panel of the crate.

Check whether delivery is complete

(according to packing list) and check visual damage!

Figure 3-4 envelope at front panel of the crate

Table 3-5 Unpacking Procedure

Step Task
1. Unbending the Packing box by cutting.

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Table 3-5 Unpacking Procedure

Step Task
2. Remove the top cover.

3. Remove the three Plastic JOINTS from the OUTER SLEEVE..

4. Remove the OUTER SLEEVE and the MONITOR PAD

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Table 3-5 Unpacking Procedure

Step Task
5. Cut the tape to unfold the package and remove the ANTISTATIC VINYL COVER

6. Disengage the brakes, grasp the system at the handle, then slowly move unit down the ramp.

Rear panel is used for ramp.

Note: Packing crate and material should be stored for future use.

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Section 3-4
Preparing for Set Up
3-4-1 Verify Customer Order
1.) After unpacking the equipment, it is important to verify that all items ordered by the customer have
been received. Compare all items listed on the packing slip (delivery note) with those received.

NOTICE It is recommended to keep and store the shipping carton and all other packing materials (including the
!! NOTICE:
support foams, anti-static plastic cover, etc.), in case the unit has to be moved to a different location.
Unpack the devices such a way that packaging can be reused.
For warranty purposes, storage of the above is required for one year from date of purchase.

2.) Visually inspect the system components using the following checklist.

Table 3-6 Damage Inspection Checklist - Voluson E6 System

 Step Item Recommended Procedure

1 Main label Enter Serial Number: __________________________ (printed on main label, see: Figure 1-3 on page 1-12)

2 Console Verify that the system is switched OFF and unplugged. Clean the console and control panel.

Physically inspect the control console for missing or damaged items.

3 Control Console
After switching on the system, verify the proper illumination of all the control panel buttons.

Check all probes for wear and tear on the lens, cable, and connector. Look for bent or damaged pins on the
4 Probes connector and in the connector socket on the unit. Verify that the EMI fingers around the probe connector
socket housing are intact. Check the probe locking mechanism and probe switch.

Clean the LCD display by gently wiping with a dry, soft, lint-free non-abrasive folded cloth. Inspect the monitor
5 LCD Display
for scratches and raster burn.

6 Fans Verify that the system’s cooling fans and peripheral fans are operating.

Check the rear panel connectors for bent pins, loose connections and loose or missing hardware. Screw all
7 Rear Panel
the cable connectors tightly to the connector sockets on the panel. Verify that the labeling is in good condition.

Check that all screws are tightly secured in place, that there are no dents or scratches and that no internal
8 Covers
parts are exposed.

Check and clean the peripherals in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions.
9 Peripherals
To prevent EMI or system overheating, dress the peripheral cables inside the peripheral cover.

Check the power cord for cuts, loose hardware, tire marks, exposed insulation, or any deterioration.
10 Power Cord
Verify continuity. Replace the power cord, as required.

NOTE: Report any items that are missing, back-ordered, or damaged, to your GE sales representative. The
contact address is shown in Contact Information on page 1-20.

WARNING
WARNING CONNECTING A Voluson E6 SCANNER TO THE WRONG VOLTAGE LEVEL WILL
!! WARNING:
MOST LIKELY DESTROY THE SCANNER.

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3-4-2 EMI Protection

This unit has been designed to minimize the effects of Electo-Magnetic Interference (EMI). Many of the
covers, shields, and screws are provided primarily to protect the system from image artifacts caused by
this interference. For this reason, it is imperative that all covers and hardware are installed and secured
before the unit is put into operation.

Ensure that the system is protected from electromagnetic interference (EMI), as follows:

• Operate the system at least 15 feet away from equipment that emits strong electromagnetic
radiation.
• Operate the system in an area enclosed by walls, floors and ceilings comprised of wood, plaster or
concrete, which help prevent EMI.
• Shield the system when operating it in the vicinity of radio broadcast equipment, if necessary.
• Do not operate mobile phones or other EMI emitting devices in the ultrasound room.
• Verify that all EMI rules listed in the following table are followed:
The Voluson E6 ultrasound unit is approved for use in hospitals, clinics and other environmentally
qualified facilities, in terms of the prevention of radio wave interference. Operation of the ultrasound unit
in an inappropriate environment can cause electronic interference to radios and television sets situated
near the medical equipment.
For further details and EMI Prevention/Abatement refer to Section 2-2-3 "EMI Limitations" on page 2-4.

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Section 3-5
Connection of Auxiliary Devices
NOTE: Normally auxiliary devices and peripherals come pre-installed with the system.

Table 3-7 below outlines hardware installation procedures described in the sub-sections.
Table 3-7 Connection Procedures

Sub-section Description Page Number

3-5-1 Connecting the LCD Monitor 3-14

3-5-2 Connecting the Black & White Printer 3-15

3-5-3 Connecting the Color Printer 3-17

3-5-4 Connecting the Footswitch 3-19

3-5-5 Connecting the USB Flash Memory Stick 3-20

3-5-5 Connecting the external USB Hard disk (Handydrive) 3-20

3-5-6 General Remarks and Hints when using external USB-Devices 3-21

3-5-8 Connecting The Color Laser Printer 3-23

WARNING
WARNING After each installation, the leakage currents have to be measured according to
!! WARNING:
IEC 60601-1 respectively UL 60601-1 and ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1.

CAUTION Please observe that some printers may not be medical devices! If the Bluetooth Printer and/or
Line Printers are not medical devices, they have to be located outside of the patient
environment and use separating device such as LAN/USB isolator or isolation transformer
!! CAUTION:

(according to IEC 60601-1 / UL 60601-1 and ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1).

2,5 m 1,5 m

1,5 m 1,5 m

NOTE: For more detailed Safety Considerations when connecting auxiliary devices to the Voluson E6 system,
please review: Chapter 1 - Auxiliary Devices Safety, on page 1-9.

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3-5-1 Connecting the LCD Monitor

NOTE: The LCD monitor comes pre-installed with the system.

Figure 3-5 Connection Scheme - LCD Monitor

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3-5-2 Connecting the Black & White Printer

1.) Power OFF/Shutdown the system as described in: Section 3-6-3 on page 3-27.
2.) Connect the Black & White printer according to correct connection scheme as described in
Figure 3-6 on page 3-16

NOTE: The Black & White printer should be connected to the USB2 port of the Voluson E6´s PC-part.

3.) When all the cables are connected, press the Power ON switch on the Black & White printer.
4.) Power ON/Boot up the Voluson E6 system as described in Section 3-6-2 on page 3-24. All software
drivers are pre-installed for the designated Black & White printer only.
5.) After physical connection to the Voluson E6 system, assign the printer to a remote key (P1, P2, P3
and/or P4) as described in Section 3-7-3 "Remote Control Selection" on page 3-37.
6.) Verify the correct settings in the printer “Properties”, see: Section 3-7-2 "Adjustment of Printer
Settings" on page 3-33.

WARNING
WARNING After each installation, the leakage currents have to be measured according to
!! WARNING:
IEC 60601-1 respectively UL 60601-1 and ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1.

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3-5-2-1 Connection Scheme: B&W Printer

Figure 3-6 B&W Printer connection

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3-5-3 Connecting the Color Printer

1.) Power OFF/Shutdown the system as described in: Section 3-6-3 on page 3-27.
2.) Connect the Color printer according to correct connection scheme as described in Figure 3-7 on
page 3-18.

NOTE: The Color printer should be connected to the USB1 port of the Voluson E6´s PC-part.

3.) When all the cables are connected, press the Power ON switch on the Color printer.
4.) Power ON/Boot up the Voluson E6 system as described in Section 3-6-2 on page 3-24. All software
drivers are pre-installed for the designated Color printer only.
5.) After physical connection to the Voluson E6 system, assign the printer to a remote key (P1, P2, P3
and/or P4) as described in Section 3-7-3 "Remote Control Selection" on page 3-37.
6.) Verify the correct settings in the printer “Properties”, see: Section 3-7-2 "Adjustment of Printer
Settings" on page 3-33.

WARNING
WARNING After each installation, the leakage currents have to be measured according to
!! WARNING:
IEC 60601-1 respectively UL 60601-1 and ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1.

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3-5-3-1 Connection Scheme: Color Printer

Figure 3-7 Color Printer connection

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3-5-4 Connecting the Footswitch

The footswitch should be directly connected to any accessible USB-port on the Voluson E6 (e.g., on
rear of the system).

NOTE: Connection of the Footswitch is always the same.

After physical connection, adjust the Footswitch (Left/Right) as described in

Section 3-8-1-9 "How to adjust function of the Footswitch (Left/Middle/Right)" on page 3-43.

Figure 3-8 Connection Scheme - Footswitch

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3-5-5 Connecting the USB Flash Memory Stick

NOTICE Before connecting an USB device, please read General Remarks and Hints when using external USB-
!! NOTICE:
Devices on page 3-21.

The USB Flash Memory Stick may be connected to an accessible USB port of the Voluson E6 system
(e.g., on back of control console).

An external USB Flash Memory Stick can be connected once the system is powered ON, or after
shutdown. The Voluson E6, Windows detects the device and automatically installs a driver. During this
process several dialogs may pop up, starting with the „Found New Hardware” dialog.

NOTE: Memory drives or sticks may be sensitive to EMC interference.

This may affect system performance and/or image quality.

NOTICE Before disconnecting an external USB-device (e.g., USB Stick), the system has to be informed about
!! NOTICE:
the removal of the device! For this purpose press the F3 button on the keyboard.
For further details refer to: Section 3-5-7-2 "External USB-Devices - Disconnection" on page 3-21.

3-5-6 Connecting the external USB Hard disk (Handydrive)

NOTICE Before connecting an USB device, please read General Remarks and Hints when using external USB-
!! NOTICE:
Devices on page 3-21.

The external “Handydrive” HDD may be connected to an accessible USB port of the Voluson E6 system
(e.g., on back of control console).

An external USB Hard Disk Drive can be connected once the system is powered ON, or after shutdown.
The Voluson E6, Windows detects the device and automatically installs a driver. During this process
several dialogs may pop up, starting with the „Found New Hardware“ dialog.

NOTE: Memory drives or sticks may be sensitive to EMC interference.

This may affect system performance and/or image quality.

NOTICE Before disconnecting an external USB-device (e.g., USB Hard disk), the system has to be informed
!! NOTICE:
about the removal of the device! For this purpose press the F3 button on the keyboard.
For further details refer to: Section 3-5-7-2 "External USB-Devices - Disconnection" on page 3-21.

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3-5-7 General Remarks and Hints when using external USB-Devices

WARNING
WARNING Do not connect or disconnect any external USB-devices to or from the system while
!! WARNING:
scanning a patient! The appearing dialogs could distract you from the scan!

3-5-7-1 External USB-Devices - Connection

When an external USB-storage device (such as a USB-memory stick or an external hard disk) is
connected to the Voluson E6, Windows detects the device and automatically installs a driver. During
this process, several dialogs may pop up, starting with the “Found New Hardware“ dialog.

NOTE: If an external drive was not recognized automatically after connecting it, click RESCAN DRIVE.

The device is then accessible using the drive letter the system assigned to it.

NOTICE When connecting external USB devices, be sure to execute Safety Directions found in the
!! NOTICE:
Voluson E6 Basic User Manual.

3-5-7-2 External USB-Devices - Disconnection

Before an external USB-device (e.g., USB-memory stick) can be disconnected, the system has to be
informed about the removal of the device!

CAUTION Unplugging or ejecting USB devices without first stopping them can often cause the system to
!! CAUTION:
crash and possibly result in loss of valuable data.

By pressing the DRIVES in the Sytem Setup, a dialog window (see: Figure 3-9 below) is displayed.
The “Connect USB and Network Drives” window shows all USB and Network drives connected to the
system. Using this dialog, the USB-devices can be stopped before they are physically disconnected.

Figure 3-9 Connect USB and Network Drives

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To stop the external device, select it and then click the STOP DEVICE button.

Figure 3-10 Device can now be safely removed

Confirm the ‘Stop Device‘ dialog with OK the “Connect USB and Network Drives” window.

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3-5-8 Connecting The Color Laser Printer

3-5-8-1 Connect the Color Laser Printer directly to the Voluson E6 system
Connect the Color Laser Printer according to connection scheme, see : Figure 3-11 on page 3-23
- Connect the network cable to the Ethernet LAN connector on Voluson E6 system. And connect the
other end of the network cable to the Color Laser Printer HP M451.

Figure 3-11 Color Laser Printer directly connected to the Voluson System

3-5-8-2 Connecting the Color Laser Printer to work within the Network environment
Tow network cables are needed.

Connect the Color Laser Printer according to connection scheme, see : Figure 3-12 on page 3-23
- Connect the first network cable to the Ethernet LAN connector on the Voluson E6 system. And connect
the other end of the network cable to a hospital network wall outlet.

Figure 3-12 Color Laser Printer connected to work within the Network environment

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Section 3-6
Completing the Set Up
3-6-1 Connecting the Unit to a Power Source
The connection of the Voluson E6 ultrasound unit to a power source should be performed by a qualified
person who has completed basic Voluson E6 System User Training. Use only the power cords, cables
and plugs provided by or designated by GE to connect the unit to the power source.

CAUTION Prior to connect the Voluson unit to a power source, verify compliance with all electrical and
safety requirements. Check the power cord to verify that it is intact and of hospital-grade.
Products equipped with a power source (wall outlet) plug should be connected to the fixed
!! CAUTION:

power socket that has a protective grounding conductor. Never use an adapter or converter to
connect with a power source plug (for example, a three-prong to two-prong converter).

WARNING
WARNING The unit’s power must be supplied from a separate, properly rated outlet to avoid risk
!! WARNING:
of fire. Refer to Section 2-2-2-1 "Voluson E6 Power Requirements" on page 2-3 for
rating information. The power cord should not, under any circumstances, be altered to
a configuration rated less than that specified for the current.

CAUTION Whenever disconnecting the Voluson system from the electrical outlet, always observe the
safety precautions. First unplug the main power cable from the wall outlet socket, then from the
unit itself. Remove by pulling on the cable connector - DO NOT pull on the cable.
!! CAUTION:

CAUTION The Voluson E6 requires all covers!

Operate this system only when all board covers and frame panels are securely in place.
The covers are required for safe operation, good system performance and cooling purposes.
!! CAUTION:

3-6-2 Power On / Boot Up

3-6-2-1 Scanner Power On

1.) Connect the Main Power Cable to the back of the system.
2.) Connect the Main Power Cable to a hospital grade power outlet with the proper rated voltage.
Never use an adapter that would defeat the safety ground.
3.) Switch ON the Circuit at the rear of the system.

Circuit

Main Power

Figure 3-13 Circuit and main power cable at rear of system

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3-6-2-2 Back End Processor Boot Up

NOTICE When AC power is applied to the scanner, the ON/OFF button on the control panel illuminates amber,
!! NOTICE:
indicating that the System (including the Back-end Processor) is in Standby mode.

4.) Hold down the On/Off button (see: Figure 3-14) on the control panel for ~3 seconds.

NOTE: The mains outlet of the system for peripheral auxiliary equipment are commonly switched with the
ON/OFF button. The power switch of any attached printer(s) needs to be in ON position before starting
the system. However, be aware some auxiliary equipment may switch itself to standby mode
(e.g., Color video printer) and must therefore be switched on separately.

When the ON/OFF button on the control panel is pressed, the System (including the Back-end
Processor) starts and the operating system is loaded which then leads the application software to
activate the scanner.

The system automatically performs an initialization sequence which includes the following:

- Loading the operating system.

- Running a quick diagnostic check of the system.
- Detecting connected probes

VOLUSON S8

On/Off Button

VOLUSON S8t

On/Off Button

Figure 3-14 On/Off Button on Control Panel

As soon as the software has been loaded, the system enters 2D-Mode with the probe and application
that were used before the system was shut down.

NOTE: Total time used for start-up is about 2 minutes.

5.) Adjust Height of control console.

Refer to 5-11-3 "OPIO Positioning" on page 5-58.

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3-6-2-3 During a normal boot, you may observe

A.) Power is distributed to Peripherals, Operator Panel (control panel), Monitor, Front-End and
Back-End Processor.
B.) The Back-End Processor and rest of the scanner starts with the sequence listed in following steps:
1.) First of all, the BIOS version is shown on the monitor.
2.) Afterwards the “Boot Screen” is displayed. (Voluson is highlighted, Figure 3-15 below).

Figure 3-15 Boot screen

3.) Back-End Processor is turned ON and starts to load the software.

4.) The Start Screen (Voluson) is displayed on the monitor.
5.) Start-up progress bars indicating software loading procedures, are displayed on the monitor,
as shown in Figure 3-16 below.

Figure 3-16 GE Healthcare wallpaper with progress bar

6.) The software initiates and sets up the Front-End electronics and the rest of the scanner.
7.) The Keyboard backlight is lit.
8.) As soon as the software has been loaded, the 2D screen is displayed on the monitor.

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3-6-3 Power Off / Shutdown

NOTICE After turning off a system, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it on again.
!! NOTICE:
The system may not be able to boot if power is recycled too quickly.

3-6-3-1 Scanner Shutdown

1.) If not already in read mode, freeze the image.
2.) Press the ON/OFF button (see: Figure 3-14) on the control panel. Following dialog appears.

Figure 3-17 Shutdown, Restart, Cancel or Sleep

3.) Select the SHUTDOWN button. The system performs an automatic full shutdown sequence.

NOTE: Full shut down is also performed when pressing the ON/OFF button on the control panel twice.

4.) Switch OFF the Circuit at the rear of the system.

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NOTE: The mains outlet of the system for peripheral auxiliary equipment are commonly switched with the
ON/OFF button. So the auxiliary equipment need not to be switched ON/OFF separately.

WARNING
WARNING Disconnection of the Main Power Cable is necessary!
!! WARNING:
For Example: When repairing the system.

5.) After complete power down, disconnect the main power cable from the system or unplug it from the
AC wall outlet socket.

Circuit

Main Power

Figure 3-18 Circuit and main power at rear of system

6.) Press on the brakes to lock the front caster wheels.

7.) Disconnect probes. (Turn the probe locking handle clockwise and then pull the connector straight
out of the probe port.)

CAUTION DO NOT disconnect a probe while running (Live Scan “Write” mode)!
!! CAUTION:
A software error may occur. In this case switch the unit OFF (perform a reset).

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3-6-4 Transducer Connection

NOTE: When the probe is connected, it is automatically activated.
Once connected, the probes can be selected for different applications.

Connect a transducer to one of the three rightmost transducer receptacle as follows:

1.) Inspect the probe and probe socket to verify that it is free of debris.
2.) Ensure that the probe locking lever is at left position, as shown Figure 3-19.
3.) Insert the connector on the receptacle, and move lever to the right position to lock probe.

VOLUSON S8

VOLUSON S8t

Transducer Transducer
locked unlocked
(locking lever in (locking lever in
right position) left position)

Figure 3-19 Transducer Connection

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4.) Carefully position the probe cord so that it is free to move and is not resting on the floor.

CAUTION Do not bend the probe cable acutely. Fault conditions can result in electric shock hazard.
Do not touch the surface of probe connectors which are exposed when the probe is removed.
Do not touch the patient when connecting or disconnecting a probe.
!! CAUTION:

NOTE: Prior to connecting or disconnecting a probe, freeze the image.

It is not necessary to turn OFF power to connect or disconnect a transducer.

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Section 3-7
Printer Installation
NOTE: For Connection schemes refer to Section 3-5 "Connection of Auxiliary Devices" on page 3-13.

For further installation instructions see:

• Section 3-7-1 "Printer Installation manually" on page 3-32

• Section 3-7-2 "Adjustment of Printer Settings" on page 3-33

If a a Desk Jet printer(e.g., HP Officejet 100) is connected directly via an USB-cable, use the AC
mains power outlet privided by the Voluson S-series system (auxiliary output). This ensures
medical grade separation from AC mains.

WARNING
WARNING After each installation, the leakage currents have to be measured according to IEC
60601-1, UL 60601-1, ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 62353 or other relevant standard.

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3-7-1 Printer Installation manually

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control console.
2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SETUP button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the right side of the screen select CONNECTIVITY and then click on the PERIPHERALS tab.

1
2

Figure 3-20 System Setup - Connectivity - PERIPHERALS page

1. Add Printer button 3. External Monitor Output selection

2. Footswitch Remote Control 4. Report Printer selection

4.) Click the ADD PRINTER button.

Please read the displayed message carefully and click YES if you have skills to do this.
5.) Click the NEXT button to start the Add Printer Wizard.
6.) After installation, close all open windows, select Save & Exit and restart the system (Turn off and
on the system).
7.) Verify correct printer settings; see
8.) Assign the printer to the remote keys P1, P2, P3 and/or P4; see Section 3-7-3-1 on page 3-38.

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3-7-2 Adjustment of Printer Settings

1.) After system restart, press the UTILITIES key on the control console.
2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SETUP button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the right side of the screen select CONNECTIVITY and then click on the PERIPHERALS tab.
4.) Select the desired printer from the Printer Settings pull-down menu and click the EDIT button..

Figure 3-21 Select the desired printer

To adjust the UP-D898 printer see: Section 3-7-2-1 "UP-D898MD - Printer Settings" .

To adjust the UP-D25MD Printer see: Section 3-7-2-2 "UP-D25MD - Printer Settings" .

WARNING
WARNING After each printer installation, the leakage currents have to be measured
!! WARNING:
acc. IEC 60601-1 resp. UL 60601-1.

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3-7-2-1 UP-D898MD - Printer Settings

1.) Call up the ‘Printer Preferences’; operation see: Section 3-7-2 "Adjustment of Printer Settings" .
2.) Select the LAYOUT page and select:
- Paper: 960x1280
- Orientation: Portrait
- Interpolation Method: Bilinear

Figure 3-22 Layout + Density Adjust page

3.) Select the DENSITY ADJUST page and select:

- Gamma: TONE2
- Advanced = 0; Dark = 0; Light = 0 ; Sharpness = 2
4.) Save the adjusted printer settings click APPLY and then OK.
Close window and exit System Setup with SAVE&EXIT.
5.) Assign the Printer to the remote keys P1, P2, P3 and/or P4 with the save button;
see: Section 3-7-3 "Remote Control Selection" on page 3-37.

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3-7-2-2 UP-D25MD - Printer Settings

NOTICE The appropriate printer settings can be automatically loaded by means of a “Registry file”. Therefore:
• Download the SonyUp-D25MD.reg from GE folders
http://libraries.ge.com/foldersIndex.do?entity_id=15869258101&sid=101&SF=1
and extract files to CD or USB disk.
• Connect the USB “standard GE” service dongle and enter the “Standard GE
Revolving” password.
• Open the Windows Start menu by pressing CTRL +ESC on the keyboard, click on
“WinExplorer” and navigate to F:(where F stnads for CD/DVD Drive).
• Double click the registry file.
• Click YES to cinfirm.

To adjust the printer settings manually perform the following procedure:

1.) Call up the ‘Printer Preferences’; operation see: Section 3-7-2 "Adjustment of Printer Settings" .

2.) Select the PAPER page and select:

- Paper Size: UPC-...L (large) / UPC-...S (small)
- Orientation: Landscape (recommended when using large paper size)
- High Speed (check mark on)

NOTE: Settings for paper size must match with the used paper(large/small) and also the right color ink
cartfridge has to be used. Otherwise you will get an error message at printing.

3.) Select the Graphics page. From the “Color Adjust” pull-down menu selet:
4.) Color Balance. Cyan=0, Magenta=0, Yellow=0

Figure 3-23 Paper/Graphics page

5.) Lightness. Sharpness = 7, Dark = 0, Gamma = -6, Gamma Curve = Curve 1

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6.) Color Correction. check mark Printer Hardware Color Correction

Figure 3-24 Graphic page (lightness /Color Correction)

7.) Gray Balance. X = 50, Y = 50

8.) Adjustment by Color. Color(region) = Magenta Red

Figure 3-25 Graphic page (Gray Balance/ Adjustment by Color)

9.) Save the adjusted printer settings with Apply and OK. Close window and exit System Setup.
10.)Assign the printer to the remote keys P1, P2, P3 and/or P4 ; see Section 3-7-3-1 on page 3-38

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3-7-3 Remote Control Selection

To assign an auxiliary device (e.g., printer) to the remote keys P1, P2, P3 and/or P4

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control console.

2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SETUP button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.)
4.) On the right side of the screen select CONNECTIVITY and then click the BUTTON CONFIGURATION
tab.

1a

2 1b

1d
1c

Figure 3-26 System Setup - Connectivity - BUTTON CONFIGURATION page (Overview)

1 Overview 2 Detailed Setup

1a Configure buttons

1b Selected Printer

1c Recorder Control

1d Select P? to send Email

• Overview tab:
A.) Configure “Remote” Buttons: Select the desired remote control button.
B.) Select Printer: Check mark and select the desired Printer for the remote control button.
C.) Recorder Control: Check mark this item to use the selected P? key for Recorder Control.
D.) Check mark “Use P? key to send Email”, and adjust Settings.

NOTE: Optionally the Printer Remote Control can be done by the Foot switch.
(refer to: Figure 3-20: System Setup - Connectivity - PERIPHERALS page on page 3-32)

• Detailed Setup tab:

- If it is desired, check mark “Use Report Printer for Reports”

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3-7-3-1 Report Printer Selection

1.) Click on the PERIPHERALS tab.
(refer to:Figure 3-20: System Setup - Connectivity - PERIPHERALS page on page 3-32)
2.) Select the desired Report Printer from the pull-down menu.

NOTICE The selected Report Printer is usually used for printing reports and images from the Archive.
!! NOTICE:

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Section 3-8
System Configuration
3-8-1 System Setup
Modifications of system parameters and settings are supported by 4 major groups.
Each major group contains diverse dialog pages and sub windows.

• General Settings: Date, Time, Clinic Name, (EUM) Language, Screen saver, etc.
• Details: Doppler 2D Refresh, Zoom options, Menu Brightness, Trackball Speed, etc.
• Annotation: adjustment of different Annotation presets ( e.g. Home position, etc.)
• Clipboard: adjustment of Clipboard display and functions.
• Patient Info Display: Drop Down Management, Capitalize Letter in Patient Names, etc.
• Scan Assistant: Scan Assistant List/Item Settings, etc.
• Service tab: connect the USB “standard GE” dongle and enter the “standard GE revolving”
password (change every six months_ to get access to the Service Tools functions.
• System Info: shows which Software/Hardware version is installed in the system
• Options: shows which options are installed in the system
For information on configuring Software Options refer to Section 8-7 on page 8-36
• Peripherals: Video Norm selection, Foot switch assignment, Add Printer, Edit Printer settings, etc.
• Device Setup: to set up all DICOM, Archive and Network configuration nodes
• Button Configuration: to adjust assignment of Remote keys P1, P2, P3 and P4,... (e.g, Printer
selection)
• Drives: USB and Network drives: stop devices, map network drive, Erase CD
• System Configuration: Save/Load Settings only, Save/Load/Delete Full System Configuration
• Image Archive: to save or load Image Archive
• Presets: to save User Folder/Presets and 3D/4D Presets, Logo display, etc.
• Global Parameters: adjustment of different parameters for specific or all applications
•Menu to program Biopsy Lines

• Measure & Calc: shows all settings, which are used for generic measurements as well as
calculations in different applications
• Application Parameters : to adjust Status on Freeze for different modes, Manual Trace method,
Calculation Ratio, etc.
• Global Parameters : to select cursor type and size, font size and color of measure results, position
of results for different modes, etc.
• Report : adjustment and setup of Report display.
• Result Window : adjustment of Result and OB Graph display.
• Measure Button : adjust assignment of Measure buttons.

NOTICE More detailed information pertaining System Setup adjustments is found in the Basic User Manual; see:
!! NOTICE:
Table 9-10, ?System Manuals - Voluson E6 BT18,? on page 9-28.

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3-8-1-1 To invoke the Setup procedure:

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.

2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SYSTEM SETUP to activate the setup desktop screen.
3.) Select the corresponding major group from the left side of the screen and then click the desired tab.

In general operations are done with the trackball and the trackball keys (mouse emulation).

VOLUSON S8

Trackball (mouse position):

positions the pointing device (arrow) on the desktop

left trackball key (left mouse button):

sets, fixates markers and activates pages/buttons etc. marked by the pointing device

upper trackball key (right mouse button):

no function in system desktop

right trackball key (left mouse button):

sets, fixates markers and activates pages/buttons etc. marked by the pointing device

VOLUSON S8t

Trackball (mouse position):

positions the pointing device (arrow) on the desktop

Left trackball key (left mouse button):

sets, fixates markers and activates pages/buttons etc. marked by the pointing device

Upper/lower trackball key (upper trackball key = right mouse button):

no function in system desktop

3-8-1-2 How to display Instructions for Use (IFU)

1. Insert the eIFU (electronic Instructions for Use) respectively the eDOC DVD/USB into the drive.
2. Press the Utilities key on the control console.
3. In the “Utilities” menu touch the Read IfU button to open the index file from the DVD.

If no DVD/USB or an incorrect DVD/USB is inserted, a message to insert the correct DVD/USB appears.

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3-8-1-3 How to enter Date and Time

1.) Invoke System Setup as described in Section 3-8-1-1 on page 3-40.
2.) On the left side of the screen select GENERAL SETTINGS and then click on the GENERALSETTINGS
tab.

1 6 7

5 10

Figure 3-27 System Setup - General - GENERAL page

1. Date and Time 6. Display options

2. Change date and time 7. Diverse options

3. Date Format 8. Change System Language

4.Time Format 9. Change EUM Language

5. Clinic Name 10. Screensaver Text

3.) Click the “CHANGE DATE AND TIME” button to activate a sub dialog window to enter date, time
and time zone.
4.) Select the “DATE FORMAT” button (only one can be active).
5.) Select the “Time Format” (only one can be active).
6.) Close the Service page with Save&Exit.

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3-8-1-4 How to enter Clinic Name

1.) Invoke System Setup as described in Section 3-8-1-1 on page 3-40.
2.) On the left side of the screen select GENERAL SETTINGS and then click on the GENERAL SETTINGS
tab.
3.) Select the text box to enter a new “Clinic Name” with the keyboard.
4.) Close the Service page with Save&Exit.
The clinic name will be copied into the Hospital ID in the information header.

3-8-1-5 How to change System Language

1.) Invoke System Setup as described in Section 3-8-1-1 on page 3-40.
2.) On the right side of the screen select GENERAL SETTINGS and then click on the GENERAL
SETTINGS tab.
3.) Select the desired “System” language from the pull-down menu.
4.) Close the Service page with Save&Exit and restart the system.

NOTE: After changing the system language, the system has to reboot.

3-8-1-6 How to change Language of Instructions for Use

1.) Invoke System Setup as described in Section 3-8-1-1 on page 3-40
2.) On the right side of the screen select GENERAL SETTINGS and then click on the GENERAL
SETTINGS tab.
3.) Select the desired “eIFU” language from the pull-down menu.
4.) Close the Service page with Save&Exit and restart the system.

3-8-1-7 How to store an eIFU file on the local HDD.

1.) Insert the eIFU (electronic Instructions for Use) DVD/USB into the drive.
2.) Press the F1 key on the alphanumeric keyboard to open the “Instructions for Use” in the language
that is selected in the System Setup.
The file is automatically copied to the systems local HDD C:\drive (C:\Voluson\Help). Whenever the F1
key is pressed again to open eIFU, the system checks availability of the DVD/USB.

• If no DVD/USB is present, the locally stored eIFU file is opened.

If neither a DVD/USB nor a locally stored eIFU file is present, a message to insert the correct DVD/USB
appears

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3-8-1-8 How to change Ext. Monitor Output Settings

1.) Invoke system Setup as described in Section 3-8-1-1 on page 3-40
2.) On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Peripherals tab.
3.) If not currently selected, click the proper field.
4.) Close the Service page with Save&Exit and restart the system.

3-8-1-9 How to adjust function of the Footswitch (Left/Middle/Right)

1.) Invoke System Setup as described in Section 3-8-1-1 on page 3-40.
2.) On the left side of the screen select CONNECTIVITY and then click on the PERIPHERALS tab.

Figure 3-28 System Setup - Connectivity - PERIPHERALS page

3.) Select desired function of the Footswitch Left, Middle and Right.
4.) Click SAVE&EXIT to save Settings and exit System Setup.

3-8-1-10 How to adjust Format and Quality setting for USB/DVD recording
1.) Invoke System setup as described in 3-8-1-1 on page 3-40
2.) On the right side of the screen select CONNECTIVITY and then click on the PERIPHERALS tab.
3.) Select the desired recording Format from the pull-down menu.
4.) Select the desired recording Quality from the pull-down menu.
5.) Close the service page with Save&Exit and restart the system.

3-8-1-11 How to disable Storage Devices on USB ports

1.) Invoke System Setup as described in Section 3-8-1-1 on page 3-40
2.) On the right side of the screen select CONNECTIVITY and then click on the PERIPHERALS tab
3.) Check mark Disable storage devices on USB ports.

NOTE: If the option "Advanced Security Features" is not set, Disable storage devices on USB ports is not
available.

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3-8-1-12 How to change the Keyboard Layout

see: Chapter 6 - Modification of Keyboard Layout, on page 6-4.

3-8-1-13 How to configure Service Platform

see: Chapter 7 - Remote Access to Service Platform, on page 7-26.

3-8-1-14 How to execute Additional Software Installation (ASI)

1.) Invoke System Setup as described in section 3-8-1-1.
2.) On the right side of the screen select Administration and then click the Service tab.
3.) Enter the password <<she>> and click Accept.

NOTE: Entering a password is no more required at systems with software version SPC330(BT18).

4.) Click the ASI button.

The software parts to be installed depend on the contents of the System DVD that is used.

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3-8-1-15 How to activate User Login Authentication

1.) Invoke System Setup as described in section 3-8-1-1.
2.) On the right side of the screen General Settings and then click the Authentication tab.
3.) Check mark Activate User Login.

Figure 3-29 Checking mark ‘Activate User Login”

a.) Click Add User. A dialog appears.

b.) Enter the User Name, the First Name and the Last Name.
c.) Enter a Password and Confirm Password.

NOTE: A valid password must be at least 6 characters long and has a maximum length of 80 characters. The
password must contain at least 2 non-letter characters, 0...9 or !@#$%^&*().

d.) Select a Group the user belong to.

e.) Confirm with OK to save User Login Authentication.
4.) Close the Service page with Save&Exit and restart the system.
The system login window appears as soon as the system is started or a current user logs off. The
Emergency button enables emergency mode with restricted access. Either ask the customer for proper
login credentials or connect the “standard GE” service dongle to omit the login.

For further details refer to the Voluson S-Series Basic User Manual.

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3-8-1-16 How to perform Full Disk Encryption

Disk Encryption enables an encryption to secure all Patient Data, Patient Images and corresponding
measurements.

CAUTION Without the Encryption Password or Recovery Key it will not be possible to access the Ultra-
sound device including emergency mode, scanning, patient information, images, or local ar-
chive. GE has no access to this information or the ability to undo encryption in the event that
the Encryption Password and Recovery Key are lost. The security and safety of the Encryption
Password and Recovery Key is solely the user’s responsibility.

NOTE: Disk Encryption is an option and might not be available in all countries. If the option is not set, the tab
Disk Encryption is not available in System Setup-Administration.

3-8-1-16-1 Disk Encryption Workflow

1.) Invoke System Setup as described in Section 3-8-1-1 on page 3-40.
2.) On the right side of the screen select Administration and then click the Disk Encryption tab.

Figure 3-30 System Setup-Administration - Disk Encryption

3.) Start Encryption.

a.) Set unlock password and Retype password.

NOTE: The entered password is not visible and has a minimum of 8 characters.

b.) Click Create unlock keys.

Identifier and Recovery key as well as an USB unlock key is automatically created by the
system.
c.) Save recovery key to an external or network device.
d.) Choose connected printer from the pull-down menu and click Print recovery key.
e.) If desired, click the Save to USB button to save the USB unlock key to a connected USB
device.
f.) Click the Start encryption button.

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NOTE: The process of enabling of the patient data will take a considerable amount of time (one to several
hours).

g.) Confirm the dialogs with Yes and OK to start encryption.

A progress bar is displayed during disk encryption process.

NOTE: The system should not be used while encryption process in ongoing.

3-8-1-16-2 Unlock an encrypted Disk

If patient data sotred on the internal HDDs D:\partition are encrypted (protected), following dialog
window appears as soon as the system is started.

Figure 3-31 unlock screen at encrypted disk

The system has to be unlocked by one of the following possibilities:

• Enter the previously defined user Password (minimum of 8 characters) and click Unlock.
• Click the Recovery key button, enter the key into the displayed dialog and click Unlock.
• Connect the USB device with unlock key and click Unlock.

NOTICE If the USB device with unlock key is connected to your Voluson S-Series, the system is automatically
unlocked during boot up.

3-8-1-16-3 Decrypt Disk

1.) Invoke System Setup as described in section 3-8-1-1.
2.) On the right side of the screen select. Administration and then click the Service tab.
3.) Enter the password <<she>> and click Accept.
4.) Click the Decrypt Disk button.

NOTE: Security of patient data on the system will be reduced when encryption is turned off. Decryption will take
a considerable amount of time (One to several hours).

5.) Confirm the dialogs with Yes and OK to start encryption.

A progress bar is displayed during decryption process.

NOTE: The system should not be used while decryption process in ongoing.

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3-8-1-17 How to protect the system by Whitelisting

NOTE: Whitelisting is an option and might not be available in all countries. If the option “Advanced Security
Features” is not set, the tab Whitelisting is not available in System Setup - Administration.

1.) Invoke System Setup as described in Section 3-8-1-1 on page 3-40.

2.) In the right side of the screen select Administration and then click the Whitelisting tab.

Figure 3-32

3.) Enter Password and Verify Password.

NOTE: The entered password is not visible and has a minimum of 8 characters.

4.) Click Activate.

Close the Service page with Save&Exit and restart the system.

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3-8-1-18 How to change the System Password

NOTE: "System Password" is the password for the Windows Operating system. To confirm with security
requirements any system password needs to be changeable. However, actually there is no known case
where FE's or users need to enter this password.

1.) Invoke System Setup as described in Section 3-8-1-1 on page 3-40

2.) On the right side of the screen select Administration and then click the System Password tab.

Figure 3-33 System Setup - Administration - System Password

3.) Enter the current password in the Old Password field (if the current password is the predefined
system password, it is entered by the system automatically).
4.) Enter New password and Confirm password.

NOTE: The entered password has a minimum of 6 characters.

5.) Click Change system password.

6.) Close the Service page with Save&Exit and restart the system.

3-8-1-19 How to install SW option

For Instruction, refer to SPC330 Software Option installation manual (GPN:5792223) in CDS.

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3-8-2 On-Board Optional Peripherals

Mains outlet: AC outlet for on-board peripherals

Output voltage : 100-120/220-240VAC.

CAUTION Modification of voltage setting only by an authorized service person!

The maximum power consumption of equipment (inclusive of the color LCD monitor) connected
to these outlets must not exceed 500VA!
!! CAUTION:

Table 3-1 Approved Peripherals

Device Manufacturer Model Connection

Digital B/W Video printer SONY UP-D898 USB-Port

Digital Color Printer SONY UP-D25MD USB-Port

ECG Module Norav Marlin/ECGUSB1D USB-Port

Isolation Transformer GEUK
Isolation USB connector GEUK
Isolation 1Gb Etherner
GEUK
connection
Footswitch Whanam Elec. USB-Port

WLAN Netgear A6210 USB-Port

Drawer GEUK
Horiz/Verti TV Holder GEUK
Connection Module Report Data GEUK Dedicated Connector
Battery pack GEUK Dedicated Connector

Network Color Laser HP HP Laser Jet m452 LAN Port

US 32 inch Monitor Kretz

40in PATIENT MONITOR EU Kretz

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3-8-3 External I/O Connectors

3
2

6
4
7
5

Figure 3-34 External I/O Connectors - on Rear of System

Table 3-2 External I/O Connector - Description

Item Connector Name Table Number Description

1 HDMI Out Table 3-6 HDMI Connector for external Monitor

2 NETWORK Table 3-7 DICOM input/output, twisted pair RJ-45 10/100/1000 megabit/s

3 USB Table 3-8 USB-2.0 port

4 RGB Out Table 3-9 RGB Connector for eternal Monitor

5 Audio Out Table 3-10 Audio out for external speaker

6 COMPOSTIE (Option) N/A COMPOSITE Output

7 S-VIDEO (Option) N/A S-VIDEO Output

Figure 3-35 External I/O Connectors - on TOP OPIO for Voluson S8

Table 3-3 External I/O Connector - Description

Item Connector Name Table Number Description

1 USB Table 3-8 USB-2.0 port

2 USB Table 3-8 USB-2.0 port

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1 2
Figure 3-36 External I/O Connectors - on Left side of OPIO

Table 3-4 External I/O Connectors - on Left side of OPIO

Item Connector Name Table Number Description

1 USB Table 3-11 USB-3.0 port

2 USB Table 3-11 USB-3.0 port

Figure 3-37 External I/O Connector - On the Monitor

Table 3-5 External I/O Connector - On the Monitor

Item Connector Name Table Number Description

1 USB Table 3-8 USB-2.0 port

2 USB Table 3-8 USB-2.0 port

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3-8-3-1 External I/O Pin Outs

Table 3-6 HDMI out Connector, 23 Pin

Pin No Output Signal Description

1 ~ 12 TMDS clock/data/Shield TMDS clock/data/Shield

13 CEC Not used

14 N/C Reserved

14, 15 SCL/SDA I2C Line

17,20,21,22,23 GND Ground

18 5V Power

19 Hot plug Not used

Table 3-7 Network Connector, RJ45 Modular 8 Pin

Pin No Output Signal Description

U1 VCC USB Power Supply

U2 ~ U3 - Data, +Data USB Data (-,+)

U4 GND USB Power Ground

GigabitEthernet(-,+) pair and Reference

P1 ~ P12 ETHER TD, ETHER RD, TCT
Signal

L1 ~ L4 ETH_LED Gigabit Ethernet LED Signal

Table 3-8 USB 2.0 Connectors on the OPIO

Pin No Output Signal Description

1 VCC USB Power Supply

2 - Data USB Data (-)

3 + Data USB Data (+)

4 GND USB Power Ground

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Table 3-9 RGB out Connector, 19 Pin

Pin No Output Signal Description

1 Red RGB Output

2 Green RGB Output

3 Blue RGB Output

13 Horizontal -sync Horizontal -sync

14 Vertical -sync Vertical -sync

12 DDC_DATA DATA

15 DDC_CLK CLK

5,6,7,8,10 GND Ground

4,9,11 NC No connection

Table 3-10 Audio Connectors

Pin No Output Signal Description

1 GND GND

2 Audio_Left Audio_Left

3 Audio_Right Audio_Right

Table 3-11 USB 3.0 connectors

Pin No Output Signal Description

1 Vcc USB Power Supply

2 -Data USB Data (-), USB 2.0

3 +Data USB Data (+), USB 2.0

4 GND USB Power Ground

5 USB_SSRX- Receive signal differential pairs for the

6 USB_SSRX+ USB 3.0 data, Not supported

7 GND USB signal Ground

8 USB_SSTX- Transmit signal differential pairs for the

9 USB_SSTX+ USB 3.0 data, Not supported

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Section 3-9
Available Probes
See Chapter 9 - Probes, on page 9-30, for part numbers to be used when ordering new or replacement
service probes.

Section 3-10
Software/Option Configuration
For description refer to:

• Section 3-8-1 "System Setup" on page 3-39

NOTICE More detailed information pertaining System Setup and Measure Setup adjustments is found in the
!! NOTICE:
Voluson E6 Basic User Manual, which is available in different languages.

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Section 3-11
Connectivity Setup
The Voluson E8 / Voluson E8 Expert ultrasound system can be connected to various connectivity
devices.
The following sections describe how to connect the system to a remote archive/work station or a DICOM
service, using a TCP/IP connection.

3-11-1 Connectivity Introduction

This section describes communication and connection options between the Voluson E6 ultrasound unit
and other devices in the hospital information system.

The following scenarios are covered:

• stand-alone Voluson E6 scanner; see: Section 3-11-1-3 on page 3-58.

• Voluson E6 and one or several PC workstations - with Software 4D View installed - within a
“Sneaker Net” environment. (“Sneaker Net” means that you use a DVD/CD to move data because
no network is available); see: Section 3-11-1-4 on page 3-58.
• Voluson E6 and DICOM server in a network; see: Section 3-11-1-5 on page 3-58.

3-11-1-1 The Dataflow Concept

Communication between the Voluson E6 ultrasound unit and other information providers on the network
takes the form of data flows. Each dataflow defines the transfer of patient information from either an
input source to the unit, or from the unit to an output source (see examples in Figure 3-38 on page 3-57).

Patient information can include demographic data and images, as well as reports and Measurement
and Analysis (M&A) data.

A dataflow is a set of pre-configured services. Selecting a dataflow will automatically customize the
ultrasound unit to work according to the services associated with this dataflow.

By utilizing data flows, the user can configure the Voluson E6 ultrasound unit to optimally meet the
needs of the facility, while keeping the user interface unchanged. Once the dataflow is selected, the
actual location of the database is entirely transparent.

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3-11-1-2 Dataflow Examples

The local database is used for patient archiving.

Images are stored to internal hard drive.

The local database is used for patient archiving.

Afterwards images are stored to a DVD/CD or
external USB device, etc.

A remote database is used for patient archiving.

Images are also stored to a remote archive.

Search in the DICOM Modality Worklist,

the patient found is copied into local database.
The patient information and the examination
results are stored to the local database.
Images are stored to a DICOM server and to an
image network volume on the local hard drive.

Figure 3-38 Examples of Dataflows

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3-11-1-3 Stand-alone Voluson E6

If digital images or 3D/4D data sets are stored, they should be saved in the Archive (Image Management
System software).

For Image Management functionality refer to the Basic User Manual of the Voluson E6.

NOTICE To avoid loss of essential data, it is highly recommended to export/backup patient data as well as
!! NOTICE:
measurements at least once a month.

Physical Connection:
No network connection needed.

3-11-1-4 Voluson + PC (with 4D View Software) within a “Sneaker Net”

A PC (one or several with 4D View software installed) is used for review and work on studies acquired
on one or more Voluson E6 scanners without being connected in a network.

The images are first stored on the Voluson E6 scanner’s hard drive (Archive) and then exported from
the scanner’s hard drive to a sneaker device (e.g., DVD/CD), and finally imported from the sneaker
device to the “4D View” PC’s internal hard drive.
For Image Management functionality refer to the Basic User Manual of the Voluson E6.

NOTICE To avoid loss of essential data, it is highly recommended to export/backup patient data as well as
!! NOTICE:
measurements at least once a month.

Physical Connection:
No network connection needed.

3-11-1-5 Connection between Voluson and DICOM Server

In this configuration, the Voluson E6 is configured to work with a DICOM server in a network
environment. Usually, this will be the hospital network. Images are first saved on the local image buffer
on the scanner. At the end of the examination, the images are sent to the DICOM server via a DICOM
spooler. This scenario requires that the scanner is configured to be connected to the DICOM server.

Physical Connection:
You will need one network cable.

1.) Connect one end of the cable to the Ethernet connector on the Voluson E6.
2.) Connect the other end of the cable to the wall outlet.

NOTE: If a Peer-to-Peer Network is connected to the hospital’s network, you may connect the Voluson
E6 to the Peer-to-Peer Network.

For more details refer to Section 3-12 "Network Configuration" on page 3-59.

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Section 3-12
Network Configuration
3-12-1 TCP/IP Configuration
NOTE: Following Information must be provided by customer or hospital engineer before you can start:
A Station name, AE Title, IP address and Port Number for the Voluson E6.
The IP addresses for the default gateway and other routers at the site for ROUTING INFORMATION.
Only if necessary (e.g. for Internet access).

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control console.

2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SETUP button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the right side of the screen select CONNECTIVITY and then click the DEVICE SETUP tab.
4.) Click the TCP/IP Configuration button, read the message and confirm with YES.

Figure 3-39 Network Configuration

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5.) The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog page appears.

NOTE: This example shows fictional numbers!

Figure 3-40 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

1 You can get IP and DNS settings assigned automatically, if your network supports this capability.

2 If fixed IP address is required, ask your network administrator for the appropriate settings.
Type in:
- IP address
- Subnet mask
- Default gateway
- DNS server

NOTE: For further details refer to the Voluson E6 Basic User Manual.

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3-12-2 Wireless Network Configuration

NOTE: To configure the Voluson E8 / Voluson E8 Expert ultrasound system to work with WLAN, the hospital’s
network administrator has to provide the required information.

3-12-2-1 Connecting to the WLAN

1.) Connect the Wireless Network adapter as described in Section 3-5-4 on page 3-19
2.) Press the “Utilities” key on the control console.
3.) In the “Utilities” menu press the Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
4.) On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab.
5.) Click the WLAN Configuration button; see Section Figure 3-39 on page 3-59
6.) The Wireless Network Configuration tool with available Wireless Networks appear.

Figure 3-41 Wireless Networks - Connect

7.) Check box “Enable Wireless Connection”.

8.) Highlight the wireless network you want to use and then click Connect.

NOTE: If the WLAN fails to connect, review and/or recreate the Wireless connection in the Security tab.

3-12-2-2 Disconnecting from the WLAN

1.) Press the “Utilities” key on the control console.
2.) On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab.
3.) Click the WLAN Configuration button; see Section Figure 3-39 on page 3-59
4.) The Wireless Network Configuration tool with available Wireless Networks appear.
5.) Select the WLAN you are connected to and then click Disconnected.

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3-12-2-3 Adding a WLAN Profile

1.) Press the “Utilities” key on the control console.
2.) On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab.
3.) Click the WLAN Configuration button; see Section Figure 3-39 on page 3-59
4.) The Wireless Network Configuration tool with available Wireless Networks appear.
5.) Select the Security tab and then click Add.

Figure 3-42 Security - Add

6.) Add the following information to the Wireless Network Properties page:
- Network Name(SSID)
- Check box “ Connect even if Network is not Broadcasting its Name (SSID)”
- network Authentication (Open, Shared key, WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK)
- Date Encryption
- Network Key
- Key Index
7.) After you have filled in all the required information, click OK.

3-12-2-4 Refreshing a WLAN Network

1.) Press the “Utilities” key on the control console.
2.) On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab.
3.) Click the WLAN Configuration button; see Section Figure 3-39 on page 3-59
4.) The Wireless Network Configuration tool with available Wireless Networks appear.
5.) Click Refresh.

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3-12-2-5 Setting a WLAN Network as Non-Preferable

When you make a WLAN non-preferable, you disconnect the network from the system and delete all
connection settings from the system. Afterwards the system WILL NOT try to reconnect to this WLAN
automatically. And if you want to reconnect, you will need to re-add this WLAN.

1.) Press the “Utilities” key on the control console.

2.) On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab.
3.) Click the WLAN Configuration button; see Section Figure 3-39 on page 3-59
4.) The Wireless Network Configuration tool with available Wireless Networks appear.
5.) Highlight the wireless network you want to set as non-preferred.
6.) Click Make Non-Preferable and cinfirm the message box.

3-12-2-6 Removing a WLAN Profile

1.) Press the “Utilities” key on the control console.
2.) On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab.
3.) Click the WLAN Configuration button; see Section Figure 3-39 on page 3-59
4.) The Wireless Network Configuration tool with available Wireless Networks appear.
5.) Select the Security tab and then click Remove.

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3-12-2-7 Customizing an existing WLAN Profile

1.) Press the “Utilities” key on the control console.
2.) On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab.
3.) Click the WLAN Configuration button; see Section Figure 3-39 on page 3-59
4.) The Wireless Network Configuration tool with available Wireless Networks appear.
5.) Select the Security tab and then click Customize.

Figure 3-43 Security - Customize

6.) Customize the following information:

- Network Name(SSID)
- Check box “ Connect even if Network is not Broadcasting its Name (SSID)”
- network Authentication (Open, Shared key, WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK)
- Date Encryption
- Network Key
- Key Index
7.) After you have filled in all the required information, click OK.

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3-12-2-8 Available WLAN Channels

The available WLAN channels show availability of wireless connect point that the system can talk to.
Each channel supports a finite number of users and has limited signal strength. This may effect the
ability to connect, the throughput and the connection dropping out.

1.) Press the “Utilities” key on the control console.

2.) On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab.
3.) Click the WLAN Configuration button; see Section Figure 3-39 on page 3-59
4.) The Wireless Network Configuration tool with available Wireless Networks appear.
5.) Select the Properties tab .

Figure 3-44 Properties

6.) Click Available Channels.

3-12-2-9 Monitoring the WLAN

If there are wireless network communication issues, you can monitor the wireless connection to see if
it is dropping out and recorvering periodically. This can effect throughput.

1.) Press the “Utilities” key on the control console.

2.) On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab.
3.) Click the WLAN Configuration button; see Section Figure 3-39 on page 3-59
4.) The Wireless Network Configuration tool with available Wireless Networks appear.

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5.) Select the Monitor tab .

Figure 3-45 Monitor

3-12-2-10 WLAN Diagnostic

Running diagnostics is good if you think the adapterr might be bad. Diagnostics also tell you if the
connection is behaving properly. Sometimes the system connects by accident to the DVR or another
internal device which uses the TCP/IP protocol. The diagnostics would showw if there are errors when
performing the full two way communication. For example, if the IP address starts with 197 or 169 (
loopback addresses), then something is wrong.

1.) Press the “Utilities” key on the control console.

2.) On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab.
3.) Click the WLAN Configuration button; see Section Figure 3-39 on page 3-59
4.) The Wireless Network Configuration tool with available Wireless Networks appear.
5.) Select the Diagnostics tab and then click Run Diagnostics.

Figure 3-46 Run Diagnostics

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3-12-2-11 Repairing the WLAN

Occasionally you may need to repair a WLAN that has lost it’s connection to the Voluson S-Series.

1.) Press the “Utilities” key on the control console.

2.) On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab.
3.) Click the WLAN Configuration button; see Section Figure 3-39 on page 3-59
4.) The Wireless Network Configuration tool with available Wireless Networks appear.
5.) Select the Diagnostics tab and then Click Repair

NOTE: DO NOT cancel the Repair operation after you have selected to repair the Wireless LAN connection.

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3-12-3 How to Setup E-mail

If Internet access is available via LAN, Wi-Fi, it is possible to send images/cines via E-Mail to patients
or physicians.

Necessary information provided by the E-mail provider (SMTP settings)

To enable E-mail, the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) settings from your provider are needed.

The Voluson E6 is only supporting E-mail send; no e-mail receive is possible. To receive reply E-mails,
the same E-mail account needs to be installed on an Office-PC.

SMTP server name (Outgoing Messages)e.g., smtp.gmail.com

SMTP authentication (Outgoing Messages)e.g., SSL

SMTP port (Outgoing Messages)e.g., 465

NOTE: Maybe the information above needs to be searched in the Internet from your e-mail provider and is the
same for all e-mail users.

Email Configuration

1.) Press the Utilities H key on the control console.

2.) In the “Utilities” menu select the System Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the left side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab.
4.) Click the Email Configuration button; see Figure 3-39 on page 3-59 .
The Email Configuration screen appear.

Figure 3-47 Email Configuration

5.) Enter Your name and Email Address in the Identity group. As an option you can enter a different
Reply to Address and a Signature Text.
6.) To verify E-mail configuration click on Send Test Email. An E-mail is sent to the entered E-mail
address followed by a message box where either a success message or an error message is
shown.
7.) Store your configuration with click on OK.
8.) If it is desired to use also MMS, adjust settings as described in Section 3-12-4 on page 3-69 .
9.) Individually enter Patient's Email address and Phone number in the PID screen and adjust Email
and/or MMS options as described in Section 3-12-4 on page 3-69 .
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3-12-4 How to Setup E-mail to MMS Service

If the Voluson E6 is connected to the Internet (via LAN, Wi-Fi ) and E-mail service is configured properly,
it is possible to send images as an MMS.

NOTE: MMS are sent by e-mail to a 3rd party provider (e.g. SMSglobal). This service needs to be ordered by
a 3rd party provider.

Registration of MMS Service

To use the MMS feature you need to contract with a 3rd party provider which offers E-mail to MMS
service (e.g. SMSglobal). Please contact the service provider!

How this feature works

Voluson E6 sends an E-mail with an attached image to the E-mail to MMS service. The MMS phone
number is encapsulated in the recipient E-mail address

MMS Options

1.) Press the Utilities H key on the control console.

2.) In the “Utilities” menu select the System Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the left side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab.
4.) Click the Email Configuration button; see Figure 3-39 on page 3-59 .
5.) In the Email Configuration screen check box "Use Email to MMS Service" and then click on
Settings.

Figure 3-48 check box

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The Email to MMS Service Settings window appear.

Figure 3-49 Email to MMS Service Settings

NOTE: The configuration above works with SMSglobal.

6.) Enter the Domain Name from 3rd party E-mail to MMS service.
Note: An E-mail to phone number@Domain Name for MMS Email is sent!
7.) Store your configuration with click on OK.
8.) Individually enter Patient's Email address and Phone number in the PID screen and adjust Email
and/or MMS options as described in Section 3-12-4 on page 3-69 .

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3-12-5 How to enter Patient's Email address and Phone number in the PID screen
1.) Enter the “Patient ID” screen by pressing the Patient ID key on the control console.
2.) Click the @ icon (1).
The Patient’s Email address and Phone number window appear.

Figure 3-50 Patient ID screen

3.) Enter patient's information and adjust Email/MMS Options (2).

4.) Store your configuration with click on OK (3).

NOTE: Since the E-mail to MMS service provider is maybe not located in the same area as your MMS
receptions, you need to add the area code (e.g. +49 or 0049 for Germany) to the used phone numbers
in the Patient's E-mail address and Phone number dialog.

Example: local phone number 069913800000 is +49 69913800000 or 0049 69913800000 for Germany

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3-12-6 Map Network Drive

1.) Press the F2 key on the control panel.
2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the right side of the screen select CONNECTIVITY and then click the DRIVES tab.

Figure 3-51 System Setup - Connectivity - DRIVES page

4.) Select the MAP NETWORK DRIVE button to open a dialog where the system can be connected to
a shared network drive of another server.

Figure 3-52 Map Network Drive window

NOTICE The MAP NETWORK DRIVE button is also accessible in the “Connect USB and Network Drives” dialog
!! NOTICE:
window that appears when pressing the EJECT (= F3) key on the alphanumeric keyboard.

5.) Enter the name of the shared network folder in the „Network Folder Name” field.
6.) Supply a valid user name and a password for this folder.

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NOTE: If you check the „Automatic Reconnect“ box, the system tries to establish the connection
again when starting up.
Otherwise, the connection must be re-established manually after a shutdown or reboot.

7.) Select the CONNECT button to establish the connection to the remote machine.
If successful, the DISCONNECT button becomes active.

NOTICE If there is an error during the connection, a warning message appears inside the dialog.
!! NOTICE:
In this case, please verify the data in the dialog.

NOTICE If there already is a connection to the remote server, the CONNECT button is grayed.
!! NOTICE:
To change the existing connection, first click on DISCONNECT and then enter the new settings.

WARNING
WARNING Please make sure that the server you are connecting to is trustworthy and reliable.
!! WARNING:
For details, contact your local system administrator.
If you backup Archive data to this server, all the patients’ demographic data will be
copied to this server!

NOTICE The Map network Drive button is also accessible in the “Connect USB and Network Drives” dialog
window that appears when pressing the Eject key on the alphanumeric keyboard.

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3-12-7 Insite Exc Configuration

Prerequisites for InSite Setup

If not already available, collect the following information from the hospital network administrator:

1.) Proxy Server, if necessary

__________/__________/_____________/___________ and Port ___________
2.) Proxy Authentication, if necessary
User ______________________________ and Password
___________________________________

Configuration Steps

At SPC330 (BT18) systems the trackball functions are displayed in the trackball status area of the screen.

For fast access to the Configuration page move the cursor to the
InSite link (GE icon at the right bottom of the display screen)
and then press the upper trackball key.

1.) Enter the Common Service Desktop (CSD).

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2.) Select the Configuration page, then double-click InSite Exc Agent Configuration(A).

Figure 3-53 Common Service Desktop - Configuration

NOTE: This example shows fictional numbers!

BT Version: At systems with SW version SPC340 (BT22) and SPC330(BT18) Ext.10 or later, the Service Platform
Agent has changed. That´s why the Enterprise Server and URL is slightly different.

3.) Fill out at least all bold stated mandatory fields in the Agent Configuration section(B).
- The Device Name (Pre-populated) and the CRM field should be the serial number with no
prefix.
- Select Continent and Country from the pull-down menu.
- Enter City, State, Postal Code and Institution where the system resides.

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4.) Check settings in the Advanced Configuration section (C).

- SPC330 SPC340

PROD-US (rest of world)

Enterprise Server PRODUCT PROD-EU

Service Center acc. to your region acc.to your region

Log Level WARN WARN

Further fields should be pre-populated and should not be modified. However, please ensure correct
setting.

NOTE: However, please ensure correct setting of the mandatory File Watcher Dir folder and Filter setting.

- Enterprise Server URL - pre-populated URL.

- Enterprise Tunnel URL -pre-populated URL.
- File Repository - This path is set by engineering and must not be changed!
- Dir-D:\InsiteUploadFolder
- File Watcher: Should always be enabled!
- Filter-ensure that this field has the entry “*.*”
5.) Enter Proxy Configuration(D).
a.) If the customer site does not require a Proxy server, select Disable from the Proxy pull-down
menu and continue with step 7.
b.) If a Proxy server is available, select Enable from the proxy pull-down menu, enter a valid Proxy
IP Address and Port number.

NOTE: The information MUST properly entered, otherwise remote control does not work. There is no possibility
to detect proxy server information automatically.

6.) Click the Submit Changes button(E) and then close the page.
7.) Reboot.
8.) Reenter the Common Service Desktop(CSD).
9.) Confirm that Service Connectivity is “Configured” and “Checked Out” in the Home page.
If the system indicated “Checked Out” you can be confident that the system has registered
correctly. if required, verify further connectivity(e.g., remote connectivity using your account).
10.)Close the page and check/create InSite permanent user setting

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3-12-8 RSvP Agent Configuration

1.) Enter the Common Service Desktop (CSD).
2.) Select the Configuration page.
3.) Double-click RsvP Agent Configuration (A).

Figure 3-54 Common Desktop - Configuration

4.) Agent Configuration (B).

- Device Name: Ensure that this pre-populated field contains the serial number of the Voluson
S and P series system.
Important: If dummy value appears, inform the Technical Support team immediately.
- CRM No: Enter a unique and therefore valid CRM number, according to your region. The
CRM Number should match with CRM entries (ServiceMax, MUST, etc.)
Important: An in-accurate CRM number will lead to "Entitlement Check Fail" in RSvP
Backoffice and this will affect the predictive maintenance/rule alerts.
- If desired enter the Display Name and Description.
5.) Advanced Configuration (C)
- Select the Enterprise Server according to your region (PROD-US, PROD-EU or Other).
The Enterprise Server URL field becomes pre-populated and should not be modified.
6.) Proxy Configuration (D)
- If a Proxy server is available, select Enable and enter valid Proxy credentials.
7.) click the Submit Changes button (E), close the page and then reboot the system.

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3-12-8-1 How to create an InSite Permanent User

An InSite permanent user is required for automatic system error reporting to the digital service network.

1.
Moving the cursor to the InSite ExC link(GE icon) at the right bottom of
the display screen and press the left trackball key(=left-click). The
“Contact GE” form is displayed.

2. Ensure that Connection is “Checked Out”(1)

Figure 3-55

3. Select Users on the top menu(2).

4. In the next screen click Add user(3).

Figure 3-56 Add User

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5. Fill in the required information and confirm with Add User(4).

Figure 3-57 Confirm with Add User

6. Check mark the appropriate user and then click Set Default Machine Contact(5).

Figure 3-58 Set User as Default

Color of the selected user turns from BLACK to RED(6). The permanent user is created.

7. Close the window.

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Section 3-13
Connectivity Setup Worksheet

Site System Information

Floor: Comments:
Site:

Dept: Room:

Voluson E6
SN: Type: REV:

CONTACT INFORMATION
Name Title Phone E-Mail Address

TCP/IP Settings Remote Archive Setup

Name - AE Title:
System IP Settings IP Address:
Name - AE Title:
Subnet Mask:
IP Address:
Default Gateway:
Subnet Mask:
Server Name:
Default Gateway:
Remote DB User Name:

Services (Destination Devices)

Device Type Manufacturer Name IP Address Port AE Title
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

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Section 3-13 Connectivity Setup Worksheet (cont?)

Voluson E6

Host Name Local Port IP Address . . .

AE Title Net Mask . . .

ROUTING INFORMATION GATEWAY IP Addresses

Destination
IP Addresses Default . . .

ROUTER1 . . . . . .
ROUTER2 . . . . . .
ROUTER3 . . . . . .

DICOM APPLICATION INFORMATION

NAME MAKE/REVISION AE TITLE IP ADDRESSES PORT

Store 1 . . .

Store 2 . . .

Store 3D_1 . . .

Store 3D_2 . . .

Print . . .

Worklist . . .

Structured
. . .
Reporting

Storage
. . .
Commit

MPPS . . .

Figure 3-59 Worksheet for DICOM Network Information

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Section 3-14
Paperwork
NOTE: During and after installation, the documentation (i.e. User Manual, Installation Manual,...) for the
peripheral units must be kept as part of the original system documentation. This will ensure that all
relevant safety and user information is available during the operation and service of the complete
system.

3-14-1 Product Locator Installation

NOTE: The Product Locator Installation Card shown may not be same as the provided Product Locator card.

Figure 3-60 Product Locator Installation Card

3-14-2 User Manual(s)

Check that the correct User Manual(s) for the system and software revision, is included with the
installation. Specific language versions of the User Manual may also be available.
Check with your GE Sales Representative for availability.

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Chapter 4
Functional Checks

Section 4-1
Overview
4-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 4
This chapter provides procedures for quickly checking major functions of the Voluson E6 scanner
diagnostics by using the built-in service software, and power supply adjustments.

Table 4-1 Contents in Chapter 4

Section Description Page Number

4-1 Overview 4-1

4-2 Required Equipment 4-1

4-3 General Procedure 4-2

4-4 Functional Checks 4-10

4-5 Backup and Restore Database, Preset Configurations and Images 4-13

4-6 Software Configuration Checks 4-26

4-7 Peripheral Checks 4-27

4-8 Mode Transition 4-29

4-9 Site Log 4-30

NOTICE Most of the information pertaining to this Functional Checks chapter is found in the Voluson E6 Basic
!! NOTICE:
User Manual; see: Table 9-10, ?System Manuals - Voluson E6 BT18,? on page 9-28.

Section 4-2
Required Equipment
• An empty (blank) DVD/CD±R/RW and/or external USB device (stick or hard disk drive).
• At least one transducer. See Chapter 9 - Probes, on page 9-30 for an overview.
(normally you should check all the transducers used on the system)

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Section 4-3
General Procedure

CAUTION SYSTEM REQUIRES ALL COVERS

Operate this unit only when all board covers and frame panels are securely in place.
The covers are required for safe operation, good system performance and cooling purposes.
!! CAUTION:

NOTICE Lockout/Tagout Requirements (For USA only)

!! NOTICE:
Follow OSHA Lockout/Tagout requirements by ensuring you are in total control of the Power Cable
on the system.

TAG
&
LOCKOUT

Signed Date

4-3-1 Power On / Boot Up

NOTICE After turning off a system, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it on again.
!! NOTICE:
The system may not be able to boot if power is recycled too quickly.

4-3-1-1 Scanner Power On

1.) Connect the Main Power Cable to the back of the system.
2.) If not already done, screw on the pull-out protection of the mains power cable with the 2 screws.
3.) Connect the Main Power Cable to a hospital grade power outlet with the proper rated voltage.
Never use an adapter that would defeat the safety ground.
4.) Switch ON the Circuit Breaker at the rear of the system.

Circuit breaker

After Unscrew 2 screws

Pull-out protection

Main Power cable

Figure 4-1 Circuit Breaker, pull-out protection and main power cable at rear of system

NOTICE When AC power is applied to the scanner, the ON/OFF button on the control panel illuminates amber,
!! NOTICE:
indicating that the System (including the Back-end Processor) is in Standby mode.

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4-3-1-1 Scanner Power On (cont?)

5.) Press the On/Off button (see: Figure 4-2) on the control panel for ~3 seconds.

NOTE: The power for on-board peripheral auxiliary equipments are commonly switched with the
ON/OFF button. The power switch of any attached printer(s) needs to be in ON position before starting
the system. However, be aware some auxiliary equipment may switch itself to standby mode
(e.g., Color video printer) and must therefore be switched on separately.

Voluson S8
On/Off Button

Voluson S8t

On/Off Button

Figure 4-2 On/Off Button on Control Panel

As soon as the software has been loaded, the system enters 2D-Mode with the probe and application
that were used before the system was shut down. Total time used for start-up is about 2 minutes.

NOTE: The power for on-board peripheral auxiliary equipments are commonly switched with the
ON/OFF button. So the auxiliary equipment need not to be switched ON/OFF separately.

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4-3-2 Power Off / Shutdown

NOTICE After turning off a system, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it on again.
!! NOTICE:
The system may not be able to boot if power is recycled too quickly.

4-3-2-1 Scanner Shutdown

1.) If not already in read mode, freeze the image.
2.) Press the ON/OFF button (see: Figure 4-2) on the control panel. Following dialog appears.

Figure 4-3 Shutdown, Restart, Cancel or Sleep

3.) Select the SHUTDOWN button. The system performs an automatic full shutdown sequence.

NOTE: Full shut down is also performed when pressing the ON/OFF button on the control panel twice.

4.) Switch OFF the Circuit Breaker at the rear of the system.

NOTE: The mains outlet of the system for peripheral auxiliary equipment are commonly switched with the
ON/OFF button. So the auxiliary equipment need not to be switched ON/OFF separately.

WARNING
WARNING Disconnection of the Main Power Cable is necessary!
!! WARNING:
For Example: When repairing the system.

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5.) After complete power down, unscrew the 2 screws and remove the pull-out protection to disconnect
the main power cable from the system or unplug it from the AC wall outlet socket.

Circuit breaker

After unscrew 2 screws

Pull-out protection

Main Power cable

Figure 4-4 Circuit Breaker, pull-out protection and main power cable at rear of system

6.) Press on the brakes to lock the front caster wheels.

7.) Disconnect probes.

CAUTION DO NOT disconnect a probe while running (Live Scan “Write” mode)!
!! CAUTION:
A software error may occur. In this case switch the unit OFF (perform a reset).

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4-3-3 Sleep Mode

Sleep mode can reduce the time to start up the system with a portable exam.

4-3-3-1 Activate Sleep Mode

1.) If the system is not in read mode, freeze the image.
2.) Press the On/Off button on the control panel and select Sleep.

Figure 4-5 Selecting Sleep

3.) After the monitor turns to black and On/Off switch turns to amber color, unplug the power cable from
the receptacle.
4.) To wake up the system, press the On/Off switch again.

NOTE: System can boot from sleep both connected and disconnected from AC power.

NOTE: Sleep mode is available in battery mode and AC power mode. Once the battery runs out the system will
not operate. To turn on the system, the user needs to connect the AC power.
The sustaining time of sleep mode will be reduced due to the battery capacity being decreased by the
number of usage.

NOTICE Sleep mode is available when B mode button and the probe selection menu are available.

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4-3-4 System Features

4-3-4-1 Control Panel for Voluson S8

1 1

8
11

3 4

2 5

10 7
9

Figure 4-6 Control Panel Tour

1 Loudspeaker position 9 Hard keys

2 TGC Slider controls 10 Trackball button

3 Menu window digipot controls 11 Probeholders

4 Menu window flipswitch controls

5 Mode keys(digipot controls)

6 Toggle switch controls

7 Trackball

8 Alphanumeric Keyboard

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4-3-4-2 Control Panel for Voluson S8t

Figure 4-7 Control Panel Tour

1 Touch Panel rotary/push/flip controls

Mode keys on/off (Push), Gain (Rotate), X/Y/Z rotary controls in 3D/4D Volume
2
Mode

Right key: Foc. Depth (Flip), B-Image Angle (Rotate) Foc. Zones (push)
3
Left key: Zoom Box on/off (Push), Zoom Size (Rotate), B-Image Depth (Flip)

4 Freeze key

5 Alphanumeric Keyboard

6 Trackball

7 Trackball button

8 Probeholders

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4-3-4-3 Monitor Display

Figure 4-8 Monitor Display Tour

Table 4-2 Monitor Display Features

1. Logo 15. Image area

2. Patient Name (Last-, First-, Middle Name) 16. Measurement results

3. Patient ID-number ; GA (Gestational Age) 17. Status bar area

4. 2nd Patient ID-number 18. P buttons

5. Probe / Application 19. Cine

6. Depth / Frame rate 20. TrackballCine

7. Mechanical Index 21. Current Clipboard

8. Thermal Index 22. Rotary button and Paddle Key

9. Sonographers Name 23. On Screen Menu

10. Hospital Name (Identification) 24. Body marker

11. Date 25. Depth scale markers

12. Time 26. Gray scale wedge

13. Image Info 27. Focal zones marker

14. TGC curve 28. Orientation marker

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Section 4-4
Functional Checks
For a basic functional check of the system’s different modes, refer to the Voluson S8 or Voluson S10
Expert/VS10/S8t Basic User Manual.

NOTE: It might be possible that some probes, options or features are NOT available.

• in some countries.
• at the time of release of this Proprietary Service Manual.

NOTE: Some software may be considered standard depending upon system configuration.
If any Modes or Options are not part of the system configuration, the check can be omitted.

NOTE: Different menus are displayed depending on which Mode is selected.

Some function keys only appear if they are available for the selected probe.

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4-4-1 Patient Archive (Image Management)

The Voluson E6 provides an Patient/Image Management System that allows fast and extremely easy
patient, exam and image management.

Figure 4-9 Patient Archive - ARCHIVE

• Current Patient:
The entered patient data will be used in calculations, patient worksheets, DICOM settings and is
displayed on the screen to identify images.
• Archive:
The patient archive database is used for searching a particular exam and/or patient.
Via the DATA TRANSFER button, it is possible to send images over the DICOM network, print
exams/images, export exams/images, import exams/images, etc.
• Image History:
Image History gives you access to all the US pictures and exams of a particular patient.
• Exam Review:
Exam Review allows you to view all exams of a particular patient. Additionally it is possible to view
image properties, input comments and voice annotations, etc.

NOTE: For detailed description of image management functionality and its topics refer to Chapter 12 in the
Basic User Manual of Voluson E6.

NOTE: Images can be backed up and restored by means of the Image Archive function in the System Setup.
Operation see: Section 4-5-6 "Archiving Images" on page 4-23.

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4-4-2 Erasing DVD/CD

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.
2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the left side of the screen select CONNECTIVITY and then click the DRIVES tab.

Figure 4-10 System Setup - Connectivity - DRIVES page

4.) Click the ERASE CD button to displays the “Erase DVD/CD” window as shown in Figure 4-11.
5.) Select the “Erase Mode” and click the [OK] button to start the process.

NOTICE It is highly recommended to use the complete erase mode, to avoid problems with the CD+(R)W!
!! NOTICE:
When using a DVD±R/RW, just the fast erase mode is possible.

Figure 4-11 Erase DVD/CD Window

6.) When erasing is finished, select EXIT to return to the Scan Mode.

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Section 4-5
Backup and Restore Database, Preset Configurations and Images

CAUTION It is recommended to Backup the Full System Configuration (Section 4-5-3 on page 4-18) and the
!! CAUTION:
Image Archive (Section 4-5-6 on page 4-23) once a week.

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.

2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the left side of the screen select BACKUP and then click the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION tab.

Figure 4-12 System Setup - Backup - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION page

The SYSTEM CONFIGURATION page is subdivided in 2 main groups:

A.) Image Settings Only

• Section 4-5-1 "Save Small Backup (Scan Settings)" on page 4-14
• Section 4-5-2 "Load Small Backup (Scan Settings)" on page 4-15
B.) Full System Configuration
• Section 4-5-3 "Save Full System Configuration (Full Backup)" on page 4-18
• Section 4-5-4 "Load Full System Configuration (Full Backup)" on page 4-20
• Section 4-5-5 "Delete Full System Configuration (Full Backup)" on page 4-22

The Image Settings and/or Full System Configuration can be saved to the following destinations:

• D: partition of internal hard disk

• DVD/CD±R/RW
• Mapped Network Drive, see: Section 3-12-6 "Map Network Drive" on page 3-83
• Any other drive connected to the system (e.g.; USB-Stick or external hard disk drive)
Note: This function is only available in the Full Backup utility.
For further details review: Section 3-5-7 on page 3-21

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4-5-1 Save Small Backup (Scan Settings)

The Image Settings contains:

• Application Settings
• 2D Factory and 3D/4D User Presets
• 3D/4D Factory and 3D/4D User Presets
• Annotation Presets
• Scan Assistant Configuration
• Measure Configuration
• Biopsy Lines
1.) Insert a DVD/CD±R/RW into the drive or connect an external USB device.
2.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.
3.) In the “Utilities” menu select SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
4.) On the left side of the screen select BACKUP and then click the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION tab.
5.) Click the SAVE button of the “Small Backup(Scan Settings)” group.

Figure 4-13 Image Settings Only - Save window

6.) Choose the media and click the SAVE button.

7.) Select the NEW FILE... key and enter a file name (without extension).
8.) Click the OK key to start the process. When the saving has been completed, click OK.

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4-5-2 Load Small Backup (Scan Settings)

CAUTION The loading procedure overwrites the existing image settings on the local hard drive.
Make sure to insert the correct System DVD.
Additionally you can load the image settings from “D:\usersettings”.
!! CAUTION:

4-5-2-1 Preparations
1.) Insert a DVD/CD±R/RW into the drive or connect an external USB device.
2.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.
3.) Select SYSTEM SETUP button to invoke the setup desktop.
4.) On the left side of the screen select BACKUP and then click the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION tab.
5.) Click the LOAD button of the “Small Backup (Scan Settings)” group.

Figure 4-14 Image Settings Only - Load window

6.) Choose the media and click LOAD.

NOTE: If it is desired to load image settings from media Internal HDD, click on the CHANGE FOLDER button,
browse for the folder “D:\usersettings” and then click the LOAD button.

7.) Select the appropriate file and click OK.

8.) Select the desired loading procedure:
- Load “Complete Backup” on page 4-16
- Load only parts of the “Complete Backup” on page 4-17

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4-5-2-2 Load “Complete Backup”

NOTE: Following procedure should be used, if the user prefers factory default settings, which are adapted for
the installed Application Software version.

1.) Perform Section 4-5-2-1 "Preparations" on page 4-15.

2.) Select the “Complete Backup” (marked blue; see: Figure 4-15 below) and click the >> button to
copy the Complete Backup into the Load Data field.

Figure 4-15 Load Backup Data

3.) Click the LOAD button to start the loading procedure of the complete backup into the system.
The US Application Software restarts.

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4-5-2-3 Load only parts of the “Complete Backup”

NOTE: Following procedure should be used, if the user has saved own 2D/3D/4D Programs or AutoText
entries, but new presets have to be added to match the installed Application Software version (e.g., 2D/
3D/4D Programs for new probe, etc.).

1.) Perform Preparations on page 4-15.

2.) Click the + sign (next to “Complete Backup”) to open the content tree.

[+] sign
>> button

Figure 4-16 Load image settings for probe (e.g., RAB4-8-D)

3.) For example: Click the + sign and copy the desired content by clicking the >> button.; and so on..

NOTE: To return selected items from the “Load Data” field to “Backup Data” field select the << button.

4.) Confirm selection with the LOAD button.

Settings will be loaded and the US Application Software restarts.

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4-5-3 Save Full System Configuration (Full Backup)

A backup of the Full System Configuration always contains the following data
• User Settings (databases and files containing User Programs, 2D/3D/4D Programs, Auto Text
entries, gray curves and complete System settings such as language, time/date format, etc.)
• System Settings (general “Setup” settings such as Language, Time/Date format, Button
configuration , Annotation settings, Biopsy lines, Perihperal data, Video Norm, Archive confiruation,
etc).
• Measure Configuration (user specific measure setup settings)
• Patient Archive (database containing patient demographic data and measurements) - no images
• Options (Permanent Key that is specific for enabled software options and Demo Key)
• Image Transfer Configuration (DICOM settings e.g., DICOM servers, AE Title, Station Name, etc.)
• Network Configuration (network settings including the computer name)
• Service Platform (state of the Service Software)

NOTE: It is recommended to “Full Backup” system configuration data before upgrading the software and/or
image settings (presets). This ensures that if settings need to be reloaded, will be the same ones the
customer was using prior to service.

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.

2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the left side of the screen select BACKUP and then click the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION tab.
4.) Click the SAVE button of the “Full System Configuration” group.

choose destination

enter description

click [Next] button

Figure 4-17 System Configuration Save

5.) Choose the Destination.

6.) Enter the description of the full backup.

CAUTION Image data will not be backed up!

!! CAUTION:
To backup the Image Archive, refer to Section 4-5-6 on page 4-23.

7.) Select the NEXT button.

8.) To start the backup process click YES.
After copying the data, the Voluson E6 reboots and the application starts again.
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4-5-3 Save Full System Configuration (Full Backup) (cont?)

When the “Full Backup” is saved on a network drive (to map a network drive see: Section 3-12-6 "Map
Network Drive" on page 3-83), it may be desirable to move the data (e.g., for backup or maintenance).

The backups reside in sub folders of the main “fullbackup” -folder found at the root of the drive.
For Example: Backups on the mapped Network Drive are below path Z:\fullbackup.
The directory structure of the full backup data is as follows:

The sub folders have the names fbX where X is a number

(e.g., Z:\fullbackup\fb1).
The data resides within a directory structure within these sub folders.
It is possible to move the fbX sub folders, even leaving gaps in the
numeration sequence.
However, NO change MUST be made to the contents of the fbX folders
itself, otherwise the backup data cannot be restored!

Figure 4-18 directory structure of full backup data

If the destination „Other drive“ is selected, the available drives

(e.g., external USB-memory stick) can be chosen from the drop down menu.

Figure 4-19 “Other drive” drop down menu

NOTICE When the backup is saved to an external USB-device, the system has to be informed about the removal
!! NOTICE:
of the hardware. For this purpose every last dialog of "Full Backup Save" and "Full Backup Delete" has
a STOP USB DEVICES button (see: Figure 4-20).

Figure 4-20 Please stop USB Devices before unplugging!

For further details review: Section 3-5-7 on page 3-21.

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4-5-4 Load Full System Configuration (Full Backup)

WARNING
WARNING It is recommended to backup data before an upgrade; see: Section 4-5-3 on page 4-18.
!! WARNING:

The “Full Backup” loading procedure replaces (overwrites) ALL the existing data
(except Application Settings which are adapted for the used System software version)
on the local hard drive of the Voluson E6 system!

NOTICE It is neither required nor advisable to reload a previously stored “Full Backup” after a software
!! NOTICE:
upgrade that was performed by means of the FMI FROM DVD button!

CAUTION There are circumstances where it is not possible to load (restore) all the data.
!! CAUTION:
The following rules specify these restrictions:
1.) Generally, only restoring data from an older to a newer software version is possible.
Loading a backup into a system that has a lower software version than the system the backup was
created on is prohibited.
2.) Options can only be restored on the same Voluson E6 system within the same major software
version.
3.) When loading a backup into a system with a software version that has a higher major number, the
following items will not be restored:
A.) Options
B.) State of the Service Platform
4.) The user is only allowed to restore data to a different system if and only if the software version on
this system is the same as in the backup.
5.) The user is not allowed to restore the following items to a different system:
A.) Windows Network Settings
B.) Options
C.) DICOM AE Title
D.) DICOM Station Name
E.) State of the Service Platform

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4-5-4 Load Full System Configuration (Full Backup) (cont?)

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.
2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the left side of the screen select BACKUP and then click the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION tab.
4.) Click the LOAD button of the “Full System Configuration” group.

Choose Destination

Select Backup

Click [Next]

Figure 4-21 System Configuration Load

5.) Choose the Destination.

6.) Click on the backup to be restored (additional information is displayed in the table).
7.) Select the NEXT button. The following window will be displayed.

click [Next]

Figure 4-22 Select Data to be restored

8.) Select the data to be restored to the Voluson E6 system.

NOTE: For description of the check box names refer to:

Save Full System Configuration (Full Backup) on page 4-18.

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4-5-4 Load Full System Configuration (Full Backup) (cont?)

9.) Click the NEXT button and then select YES to start, or NO to cancel the restore procedure.

Figure 4-23 Start Restore Backup now?

After restoring the data, the Voluson E6 reboots and the application starts again.

10.)Confirm that the date and time are set correctly

4-5-5 Delete Full System Configuration (Full Backup)

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.
2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the left side of the screen select BACKUP and then click the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION tab.
4.) Click the DELETE button of the “Full System Configuration” group.

Choose Destination

Select Backup

Click [Delete]

Figure 4-24 System Configuration Delete

5.) Choose the Destination.

6.) Click on the backup to be deleted (additional information is displayed in the table).
7.) Select the DELETE button.

WARNING
WARNING There is no “ UNDO” function for this action!
!! WARNING:

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4-5-6 Archiving Images

CAUTION It is recommended to Save Image Archive (Section 4-5-6-1 on page 4-23) and Backup the Full
!! CAUTION:
System Configuration (Section 4-5-3 on page 4-18) once a week.

4-5-6-1 Save Image Archive

NOTE: A backup of the Image Archive always contains the Patient Archive (database containing patient
demographic data and measurements) + images of the selected exams.

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.

2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the left side of the screen select BACKUP and then click the IMAGE ARCHIVE tab.

Figure 4-25 System Setup - Backup - IMAGE ARCHIVE page

4.) Click the SAVE button.

[Advanced] button

choose archiving
span time

check mark if desired

click [Next] button

Figure 4-26 Image Archive Save - preparations

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4-5-6-1 Save Image Archive (cont?)

5.) Choose archiving span time from the pop-up menu.

NOTICE If for example “All images older than” 1 Day is chosen (see Figure 4-26 on page 4-23), images of the
!! NOTICE:
current day will not be archived! However, if you click the [Advanced] button you can put this right.

6.) If desired, check mark “Remove Local Images after Backup”.

7.) Click the ADVANCED button if it is desired to adapt archive data.
8.) Select the NEXT button.

choose destination

enter backup
description

click [Next] button

Figure 4-27 Image Archive Save - choose destination

9.) Choose the Destination.

10.)Enter the description of the image backup.

CAUTION Voluson E6 presets, configurations and image settings will not be backed up! To Backup the
!! CAUTION:
Full System Configuration refer to Section 4-5-3 on page 4-18.

11.)Select the NEXT button.

12.)To start the backup process click YES.

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4-5-6-2 Load Image Archive

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.
2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the left side of the screen select BACKUP and then click the IMAGE ARCHIVE tab.
4.) Click the LOAD button (see: Figure 4-25 on page 4-23).

Figure 4-28 Image Archive Load - choose destination

5.) Choose the Destination.

6.) Click on the backup to be restored (additional information is displayed in the table).
7.) Select the NEXT button. The following window will be displayed.

click [Next] button

Figure 4-29 select image archive data to be restored

8.) Select (check mark) the image archive data to be restored to the Voluson E6 system.
9.) Click the NEXT button and then select YES to start, or NO to cancel the restore procedure.

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Section 4-6
Software Configuration Checks
4-6-1 System Setup
Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel and then select SYSTEM SETUP.
On the left side of the screen select the desired major group.
Each major group contains different pages to check:

Table 4-3 System Setup Checks - GENERAL

Step Page + Task Expected Result(s)

1 General: Check Date and Time setting Date and Time are correct

2 General: Check that Location (Clinic Name) is correct Location Name is correct

3 General: Check Language settings desired Language is displayed

4 General: Check EUM Language settings desired EUM Language is displayed

5 User Setting: Check all the User Settings settings assigned as desired by the customer

6 Patient Info Display: Check all settings settings assigned as desired by the customer

7 Scan Assistant: Check settings settings assigned as desired by the customer

Table 4-4 System Setup Checks - ADMINISTRATION

Step Page + Task Expected Result(s)

1 Options: Check that all options are set up correct D = Demo , I = Inactive , P = Permanent

Table 4-5 System Setup Checks - CONNECTIVITY

Step Page + Task Expected Result(s)

1 Peripherals: Check assignment of Report Printer printer assigned as desired by the customer

2 Peripherals: Check assignment of Foot Switch Footswitch left/right are assigned as desired by the customer

Device Setup:
3 setting assigned as desired and required by the customer
Check DICOM, Network and Archive configuration

Button Configuration:
4 Remote keys are assigned as desired by the customer
Check assignment of remote keys P1, P2, P3 and P4.

5 Button Configuration:
buttons are assigned as desired by the customer
Check assignment of START EXAM and END EXAM

Backup
no applicable

Imaging Presets
Assign all(further) settings as desired and required by the customer.

Biopsy
not applicable

Measure
Assign all(further) settings as deried and required by the customer.

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Section 4-7
Peripheral Checks
Check that peripherals work as described below:

Table 4-6 Peripheral Checks

Step Task to do Expected Result(s)

1 Press the FREEZE key. Stop image acquisition.

Press the remote key (P1, P2, P3 or P4 ), The image displayed on the screen is printed on the Black & White
2
which is assigned to the BW printer. printer.

Press the remote key (P1, P2, P3 or P4 ),

3 The image displayed on the screen is printed on the Color printer.
which is assigned to the color printer.

Press the remote key (P1, P2, P3 or P4 ),

4 Recording starts/stops.
which is assigned to recorder control.

4-7-1 ECG Check Out

Connect the USB ECG and check :

Step Task Expected Result(s)

Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel

1 and then press the “ECG Line” button to display It will display a curve along the bottom edge of the image sector.
the ECG signal.

4-7-2 Control Console Positioning

The control console can be rotated and adjusted in height.

NOTE: For further details refer to Section 5-11-3 on page 5-58.

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4-7-3 Brakes and Direction (Swivel) Locks

Check the brakes and swivel locks function as described below.

Table 4-7 Brakes and Direction (Swivel) Lock

Step Task Expected Result(s)

1 Swivel lock engaged.

2 Brakes and swivel lock released.

3 Brakes and swivel lock engaged (=full lock)

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Section 4-8
Mode Transition
4-8-1 B Mode
1.) Make sure that the probe is connected properly.
2.) Select the probe on the screen.
3.) Press [B] key on the operator panel to enter only B mode.
4.) Verify that B-mode scan starts.

4-8-2 M Mode
1.) Make sure that the probe is connected properly.
2.) Select the probe on the screen menu.
3.) Press [M] key on the operator panel.
4.) Verify that M-mode scan starts.

4-8-3 B/CF mode

1.) Make sure that the probe is connected properly.
2.) Select the probe on the screen menu.
3.) Press [B] key on the operator panel to enter only B mode.
4.) Press [CF] key on the operator panel.
5.) Verify that B/CF mode scan starts.

4-8-4 B-Flow/B-Flow Color (Optional)

1.) Make sure that the probe, which supports B-Flow, is connected properly.
2.) Select the probe and press [BF] key on the operator panel.
3.) See the main screen.
4.) Verify that B-Flow/B-Flow Color mode scan starts.

4-8-5 CW (Optional)
NOTE: This test is only applied if CWD hardware option has been installed.

1.) Make sure that the probe, which supports CWD, is connected properly.
2.) Select the probe and select [CW] on the operator panel or on the application menu.
3.) Verify that CW mode scan starts.

4-8-6 3D/4D (Optional)

1.) Prepare a 3D/4D probe that the version of software has supported.
2.) Make sure that the probe is connected properly.
3.) Select the probe on the operator panel.
4.) Press 3D or 3D/4D key.
5.) Press Start Set key.
6.) Verify that Static 3D image is acquired.

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Section 4-9
Site Log
Table 4-8 Voluson E6 - Site Log (Paper Documentation)

Date Service person Problem Comments

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Chapter 5
Components and Functions (Theory)

Section 5-1
Overview
5-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 5
This chapter explains Voluson S8/Voluson S8t’s system concepts, component arrangement, and
subsystem function. It also describes the Power Distribution scheme and probes.

Table 5-1 Contents in Chapter 5

Section Description Page Number

5-1 Overview 5-1

5-2 General Information 5-2

5-3 FrontEnd Processor 5-26

5-4 BackEnd Processor 5-27

5-5 Internal I/O 5-29

5-6 OPIO (User Interface) 5-30

5-7 Monitor 5-36

5-8 External I/O 5-37

5-9 Peripherals 5-39

5-10 Power Distribution 5-40

5-11 Mechanical Descriptions 5-45

5-12 Service Platform (InSite Exc) 5-51

5-13 Common Service Desktop (CSD) 5-54

5-14 Service Page 5-55

5-15 Boot Screen Functions 5-62

5-16 LINUX - Voluson Maintenance System 5-65

5-16 LINUX - Voluson Maintenance System 5-65

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Section 5-2
General Information
Voluson S8/Voluson S8t is a digital beamforming curved-, linear- and phased array ultrasound imaging
system.

The system can be used for:

• 2D Mode Imaging and additional Operating Modes (B-Flow, XTD-View, Coded Contrast Imaging)
• Color Doppler Imaging (CFM, PD, TD and HD-Flow)
• M Mode + MCFM Imaging
• Doppler (PW, CW)
• 3D Mode and Real Time 4D Imaging
• Different combinations of the above modes

Monitor 23” Monitor Arm

ON/OFF Switch

TGC - Slider Controls

Front Grip Probe Holder

Button to rotate or lift

the Control Console
DVD Drive

Place for BW Place for ECG Module

Printer
Place for B/W and/or
Color printer

Probe Connectors
and Probe storage connector
Footrest (Rightmost-not acrive
for scanning)

Caster

Figure 5-1 VLUSON S8 Major Components

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23” Monitor Monitor Arm

ON/OFF Switch

Probe cable holder

Front Grip

Control Button to
rotate or lift Console

DVD Drive
Probe Connectors
Place for
And Probe storage connector
BW/Color Printer or Drawer
(Rightmost-not active for
scanning)
Foot Rest

Castor

Figure 5-2 Voluson S8t Major Components

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Section 5-2 General Information (cont?)

Among other significant features of the Voluson S8/Voluson S8t are the following:

- Integrated FrontEnd (uses advanced FPGA technologies)

- Open connectivity using USB ports
- High performance 23” monitor
- Low profile, backlit Keyboard

Voluson S8/Voluson S8t has a digital beam forming system (incorporated in the FrontEnd) which can
handle up to 192 element probes by use of multiplexing.

Signal flow from the Probe Connector Panel, to the FrontEnd (FE) Electronics, to the BackEnd
Processor, and finally is displayed on the LCD monitor and peripherals.

Voluson S8/Voluson S8t internal electronics are divided into three:

- Front End (FE) Processor

- Back End Processor
- Power Supply Unit
Interconnecting signals from FrontEnd, BackEnd, keyboard, monitor, and power distribution sub-
systems are routed internally.

Major System Components:

• FrontEnd processor: Section 5-3 on page 5-26

• BackEnd processor: 5-4-2 on page 5-27
• Top Console User interface (System I/O with hard keys):
Section 5-6 on page 5-30
• Monitor: Section 5-7 on page 5-36
• External I/O: Section 5-8 on page 5-37
• Peripherals: Section 5-9 on page 5-39
• System mechanical chassis: trolley to keep all major components Section 5-11 on page 5-45

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VOLUSON S8 VOLUSON S8t

OPIO

Figure 5-3 Basic Block diagram of Voluson S8/Voluson S8t

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Section 5-2 General Information (cont?)

The Voluson S8/Voluson S8t used digital beamforming technology which provides high resolution and
high penetration performance. It is a general purpose, mobile, software controlled diagnostic ultrasound
scanner. Its function is to acquire ultrasound data and to display the data of different modes.
gives the operator the ability to measure anatomical structures and offers analysis packages that
provide information that is used to make a diagnosis by competent health care professionals.

The Calculation and Report function supports following application packages:

• Abdomen (ABD)
• Obstetrics (OB)
• Gynecology (GYN)
• Cardiology (CARD)
• Urology (URO)
• Vascular (VAS)
• Neurology (NEURO)
• Small Parts (SM P)
• Pediatrics (PED)
• Musculoskeletal (MSK)

The Voluson S8/Voluson S8t supports a variety of linear- and curved array for various clinical
applications.
Any 3 probes may be connected at the same time.

Medical application fields include:

• Obstetrics
• Gynecology and Fertility
• Radiology
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Urology
• Pediatrics
• Musculoskeletal
The system is designed for follow-up expansion.

In addition to the initial operational settings for each transducer pre-programmed in the system, user-
customized parameter settings for each transducer may be inserted by the operator and stored for recall
as needed via the system control panel. System configuration is stored on the hard drive and all
necessary software is loaded from the hard drive on power up.

Biopsy guidelines are provided on screen to assist in the collection of tissue samples, using biopsy
guide adapters offered as an optional accessory.

The system provides the ability to perform remote viewing of images without compression, via DICOM
3.0 compatible output. Management of patient history is possible by image-filing function.
High-resolution images are provided by utilizing a technology called digital dynamic receive focusing.

For more detailed explanations of functions and controls refer to the Voluson S8/Voluson S8t Basic
User Manual.

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5-2-1 Description of Voluson S8/Voluson S8t Operating Modes

5-2-1-1 B-Mode or 2D-Mode

B-Mode or 2D-mode is a two-dimensional image of the amplitude of the echo signal. It is used for
location and measurement of anatomical structures and for spatial orientation during operation of other
modes. In 2D-mode, a two-dimensional cross-section of a three-dimensional soft tissue structure such
as the heart is displayed in real time. Ultrasound echoes of different intensities are mapped to different
gray scale or color values in the display. The outline of the 2D cross-section may be a rectangle,
parallelogram, sector or 360-degree circle, depending on the particular transducer used.
2D-mode can be used in combination with any other mode.

5-2-1-1-1 B-Flow (optional)

For details review: Section 5-2-3-6 "B-Flow" on page 5-18

5-2-1-1-2 Coded Harmonic Imaging (HI)

In Harmonic Imaging, acoustic aberrations due to tissue are minimized by receiving and processing
the second harmonic signal that is generated within the insonified tissue. Voluson S8/Voluson S8t´s
high performance HI provides superb detail resolution and penetration, outstanding contrast
resolution, excellent acoustic clutter rejection and an easy to operate user interface.
Coded Harmonics enhances near field resolution for improved small parts imaging as well as far
field penetration. It diminishes low frequency amplitude noise and improves imaging technically
difficult patients. It may be especially beneficial when imaging isoechoic lesions in shallow-depth
anatomy in the breast, liver and hard-to-visualize fetal anatomy.
Coded Harmonics may improve the B-Mode image quality without introducing a contrast agent.

5-2-1-1-3 XTD-View
XTD-View (Extended View) provides the ability to construct and view a static 2D image which is
wider than the field of view of a given transducer. This feature allows viewing and measurement of
anatomy that is larger than what would fit in a single image. XTD-View constructs the extended
image from individual image frames as the operator slides the transducer along the surface of the
skin in direction of the scan plane.
Examples include scanning of vascular structures and connective tissues in the arms and legs.

5-2-1-1-4 Coded Contrast Imaging (optional)

For details review: Section 5-2-3-8 "Coded Contrast Imaging" on page 5-18

5-2-1-2 M-Mode
In M-mode, soft tissue structure is presented as scrolling display, with depth on the Y-axis and time on
the X-axis. It is used primarily for cardiac measurements such as value timing on septal wall thickness
when accurate timing information is required. M-mode is also known as T-M mode or time-motion mode.
Ultrasound echoes of different intensities are mapped to different gray scale values in the display.
M-mode displays time motion information of the ultrasound data derived from a stationary beam.
Depth is arranged along the vertical axis with time along the horizontal axis. M-mode is normally used
in conjunction with a 2D image for spatial reference. The 2D image has a graphical line (M-line)
superimposed on the 2D image indicating where the M-mode beam is located.

5-2-1-2-1 MCFM Mode (M Mode + Color Flow Mode)

Color Flow Mode and Color M Mode are Doppler modes intended to add color-coded qualitative
information concerning the relative velocity and direction of fluid motion within the 2D mode or M
mode image. Color Flow overlays color on the M mode trace using velocity and variance color
maps. The Color Flow wedge overlays the 2D mode image and M mode timeline.

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5-2-1-3 Color Doppler Modes

Color Doppler is used to detect motion presented as a two-dimensional display.
There are following applications of this technique:

• Color Flow Mode (C) - used to visualize blood flow velocity and direction
• Power Doppler (PD) - used to visualize the spatial distribution of blood
• Bi-Directional Angio (HD-Flow) - used to visualize flow direction with spatial resolution and low
artifact visibility
• Tissue Doppler (TD) - used to visualize tissue motion direction and velocity

5-2-1-3-1 Color Flow Mode

A real-time two-dimensional cross-section image of blood flow is displayed. The 2D cross-section is
presented as a full color display, with various colors being used to represent blood flow (velocity,
variance, power and/or direction). Often, to provide spatial orientation, the full color blood flow cross-
section is overlaid on top of the grayscale cross-section of soft tissue structure (2D echo). For each pixel
in the overlay, the decision of whether to display color (Doppler), gray scale (echo) information or a
blended combination is based on the relative strength of return echoes from the soft tissue structures
and from the red blood cells. Blood velocity is the primary parameter used to determine the display
colors, but power and variance may also used. A high pass filter (wall filter) is used to remove the
signals from stationary or slowly moving structures. Tissue motion is discriminated from blood flow by
assuming that blood is moving faster than the surrounding tissue, although additional parameters may
also be used to enhance the discrimination. Color flow can be used in combination with 2D and Spectral
Doppler modes as well as with 3D mode.

5-2-1-3-2 Power Doppler

A real-time two dimensional cross-section of blood flow is displayed. The 2D cross-section is presented
as a full color display, with various colors being used to represent the power in blood flow echoes. Often,
to provide spatial orientation, the full color blood flow cross-section is overlaid on top of the gray scale
cross-section of soft tissue structure (2D echo). For each pixel in the overlay, the decision of whether
to display color (Doppler power), gray scale (echo) information or a blended combination is based on
the relative strength of return echoes from the soft-tissue structures and from the red blood cells. A high
pass filter (wall filter) is used to remove the signals from stationary or slowly moving structures.
Tissue motion is discriminated from blood flow by assuming that blood is moving faster than the
surrounding tissue, although additional parameters may also be used to enhance the discrimination.
The power in the remaining signal after wall filtering is then averaged over time (persistence) to present
a steady state image of blood flow distribution. Power Doppler can be used in combination with 2D and
Spectral Doppler modes as well as with 3D mode.

5-2-1-3-3 Bi-Directional Angio (HD-Flow Mode)

Directional Power Doppler is a Power Doppler mode incorporating the flow direction (much like Color
Doppler) into the displayed image. The focus of the settings for Directional Power Doppler is for high
spatial resolution and low artifact visibility, allowing vessels to be seen with less blooming and finer
detail.

5-2-1-3-4 Tissue Doppler (option)

The Tissue Color Doppler Imaging is used for color encoded evaluation of heart movements.
The TD image provides information about tissue motion direction and velocity.

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5-2-1-4 Pulsed (PW) Doppler

PW Doppler processing is one of two spectral Doppler modalities. In spectral Doppler, blood flow is
presented as a scrolling display, with flow velocity on the Y-axis and time on the X-axis. The presence
of spectral broadening indicates turbulent flow, while the absence of spectral broadening indicates
laminar flow. PW Doppler provides real time spectral analysis of pulsed Doppler signals. This
information describes the Doppler shifted signal from the moving reflectors in the sample volume. PW
Doppler can be used alone but is normally used in conjunction with a 2D image with an M-line and
sample volume marker superimposed on the 2-D image indicating the position of the Doppler sample
volume. The sample volume size and location are specified by the operator. Sample volume can be
overlaid by a flow direction cursor which is aligned, by the operator, with the direction of flow in the
vessel, thus determining the Doppler angle. This allows the spectral display to be calibrated in flow
velocity (m/sec.) as well as frequency (Hz). PW Doppler also provides the capability of performing
spectral analysis at a selectable depth and sample volume size. PW Doppler can be used in
combination with 2D and Color Flow modes.

5-2-1-5 3D Imaging
The Voluson S8/Voluson S8t Ultrasound System will be used to acquire multiple, sequential 2D images
which can be combined to reconstruct a three dimensional image. These 3D images are useful in
visualizing three-dimensional structures, and in understanding the spatial or temporal relationships
between the images in the 2D sequence. The 3D image is presented using standard visualization
techniques, such as surface or volume rendering.

5-2-1-6 3D Data Collection and Reconstruction

2D gray scale images including Color Flow or Power Doppler information may be reconstructed.
The acquisition of volume data sets is performed by sweeping 2D-scans with special transducers
(called 3D-transducers) designed for the 2D-scans and the 3D-sweep.

2D ultrasound imaging modes are used to view a two dimensional cross-sections of parts of the body.
For example in 2D gray scale imaging, a 2 dimensional cross-section of a 3-dimensional soft-tissue
structure such as the heart is displayed in real time. Typically, the user of an ultrasound machine
manipulates the position and orientation of this 2D cross-section in real time during an ultrasound exam.

By changing the position of the cross-section, a variety of views of the underlying structure are obtained,
and these views can be used to understand a 3-dimensional structure in the body.

To complete survey a 3-dimensional structure in the body, it is necessary to collect 2D images which
span a volume containing the structure. One way is to sweep the imaging cross-section by translating
it in a direction perpendicular to the cross-section. Another example method is to rotate the cross
section about a line contained in the cross section. The Voluson S8/Voluson S8t Ultrasound System
uses the automated so called C-Scan for the motion perpendicular to automated B-scan. Once a
representative set of 2D cross-sections are obtained, standard reconstruction techniques can be used
to construct other 2D cross-sections, or to view the collection of the cross-sections as a 3D images.

5-2-1-7 3D Image Presentation

Several techniques can be used to aid the human observer in understanding the resulting 2D image as
a representation of a three-dimensional object. One is to rotate the volume of data, and present the
resulting sequence of 2D projections to the observer. The changing direction of observation helps the
observer to separate the features in the volume according to their distance from the observer.

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5-2-1-8 3D Rendering
The 3D (volume) rendering is a calculation process to visualize certain 3D-structures of a scanned
volume by means of a 2D-image. The gray value for each pixel of the 2D-image is calculated from the
voxels along the corresponding projection path (analyzing beam) through the volume. The render
(calculation) algorithm, surface or transparent mode, determines how 3D-structures are visualized.

VOXEL
X
X PROJECTION WAY
PIXEL
Z
Y

VOLU
ME -
BLOC
K
Y
- DISPLA
2D
Figure 5-4 Principle: Volume Rendering

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5-2-2 Data Flow Control Description

This section describes the functions of the boards vs. different operation modes.

• DBM128G - Beamformer Motherboard

• DRFG - Mid-Processor, System Control and DMA Control

5-2-2-1 B-Mode
1.) DRFG
The DRFG contains the Clock-Management and PRF-Generator.
It generates(drives) BF(=Beamformer)-FPGA-Clock (200MHz) and Shot-Trigger for the
Beamformer board (DBM128G).
Configures DPI (Dachstein Probe interface board) and Beamformer (DBM128G with Tx-
Frequency, Tx-Focus, Rx-Focus, LineNo (lateral Position), Tx- Apodization, RX-Apodization,
Multibeam, etc. The DRFG board also contains the Tx-Power-Reference-DAC.

Furthermore it contains Multibeam-DeInterleave, Subtraction Filter (for HI-Mode, see: Section 5-2-
2-1-1 "Special B-Mode Techniques" on page 5-12, DigitalTGC, DC-Canceler, Mixer (Part of
Demodulator), LowPassFilter, Decimation (Pixel rate Conversion), Magnitude Calculator (Part of
Demodulator), Logarithmic Amplifier, Re-Sample, Edge Enhance (Contrast Enhancement through
differentiation), Frame Filter, Blending (adapting Brightness in order to perfectly combine Nearfield-
Frame with Farfield-Frame in FFC-Mode, see: Section 5-2-2-1-1 "Special B-Mode Techniques" on
page 5-12.

Multibeam-DeInterleave means: Incoming Pixel order

shot1pix1-shot2pix1-shot3pix1-shot4pix1 -
shot1pix2-shot2pix2-shot3pix2-shot4pix2...
is converted to the new order:
shot1pix1-shot1pix2-shot1pix3..... - shot2pix1-shot2pix2-shot2pix3.....

After DC-cancelling the signal is mixed with RX-Frequency and brought to LF-Spectrum, where the
LowPassFilter cuts HF. Mixer and Magnitude-Calculator arrange Complex Demodulation, and
Logarithmic Amplifier arrange the conversion from High-Dynamic LinearSignal to the Low-
Dynamik(e.g.8Bit) Log-Signal. Several Postprocessing steps (LineFilter, FrameFilter, ReSample,
Edge Enhance) enable smooth image quality while keeping contrast high.

a.) Direct Memory Access (DMA) section

B-mode-Data from DRFG is written via Signal Processor (SP) Channel 0 into SDRAM Fifo
Buffer memory. DMA Controller 0 transfers the data into PC main memory where scan
conversion is performed per software.
Cine Mode: Reserved area in PC main memory is used.

2.) DBM128G (Voluson™ S8/Voluson™ S8t)

This Beamformer board consists of Bemaformer-FPGA, TX-pulser, RX-AFE. DBM128G supports
128 TX/RX channels. beamformer-FPGA generates TX-Frequency through dividing 200MHz by
2,3,4,5,..., TX-Focus, and Sampling Clocks for the ADC, and manages RX-Foxcus (Delay and
Chain-Adder) and Apodization.

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5-2-2-1-1 Special B-Mode Techniques

a.) HI (Coded Harmonic Imaging):
In one method of HI the RX-Frequency is doubled, so that the radial resolution is increased
due to the higher RX-Frequency.
The second method of HI is pulse-inversion: 2 TX-Beams are shot to the same Tissue-location,
one with positive, one with negative polarity. The subtraction of both shots (Subtraction Filter)
brings to bear the nonlinear-echo-reflection-properties of the tissue (especially in usage of
Contrast-medias), which is very useful with extremely difficult-to-image patients.
b.) FFC (Frequency and Focus Composite):
2 or more TX-Beams are shot to the same Tissue-location. The Beams have different TX-foci.
By means of Blending (adaption of Brightnesses) they are composed to one whole RX-Line.
c.) XBEAM CRI (CrossBeam - Compound Resolution Imaging):
Does not need any special functions of DRFG.
Image is composed of more than one different-direction-steered images. PC-calculated.
d.) VCI (Volume Contrast Imaging): Does not need any special functions of DRFG.
Image is composed of more than 2 small angle neighbored images. PC-calculated.
(Only possible with 4D-Probes).

5-2-2-2 M-Mode
1.) DRFG
see: Section 5-2-2-1 "B-Mode" on page 5-11

a.) DMA section

B-mode-Data is written via SP0 into SDRAM Fifo Buffer memory. DMA Controller 1 transfers
the data into SOM (System-On-Module) main memory where scan conversion is performed
per software, i.e. the sweep image is generated (scaling and interpolation between lines).
CineMode: CineMode-Memory is the SOM main memory.

5-2-2-3 D-Mode (Pulsed Wave- and Continuous Wave Doppler)

1.) DRFG
- PRF-generator; see: Section 5-2-2-1 "B-Mode" on page 5-11
- After DC-cancelling the signal is mixed with RX-Frequency and brought to LF-Spectrum,
where the LowPassFilter cuts HF.
Mixer and Magnitude-Calculator arrange Complex Demodulation.
a.) DMA section
D-mode-Data is written via SP0 into SDRAM Fifo Buffer memory. DMA Controller 1 transfers
the data into PC main memory where FFT and scan conversion is performed per software,
i.e. the sweep image is generated (scaling and interpolation between lines).
CineMode: CineMode-Memory is the SOM main memory.

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5-2-2-4 D-Mode Autotrace (draws PC-calculated envelope to D-Spectrum)

1.) DRFG
- PRF-generator; see: Section 5-2-2-1 "B-Mode" on page 5-11
- After DC-cancelling the signal is mixed with RX-Frequency and brought to LF-Spectrum,
where the LowPassFilter cuts HF.
Mixer and Magnitude-Calculator arrange Complex Demodulation.
a.) DMA section
D-mode-Data is written via SP0 into SDRAM Fifo Buffer memory.
PC calculates Autotrace-Curve from D-Mode data.
Cine Mode with Autotrace: Cine Mode-Memory for the Autotrace-Curve is inside SOM-
Memory.
Software has to take care that D-Spectrum and Autotrace-Curve are placed exactly one upon
the other, means: have the same Cine-Shift.

5-2-2-5 CFM-Mode (Color Flow Mode)

1.) DRFG
- PRF-generator; see: Section 5-2-2-1 "B-Mode" on page 5-11
- After DC-cancelling the signal is mixed with RX-Frequency and brought to LF-Spectrum,
where the LowPassFilter cuts HF.
Mixer and Magnitude-Calculator arrange Complex Demodulation.

5-2-2-6 3D-Mode (Freezes after 1 volume sweep)

see: Section 5-2-2-1 "B-Mode" on page 5-11

5-2-2-7 Real Time 4D-Mode (nonstop volume rendering)

see: Section 5-2-2-1 "B-Mode" on page 5-11

5-2-2-8 XBeam CRI-Mode (CrossBeam Compound Resolution Imaging)

see: Section 5-2-2-1 "B-Mode" on page 5-11

5-2-2-9 VCI-Mode (Volume Contrast Imaging)

see: Section 5-2-2-1 "B-Mode" on page 5-11

5-2-2-10 Archive write mode (store Image to Archive)

1.) DRFG
Not used

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5-2-3 Description of Software Options

To activate the software options:

1.) Press the UTIL button on the OPIO.

2.) On the left side of the screen select SYSTEM SETUP to activate the setup desktop screen.
3.) On the left side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the OPTIONS tab.

Table 5-2 Software Options for BT18

S/W Options S10 Expert S10 S8/S8t P8 P6

3D/4D Activation
Option Option Option Option Option
(Static 3D, 4D Real-time, SonoRenderLive)

Advanced 3D/4D Package

(3D/4D Activation, TUI, Inversion, Singleview, Option Option Option Option N/A
4D Biopsy)

TUI Option a) Option a) Option a) Option a) Option a)

Singleview Option a) Option a) Option a) Option a) Option a)

Inversion Option a) Option a) Option a) N/A N/A

4D Biopsy Option a) Option a) Option a) N/A N/A

HDLive Silhouette Option N/A N/A N/A N/A

HDLive Standard Option a) Option a) N/A N/A

Advanced VCI with Omniview Option a) Option a) Option a) Option a) N/A

Anatomical M-mode Option Option Option Option N/A

STIC Option a) Option a) Option a) N/A N/A

SonoVCAD Heart Option a) Option a) Option a) N/A N/A

SonoAVC (General, Follicle, Antral) Option a) Option a) Option a) Option a) Option a)

SonoVCAD Labor Option a) Option a) Option a) N/A N/A

SonoL&D Option Option Option Option Option

VOCAL Option a) Option a) Option a) N/A N/A

Elastography with Anlaysis

Option Option N/A N/A N/A

Coded Contrast Option Option Option Option N/A

Recording Module SW-DVR Option Option Option Option Option

RLS Option Option Option Option Option

IOTA LR2 Option Option Option Option Option

IOTA Simple Rules Option Option Option Option Option

Advanced Security Features Option Option Option Option Option

HD Live 3D N/A N/A N/A Option N/A

SonoNT Standard Standard Standard Option N/A

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Table 5-2 Software Options for BT18

S/W Options S10 Expert S10 S8/S8t P8 P6

Sono AVC follicle Pro for Performance N/A N/A N/A Option Option

XTD Standard Standard Option Option N/A

Elastography Option Option Option N/A N/A

B-Flow Standard Standard Option N/A N/A

Advanced SRI Standard Standard Standard N/A N/A

CFM/M-CFM Standard Standard Standard Standard Option

DICOM Standard Standard Standard Option Option

Activate 4th Probe Port Standard Standard Option N/A N/A

Scan Assistant Standard Standard Option N/A N/A

3D Printer Export (Full Mesh) Standard Standard Option Option Option

E8C-RS Activation (for Japan only) N/A N/A N/A Option Option

Veterinary Option Option Option Option Option

NOTE: Option a) : Can be used with the 3D/4D Activation Option.

Table 5-3 Software options for BT22

S/W Options S10 Expert S10 S8t S6/S8 P6/P8

3D/4D Activation
Option Option Option Option Option
(Static 3D, 4D Real-time, SonoRenderLive)

Advanced 3D/4D Package

(3D/4D Activation, TUI, Inversion, Sin- Option Option Option Option Option
gleview, 4D Biopsy)

HDlive Standard Option Option Option N/A

HDlive Silhouette Option N/A N/A N/A N/A

HDlive 3D N/A N/A N/A N/A Option

Advanced VCI Option Option Option Option Option

SingleView Option Option Option Option Option

STIC Option Option Option Option N/A

SonoAVC Option Option Option Option N/A

SonoAVC Follicle N/A N/A N/A N/A Option

SonoVCAD labor Option Option Option Option N/A

SonoVCAD heart Option Option Option Option N/A

SonoL&D Option Option Option Option Option

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Table 5-3 Software options for BT22

TUI Option Option Option Option Option

VOCAL II Option Option Option Option N/A

Inversion Option Option Option Option N/A

4D Biopsy Option Option Option Option N/A

OmniView - 1 Line N/A N/A N/A N/A Option

SoniBiometry Brain Option Option Option Option Option

SonoCNS Option Option Option N/A N/A

Contrast Option Option Option Option Option

B-Flow Standard Standard Option Option N/A

XTD Standard Standard Option Option Option

Elastography Option Option Option Option N/A

Anatomical M-Mode Option Option Option Option Option

3D Printer Export Standard Standard Option Option Option

Uterine Trace Option Option Option N/A N/A

Scan Assistant Standard Standard Option N/A N/A

SonoNT N/A N/A N/A N/A Option

IOTA LR2 Option Option Option Option Option

IOTA Simple Rules Option Option Option Option Option

Advanced Security Features Option Option Option Option Option

DICOM N/A N/A N/A N/A Option

Recording Module SW-DVR Option Option Option Option Option

IEC62359 Ed.2 Option Option Option Option Option

RLS Option Option Option Option Option

IOTA Andex Option Option Option Option Option

IDEA Option Option Option Option Option

E8C-RS N/A N/A N/A N/A Option

Activate 4th probe port Standard Standard Option Option N/A

Radiantflow Option Option Option Option N/A

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5-2-3-1 3D/4D Advanced

5-2-3-1-1 Real Time 4D

Real Time 4D mode is obtained through continuous volume acquisition and parallel calculation of
3D rendered images. In Real Time 4D mode the volume acquisition box is at the same time the
render box. All information in the volume box is used for the render process. In Real Time 4D mode
a “frame rate” of up 40 volumes/second is possible. By freezing the acquired volumes, size can be
adjusted, manipulated manually as known from the Voluson 3D Mode

5-2-3-2 HDLive(3D)
HD Live is an enhancement of the currently available Surface Rendering. The position of the virtual light
source may be altered to get a natural display with an optimized depth impression.

NOTE: HDlive 3D is only available in static 3D mode.

5-2-3-3 3D/4D Expert

5-2-3-3-1 Real Time 4D

Real Time 4D mode is obtained through continuous volume acquisition and parallel calculation of
3D rendered images. In Real Time 4D mode the volume acquisition box is at the same time the
render box. All information in the volume box is used for the render process. In Real Time 4D mode
a “frame rate” of up 40 volumes/second is possible. By freezing the acquired volumes, size can be
adjusted, manipulated manually as known from the Voluson 3D Mode.

5-2-3-3-2 Real Time 4D Biopsy

For minimal invasive procedures like biopsies, ultrasound is a widely used method to visualize and
guide the needle during puncture. The advantage in comparison with other imaging methods is the
real-time display, quick availability and easy access to any desired region of the patient. 4D biopsy
allows for real time control of the biopsy needle in 3D multi-planar display during the puncture.
The user is able to see the region of interest in three perpendicular planes (longitudinal, transversal
and frontal section) and can guide the biopsy needle accurately into the centre of the lesion.

5-2-3-3-3 VCI - Volume Contrast Imaging

Volume Contrast Imaging utilizes 4D transducers to automatically scan multiple adjacent slices and
delivers a real-time display of the ROI.
This image results from a special rendering mode consisting of texture and transparency
information. VCI improves the contrast resolution and therefore facilitates finding of diffuse lesions
in organs. VCI has more information (from multiple slices) and is of advantage in gaining contrast
due to improved signal/noise ratio.

Static VCI is a part of the VCI option, which allow to apply the contrast enhancing VCI method to
3D data sets after the acquisition.

5-2-3-3-4 T.U.I. - Tomographic Ultrasound Imaging

TUI is a new visualization mode for 3D and 4D data sets. The data is presented as slices through
the data set which are parallel to each other. An overview image, which is orthogonal to the parallel
slices, shows which parts of the volume are displayed in the parallel planes.
This method of visualization is consistent with the way other medical systems such as CT or MRI,
present the data to the user. The distance between the different planes can be adjusted to the
requirements of the given data set. In addition it is possible to set the number of planes.
The planes and the overview image can also be printed to a DICOM printer, for easier comparison
of the ultrasound data with CT and/or MRI data.

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5-2-3-4 Advanced VCI / SingleView

5-2-3-4-1 VCI Omni View - Volume Contrast Imaging (any plane)

More flexibility with Any Plane, VCI plane is freely selectable. Any shape can be drawn.

• Volumes can be edited in all other Visualization Modes.

• Dual Format is now also possible in Render Mode and Sectional Planes Mode.
• VCI slice thickness can be set to zero.

5-2-3-4-2 SingleView - Volume Contrast Imaging (any plane)

More flexibility with Any Plane, VCI plane is freely selectable. Only Line can be drawn.

• Volumes can be edited in all other Visualization Modes.

• Dual Format is now also possible in Render Mode and Sectional Planes Mode.

5-2-3-5 DICOM
Software package providing following DICOM functionality:

• Storage Service Class

• Print Management Service Class
• Structured Reporting Service Class
• Storage Commit Service Class
• Modality Performed Procedure Step Service Class
Sending of reports - Additionally all OB/Gyn measurements can be sent to a PC*.
Receiving of these reports is supported by ViewPoint workstation “PIA” only. All other workstations can
be adapted individually.

* Without using structured reporting.

5-2-3-6 B-Flow
B-Flow is especially intuitive when viewing blood flow, for acute thrombosis, parenchymal flow and jets.
It helps to visualize complex hemodynamics and highlights moving blood in tissue.
B-Flow is less angle dependent, no velocity aliasing artifacts, displays a full field of view and provides
better resolution when compared with Color-Doppler Mode. It is therefore a more realistic (intuitive)
representation of flow information, allowing to view both high and low velocity flow at the same time.

5-2-3-7 Elastography
Elastography refers to the measurement of elastic properties of tissues, based on the well-established
principle that malignant tissue is harder than benign tissue.

Elastography shows the spatial distribution of tissue elasticity properties in a region of interest by
estimating the strain before and after tissue distortion caused by external or internal forces. The strain
estimation is filtered and scaled to provide a smooth presentation when displayed.

During scanning in the elastography mode, the examiner manually slightly compresses the tissue using
the ultrasound probe. A strain correlation (strain is the deformation of the tissue by compression) is
continuously performed for visual perception on the monitor.

5-2-3-8 Coded Contrast Imaging

Injected contrast agents re-emit incident acoustic energy at a harmonic frequency much more efficiently
than the surrounding tissue. Blood containing the contrast agent stands out brightly against a dark
background of normal tissue.
Possible clinical uses are to detect and characterize tumors of the liver, kidney and pancreas and to
enhance flow signals in the determination of stenosis or thrombus.
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5-2-3-9 SonoVCAD Heart- Computer Assisted Heart Diagnosis Package

VCAD is a technology that automatically generates a number of views of the fetal heart to make
diagnosis easier. At this time it can help to find the right and left outflow tract of the heart and the fetal
stomach.

5-2-3-10 SonoAVC follicle - Sono Automated Volume Count

This Feature can automatically detect follicles in a volume of an organ (e.g., ovary) and analyze their
shape and volume. From the calculated volume an average diameter can be calculated. It also lists the
objects according to their size.

• Each object can be calculated automatically.

• A description name can be defined for each object up to 10 descriptions. With the “Add to Report”
button all values of the measured objects can be sent to the worksheet. Also the description name
will be sent.
• The description name can be edited in the worksheet.
• If the number button is activated, all objects are assigned a number inside the displayed object
according to the measurement index.
• Group function: All objects will be added to one volume.
The color of all objects will be changed to red and the measurement will show only one result.

5-2-3-11 SonoVCAD labor

Allows the user to measure fetal progression during the second stage of labor – fetal head progression,
rotation and direction. Visual evidence and objective data of the labor process are provided.

All SonoVCAD labor measurements (Head direction, Midline Angle, Progression Distance, Progression
Angle and associated acquisition time) are automatically added to the worksheet, as soon as they are
performed. Only one measurement result is available for each measurement type. If the measurement
is repeated, the old result is replaced by the new result.

If a volume is deleted, the according measurements are not deleted from the worksheet.

SonoVCAD labor measurement data can be transferred via DICOM SR.

5-2-3-12 Anatomical M-Mode (AMM)

Anatomical M-Mode displays a distance/time plot from a cursor line, which can be defined freely.
The M-Mode display changes according to the motion of the M cursor. In the Dual format, two defined
distances can be displayed at the same time.

AMM is available in grayscale and color modes (CF, HD Flow, TD)

• simultanous Display of 2 M-Mode Cursors in 2D Mode

• each Cursor is freely rotatable
• can be done after Freeze and on reloaded Cine

5-2-3-13 Advanced SRI

A type of image noise or interference is generally considered undesirable and can obscure the quality
or interpretation of B-mode images. Although somewhat associated with the underlying echogenicity of
tissue scatters, image speckle characteristics such as brightness, density or size have no apparent
value in determining tissue structure or related properties. The elimination of or significant reduction in
speckle improves the quality or diagnostic potential of the image.

The method applied in the subject modification utilizes a nonlinear diffusion filtering technique that
permits effective speckle reduction in real time. The speckle reduction filter is available to the user in all
B-mode imaging, independent of the transducer used.

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5-2-3-14 SonoNT
SonoNT is an additional function for manual NT (Nuchal Translucency) measurement. This function
supports the user to find the correct position for the NT measurement. The user can switch between NT
Method “Manual” and “Sono NT” (semi-automatic).

A Box has to be placed for the NT-ROI. Then the NT-distance is calculated automatically, a graphic
(yellow head-image) and the NT-result are displayed.

If no result is found a temporary warning “No valid NT-distance found!” is displayed.

5-2-3-15 STIC
With this acquisition method the fetal heart or an artery can be visualized in 4D. It is not a Real Time 4D
technique, but a post processed 3D acquisition.

In order to archive a good result, try to adjust the size of the volume box and the sweep angle to be as
small as possible. The longer the acquisition time, the better the spatial resolution will be. A good STIC,
STIC CFM (2D+CFM), STIC PD (2D+PD) or STIC HD (2D+HD-Flow) data set shows a regular and
synchronous pumping of the fetal heart or of an artery.

The user must be sure that there is minimal movement of the participating persons (e.g., mother and
fetus), and that the probe is held absolutely still throughout the acquisition period. Movement will cause
a failure of the acquisition. The acquired images are post processed to calculate a 4D Volume Cine
sequence. Please make sure that the borders of the fetal heart or the artery are smooth and there are
no sudden discontinuities. If the user (trained operator) clearly recognizes a disturbance during the
acquisition period, the acquisition has to be cancelled.

• STIC - Fetal Cardio is only available on RAB & RIC probes in the OB/GYN application.
• STIC - Vascular is only available on the RSP probe in the Peripheral Vascular application.

5-2-3-16 ScanAssistant
All major ultrasound societies (SMFM, AIUM, ACR, ACOG) have guidelines to be followed for each
examination. For legal reasons, documentation is recommended for all structures evaluated.

Scan Assistant prevents the user from missing an important step of an examination. Completely
customizable, each exam can have sub menus that allow measurements and annotations to be tagged
for transfer with DICOM and DICOM SR.

5-2-3-17 TUI
TUI is a new visualization mode for 3D and 4D data sets. The data is presented as slices through the
data set which are parallel to each other. An overview image, which is orthogonal to the parallel slices,
shows which parts of the volume are displayed in the parallel planes.

This method of visualization is consistent with the way other medical systems such as CT or MRI,
present the data to the user. The distance between the different planes can be adjusted to the
requirements of the given data set. In addition it is possible to set the number of planes.

The planes and the overview image can also be printed to a DICOM printer, for easier comparison of
the ultrasound data with CT and/or MRI data.

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5-2-3-18 Realtime 4D Biopsy

For minimal invasive procedures like biopsies, ultrasound is a widely used method to visualize and
guide the needle during puncture. The advantage in comparison with other imaging methods is the real-
time display, quick availability and easy access to any desired region of the patient. 4D biopsy allows
for real time control of the biopsy needle in 3D multi-planar display during the puncture.

The user is able to see the region of interest in three perpendicular planes (longitudinal, transversal and
frontal section) and can guide the biopsy needle accurately into the centre of the lesion.

5-2-3-19 Inversion
Inversion render mode is used to display anechoic structures such as vessels (fluid to solid). This gray
render mode inverts the gray values of the rendered image (e.g., image information that was black
becomes white and vice versa).

5-2-3-20 VOCAL II
VOCAL II - Imaging program opens up completely new possibilities in cancer diagnosis, therapy
planning and follow-up therapy control. It offers different functions:

• Manual or Semi automatic Contour detection of structures (such as tumor lesion, cyst,prostate, etc.)
and subsequent volume calculation.The accuracy of the process can be visually controlled by the
examiner in multi-planardisplay.
• Construction of a virtual shell around the contour of the lesion. The wall thickness of the shell can
be defined. The shell can be imagined as a layer of tissue around the lesion, where the tumor
vascularization takes place.
• Automatic calculation of the vascularization within the shell by 3D color histogram by comparing the
number of color voxels to the number of grayscale voxels.

5-2-3-21 SonoIT
SonoIT (Sonography based Intracranial Translucency) is a system supported measurement for
Intracranial Translucency. Starting from the routinely used midsagittal view of the fetal face, obtained
for assessment of the Nuchal Translucency and nasal bone, the ultrasound system uses a semi-
automated mode to measure the anterior-posterior diameter of the fourth ventricle recognizable as
intracranial translucency. The workflow is identical with SonoNT.

5-2-3-22 SonoBiometry
SonoBiometry is an alternative to the common fetal biometry measurements. It provides system
suggested measurements for BPD, HC, AC and FL which need to be confirmed by the user or can be
changed manually.

5-2-3-23 SonoMetrium
SonoMetrium allows automated detection and display of a rendered Uterine C-plane and thereby 3D
analysis of the endometrial cavity in application Gyn.

5-2-3-24 3D Printer Export (Full Mesh)

Export mesh is available for 3D Volume and only fully rendered 4D Volume Cine data (not for VCI) and
includes High, Mid and Low quality.

5-2-3-25 IOTA Simple Rules

Simple rules algorithm for ovarian tumor risk evaluation in addition to already cleared LR2 model. The
IOTA Simple Rules Worksheet contains a preoperative classification system for ovarian tumors
consisting of five features typical for benign tumors (B-features) and five features typical for malignant
tumors (M-Features).

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5-2-3-26 Advanced Security Features

The “Advanced Security Features” option consists of two vulnerability protection features:

• Disk Encryption
Disk Encryption enables an encryption to secure all Patient Data, patient Images and corresponding
measurements. A password, an USB storage device with unlock key, or the recovery key is required to
unlock the device during the boot-up process.

NOTE: Any data stored on Internal HDDs D:\partition is encrypted by using BitLocker configured with AES 256-
bits key length

CAUTION Without the Encryption Password or Recovery Key it will not be possible to access the
Ultrasound device including emergency mode, scanning, patient information, images or local
archive. GE has no access to this information or the ability to undo encryption in the event that
the Encryption Password and Recovery Key are lost. The security and safety of the encryption
Password and Recovery Key is solely the user’s responsibility.

• Whitelisting
Whitelisting prevents the Voluson S-series system from installing unwanted software. It monitors all
applications/services if they are known accepted (white-listed). Any application/service that is not
known on the system creates an error message on the screen.

5-2-3-27 SonoCNS
An Edison application using deep learning technology - SonoCNS helps properly align and display
recommended views and measurements of the fetal brain.

5-2-3-28 Uterine Trace

Taking the effort out of 3D with Uterine Trace - in 3 simple steps, obtain the coronal plane of the uterus.
Links directly to Uterine Classification pictograms for easy documentation of uterine shape.

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5-2-4 Description of Hardware Options

Table 5-4 Hardware Options

Features and Options S10 Expert S10 S8/S8t P8 P6

Connection Module Report Data Option Option Option Option Option

WLAN Option Option Option Option Option

ECG Module Option Option Option Option N/A

Footswitch Option Option Option Option Option
B&W Printer Option Option Option Option Option

Color Printer Option Option Option Option Option

Optional horiz TV holder Standard Standard Option N/A N/A

Printer installation kit (BW and color) Option Option Option Option Option

High Cabinet Standard Standard Option a) Option Option

CWD Option kit Option Option Option Option Option
Option/
Gel Holder Standard Standard N/A N/A
Standard
Air filter Kit Option Option Option Option Option

Isolation Transformer Option Option Option Option Option

Battery Pack Option Option Option Option Option

Isolated 1Gb Ethernet Connector Option Option Option Option Option

Isolated USB Connector Option Option Option Option Option
4 Active Probe Port Standard Standard Option N/A N/A
Integrated UVC Option Option Option Option Option

EMI Filter Option Option Option Option Option

Option Vertical TV probe holder N/A N/A Option a) Option Option

1TB SSD Option Option Option N/A N/A

NOTE: Option a): Available for S8 Only, Not available for S8t.

5-2-4-1 CW - Continuous Wave Doppler

CW Doppler mode provides real time spectral analysis of CW Doppler signals. This information
describes the Doppler shifted signal from the moving reflectors in the CW Doppler beam. CW Doppler
can be referenced through a small pencil probe or phased array scan head, but it can also be used in
conjunction with a 2D image which has an M-line superimposed on the 2D image indicating the position
of the Doppler sample volume. For through-the-beamformer CW, this beam is steerable by the operator,
and is done by adjusting the location of the M-line. The CW Doppler beam, or M-mode line, can be
steered allowing interrogation along an operator-selected line within the image. This option can be
upgraded by installing the CWD piggy Assy in the DBM128G Assy.

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5-2-4-2 ECG Module

For details see: Section 5-9-3 "ECG Module" on page 5-39

5-2-4-3 Wireless Network Adapter (WLAN - Wireless Local Area Network)

For details see: Section 5-9-4 "Wireless Network Adapter" on page 5-39

5-2-4-4 Scan/Freeze Footswitch

For details see: Section 5-9-5 "Footswitch" on page 5-39.

5-2-4-5 DPS2 Battery Assy

For details see: Section Section 5-10 "Power Distribution" on page 5-40

5-2-4-6 UP-BT18 Assy

The UP-BT18 Assy supports scaling and cropping function of the rear HDMI and VGA output
displays.Also, the UP-BT18 supports S-video and composite output displays with scaling and cropping
capabilities.

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5-2-5 Data Location

The Voluson S8/Voluson S8t has a 500Gbyte Hard disk divided into 4 partitions:

C: System partition:

- Operating System (Windows 10) including all Windows settings (IP-address, Network Name,
etc.)
- US-Application Software (UISAPP)
- Global Service Platform Software
- Software Options

D: User partition:

- User Presets (Backup) database

- Images (Archive), Patient-ID´s and Reports database
- Service database
- System settings database

R: Rescue partition:

- Factory Images of C:Partition for System recovery after HDD (Windows) crash
- Printer Drivers

LINUX partition: (not visible in Windows)

- Linux operating system for rescue functionality

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Section 5-3
FrontEnd Processor
Table 5-5 below outlines the Voluson S8/Voluson S8t Front End components described in the sub-
sections.
Table 5-5 Voluson S8/Voluson S8t - Front End components

Sub-section Description Page Number

5-3-1 DPI - Dachstein Probe Interface board 5-26

5-3-2 DBM128G - Dachstein Beamformer Giga-bit board 5-26

5-3-3 DRFG - Dachstein Radio Frequency Mid-processor GIGA-bit 5-27

5-3-1 DPI - Dachstein Probe Interface board

Switches the Probe Connectors (4 RS -Connectors) and recognizes Probes

• 4 RS-Probe Connectors
• Probe Select Relays
• Probe Recognition

5-3-2 DBM128G - Dachstein Beamformer Giga-bit board

DBM128G board has 128 TX/RX channels respectively. beamformer board is a complete 128 channel
ultrasound Front-end that includes the following features and functions:.

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5-3-3 DRFG - Dachstein Radio Frequency Mid-processor GIGA-bit

5-3-3-1 DRFG - FPGA

A.) Beamformer interface
B.) DMA Logic
C.) DPI FPGA programming interface
D.) Ultrasound Data Pre-processing
E.) System control
F.) 4D motor control

Section 5-4
BackEnd Processor

Table 5-6 Voluson S8/Voluson S8t - DRFG components

Sub-section Description Page Number

5-4-1 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) / Solid State Drive (SSD) 5-27

5-4-2 SOM (System On Module) 5-27

5-4-1 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) / Solid State Drive (SSD)

The 500GB Hard Disk or the optional 1TB Solid State Drive is the main storage device of the Voluson
S8/Voluson S8t.
The Voluson S8/Voluson S8t 500GB Hard Disk or 1TB Solid State Drive, which is controlled by the CPU
via signals from SATA, is divided into 4 partitions.

For further details see: Section 5-2-5 "Data Location" on page 5-25.

5-4-2 SOM (System On Module)

5-4-2-1 Congatec
SOM Module for VP6/VP8/VS8/S10/S10 Expert:

- On Board HDMI, LAN, USB 2.0, USB3.0, RGB, Sound, PCIE

- CPU: Intel® CoreTM i3-6100E Processor, 2.7GHz

Major Tasks:

- System Control
- 2D- / 3D- / 4D- Image processing and Rendering
- Control DVD drive(SATA), User Interface (USB)

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- Control DVD drive (SATA), User Interface (USB), DVR (USB)

Figure 5-5 SOM (System On Module)

5-4-3 GPU(Graphic Process Unit)

5-4-3-1 AMD E9174

AMD Radeon™ E9174

• Type A Mobile PCI Express® Module (MXM 3.1)

• 8 Compute Units, 1.2 TFLOPS
• 4 GB of GDDR5 memory : 128-bit wide
• Total Board Power : 50 W
• Single-link DVI-I + 4 DisplayPort
• HDMI™ + 4 DisplayPort
• 5 DisplayPort
• Dual-link DVI-D + single-link DVI-D + 2 DisplayPort
Major Tasks

- 2D- / 3D- / 4D - Image processing and Rendering

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Section 5-5
Internal I/O

Figure 5-6 Voluson™ S8/Voluson™ S8t: Internal I/O

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Section 5-6
OPIO (User Interface)
5-6-1 OPIO Block Diagram
The Voluson S8 OPIO (User Interface) consists of the following electronic sub assemblies and/or
functional components:

• Upper Keyboard OPIO:

- Power ON/OFF control
- 2 USB2.0 ports
- Configurable 9 buttons
• Lower Keyboard OPIO:
- 4 port USB 2.0 Hub controller
- Slide pots TGC with zero raster position
- Rotary Encoders with integrated push buttons
- USB Trackball (2”) with dedicated buttons to emulate standard three button mouse
- USB standard alphanumeric keyboard
- LED Indicators with wide range dimming

The Voluson S8t OPIO (User Interface) consists of the following electronic sub assemblies and/or
functional components:

• Upper Keyboard OPIO:

- Power ON/OFF control
- 2 USB2.0 ports
- Configurable 9 buttons
• Lower Keyboard OPIO:
- 4 port USB 2.0 Hub controller
- Slide pots TGC with zero raster position
- Rotary Encoders with integrated push buttons
- USB Trackball(2”) with dedicated buttons to emulate standard three button mouse
- USB standard alphanumeric keyboard
- LED Indicators with wide range dimming

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5-6-2 OPIO layout

Figure 5-7 VOLUSON S8- OPIO Layout

Table 5-7 VOLUSON S8- key codes

key code Description Voluson S8 - Functionality X X X
0 Trackball Mode switch function depends on currently selected mode
1 Patient Data (PID) Call-up of the patient data entry menu and/or patient archive
2 Probe Call-up of the probe program menu
3 Report Call-up of the Patient report page
4 Archive

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Table 5-7 VOLUSON S8- key codes

key code Description Voluson S8 - Functionality X X X
5 Contrast Invoke Contart Inaging function
6 Elastography Invoke Elastography function
7 Auto (OTO) Automatic Optimization
8 Init Rest to intilaize position in volume mode
9 Mirror left/right image orientation
10 Up/Down up/down image orientation
11 Acquisition Mode CW Invoke CW function
12 Acquisition Mode BF Invoke B-Flow function
13 Acquisition Mode XTD invokes XTD-View (Extended View) function
14 HI (Coded) Harmonic Imaging
15 End Exam Patient and measurment data are stored in the “Data manager”
16 Exit Exit current menu
17 Trackball pointer displays a pointer (arrow or hand shaped cursor)
18 Bodymark Bodymark display - to enter Bodymark symbols
19 ABC (Text) Image Annotation - to write onto the screen
20 Reserved
21 Clear to clear graphics, measurements and annotations on the screen
22 Caliper Generic Measurements
23 Calc Calculation (tables)
24 Reserved
25 Utility Call-up the Utilities menu
26 Acquisition Mode 4D invokes Real Time 4D Mode (continuos volume sweep)
27 Acquisition Mode 3D invokes 3D Volume Mode
28 Steer Steer
29 Power/Standby ON/OFF On/Off switch of the system
31 P1 programmable key
32 P2 programmable key
33 P3 programmable key
34 P4 programmable key
36 Dual Format (V) Dual-Screen format (vertical distribution)
37 Quad Format Quad-Screen format
38 Single Format Single-Screen format
41 Encoder 1 function depends on currently selected mode
42 Encoder 2 function depends on currently selected mode
43 Encoder 3 function depends on currently selected mode
52 DVR Call-up the DVR menu
57 label illuminated: HR-Zoom image magnification of selected image area
57 label illuminated: Pan Zoom image magnification of complete image
58 label illuminated: Power (Probe) Acoustic Output (Ultrasound emission of a probe)
58 label illuminated: Power (Speaker) Acoustic Output (Speakers)
66 Freeze Read/Write (Freeze/Run)
71 Encoder PW-Mode PW-Mode (Pulsed Wave Doppler)
72 Encoder M-Mode M-Mode (Motion Mode)
73 Encoder PD-Mode PD-Mode (Power Doppler) and HD-Mode (Bi-Directional Angio)
74 Encoder CF-Mode C-Mode (Color Flow Mode)

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Table 5-7 VOLUSON S8- key codes

key code Description Voluson S8 - Functionality X X X
75 Encoder 2D-Mode 2D-Mode (B-Mode)
88 Trackball Mode switch function depends on currently selected mode
89 Trackball Mode switch function depends on currently selected mode
91 Paddle (Toggle) switch UP - Toggle switch (function depends on currently selected mode)
92 Paddle (Toggle) switch DOWN - Toggle switch (function depends on currently selected mode)
93 Paddle (Toggle) switch UP - Toggle switch (function depends on currently selected mode)
94 Paddle (Toggle) switch DOWN - Toggle switch (function depends on currently selected mode)
95 Depth (Toggle) switch Penetration Depth UP - Toggle switch function
96 Depth (Toggle) switch Penetration Depth DOWN - Toggle switch function
97 Focus Depth (Toggle) switch Focus Depth UP - Toggle switch function
98 Focus Depth (Toggle) switch Focus Depth DOWN - Toggle switch function

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Figure 5-8 Voluson S8t - OPIO Layout

Table 5-8 Voluson S8t - OPIO Layout

key code Description Voluson S8/Voluson S8t - Functionality
1 Power/Standby ON/OFF On/Off switch of the system
2 DVR Call-up the DVR menu
3 Utility Call-up the Utilities menu
4 PATIENT Call-up of the patient data entry menu and/or patient archive
5 PROBE Call-up of the probe program menu
6 REPORT Call-up of the Patient report page
7 ARCHIVE
8 END EXAM Patient and measurement data are stored in the “Data Manager”
10 Acquisition Mode XTD invokes XTD-View (Extended View)function
11 Acquisition Mode BF invoke B-Flow function
17 EXIT Exit current menu
18 Trackball POINTER displays a pointer (arrow or hand shaped cursor)
20 CLEAR to clear graphics, measurements and annotations on the screen

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Table 5-8 Voluson S8t - OPIO Layout

key code Description Voluson S8/Voluson S8t - Functionality
21 ABC (Text) Image Annotation - to write onto the screen
22 CALC Calculation (tables)
23 body mark Bodymark display - to enter Bodymark symbols
24 Acquisition Mode 4D invokes Real Time 4D Mode (continuous volume sweep)
25 Acquisition Mode 3D invokes 3D Volume Mode
26 Format Dual Button Dual-Screen format (vertical distribution)
27 Format Quad Button Quad-Screen format
28 Format Single Button Single-Screen format
29 P2 programmable key
30 P4 programmable key
31 AUTO Automatic Optimization
33 P1 programmable key
34 P3 programmable key
35 FREEZE Read/Write(Freeze/Run)
42 Encoder PW-Mode PW-Mode (Pulsed Wave Doppler)
43 Encoder M-Mode M-Mode (Motion Mode)
44 Encoder PD-Mode D-Mode(Power Doppler) and HD-Mode(Bi-Directional Angio)
45 Encoder CF-Mode C-Mode(Color Flow Mode)
46 Encoder 2D Mode 2D-Mode(B-Mode)
47 Joystick encoder Zoom Zoom Box on/off (push)/Zoom Size (rotate)/B-Image Depth (flip)
48 Joystick encoder Focus Foc. Depth(flip) / B-Image Angle (rotate), Foc/Zones (push)
104 P5 programmable key
105 P6 programmable key
200 Display joystick encoder 1 UP Display joystick encoder 1
201 Display joystick encoder 1 Push Display joystick encoder 1
202 Display joystick encoder 1 DOWN Display joystick encoder 1
205 Display joystick encoder 2 UP Display joystick encoder 2
206 Display joystick encoder 2 Push Display joystick encoder 2
207 Display joystick encoder 2 DOWN Display joystick encoder 2
210 Display joystick encoder 3 UP Display joystick encoder 3
211 Display joystick encoder 3 Push Display joystick encoder 3
212 Display joystick encoder 3 DOWN Display joystick encoder 3
215 Display joystick encoder 4 UP Display joystick encoder 4
216 Display joystick encoder 4 Push Display joystick encoder 4
217 Display joystick encoder 4 DOWN Display joystick encoder 4
220 Display joystick encoder 5 UP Display joystick encoder 5
221 Display joystick encoder 5 Push Display joystick encoder 5
222 Display joystick encoder 5 DOWN Display joystick encoder 5

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Section 5-7
Monitor
NOTE: From Voluson™ S8/Voluson™ S8t, it's accessible via not monitor adjustment but monitor menu on
application. Please refer to Section 6-3-1.

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Section 5-8
External I/O

1
3

6
4

7
5

Figure 5-9 External I/O Connectors - on Rear of System

Item Connector Name Description

1 USB USB-2.0 port
Connector for external Monitor
2 HDMI OUT TMDS signal with DDC_Control (HDMI or DVI)
Resolution: FHD(1920 X 1080)
3 NETWORK DICOM input/output, twisted pair RJ-45 10/100 megabit/s
RGB Adalog Output
4 RGB
Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
5 Audio External Speaker
COMPOSITE Output
6 COMPOSITE (Option)
Resolution: RAL (720 x 576), NTSC (720 x 480)
S-VIDEO Output
7 S-VIDEO (Option)
Resolution: RAL (720 x 576), NTSC (720 x 480)

Figure 5-10 External I/O Connectors - on the TOP OPIO for Voluson S8

Item Connector Name Description

1 USB USB-2.0 port
2 USB USB-2.0 port

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1 2

Figure 5-11 External I/O Connectors - on the LEFT SIDE OF OPIO for VOLUSON S8t

Item Connector Name Description

1 USB USB-3.0 port
2 USB USB-3.0 port

Figure 5-12 External I/O Connectors - on the Monitor

Item Connector Name Description

1 USB USB-2.0 port
2 USB USB-2.0 port

NOTE: For further description of I/O connectors refer to Section 3-8-3 "External I/O Connectors" on page 3-62.

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Section 5-9
Peripherals
5-9-1 Printers
5-9-1-1 Black & White Digital Printer
The B&W Digital Printer receives image data via the USB port. The print command is controlled by the
keys P1, P2, P3 or P4 on the Voluson S8 control panel or P1, P2, P3 , P4 , P5 and/or P6 on the
Voluson S8t control panel (depending on system configuration).

5-9-1-2 Color Digital Printer

The Color Digital Printer receives image data via the USB port. The print command is controlled by the
keys P1, P2, P3 or P4 on the Voluson S8 control panel or P1, P2, P3 , P4 , P5 and/or P6 on the
Voluson S8t control panel (depending on system configuration).

5-9-1-3 Color Deskjet Printer

Normally, a Color Deskjet Printer is used to print out reports and exams, but in some cases also
ultrasound images.

5-9-2 DVD±R/RW Drive (Writer)

The DVD±R/RW Drive (Writer) is used to backup images and reports. In addition, it is used as the main
source of software upgrades and other service utility operations. The DVD±R/RW drive can read/write
CDs and DVDs. And also it is one of unit of DVR Recorder when DVR option is installed.

5-9-3 ECG Module

The ECG Module is used for acquiring an ECG-signal to be displayed with the ultrasound image. This
optional peripheral serves for gaining an ECG-signal to mark the systolic and end diastolic moments in
M-Mode and Doppler evaluations. The ECG Module must not be used for ECG-diagnostics. It is not
intended for use as a cardiac monitor and must not be used for an intra-operative application on the
heart.

5-9-4 Wireless Network Adapter

The Voluson S8/Voluson S8t supports a Wireless Network USB Adapter based on industry standards
to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity. For details regarding type and
installation, refer to Section 3-5-4 "Connecting the Footswitch" on page 3-19.

The Wireless Network USB Adapter provides a mobile network connection to the local area network.

5-9-5 Footswitch
The Footswitch is used for comfortable system control when no hand is free.
To adjust function of the Footswitch (Left/Right) see: Section 3-8-1-9 on page 3-54.

5-9-6 DPS with Battery Assy

The DPS with Battery Assy is possible power supply without AC- power using battery pack. The battery
pack includes a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery and a battery management module.

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Section 5-10
Power Distribution
5-10-1 ACFE - Primary Power Module

Circuit Breaker

Equipotential Connection

Main Voltage Indicator

(Shows input voltage level)

Pull-out Protection

Main Power Cable

Figure 5-13 Primary Power Module

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5-10-1-1 DPS with Battery assy Block Diagram

Figure 5-14 DPS with Battery assy Block Diagram

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Battery Life Cycle

Battery life-cycle can estimate using cycle count. If cycle count reaches up to 300cycles or more, battery
will be expired.

Capacity ± 3510mAh @ after 300 cycles (60% of the standard capacity @ RT)

Assumption: 1 cycle/day

For example, user uses battery function and discharge 1 cycle per day, battery life-cycle is 300 days (in
working day).

For example, user uses battery function and discharge 0.5 cycle per day, battery life-cycle is 600 days
(in working day).

*Definition of Cycle

Battery is monitoring total discharge-capacity for Cycle-count

1 cycle = total usage sum of battery capacity become 90%

Figure 5-15 Battery Lifec-ycle graph

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5-10-1-2 Mechanical Concept and Overview

The AC Power’s main tasks are to supply the internal subsystems with AC power. To reduce inrush
current, an inrush current limiter is implemented.
Voltage to peripherals are provided from input without configuration.

From the Mains Power Input module, the AC power is routed via an Inrush Current Limiter to an internal
ACDC module.

5-10-1-3 Functions of ACFE

• Inrush Current limiter
• Switch the peripheral power

NOTE: All DC-supply voltages for built in peripherals are generated in DCDC module not inside ACFE.

NOTICE The systems mains supply input voltage is a free voltage not need to configure for different AC power-
!! NOTICE:
in.

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5-10-2 ACDC - primary DC Power Supply

5-10-2-1 Function of ACDC

With the AC input voltage from the ACFE, the ACDC module generates 12Vdc/Live 5Vdc

5-10-3 DCDC - main DC Power Supply

With the 12Vdc from ACDC, the DCDC module generates all DC power sources:

• Front end voltages

• Standby voltage
• Tx voltages
• DVD supply
• 4D module supply
• Fan supply

5-10-4 4D Module
In addition, the AC/DC device contains the digital motor amplifier.

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Section 5-11
Mechanical Descriptions
5-11-1 Physical Dimensions

Figure 5-16 Physical Dimensions for VOLUSON S8

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Figure 5-17 Physical Dimensions for VOLUSON S8t

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5-11-2 LCD Monitor

The Voluson S8/Voluson S8t has a free adjustable LCD monitor in relation to the user interface.

• position up/down: +/- 7.5 cm

• position left/right: +/- 18cm
• tilt up/down: +90°/- 25°
• rotation left/right: +/- 90°

5-11-3 OPIO Positioning

The control console can be rotated, translated and adjusted in height.

• height adjustment: 27 cm (10.6 inch)

• rotation adjustment: +/- 30°

Figure 5-18 adjustable Control Console for VOLUSON S8

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Figure 5-19 adjustable Control Console for VOLUSON S8t

5-11-3-1 Rotation Adjustment of the OPIO Console

Press the ‘Rotate’ button in the outside of the front handlebar to rotate the OPIO to the desired position.
Release the ‘Rotate’ button in order to secure the console against movement.

5-11-3-2 Height Adjustment of the OPIO Console

OPIO height adjustment is done with the button in the outside of the front handlebar.
As long as this key is pressed, OPIO can be elevated UP or DOWN by manually

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5-11-4 Air Flow Distribution

Through the filter grid on the front of the system, air flow into the Voluson S8/Voluson S8t scanner. By
means of the 1 FAN, air is blown through the nest-box, and the warm air exits the scanner through holes
in the left side panel and rear of the system.

Figure 5-20 Air Inlet/Outlet at Voluson S8

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Figure 5-21 Air Inlet/Outlet at Voluson S8t

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Section 5-12
Service Platform (InSite Exc)
5-12-1 Introduction
InSite Exc (InSite with Express Connect) is the connectivity to the Voluson S-Series system that allows
GE to deliver remote diagnostics capability. InSite is your direct link with a GE Online Service Engineer
or Applications Support Engineer, or a Request for Service via the Insite Exc link ( GE icon) at the right
botton of the display screen.

The GE icon in the status bar change symbol and color depending on ongoing activity;
see Section 7-6-2 on page 7-26

The most important features of InSite are:

• Diagnostics available remotely by GE technicians through Common Service Desktop

• Images and log files download
• Virtual Network computing

5-12-2 Access / Security

The Service Platform has different access and security user levels.
Each user is only granted access to the tools that are authorized for their use.

• Local Access: via System Setup - Administration - SERVICE page

• Remote Access: This offers the possibility to view the entire customer´s desktop and operation
system. Remote access to the Voluson S8/Voluson S8t scanner requires permission and customer
input before a GE service technician or OLC can access the customer’s ultrasound remotely.
• Local Access via Windos Start Menu - All Programs - Voluson - GE Field Engineer - Common
Service Desktop

NOTE: A Service Dongle and the ”Standard GE Revolving” password (password changes every six months) is
necessary when performing proprietary level diagnostics on the Voluson S8/Voluson S8t ultrasound
system.

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5-12-2-1 Local Access

1.) If not already in read mode, FREEZE the image.
2.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control console.
3.) In the Utilities menu select SETUP button to invoke setup desktop on the screen.
4.) Connect the USB “standard GE” service dongle to the USB connector(s) on the rear of the system.
As soon as the dongle is detected the login window pops up. Remove the dongle.
5.) Enter the “Standard GE Revolving” password (changes every six months) and then click ENABLE.
6.) On the right side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click on the SERVICE tab.
7.) Click the CSD button.
8.) As soon as the GEHC Service Home Page appears, select “GE Service” from the pull-down enter
the password ( password changes every six months) and then click [Okay].

select : GE Service

enter current GE password

Figure 5-22 Service Login

The Common Service Desktop (CSD) is started and the [Home] page - containing basic System
Information - appears. The navigation bar at the top of the screen allows to select different tools.

For more detailed information and description refer to Section 5-13 on page 5-54.

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5-12-2-2 Remote Access

NOTICE Remote access is ONLY possible if the service platform(InSite) is properly configured (either by
!! NOTICE:
the user or a GE technician at site). Operation see: Section 3-12-7 "Insite Exc Configuration" on page
3-85.

NOTE: ONLY registered GE Service personal have access to this feature.

InSite ExC allowas GE technicians to view the entire customer’s desktop and operation system. Using
VCO(Virtual Console Observation) a service technician or the OLC(OnLine Center) can access and
modify all settings and programs or run diagnostics on the customer’s Voluson S-Series system.

Remote access to the Voluson S8/Voluson S8t scanner requires permission and customer before a GE
service technician or OLC can access the customer’s system remotely.

Every access request (whether successful or not), as well as actions and changes, will be logged into
a service access log that is viewable to authorized users.

“Disruptive Mode” can be selected by the customer directly on the Voluson S8/Voluson S8t(as
described below), or requested remotely by the service technician or OLC.

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Section 5-13
Common Service Desktop (CSD)
The system Platform contains a set of software modules that are common to all ultrasound and
cardiology systems. The Service Platform will increase service productivity and reduce training and
service costs.
The user interface provided by the service platform is designed for GE personnel and as such is in
English only. There is no multi-lingual capability built into the Service Interface.

There are different possibilities to access the Common Service Desktop and its available features:

1.) Local Access via System Setup - Administration - SERVICE page

2.) Remote Access This offers the possibility to view the entire customer’s desktop and peration
system. Remote access to the Voluson S-Series system requires permission and customer input
before a GE service technician or OLC can access the customer’s ultrasound remotely.
3.) Local Access by Windows Start Menu - All Programs - Voluson - GE Field Engineer - Common
Service Desktop

NOTE: A Service Dongle and the ”Standard GE Revolving” password (password changes every six months) is
necessary when performing proprietary level diagnostics on the Voluson S8/Voluson S8t ultrasound
system.
As soon as the Common Service Desktop (CSD) is started, the Service [Home] Page appears.

It contains the software revision along with the hardware inventory and the results of the latest System
Health Information.

Figure 5-23 Common Service Desktop - Home

The navigation bar at the top of the screen allows to select from following tools for troubleshooting/
adjustment. For detailed description see
NOTE: Whenever any hardware diagnostic tests have to be executed on site, the CSD must be accessed
via the Windows Start Menu - All Programs - Voluson - GE Field Engineer - Common Service
Desktop

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Section 5-14
Service Page
5-14-1 Introduction
The Service Page contains specific software/hardware test modules, system setup, update, etc. for
Voluson systems only.

5-14-2 Access / Security

The service page has different access and security user levels.
Each user is only granted access to the tools that are authorized for their use.

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5-14-3 Service Login

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.
2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) If not already done, connect the USB “standard GE” service dongle to the USB connector(s) on the
rear of the system. As soon as the dongle is detected the login window pops up.
4.) Enter the “Standard GE Revolving” password (changes every six months) and then click ENABLE.
5.) On the left side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the SERVICE tab.
6.) Click the SERVICE TOOLS button on the Service window to get access to the “Service Tools” page.

Monitor Test

Auto Tester Common

Service Desktop

Request for
Update Service

Delete all patients Export System

Data

Load Application
Settings

Keyboard Layout
TCP/IP Buffersize Exit

Figure 5-24 Service Tools window

1. Common Service Desktop 7 Show Factory presets 13 Load Application Settings and Factory Presets

2 Auto Tester 8 Monitor Test 14 keyboard Layout

3 Update 9 Hardware Test 15 Console test

4 Request for Service 10 Connected probes 16 Exit

5 Export System Data 11 Probe EEPROM

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5-14-3-1 Auto Tester

Autotester is a log function of customer activities. It records all user actions (scanning, entries,
performing Calculations, review of Patient Reports, etc.…). It is possible to safe (record) as file on HDD.
But also export to DVD/CD can be done to allow replay of the records on other units.

NOTICE For intermittent problems this file can be requested from the Service Engineer or customer.
!! NOTICE:
It is possible to burn this file on DVD/CD±R/RW.

Operation see: NOTE: "To perform system shutdown click Start. It does not make any difference
whether "Keep Disruptive Mode after restart" is checked or unchecked. Disruptive Status is disabled at
next system boot up." on page 7-59.

5-14-3-2 Update

5-14-3-2-1 FMI from DVD (BT18 only)

By means of the FMI FROM DVD button, the Systems C:\ image is partly or completely updated.
The System Software parts to be upgraded depend on contents of the used System DVD/USB.

PRECONDITION: The first “Boot Device” in BIOS has to be Hard Disk Drive.

NOTE: During “FMI from DVD” the used system configuration (incl. Full Backup) will be stored on R:\.
If required, the previously used System configuration (before FMI from DVD was performed) can
be restored by activating the “Rollback” function. Operation see: Section 5-15-1-3 on page 5-63.

The Linux script uses a table, which describes the procedure to upgrade the current master image by
the new one on the DVD. This table is sored as CSV text on the System DVD/USB. It logs the
development history of the master images via a successive Svn. nr. At the same time the steps
necessary for upgrading an old image with a new one are defined.

Figure 5-25 development history table (example)

# svn nr Successive version number of the master image.

B means that the systems C:\partition will be completely replaced by the image on the
mandatory buegeln
DVD

application name/number of the Ultrasound Application Sotware

MS patches name of the MS patch(es)

peripherals name of the Peripherals driver installation program

insite directory name of Insite service platform updates

settings directory name of the new User Settings ( Application Settings)

EUM Electronic User Manual(EUM) files

image version of image when “mandatory buegeln” = B

last mandatory FMI svn nr version number of the last mandatory FMI

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5-14-3-2-2 ASI - Additional Software Installation

Click the ASI button to install additional software.
The Software parts to be installed depend on the contents of the System DVD/USB that is used.

5-14-3-2-3 Restore Software

Click the RESTORE SOFTWARE button to restore the system software from your hard disk. The
installation procedure starts with saving and recording the settings present on the system (silent
“Full Backup” and “Rollback”). During the software restore the system will restart several times.

NOTE: Please make sure that ONLY the DVD writer is connected on the USB ports. Disconnect all otehr
external USB devices (such as printers, hubs, bluetooth, memory devices) as this might interfere with
the recovery/installation procedure.

NOTE: Existing User Programs, 3D/4D Programs and Auto Text remain unaffected! Therefore it is not
necessary to perform any readout preparations.

5-14-3-3 TCP/IP Buffersize

The TCP/IP Buffersize selects the amount of buffer memory used for DICOM transfers (both directions).

5-14-3-4 Show Factory Presets

Select the Show Factory Presets button to display User and Factory Presets (probe settings).

5-14-3-5 Common Service Desktop (CSD)

Access to the Common Service Desktop (CSD) by entering security user level and password.
Activate the service platform as described in Section 5-12-2 on page 5-51.

5-14-3-6 Request for Service

Click the RFS button, fill out the “Request For Service” form and then send the problem description to
GE Service/Application representatives.
Operation see: Section 7-2-1 "Needed Data in Case of System Crash or Errors" on page 7-4

5-14-3-7 Delete all Patients

1.) Click the DELETE ALL PATIENTS... button. Following WARNING message appears on the screen.

Figure 5-26 Warning message

WARNING
WARNING If you select the YES button, all patients data, studies, images and measure report data
!! WARNING:
will be deleted permanently from the hard disk and cannot be recovered!

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5-14-3-8 Export System Data

Select the EXPORT SYSTEM DATA button on the “Service Tools” page to Full Backup the System
State. This includes dump-files and text files, the full Service Database informations about probes,
boards, Software, Options and the Event Log File to the DVD Drive.
Operation see: Section 7-5-3 "Export Log’s and System Data" on page 7-23.

5-14-3-9 Monitor Test

Select the MONITOR TEST button to perform color calibration.
Operation see: Section 6-3 "LCD Monitor Adjustment" on page 6-2.

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5-14-3-10 Load Application Settings

If the Tune version of the Application presets does not match the Application Software version, it is
probably that there are adverse affects on image quality (e.g., after reloading an old “Full Backup”).

Select the LOAD APPLICATION SETTINGS button on the “Service Tools” page to load proper
Application Settings (image presets), adapted for the used system software version.

NOTICE When reloading these Application Settings, any existing User Programs, 3D/4D Programs and Auto
!! NOTICE:
Text remain unaffected!

1.) Select the LOAD APPLICATION SETTINGS button on the “Service Tools” page (Figure 5-24 on
page 5-56).
2.) Choose the media and then click LOAD.

Choose media

and

then click [Load]

Figure 5-27 Application Settings Load

3.) Select the desired file and then click OK.

Load procedure starts immediately including a reboot of the system.

NOTICE If the ID of the Application Setting is not valid for the currently installed Application Software version,
!! NOTICE:
a warning message “Application Settings from selected backup are not compatible with current system.
Application Settings have not be loaded.” appears during boot up sequence.

4.) If warning message is displayed, confirm it with OK and then load appropriate Application Settings
(perform loading procedure as described in steps above).

5-14-3-11 Decrypt Disk

NOTE: Security of patient data on the system will be reduced when encryption is turned off. Decryption will take
a considerable amount of time (One to several hours).

5-14-3-12 Import Education Video to System

Click the Import Education Video to System button to import tutorial videos (*.mp4) from external source
to the internal HDD (D:\Education).

5-14-3-13 Restore Democases into Archive

The democases (stored on R:\Democases of the HDD) are added to the internal archive.

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5-14-3-14 Import Democases to System

Click the Import Democases to System button to import democases (*.4dv) files from external source t
o internal HDDs rescue partition (R:\Democases)

Figure 5-28 Import democases

NOTE: If there is too less space available on R:\ or the selected file is larger than 9GB, import is impossible.

5-14-3-15 Hardware Test

This button contains tests for diagnostic and troubleshooting procedure.

1.) Click the Hardware Test button on the “Service Tools” page

NOTE: Before execution of a beam former test the System must be rebooted! (A Restart of the Voluson
application software only is also valid.)

Figure 5-29 Hardware Test Dialog

NOTE: For detailed description and operation see, Section 7-8 on page 7-60.

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Section 5-15
Boot Screen Functions
5-15-1 Overview
NOTE: Prior to the “Boot Screen” ( see figure below), the BIOS version is shown on the monitor:
Following LINUX supported functions are available as soon as the “Boot screen” appears:

Voluson
GE-Service
Rolback
Memtest(Memory Check)

Figure 5-30 Boot screen

NOTICE After 3 sec. without pressing any key, the system will boot-up in windows (= Voluson item). If you
!! NOTICE:
missed selection, retry again with Ctrl+Alt+Del.

5-15-1-1 Voluson
The System will boot-up in windows. The Ultrasound Application is started.
For details refer to Section 3-6-2-3 "During a normal boot, you may observe" on page 3-26.

5-15-1-2 GE-Service
The Voluson Maintenance System functions are secured by service password (class C).
1.) Turn system OFF and then back ON.
2.) As soon as the “Boot Screen” appears (see: Figure 5-30 above), press the PG DN [ Arrow
down] key on the keyboard until the GE Service item is highlighted, then press ENTER.
3.) Enter the Password Rudi (case sensitive) and confirm with ENTER. The system boots into
LINUX.

CAUTION After 3 sec. without pressing any key, the system will boot-up in windows (= Voluson item).
If you missed step 2, retry again with CTRL + ALT + DEL.

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5-15-1-3 Rollback (BT18 only)

This function offers the possibility to simply restore the previously used system configuration (rollback),
which was stored on R:\ during “FMI from DVD”.

1.) Turn system OFF and then back ON.

2.) As soon as the “Boot Screen” appears (see: Figure 5-30 on page 5-62), press the PG DN
[ Arrow down] key on the keyboard until the Rollback item is highlighted, then press ENTER.

CAUTION After 3 sec. without pressing any key, the system will boot-up in windows (= Voluson item).
If you missed step 2, retry again with CTRL + ALT + DEL.

3.) When the following WARNING message appears, press the Arrow left] button to highlight OK
and then press ENTER.

select [OK]

Figure 5-31 Warning message

After performing the rollback, the system reboots.

The Ultrasound Application is started and finally the 2D screen is displayed on the monitor.

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5-15-1-4 Memtest(Memory Check)

1.) Turn system OFF and then back ON.
2.) As soon as the “Boot Screen” appears (see: Figure 5-30 on page 5-62), press the PG DN
[ Arrow down] key on the keyboard until the Memtest item is highlighted, then press ENTER.

CAUTION After 3 sec. without pressing any key, the system will boot-up in windows (= Voluson item).
If you missed step 2, retry again with CTRL + ALT + DEL.

3.) The PC Memory Test will start automatically and will take about 2.5 hours. If there are errors they
will be listed.

Figure 5-32 Memory check in LINUX

NOTE: After one cycle(~2.5 hours) the memory check starts again. To interrupt the test, press the Ctrl + Alt +
Del key. If you don’t interrupt the memory test, it will perform never ending cycles of memory checks.

NOTE: If after one cycle (about 2.5 hours), no error messages are listed, it can be assumed that the Back End
Processor including power supply is working properly.

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Section 5-16
LINUX - Voluson Maintenance System
5-16-1 Overview
The Voluson S8/Voluson S8t systems contains the “Voluson Maintenance system” with improved

service functionality (e.g., restore software/recover partitions) +

possibility to perform extended PC Memtest.

• Linux rescue partition

• System “C:” image (Windows10 with latest patches)
• Ultrasound Application Software [UIS]
• Image (Application) Settings [Backup]
• Service Platform
• Electronic User Manual [EUM]
• Drivers for Peripherals (e.g., printer)
• Scripts

5-16-1-1 General Operation and Selection in LINUX (and BIOS) menu

General operation and selection in BIOS and LINUX menu is done with:
• the alphanumeric keyboard
• the “Arrow” keys [left] , [right] , PG UP [up] , PG
DN [down] and
• the “Enter” key on the keyboard

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Chapter 6
Service Adjustments

Section 6-1
Overview
6-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 6
This chapter describes how to test and adjust the mechanical capabilities of a scanner that may be out
of specification. Although some tests may be optional they should only be performed by qualified
personnel.

Table 6-1 Chapter 6 Contents

Section Description Page Number

6-1 Overview 6-1

6-2 Regulatory 6-1

6-3 LCD Monitor Adjustment 6-2

6-4 Modification of Keyboard Layout 6-4

Section 6-2
Regulatory
Verify, where applicable, that any regulatory information or tests required by national law are present
and accounted for, and any regulatory tests required by national law are performed and documented.

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Section 6-3
LCD Monitor Adjustment
NOTE: From Voluson E6 system, it's accessible via not monitor adjustment but monitor menu on application.
Please refer to Section 6-3-1.

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6-3-1 Monitor setup

NOTE: Changing the monitor settings through the utility page, it takes 1 second to apply the adjusted value to
the monitor.

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.

On the left side of the screen (VS8) or on the touch screen (VS8t), select the MONITOR.

VOLUSON S8

VOLUSON S8t
Figure 6-1 Monitor settings

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Section 6-4
Modification of Keyboard Layout
NOTE: Configuring the layout of the keyboard is only useful by changing the concerned keys also.

see: Section 8-55 "Replacement of AN KEY TOP for VOLUSON S8" on page 8-148

6-4-1 Setup the Voluson E6 Keyboard Language Layout

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control console.

2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SETUP button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) Connect the USB “Standard GE” service dongle to the USB connector(s) on the rear of the system.
As soon as the dongle is detected the login window pops up. Remove the dongle.
4.) Enter the “Standard GE Revolving” password (changes every six months) and then click Enable.
5.) On the right side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the SERVICE tab.
6.) Click the KEYBOARD LAYOUT button.
7.) Select default input language from the drop down menu.

Figure 6-2 input language

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NOTE: If the desired language is not listed, click the ADD button, choose the desired input language from the
drop down menu, as shown in Figure 6-3 below, and then confirm with OK.

Figure 6-3 add input language

8.) If not already done, select the default input language from the drop down menu (see: Figure 6-2).
The corresponding keyboard layout is changed automatically.
9.) Click on APPLY and then close the window with OK.
10.)Close the Service page with the SAVE & EXIT and restart the system.
11.)Reenter “Keyboard Layout” by repeating step 1.) to step 6.). This time remove unused language(s)
12.)Test the Keyboard function:
- Press the ABC key on the control panel.

- Press some keys on the keyboard and verify the entered text.

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Chapter 7
Diagnostics/Troubleshooting

Section 7-1
Overview
7-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 7
This section describes how to setup and run the tools and software that help maintain image quality and
system operation. Basic host, system, and board level diagnostics are run whenever power is applied.
Some Service Tools may be run at the application level.

7-1-2 Overview
There may be a time when it would be advantageous to capture trouble images and system data (logs)
for acquisition through remote diagnostics or to be sent back to the manufacturer for analysis. There
are different options to acquire this data that would give different results.

Table 7-1 Contents in Chapter 7

Section Description Page Number

7-1 Overview 7-1
7-2 Collect Vital System Information 7-2

7-2-1 Needed Data in Case of System Crash or Errors 7-4

7-2-2 Shortcuts List 7-4

7-3 Request for Service (RFS) 7-8

7-4 Check Points Voltages 7-10

7-5 Screen Captures and Logs 7-11

7-6
Remote Access to Service Platform 7-26

7-6-1 General 7-26

7-6-2 How the Customer enables/disables Disruptive Mode and VCO 7-26

7-6-3 Virtual Network Computing (VNC) 7-28

7-6-4 CSD (Common Service Desktop) 7-31

7-7 Common Service Desktop (CSD) 7-32

7-8 Troubleshooting Trees, Instructions and Tech Tips 7-34

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Section 7-2
Collect Vital System Information
1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.
2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the left side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the SYSTEM INFO tab.

The following information is necessary in order to properly analyze data or images being reported as a
malfunction or being returned to the manufacturer:

• System Type
• System Serial number (also visible on label on the back of the system)
• Application Software version
• Backup Version (File Name, Date of Factory Settings, Tune version, etc.)
• additional information (e.g., Hardware ID, “Mainboard Type”, HW configuration, etc.)

NOTE: All the above information can be found in the System Info page; see: Figure 7-1 on page 7-3.

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1
2
3

6
5

10
11

Figure 7-1 System Setup - Administration - SYSTEM INFO page

NOTE: Move the scroll bars downwards to view additional information about the installed software/hardware.

1 Serial Number 7 Factory Settings: Date, Tune- and Userprogram version

2 System Type 8 Hardware configuration (board versions)

3 Software Version 9 Mainboard Type (e.g. ADVANTECH ATX)

4 Application Software 10 Console version

5 Hardware ID 11 Operating System and its License Status

6 Backup File Name

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7-2-1 Needed Data in Case of System Crash or Errors

NOTE: In case of a system crash or errors that are probably software bugs, provide as much detail information
as possible before contacting the OLC (On-Line Center).

1.) Contact person (+ telephone number and/or email address)

2.) Vital system data as a basic need on every failure investigation (see:Figure 7-1)
- System Type
- System Serial number (also visible on label on the back of the system)
- Application Software version
- Backup Version (File Name, Date of Factory Settings, Tune version, etc.)
- Additional information such as:
* Hardware ID
* Mainboard Type
* Hardware Configuration (board versions)
* Console version
3.) Detailed problem description or error message (dump-file, see Figure 7-25)
- Address
- Module + (Address)
- Application Software version
- Memory Dump number (complete #)
- Exact date and time of the occurrence
- Problem frequency
- screenshot (Alt + P)
- Reproducible? (button by button workflow)
- DICOM issues (provide sniff)
- Image quality issues (*4DV file of the affected patient)
4.) If the bug or error is difficult to reproduce, record an Auto Tester file (ending at fault occurrence).
5.) Press the Alt + D key on the alphanumeric keyboard to save/export following data on the D:\export
folder or on DVD/CD or USB drive. Operation see: 7-5-3-2 on page 7-25.
- a screen shot of the point in time when Alt + D was pressed,
- the current System state (as “Full Backup”) on demand, and
- logs, Auto tester scripts and dump-files already stored on the D:\export folder.

7-2-2 Shortcuts List

Press the CTRL + H key simultaneous to display the shortcuts list and a description of what they do.

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NOTE: For some shortcuts a service dongle and the “Standard GE” revolving password is required. After
enabling “Extended Access”, press the left trackball key once, followed by the shortcut.

Figure 7-2 Shortcut list (Ctrl + H)

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Table 7-1 list of shortcuts + description of what they do

Shortcut Description Access Level

Ctrl + 3 Factory use ONLY! This function is not intended for use in the field. dongle

Ctrl + A Opens connected probe status dialog dongle

Ctrl + B Yellow US Image border display on/off dongle

Ctrl + C copy text User

Ctrl + Alt + C shows console text dialog on/off dongle

Alt + D export system state (Full Backup and Dump files) to D:\ export User

Ctrl + Alt + D Switch DICOM SR Follicle Format User

Crtl + E elevator (lift) test menu remain on Touch panel until Ctrl + E is pressed again dongle

Ctrl + Alt + E event manager watch shows a list of executed events in dialog dongle

Ctrl + H shortcuts list (See Figure 7-2 above) User

Ctrl + Alt + I start/stop presentation mode User

Alt + L opens log configuration dialog dongle

Ctrl + M mode control on/off dongle

Alt + M displays mouse catch (allows movement of mouse cursor on complete screen) dongle

Alt + N displays Network sniffer window (See, Section 7-5-2) dongle

Ctrl + P change probe (dialog for “dummy” probes) dongle

Alt + P stores screenshot on D:\export User

Shift + Ctrl + P Change Probe Backward dongle

Ctrl + S User Program save User

displays the hardkey (console) simulator very important for remote access
Alt + S dongle
(See Section 7-6-3 "Virtual Network Computing (VNC)" on page 7-28

Shift + Alt + S Opens the system setup dialog dongle

Ctrl + T Factory use ONLY! This function is not intended for use in the field. dongle

Shift + Ctrl + T Touch test User

Ctrl + U User Programs User

Ctrl + V paste, insert text from clipboard User

Shift + Ctrl + V Toggle VarDictionary-viewer dongle

Ctrl + X cut text User

Ctrl + Z undo typing User

save Logfile snapshot ( max. 2 Voluson Logfiles + screenshot of Monitor &

Shift + Ctrl + F1 User
Touch are stored on D:export as a *.zip file)

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Table 7-1 list of shortcuts + description of what they do

Shortcut Description Access Level

Alt + F5 create process logger snapshot User

Alt + F6 export process logger snapshots (to USB Drive, CD or network share) User

Alt + F7 start/stop process logger User

Alt + F8 Show password dialog for shortcuts User

Shift + 9 start remote socket control User

Alt + 9 stop remote socket control User

Shift + Ctrl + F11 Factory use ONLY! This function is not intended for use in the field. User

Ctrl + Alt + F11 Factory use ONLY! This function is not intended for use in the field. User

Alt + Backspace undo typing User

Shift +Delete cut text User

Shift + Insert insert text (paste) User

Ctrl + Insert copy text User

Print Screen fast export User

Shift + Print
fast export all User
Screen

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Section 7-3
Request for Service (RFS)

NOTICE Service Connectivity has to be checked out once before you can request for service.
!! NOTICE:
i.e., Service platform has to be configured properly; see: Probe check tool on page 7-54.

There are two possibilities to contact GE:

• by means of the GE “Remote Status Icon” that is displayed on the bottom of the screen.

Move the cursor to the GE icon and press the left trackball key (= left-click) to display the
“Request For Service” form (see: Figure 7-4 below).

• via the System Setup - SERVICE page

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.
2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the left side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the SERVICE tab.
4.) Enter the password SHE and click the ACCEPT button to display the Service Tools window.
5.) Click the RFS button and fill out the displayed form. (Enter detailed Problem description.)

fill out the form

[Send] button

Connection must
be Checked out

Figure 7-3 Contact GE - Request for Service

6.) Click the SEND button to send the problem description to GE Service/Application representatives.

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A request confirmation screen is displayed:

write down and keep

the Reference Number

Figure 7-4 Request submitted

7.) Write down and keep the Reference Number for follow up procedures, then click OK.

NOTE: If the service platform is not configured an Error message is displayed. The request is NOT sent!

The request is saved in QUEUE for reviewing and/or resending.

Figure 7-5 Contact GE - Queue

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Section 7-4
Check Points Voltages
7-4-1 How to check power

7-4-1-1 Dachstein Power Supply (DPS)

Turn on mains switch and check green LED of P5V, N5V, LIVE5V, and 12V on backplane.

Figure 7-6 Checking green LED inside DPS

NOTE: If LED is on, DPS has full function (all voltages are within the specified range).

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Section 7-5
Screen Captures and Logs
There may be times when the customer or field engineer will want to capture a presentation on the
screen so it may be recovered by the OnLine Center. This is accomplished by saving the image(s):

A.) to Archive and export them (as jpg, bmp or tiff) to DVD/CD±R/RW or external USB drive.
B.) as jpg and bmp to D:\export by pressing the ALT + P key on the alphanumeric keyboard.
Note: Successive ALT + P keystrokes (max. 20) overwrite existing snapshots at destination HDD!
C.) creates one snapshot (Alt-D.bmp) + “Full Backup” of the System state (fullbackup -> fb1) saved by
pressing the ALT + D key on the alpha-numeric keyboard.

NOTE: For further details about Alt + D, see section 7-2-2.

7-5-1 Capturing a screen

The following is the generic process to capture any screen from the scanner.

1.) Navigate to, and display the image/screen/volume to be captured.

2.) Press the P1, P2, P3 or P4 on the Voluson S8 or the P1, P2, P3 , P4 , P5 and/or P6 key on the
Voluson S8t (depending on system configuration) on the control panel and store the image onto
the clipboard (frame on left side of the screen).

NOTE: A short summary of P1, P2, P3 and P4 key´s configuration is shown in the status area on the screen.

VOLUSON S8

VOLUSON S8t
Figure 7-7 summary of keys configuration

3.) Select the stored image(s) and export them to DVD/CD±R/RW, an external USB drive (optional) or
mapped Network drive (jpg, avi, mov, bmp, tif, Voluson format file, Volume files and DICOM files).

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7-5-2 Capturing Network Logs with Network Sniffer

Wireshark is a network sniffer program that monitors network traffic and allows you to capture network
data without redirecting or altering it.

NOTE: Logs collected should be stored under D:export to ensure that these sniffer logs will be included in the
zip file when you perform ALT+ D or export system data via System Setup - Administration - SERVICE.

7-5-2-1 Capturing Network Logs using “latest” Network Sniffer version

1.) On the Regular Scan Screen, press ALT + N. This launches the network sniffer application.
2.) Click on the Interface you want to sniff (1) -> Intel Ethernet or Wi-Fi wireless adapter.
3.) On the network sniffer screen select Capture -> Options.

Figure 7-8 Capture -> Options

4.) If desired, select a predefined “Capture Filter” by clicking on the "flag" icon (2) or manually type one;
see below

Figure 7-9 Capture options

NOTE: f you are working with a Wireless connection, uncheck “Enable promiscuous mode on all interfaces” (3).
The wireless option does not support this mode..

5.) Select Start(4).

6.) Minimize network sniffer window and initiate communication to the DICOM device (e.g., send
images to the storage device or query Worklist).

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7.) Press Alt + N to restore Sniffer window and observe the network activity.

Figure 7-10

“Packnet List” the packet list pane displays all the packets in the current capture file. Each line in the
A
packet list corresponds to one packet in the capture file.

"Packet Details" pane - shows the current packet (selected in the "Packet List" pane)
B in a more detailed form. This pane shows the protocols and protocol fields of the
packet selected in the "Packet List" pane.

"Packet Bytes" pane - The packet bytes pane shows the data of the current packet
C
(selected in the "Packet List" pane) in a hexdump style.

8.) In addition use the “Filter” tool(5) on the screen to filter what is displayed. Filter the DICOM packets,
since they are the most probable for the troubleshooting;
9.) Select Capture -> Stop, or select the icon in the task bar to stop the capture.

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10.)Select File -> Save As, enter the file name D:\export\ folder and enter the file name of your
preference..

Figure 7-11 Save captured values

11.)Click Save (6).

NOTE: Wireshark uses lipcap (*.pcap, *.cap) file format as the default format to save captured packets. (If you
need to open this file with D-Trace or DVTK, the capture canb eresaved in NA Sniffer Windows format).

12.)Exit the sniffer application by clicking on the [X] in the upper right corner.

Figure 7-12 Exit Wireshark

13.)If you have already performed Save as, you can continue without saving and quit the program.

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7-5-2-1-1 How to use a Capture Filter

Use filters to limit the captured data.

1.) On the network sniffer screen select Capture -> Capture Filters.

Figure 7-13 Capture -> Capture Filters

2.) Click the [+] icon (2).

Figure 7-14 Capture a new Filter

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3.) Edit the "New capture filter" text (3) and type a unique name.
For example: Type DICOM and IP and enter the “Filter" string (4) with the following syntax: port xxx
and host yy.yy.yy.yy, where xxx is the port number and yy.yy.yy.yy is the IP address of the device
under test (PACS, server, etc.).

Figure 7-15 New Capture Filter

4.) Click OK (5).

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7-5-2-1-2 How to use a Display Filter

In addition to a Capture Filter, use the "Display Filter" in the screen to filter what is displayed. Filter the
DICOM packets since they are the most probable for the troubleshooting..

1.) Type dicom in the “Display Filter” field (1).

2.) Either press Enter or click the "arrow" icon (2). The display should filter all DICOM packets, filtering
out image data.
The display should filter all DICOM packets, filtering out image data.

Figure 7-16 Display Filter:dicom

3.) To deactivate the display filter, click on [X] I.icon (3).

NOTICE Predefined display filters can be created in the same way of capture filters. Therefore select the "flag"
icon (A) and then click on "Manage display filters".

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7-5-2-2 Capturing Network Logs using an “old” Network Sniffer version

1.) On the Regular Scan Screen, press Alt + N. This launches the network sniffer application
2.) On the network sniffer screen select Capture -> Options.

Figure 7-17 Capture -> Options

3.) Choose your Network in the “Interface” pull-down menu(1) -> Intel Network or Wireless adapter.

NOTE: If you are working with a Wireless connection, you must uncheck the “Capture packets in promiscuous
mode”(A). The wireless option does not support this mode.

4.) If desired, select a “Capture Filter” from the pull-down menu (2);

Figure 7-18 Capture Options

5.) Adjust “Display Options” (3) for best performance to avoid packet loss on high throughput.
6.) Select Start(4).

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7.) Minimize network sniffer window and initiate communication to the DICOM device (e.g., send
images to the storage device or query Worklist.
8.) Press Alt + N to restore Sniffer window and observe the network activity.

A
"Packet List" pane - the packet list pane displays all the packets in the current capture
file. Each line in the packet list corresponds to one packet in the capture file.

"Packet Details" pane - shows the current packet (selected in the "Packet List" pane)
B in a more detailed form. This pane shows the protocols and protocol fields of the packet
selected in the "Packet List" pane.

C
"Packet Bytes" pane - The packet bytes pane shows the data of the current packet (se-
lected in the "Packet List" pane) in a hexdump style.

9.) In addition use the "Filter" tool (5) on the screen to filter what is displayed. Filter the DICOM packets
since they are the most probable for the troubleshooting; refer to
10.)Select Capture -> Stop, or select the icon in the task bar to stop the capture.

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11.)Select File -> Save As, enter the file name D:\export\xxxx (xxxx = name of your preference).

Figure 7-19 Save captured values

NOTICE If you have used a screen filter (refer to ), select “Displayed” (B). This will save only the filtered values
rather than the entire capture.

12.)Click Save (6).

NOTE: Wireshark uses lipcap (*.pcap, *.cap) file format as the default format to save captured packets. (If you
need to open this file with D-Trace or DVTK, the capture can be resaved in NA Sniffer Windows format).

13.)Exit the sniffer application by clicking on the [X] in the upper right corner.

Figure 7-20 Exit Wireshark

14.)If you have already performed Save as, you can continue without saving and quit the program.

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7-5-2-2-1 How to use a Capture Filter

Use filters to limit the captured data. Filter by IP and port number or by IP only.

by IP and port number

1.) Click on Capture Filter (see Figure )

2.) Select New(1).
3.) Edit “Filter name” (A). For example: DICOM port 104
4.) Enter the “Filter string” with the following syntax: port xxx and host yy.yy.yy.yy, where xxx is the
number of “My computer” and yy.yy.yy.yy is the IP address of the device under test (PACS, server,
etc.).

Figure 7-21 Capture Filter

5.) Click OK(2).

by IP only

1.) Click on Capture Filter (see Figure).

2.) Select IP only (B).
3.) Use the IP address of the system or the one from the DICOM device under test on the “Filter string”
field, using the following syntax: host yy.yy.yy.yy (example: host 3.62.21.12).
4.) Click OK(2).

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7-5-2-2-2 How to use a Screen Filter

In addition to the “pre” capture filter, use the Filter tool in the screen to filter what is displayed. Filter
the DICOM packets since they are the most probable for the troubleshooting.

1.) Type dicom in the “Filter” field (A) and click on Apply (1). The display should filter all DICOM
packets, filtering out image data.

Figure 7-22 Filter:dicom

2.) To deactivate the filter click on Clear (2).

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7-5-3 Export Log’s and System Data

There are two possibilities to export system data (and log´s):

1.) by pressing the ALT + D key to save a snapshot and “Full Backup” of the System state;
see: Section 7-5-3-1 on page 7-23
2.) via the EXPORT SYSTEM DATA button in the System Setup - Administration - SERVICE page;
see: Section 7-5-3-2 on page 7-25

7-5-3-1 Export System Data (by pressing the ALT + D key)

ALT + D uses “Full Backup” to gather data from the system. In addition it creates one screenshot
(Alt-D.bmp) of the point in time when ALT + D was pressed.
The main use is when R&D or OLC need detailed information about the system (e.g., when
experiencing strange behavior or when the problem should be investigated by R&D).
It is not intended to replace or enhance the existing Full Backup functionality.

NOTICE The Full Backup created by Alt + D is protected by a password that can be customized. Whenever
transmitting system state to R&D, do not forget to inform them about any password change.

Data can be stored on the hard disk (D:\export\fullbackup\fb1), or you can export them to DVD/CD.
Including the D:\export folder, which contains dump files (for details see: Section 7-5-3-2-1),
Process Logger files, Autotester files, SMART logs and Screenshots [Alt + P].

NOTE: Successive ALT + D keystrokes overwrite existing snapshots (Alt-D.bmp) at destination HDD.

1.) Press the ALT + D key on the keyboard simultaneously.

Figure 7-23 “Alt - D” backup

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2.) Select whether you want to backup data with our without hardware diagnosis tests.

NOTICE Please detach all probes if you want to execute hardware diagnosis, then click Yes.

Figure 7-24 System Configuration Save

3.) Select the destination of the “System state” backup.

4.) Select the NEXT button to start the backup process.
After saving the data, the Voluson E6 reboots and the application starts again.

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7-5-3-2 Export Log´s and System Data (via Service Page)

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control console.
2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) If not already done, connect the USB “standard GE” service dongle to the USB connector(s) on the
rear of the system. As soon as the dongle is detected the login window pops up.
4.) Enter the “Standard GE Revolving” password (changes every six months) and then click ENABLE.
5.) On the left side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the SERVICE tab.
6.) Click the SERVICE TOOLS button on the Service window to get access to the “Service Tools” page.
7.) Click on the EXPORT SYSTEM DATA... button to Full Backup the System State. This includes
dump files (see: Section 7-5-3-2-1) and text files, full Service Database informations about probes,
boards, Software, Options and the Event Log File.

7-5-3-2-1 Dump-file
Every time an error message like Figure 7-25 is produced, a dump-file and a text file containing the
error dump and the error message are created in D:\export. Up to 20 dump files are stored there.

Figure 7-25 system has encountered a problem

NOTE: To deposit this screen as an image file on D:\export, press Alt + P, For more details see Figure 7-5 on
page 7-11

After clicking on OK the system reboots automatically.

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Section 7-6
Remote Access to Service Platform
7-6-1 General
This offers GE technicians the possibility to view the entire customer´s desktop and operation system.
Using VCO (Virtual Console Observation) a service technician or the OnLine Center can access and
modify all PC settings and programs or run diagnostics on the customer´s ultrasound scanner.

NOTICE Remote access is ONLY possible if the service platform is properly configured (either by the user
!! NOTICE:
or a GE technician at site).

Remote access to the Voluson E6 scanner requires permission and customer input before a GE service
technician or OLC can access the customer’s ultrasound scanner remotely.

“Disruptive Mode” can be selected by the customer directly on the Voluson E8 / Voluson E8 Expert
ultrasound system (see: Section 7-6-2 on page 7-26), or remotely by the service technician or OLC.

7-6-2 How the Customer enables/disables Disruptive Mode and VCO

1.) If not already in read mode, FREEZE the image.
2.) Move the cursor to the InSite ExC link (GE icon at the right bottom of the display screen) and press
the right trackball key (= right-click).
3.) Select Connect Clinical Lifeline (see: Figure 7-26 below).
This activates “Disruptive Mode” and “VCO” for the application OLC to quickly assist the customer.
4.) If you select Cancel, “Disruptive Mode” and “VCO” is turned OFF

Figure 7-26 Connect Clinical Lifeline

NOTE: Visual information about the GE network status is shown in the status area on the bottom of the screen.

Gray = Idle State Remote access is inactive.

Move the cursor over the GE icon to show trackball functions

*Contact: Section 7-3 on page 7-8
*Configuration: 3-12-7 on page 3-85
*Menu: Displays the Remote Access (Disruptive Mode) menu.

Yellow = Access Remote Access connection is active, but Disruptive Mode and Virtual Console
pending Observation (VCO) is not yet enabled.

Remote Access is active. All processes [UL_VNC and UL_CSD] are active. In this
Red = Disrupted State
state the Voluson S-Series system should NOT be used clinically.

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New Software Update Package is available for download and installation. Operation
Gray + envelope see Section 8-2-5 "Software Update Package - Download/Installation Procedure" on
page 8-25.

NOTE: If the customer does not wish to have diagnostics running at the time of the request, select Cancel.A
message is sent back to the OLC or FE that permission to change Disruptive Status is denied.

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7-6-3 Virtual Network Computing (VNC)

1.) In the Summary/ Remote Tools tab screen window find the item labeled
UL_VNC and click on the [Connect] button. Within ~ 1 minute the “Proxy Config” window opens.

NOTICE The system may require a correct proxy configuration. Please ask the customer.
!! NOTICE:

2.) If available and required enter the correct proxy server address and then click [OK].

if required, enter the correct

proxy server address from
your location

Figure 7-27 Proxy Config

3.) The next window shows the command to be issued, click on [OK] to grant the request.
4.) The “virtual” Monitor of the Voluson E6 is displayed on your remote workstation screen.

Figure 7-28 “virtual” Monitor Screen

NOTE: Move the scroll bar downwards to see the Touchpanel screen. (Only for VS8t)

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The tool bar on top of the virtual monitor screen contains useful options.

Figure 7-29 Tool bar on top of virtual screen

1 Send Ctrl+Alt+Del (= Taskmanager) to host

2 Toggle Fullscreen Mode (On/Off)
3 Show Connection Options
4 Refresh Screen
5 Send “Start” Ctrl+ESC (= Windows Start Menu) to host
6 Send Custom Key
7 Show Status window
8 Close Connection
9 Hide Tool bar Options

Press the CTRL + H key on the alphanumeric keyboard, to display a list of shortcuts available when

using the “Virtual Network Computing (VNC)” feature.

Figure 7-30 Tool bar on top of virtual screen

TIP: Frequently used shortcut functions:

• to “release” the mouse cursor, press the shortcut CTRL + M (Mode Control On/Off Toggle function)
• to display the system setup, press the shortcut ALT + SHIFT + S
• to display the Console Emulator (see: Figure 7-31 on page 7-30), press the shortcut ALT + S

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NOTE: For complete shortcut list refer to Section 7-2-1 "Needed Data in Case of System Crash or Errors" on
page 7-4.

Press the shortcut ALT + S on the alphanumeric keyboard, to display the Console Emulator.

VOLUSON S8

VOLUSON S8t

Figure 7-31 Voluson E6 Console Emulator

NOTE: For description of keys and their functions refer to Section 5-6-2 "OPIO layout" on page 5-40.

NOTE: To regain free sight to the monitor image, the virtual Voluson E6 console disappears
as soon as you select a button. It is simply hidden in the background. Press the shortcut ALT + S twice
to show it again.

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7-6-4 CSD (Common Service Desktop)

1.) In the Summary /Remote Tools tab screen window, find the item labeled UL-CSD and click on
Connect. Within ~ 1 minute the “Proxy Config” window opens.

NOTE: The system may require a correct proxy configuration. Please ask the customer.

2.) If available and required enter the correct proxy server address from your location and then click
OK.

Figure 7-32 Proxy Config

3.) The next window shows the command to be issued, click on OK to grant the request.

Figure 7-33 allow command

4.) Select “GE Service” from the pull-down menu, enter the password (changes every six months) and
then click Okay.

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Section 7-7
Common Service Desktop (CSD)
There are different possibilities to access the Common Service Desktop and its available features:

• Local Access (extended): via Setup - Administration - Service page

• Remote Access: This offers the possibility to view the entire customer’s desktop and operation
system. Remote access to the Voluson S & P- series system requires permission and customer
input before a GE service technician or OLC can access the customer’s ultrasound system
remotely.
• Extended Access via Windows Start Menu - All Programs - Voluson - GE Field Engineer - Common
Service Desktop.

NOTE: A service dongle and the “standard GE revolving” password (Password changes very six months) is
necessary when performing proprietary level diagnostics on the Voluson S & P series Ultrasound
system.

NOTICE Whenever any hardware diagnostic tests have to be executed on site, the CSD must be accessed via
the Windows Start Menu - All Programs - Voluson-GE Field Engineer - Common Service Desktop.

As soon as the Common Service Desktop (CSD) is started, the service Home page appears. It contains
the software revision along with the hardware inventory and the results of the latest System Health
Information. The navigation bar at the top of the screen shows the top level menu choices.

Figure 7-34 Common Service Desktop - Home

NOTE: As described in Section 5-13 on page 5-54, the Service platform uses a web-based user interface to
provide access to common service components. The Service platform (Insite) is designed for GE
personnel and as such is in English only. There is no multi-lingual capability.

Content in this section

Section Description Page Number

Section 7-7-1 Error Logs page 7 - 33

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7-7-1 Error Logs

When the Error Logs page is selected, different log viewing options are available.

Figure 7-35 Common Service Desktop - Error Logs

Select the Log Viewer option in the left pane of the Error Logs page. Available logs are displayed in a
separate window.

Figure 7-36 available Log Files

The main use is when R&D or OLC meed detailed log file information (e.g., when experiencing strange
behavior or when the problem should be investigated by R&D).

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Section 7-8
Troubleshooting Trees, Instructions and Tech Tips

Table 7-2 below outlines Voluson E6 troubleshooting trees and instructions shown in the sub-sections.
Table 7-2 Troubleshooting Trees and Instructions

Sub-section Description Page Number

7-8-1 System does not boot up 7-35

7-8-2 Noise disturbs the Image 7-36

7-8-3 Trackball - Impaired Sensitivity 7-37

7-8-4 Printer Malfunction 7-38

7-8-5 Monitor Troubleshooting 7-39

7-8-6 DVD/CD±R/RW Drive Test 7-40

7-8-7 Network Troubleshooting 7-43

7-8-9 Tech Tips 7-49

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7-8-1 System does not boot up

System doesn’t boot

Verify that
Is Standby Switch No - Power Cord is connected to Mains
illuminated? - Power Switch is turned on
(on the backside of the system)
Yes

Is Standby Switch
orange?

Yes
No
Press Standby Switch till it
changes to green System
starts booting

Is there any picture on No Check cables between

the monitor ? Console and Monitor

Yes

Press Standby Switch for

Is there any picture on No approximately 5 sec.
the monitor ? untill system is down

Yes

Other error. Please contack

the service engineer

Figure 7-37 System does not Power On / Boot Up

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7-8-2 Noise disturbs the Image

Noise is shown in image.

Is there any electrical YES

device that affect the
Scanner?

NO Keep the scanner away from those

electrical devices.

use another wallsocket

Check probes.

Figure 7-38 Noise disturbs the Image - Troubleshooting

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7-8-3 Trackball - Impaired Sensitivity

The trackball has low sensitivity!

Is it difficult to roll the NO Contact GE service representative

trackball? to replace the trackball module.

YES

Set up the appropriate trackball

response time
(via [Trackball Speed] button in the
System Setup - User Settings page).

Still low sensitive...

Remove the trackball and clean it from dust.

Fixing
Close Ring Open

Remove the trackball and clean it from dust.

Mount the outer fixing ring by turning it clockwise.

Return to normal scanning

Figure 7-39 Trackball - Impaired Sensitivity

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7-8-4 Printer Malfunction

Figure 7-40 Printer Malfunction

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7-8-5 Monitor Troubleshooting

Fault symptom Check these items

Check the main panel cable is properly connected to Monitor.

No image/No signal Check the main panel cable is properly connected to DRFG.

Check no pins of the main panel cable are bent.

Video test pattern are not clear, bright

Replace the monitor.
parallel or square

For further details refer to Section 6-3 "LCD Monitor Adjustment" on page 6-2.

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7-8-6 DVD/CD±R/RW Drive Test

NOTE: Only DVD±R/RW and CD+(R)W medias are available.

1.) Insert an empty DVD/CD±R/RW into the Drive.

2.) Enter “Patient Archive” by pressing the PATIENT ID key on the control panel.

Figure 7-41 Patient Archive - ARCHIVE for VOLUSON S8

Figure 7-42 Patient Archive - ARCHIVE for VOLUSON S8t

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3.) On the left side of the screen select ARCHIVE as shown in Figure 7-41 above.
4.) If not already selected, choose Source “Local Archive” Drive from the pop-up menu.
5.) Select an Exam (with images).
6.) Export images of the selected exam to DVD/CD±R/RW:
a.) Click the EXPORT button.
b.) If not already selected, choose “DVD/CD” drive from pop-up menu.
c.) Enter “File name”.
d.) Select any Voluson Format (*.4dv) from the pop-up menu.
e.) Click the SAVE button.

Figure 7-43 Export images to DVD/CD - as *.4dv format for VOLUSON S8

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Figure 7-44 Export images to DVD/CD - as *.4dv format for VOLUSON S8t

7.) After successful export, choose Source “4DV” from the pop-up menu.
8.) The images, which you have chosen to export should be visible.

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7-8-7 Network Troubleshooting

7-8-7-1 No Connection to the Network at All

Gray = Cable disconnected or no network signal on a connected cable.

Green = Cable connected to a network. Does not imply proper network settings.

1.) Check that the network cable between the Voluson E6 system and the wall network is connected
and well seated in both ends. (Use a network cable that is known to be OK.)
2.) Connect a network cable between the system and a PC by either using a hub or a cross-over cable.
Try to ping from system to IP address on PC. If OK, hardware connection inside the system is OK.

7-8-7-2 Modem, Email, MMS connection

No active Cellular Modem connection to service provider. Click this icon to Connect / Dis-
connect.

Cellular Modem connection and signal strength status.

Gray = Email/MMS function is not configured.

Green = Email/MMS status: successfully sent (OK)

Red = Email/MMS status: not sent (fail)

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7-8-7-3 GE remote service connection

The customer gets visual information about GE remote service status (shown in the status area on the
right bottom of the screen).

Gray = Idle State Remote access is inactive.

Move the cursor over the GE icon to show trackball functions

*Contact: Section 7-3 on page 7-8
*Configuration: 3-12-7 on page 3-85
*Menu: Displays the Remote Access (Disruptive Mode) menu.

Yellow = Access Remote Access connection is active, but Disruptive Mode and Virtual Console
pending Observation (VCO) is not yet enabled.

Remote Access is active. All processes [UL_VNC and UL_CSD] are active. In this
Red = Disrupted State
state the Voluson S-Series system should NOT be used clinically.

New Software Update Package is available for download and installation. Operation
Gray + envelope see Section 8-2-5 "Software Update Package - Download/Installation Procedure" on
page 8-25.

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7-8-8 Activate Windows - Network Connectivity issues

In case of network connectivity issues, it may not be possible to activate the

Issue: Windows operating system on the Voluson S/P-Series systems. Monitor screen
display: Activate Windows. Go to Settings to activate Windows.

Figure 7-45

NOTE: When present, the “Activate Windows” message will not impact system performance in any way.

Cause: Activation servers of Microsoft are not reachable.

Figure 7-46 License Status: NOTIFICATION -> Windows is not activated

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Solutions:

1.) Check Operating System License Status in Utilities - Setup - Administration - System Info tab.
a.) Licensed -> Windows is properly activated.
b.) Notification -> Windows is not activated. Proceed with troubleshooting steps.
2.) Make sure that the Voluson E-Series system is connected to the internet.
3.) Contact the local IT department to make sure that activation servers of Microsoft are reachable.
4.) Start troubleshooting as described below.

BT Version: Please observe that the displayed screens may slightly differ from images shown in this manual. This
depends on the BT-version and therefore on the Operating system version of your Voluson S/P-Series
system.

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Procedure

Activi-
Activation servers of Microsoft are not reachable.
ties:

System never had internet con-

1 No issue; no activation needed.
nection:

System had internet connec-

2 tion and reached Microsoft acti- No issue; activation is done automatically.
vation server:

Only in this rare case an internet connection needs

System had internet connec- to be re-established. If there is no wired internet
3 tion but Microsoft servers were connection possible via the customer, FE's have
unavailable: to connect a wireless dongle and open a hotspot
over their phone as a workaround.

1.) Connect the USB “standard GE” service dongle to any USB connector. As soon as the dongle is
detected the login window pops up. Remove the dongle.
2.) Enter the “standard GE revolving” password (changes every six months) and then click Enable.
3.) Check physical connection to the internet.
4.) Press Ctrl + ESC keys simultaneously and open the Windows Start menu.
5.) Click on Internet Explorer and enter a valid web address (e.g., www.gehealthcare.com) to check
internet connectivity.
6.) Press the Utilities key on the control console.
7.) In the “Utilities” menu touch the System Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
8.) On the right side of the screen select Administration and then click the System Info tab.
9.) Check Operating System License Status.
a.) Licensed -> Windows is properly activated.
b.) Notification -> Windows is not activated. Proceed with troubleshooting steps.
10.)Click the button Windows Activation Status.
A similar Windows screen appears

Figure 7-47 Unable to reach Windows activation server -> Windows is NOT activated

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11.)Click Troubleshoot and wait until process is finished.

12.)Check License Activation Status again.
a.) Windows is activated now, see Figure below. System Info License Status: Licensed
b.) Windows still not activated, see Figure above. Proceed with troubleshooting steps.

Figure 7-48 Windows is properly activated -> LICENSED

13.)Restart the system.

14.)Check the License Activation Status again.
If problem persists, contact OLC (OnLine Center) for further support.

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7-8-9 Tech Tips

Use Table 7-3 below to access Voluson E6 (troubleshooting) Technical Tips listed.
Each entry in the table will hyper-link to the issue, cause and solution.
Table 7-3 Technical Tips

Sub-section Description Page Number

7-8-9-1 Storing SonoView images to Voluson E6 7-49

7-8-9-1 Storing SonoView images to Voluson E6

Issue: Storing SonoView images from VolusonTM 730/Expert/Pro/ProV to Voluson E6

Cause: Archive is different (no SonoView on Voluson E6)

Solution: 1.) Perform SonoView Backup on VolusonTM 730/Expert/Pro/ProV to external hard disk (USB) or DVD
2.) Import File "V730.mdb" from external hard disk (USB) or CD/DVD on Voluson E6

Procedure:

1.) Connect the external hard disk (USB) or insert the DVD with the SonoView backup to the Voluson
S/P-Series system.
2.) Enter “Patient Archive” by pressing the Patient ID key on the control console.

Figure 7-49 Open File

3.) On the right side of the screen select Archive (1).

4.) Click on Import (2). The "Open File" window appears
5.) If not already selected, choose the proper drive from the “Look In” pull-down menu (3).
6.) Change the “File of type” field to V730Format (v730.mdb) (4).
7.) Browse for the folder where the SonoView Backup was stored.
8.) Select the file v730.mdb and then click on Open (5).

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7-8-9-2 How to change CSD User Level Passwords

CSD passwords for User Level Operator, Administrator and External Service are
fixed and characterized by limited complexity. This facts increase their exposure to
Issue:
known attacks (e.g., brute force, rainbow tables), especially for installed base systems
in which the role-based access control (RBAC) feature is not supported.

A dedicated program is executed by means of the ASI button in the Utilities -> Setup ->
Solution: Administration -> Service menu. Upon customer request, this program allows service
engineers to update the fixed CSD passwords to new values.

Procedure

1.) Download the files from GE Box https://ge.box.com/s/gjyq1f204pki9btdzs4e5fi9isdh4yru and

extract them on a removable media (e.g., USB-Stick).
2.) Connect the media to the Voluson S/P-Series.
3.) Press the Utilities key on the control console.
4.) In the “Utilities” menu touch the System Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
5.) On the right side of the screen select Administration and then click the Service tab.
6.) Enter the password « she » and click the Accept button to display the Service Tools page.

Figure 7-50 Setup - SERVICE

7.) In the Service Tools page click the ASI button.

a.) In the displayed window choose the media (e.g., External USB Drives E:).
b.) Click on Change folder.

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c.) Select the folder UpdateCSDpsw and then click OK.

Figure 7-51 change folder to UpdateCSDpsw

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d.) Now click Load in the "Additional Software Installation" window.

Figure 7-52 execute UpdateCSDpsw.exe

e.) Choose UpdateCSDpsw.exe and click OK to execute this file.

8.) Follow the instructions displayed by the console program.

NOTE: During execution, DO NOT manually close the console program (e.g., by typing CTRL-C or by clicking
the [X] icon in the upper right corner)

- Type the current "Operator" password (<< uls >>, if this password is about to be changed for
the first time or after System C: image replacement) and confirm with Enter.
- Type the current "Administrator" password (<< uls >>, if this password is about to be changed
for the first time or after System C: image replacement) and confirm with Enter.
- Type the current "External Service" password (<< gogems >>, if this password is about to be
changed for the first time or after System C: image replacement) and confirm with Enter.

Figure 7-53 Update CSD user level passwords

NOTE: New passwords must be at least 8 characters long and have a maximum length of 64 characters.
Passwords must contain at least 1 lowercase letter, 1 uppercase letter, 1 numeric character and 1
special character such as !@#$%&*()_+=|<>?{}[]~-.

NOTE: New passwords shall be decided by system administrators.

- Type a new "Operator" password and confirm with Enter.

- Type a new "Administrator" password and confirm with Enter.

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- Type a new "External Service" password and confirm with Enter.

Finally, press any key to continue.

Verification of new CSD Passwords

In order to verify that CSD passwords for User Level Operator, Administrator and External Service have
been successfully updated, open the CSD Service Login page
(Utilities -> System Setup -> Administration -> Service menu -> CSD).

Figure 7-54 CSD - Service Login

Select the proper "User Level" from the pull-down menu (e.g., Operator) and try to login using the
updated passwords.

CSD Password Reset

NOTE: The CSD Password is reset back to default values, whenever the System C: image is replaced by image
on Sys DVD or recovery partition R:.

CSD passwords are reset back to default9 values after:

• full system installation (= New Disk)

• system restore from Sys DVD or recovery partition R:
• hard disk initialization
• FMI from DVD
Therefore, in these cases instruction listed in Section section 7-8-9-2

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Section 7-9
Probe check tool
The probe check tool is available on the Voluson E6 system in the probe selection menu. You can
perform this task and the user can verify that the probe is successful.

7-9-1 Diagnose Probe

1.) Turn the system on
2.) Select any probe you want to do probe test and activate it
3.) Open the probe menu and select the icon, “Start Probe Test”.

Figure 7-55

4.) A window will pop up then, select “Start Test” to execute the test..

Figure 7-56

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5.) After completion, the result will popped up.

PASS FAIL

Figure 7-57

Acceptance criteria for each probe

In the following table values for all probe types are listed that would cause a failed transducer

element check test. Defects less than the maximum number of defect elements or nearby elements
and larger gaps are rated as passed.

Figure 7-58

NOTE: Some probes may not be available.

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Chapter 8
Replacement Procedures

Section 8-1
Overview
8-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 8
This chapter contains replacement procedures for different modules and their subsystems.

NOTICE The Manpower, time and Tools indicated in the Sub-sections include all requirements from
!! NOTICE:
Preparations to Installation Procedures.

WARNING
WARNING No covers or panels should be removed from the system (high-voltage risk).
!! WARNING:

Service and repairs must only be performed by authorized personal.

Attempting do-it-yourself repairs invalidate warranty and are an infringement to regu-
lations and are inadmissible acc. to IEC 60601-1. Under the condition of regular
maintenance by authorized service personnel a lifetime of 7 years for the equipment
and 5 years for the probes may be expected.

The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) must not be disposed as unsorted
municipal waste and must be collected separately.
Please contact the manufacturer or other authorized disposal company for information
concerning the decommission of your equipment.

Table 8-1 Chapter 8 Contents

Section Description Page Number

8-1 Overview 8-1

8-2 System Software - Installation/Upgrade Procedure 8-5

8-3 Software and Functional Checks after Installation/Upgrade Procedure 8-32

8-4 Image Settings Only - Loading Procedure 8-35

8-5 Full Backup (Full System Configuration) - Loading Procedure 8-35

8-6 Image Archive - Loading Procedure 8-35

8-7 Replacement or Activation of Options 8-36

8-8 Replacement of Monitor 8-40

8-9 Replacement of the LCD ARM 8-42

8-10 Replacement of OPIO for VOLUSON S8 8-46

8-11 Replacement of OPIO for Voluson S8t 8-50

8-12 Replacement of the SPEAKER for VOLUSON S8 8-53

8-13 Replacement of the Speaker for VOLUSON S8t 8-55

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Section Description Page Number

8-14 Replacement of the VS8t Lower-Upper OPIO Set for Voluson S8t 8-57

8-15 Replacement of the HARNESS CABLE for VOLUSON S8 8-59

8-16 Replacement of the HARNESS CABLE for VOLUSON S8t 8-64

8-17 Replacement of the NEST 8-70

8-18 Replacement of the AIR FILTER 8-74

8-19 Replacement of the Probe Holder(KIT) 8-76

8-20 Replacement of SIDE COVER L ASSY 8-77

8-21 Replacement of SIDE COVER R ASSY 8-79

8-22 Replacement of the Trackball for VOLUSON S8 8-81

8-23 Replacement of the Trackball for VOLUSON S8t 8-82

8-24 Replacement of Encoder set for VOLUSON S8 8-83

8-25 Replacement of Encoder set for VOLUSON S8t 8-86

8-26 Replacement of OPIO Button Sets for VOLUSON S8 8-88

8-27 Replacement of OPIO Button Sets for VOLUSON S8t 8-90

8-28 Replacement of the Wheel Key ASSY for VOLUSON S8 8-92

8-29 Replacement of OPIO Main Board for VOLUSON S8t 8-93

8-30 Replacement of OPIO Joystick SET for VOLUSON S8t 8-95

8-31 Replacement of OPIO Joystick board for VOLUSON S8t 8-98

8-32 Replacement of Touch Joystick SET for VOLUSON S8t 8-100

8-33 Replacement of OPIO External USB3 HUB for VOLUSON S8t 8-102

8-34 Replacement of the TGC BOARD for VOLUSON S8 8-104

8-35 Replacement of AN KEYBOARD ASSY for VOLUSON S8 8-106

8-37 Replacement of the Caster Cap 8-110

8-38 Replacement of the CASTER 8-111

8-39 Replacement of the Monitor Covers 8-113

8-40 Replacement of the REAR HANDLE 8-115

8-41 Replacement of the OP COVER L,R 8-117

8-42 Replacement of the DPS/DPS with Battery 8-119

8-43 Replacement of the DRFG 8-121

8-44 Replacement of the SOM in DRFG 8-127

8-45 Replacement of the HDD/SSD in DRFG 8-129

8-46 Replacement of the DBM128G 8-130

8-47 Replacement of the DPI 8-133

8-48 Replacement of the CSI 8-136

8-49 Replacement of the DBP 8-138

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Section Description Page Number

8-50 Replacement of the DVD 8-140

8-51 Replacement of the OPIO Hub PWA for VOLUSON S8 8-142

8-52 Replacement of OPIO HUB Board for VOLUSON S8t 8-143

8-53 Replacement of OPIO Power Board for VOLUSON S8t 8-144

8-54 Replacement of the OPIO Sub PWA for VOLUSON S8 8-146

8-55 Replacement of AN KEY TOP for VOLUSON S8 8-148

8-56 Replacement of AN KEY TOP for Voluson S8t 8-152

8-57 Replacement of the Caps for Hardkeys 8-156

8-58 Replacing optional Peripherals 8-157

8-59 Replacement of FAN with Cable ASSY II 8-194

8-60 Functional Checks after FRU replacement (Debrief Guidelines) 8-195

8-61 Replacement of CWD piggy 8-196

8-62 Replacement of ECG Kit assy for VOLUSON S8 8-200

8-63 Replacement of ECG Kit Assy for VOLUSON S8t 8-200

8-64 Replacement of UVC 8-206

8-65 Replacement of DPS with battery/Battery Pack Assy 8-208

8-66 Replacement of the GPU in DRFG 8-210

8-67 Replacement of WIRELESS LAN 8-213

8-68 Replacement of BASE COVER LCF 8-220

8-69 Replacement of BACKBONE REAR COVER LCF 8-224

8-70 Replacement of BACKBONE FRONT TOP LCF 8-228

8-71 Replacement of BACKBONE FRONT BOTTOM LCF 8-230

8-72 Replacement of ELEVATION ARM UPPER COVER LCF 8-235

8-73 Replacement of ELEVATION ARM LOWER COVER LCF 8-236

8-74 Replacement of the Trackball crane ring 8-238

8-75 Replacement of BOB2 Assy 8-239

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8-1-2 Returning/Shipping System, Probes and Repair Parts

When returning or shipping the Voluson E6 system in the original packaging:

• system must be lowered to its minimum height with monitor flapped down (see: Figure on page 3-
14)
• the Control Console has to be centered and locked in “unextended” position

NOTE: For Control Console Positioning refer to 5-11-3 on page 5-58..

Equipment being returned must be clean and free of blood and other infectious substances.

GEHC policy states that body fluids must be properly removed from any part or equipment prior to
shipment. GEHC employees, as well as customers, are responsible for ensuring that parts/equipment
have been properly decontaminated prior to shipment. Under no circumstance should a part or
equipment with visible body fluids be taken or shipped from a clinic or site (for example, body coils or
and ultrasound probe).

The purpose of the regulation is to protect employees in the transportation industry, as well as the
people who will receive or open this package.

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has ruled that “items what were saturated and/or dripping
with human blood that are now caked with dried blood; or which were used or intended for use in patient
care” are “regulated medical waste” for transportation purpose and must be transported as a hazardous
material.

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Section 8-2
System Software - Installation/Upgrade Procedure
Introduction

There are two possibilities to update the system software:

1.) via the FMI from DVD button in the System Setup Service page for SPC330 (BT18) only or By
booting to the system SW media, USB/DVD and select RESTORE in Linux tool for SPC340 (BT22)
- Software parts to be upgraded (e.g., Ultrasound Application Software, Service Software,
EUM, MS patches, etc.) and installation time depend on contents of the used System DVD/
USB.
- PRECONDITION: The first °×Boot Device°± in BIOS has to be Hard Disk Drive. To change
BIOS Boot Priority Order setting.
- If the currently installed software has to be upgraded to a newer version, a new software
specific "Permanent key" is required. (Calculated in OKOS; http://3.187.187.9/OKOS. For
detailed description see Section 8.2.1.3 on page 8-7 .) If you do not have permission to
access OKOS,contact the On Line Center to get the necessary key.
2.) by downloading and installing a Software Update Package via active InSite connection
- Software parts to be upgraded (e.g., Ultrasound Application Software, Service Software,
EUM, MS patches, etc.) and installation time depend on contents of the SW update package.
- PRECONDITION: InSite connection has to be configured and checked out.

CAUTION Disconnecting ALL external USB devices (except DVD drive) is NECESSARY. Re-installation of
any previously attached printer has to be done after the upgrade procedure.

Manpower

One person ~ 1 hour (depends on contents of System DVD/USB/USB resp. SW update package,
peripherals, etc.)
Tools

System DVD/USB (below Back Top Cover, inside the Voluson S-Series) or active InSite connection

Ultrasound Multipurpose Phantom* (if available)

NOTE: The use of test phantoms is only recommended if required by your facility’s (customer’s) QA program.

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8-2-1 Before the Installation/Upgrade procedure

Before performing the Software Upgrade:

1.) backup all presets and database; see

NOTE: No preset changes are expected since only the Application Software is updated. However, it is always
best practice to ensure patient data and presets are backed up before proceeding with software
installation.

2.) perform an initial verification of the system and its functions; see Table 8-2
3.) check/collect vital System Setup data; see
• Application Software version and the installed Options as described in Section 8-2-1-2 "Check/
Collect vital System Setup data"
• Keyboard layout, date and time setting, etc.
• InSite Configuration settings and APM status
• Status of “Advanced Security Features” (Whitelisting and Disk Encryption)

CAUTION If the Option “Advanced Security Features” is active at the Voluson S/P series system.

It is required to DEACTIVATE “Whitelisting” BEFORE starting any SW Loading, Re-

covering or Initializing procedure! The user has to enter the user defined Password.
A system restart is necessary to deactivate Whitelisting.

The 48-digit “Recovery key” needs to be saved, noted, or print out BEFORE starting
any SW Loading, Recovering or Initializing procedure!

Note: Without the “Recovery key”, or the user defined Password, it is not possible to
perform any modification.

NOTE: It is NOT necessary to save Full System Configuration (Full Backup) prior to the upgrade.
All existing User Programs, 3D/4D Programs and Auto Text settings remain untouched!

8-2-1-1 System Functional Checks

Table 8-2 System Function

Mode Task Expected Result

Connect an abdominal probe, press the PROBE key, select the

“Abdomen” - Application and start the “Default” -Program.
2D Mode
Record a 2D image of the Liver. regular and homogenous 2D image
Quality
If there is no abdominal probe, record a 2D image the Thyroid
using a small parts probeand corresponding program.

Receiver Use the FREQUENCY control to switch the Receiver Frequency no disturbances in the 2D image during
Frequency range (penet./norm/resol.). changing the Receiver Frequency

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Table 8-2 System Function

Mode Task Expected Result

Start the “Abdomen” -Program, adjust the M Cursor (vessel) and

activate the M Mode. Adjust the SPEED key to change the M the M Cursor agree with Vessel Cine
M Mode
Mode sweep speed. After FREEZE, move the TRACKBALL to loop is displayed
recall the stored sequence.

continuous Volume Acquisition (without

Volume
Start the Volume acquisition using a Real Time 4D probe. any “jumps”) and smooth echo shape
Mode with clear defined image edge

Start the “Abdomen” -Program and switch on the CFM- and the
Triplex no disturbances in the 2D/Color and
PW Mode. Adjust the Doppler Cursor and press the right trackball
Mode the Doppler image
key to activate the Triplex-Mode.

NOTE: * The use of test phantoms is only recommended if required by your facility ‘s (customer’s)QA program.

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8-2-1-2 Check/Collect vital System Setup data

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control console.
2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SETUP button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the right side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION
4.) If available, click the Whitelisting tab.
- The customer has to enter the user defined Password (A), then click Deactivate (B).
- Reboot the system (complete start-up) to finalize the deactivation of Whitelisting.

Figure 8-1 System Setup - Administration - Whitelisting

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5.) If available, click the Disk encryption tab.

- Choose any connected printer from the pull-down menu (A) and click Print recovery key (B).

NOTICE If printing is not possible, it is required to write down the 48-digit “Recovery key”! An USB device
with unlock key will not be recognized during the installation.

Figure 8-2 System setup - Administration - Disk Encryption

6.) Click the Service tab and then click Service Tools.
a.) Click the Keyboard Layout button to check the default input language setting.
b.) Click the CSD button. As soon as the GEHC Service Home Page appears, select “GE Service”
from the pull-down menu, enter the password (changes every six months) and then click Okay.
Select the Configuration page and double-click.
* InSite ExC Agent Configuration to print out this page or write down all settings.
* Asset Performance Management to check if APM is active/inactive. Print out this page
or write down all settings and then close CSD.

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7.) Click the System Info tab and check the currently installed Software/Hardware version of the
Voluson S/P-Series system.

Figure 8-3 Version check :System Setup - Administration - System Info page

1 currently installed Ultrasound Application Software version

2 Date of Factory Settings

8.) Click the Option tab to see which options are currently installed. Please print out the options page
or write down the state of the options (P = permanent, I = inactive)

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NOTE: It is not necessary to note the Permanent Key; it is the state of the option that matters.

Voluson S8

D = Demo
(Option is activated for demo and expires
on the date shown in the “Valid” column)

I = Inactive
(Option is not activated)

P = Permanent
(Option is permanently activated [purchased]) Permanent Key

Figure 8-4 System Setup - Administration - OPTIONS page

NOTICE Please print out the OPTIONS page or write down the “Permanent Key”.
!! NOTICE:
If the currently installed software has to be upgraded to a newer version, a new software specific
“Permanent key is required.
Please contact your local distributor or GE service representative.

9.) On the right side of the screen select General Settings.

a.) Click the General tab and print out or write down “Date/Time format setting”.
10.)On the right side of the screen select Connectivity.
a.) Click the Device Setup tab and then click the Network Configuration button and print out the
“Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog page or write down the IP settings.
11.)Disconnect all external USB devices (such as hubs, Bluetooth, memory devices, etc.) as this
might interfere with the recovery/installation procedure.

NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect USB printers and/or recorders, but please verify that they are at least
powered OFF. Re-installation of any Network Color Laser Printer (e.g. HP LaserJet M452) has to be
done after the upgrade procedure.

NOTE: DO NOT disconnect the Disk Drive Module (DVD/USB drive).

12.)If the software has to be upgraded to a higher version, calculate a new software specific "Permanent
Key". For detailed description see Section

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8-2-1-3 How to calculate a “Permanent Key” in OAC

NOTE: If the currently installed software has to be upgraded to a newer version, a new software specific
“Permanent key” is required. It has to be calculated by means of the OAC - Option Activation Tool.
If you do not have permission to access OAC, contact the On Line Center to get the necessary key.

1.) Start web browser and open OAC (Option Activation Tool) at (http://oac.health.ge.com/oac/) and
login with your SSO ID and Password.
2.) In the displayed screen click Upgrade Software Extension (a).

Figure 8-5 click “Upgrade Software Extension” / enter SNo and then click “Search”

3.) Type the systems serial number (e.g., E69000) into the Serial Number field (b).
4.) Click Search (c).

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5.) Enter New Extension information number (d) according to your System DVD/USB.
a.) For example, enter the "Ext" number 2

Figure 8-6 enter details about service job and click “General Activation Code”

6.) Type details about the service job into the Comment field (e).
7.) Finally click Generate Activation Code (f).
The newly calculated Permanent Key is displayed in the Activation Code field (g).

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8.) Click Ultrasound Activation Code Report (h) to display details and history of the system.

Figure 8-7

9.) Record key (i) and communicate as needed.

10.)Close all open windows and Logout from OAC.
11.)Install the System Software as described in Section 8-2-2 "System Software - Installation Procedure
(FMI from DVD) for SPC330(BT18)" or Section 8-2-4 "Software DVD Storage" .

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8-2-2 System Software - Installation Procedure (FMI from DVD) for SPC330(BT18)
The system software installation procedure starts with saving and recording the settings present on the
system (silent “Rollback”). Then the new software is written to the hard disk using the System DVD/
USB.
Application Settings are automatically updated, to match with new Software version.

Existing User Programs, 3D/4D Programs and Auto Text remain unaffected! Afterwards the new
software is configured such that it is integrated again in its environment.

NOTE: For more detailed information about “FMI from DVD” refer to 5-14-4-2-1 on page 5-69.

1.) Perform Preparations as described in 8-2-1 on page 8-6.

2.) If not already done, disconnect all external USB devices (except DVD/CD±R/RW drive).
3.) Insert the System DVD/USB into the drive.
4.) Restart the system. (Turn system OFF and then back ON.)

NOTICE If the system boots into LINUX, the “Boot priority order” in BIOS is incorrect.
!! NOTICE:
In this case, cancel the software installation procedure (select Exit/Reboot by means of the [Arrow] keys
(right, left, up, down) and the [Enter] key on the keyboard) and then contact your service representative.

5.) After system restart, press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.
6.) In the “Utilities” menu select SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
7.) On the left side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the SERVICE tab.
8.) Type in the password SHE and click ACCEPT.

[FMI from DVD]

button

Figure 8-8 Service Tools

9.) Click the FMI FROM DVD button (see: Figure 8-8 on page 8-15) for updating the System Software.

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8-2-2 System Software - Installation Procedure (FMI from DVD) for SPC330(BT18) (cont)

10.)Verify that only the DVD drive is connected to the system, then click OK (Figure 8-9 below).

Figure 8-9 Verify that USB devices are disconnected, then click OK

11.)To start update procedure click YES .

The system saves Full Backup in silent mode on R:, then it reboots into LINUX.
A silent “Rollback” image from C:\ is stored on R:\.
After executing all LINUX commands, the system reboots again.

NOTE: If the currently installed software has to be upgraded to a newer version, a new software specific
“Permanent key is required.

12.)Enter the appropriate “Permanent Key” (calculated in OKOS), select OK and confirm with ENTER.

Note: This Example shows

fictional numbers.

Figure 8-10 insert Permanent Key

If the entered Permanent key is correct, following window appears, confirm with ENTER.

Figure 8-11 confirm Permanent Key

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13.)Check disk is performed automatically - restart.

Figure 8-12 Check disk is performed automatically

14.)3 dots (one after the other) appear on the screen (see: Figure 8-13 below).
15.)Booting auto....

Figure 8-13 Boot screen - auto

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16.)Updating will take some time.

\

Figure 8-14 Please wait...

17.)Please wait until all processes are finished (100 percent completed).
18.)The system is rebooting into windows (Boot screen - Voluson).

NOTE: An automated process was developed to install the required software parts, perform check disk, remap
driveletters and match settings. During this process the system might reboot several times!

Figure 8-15 automatic processes are running

19.)Please wait until all processes are finished. Finally the 2D screen is displayed on the monitor.
20.)Remove the System DVD/USB from the DVD/CD±R/RW Drive drive

NOTE: If the BT warning dialog appears, enter the proper “Permanent key” and then click SUBMIT.

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21.)If Control Panel is not working after first boot up, please shut down the system; then boot up again.

NOTICE After turning off a system, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it on again.
!! NOTICE:
The system may not be able to boot if power is recycled too quickly.

22.)Reconnect the external devices, install all the printers and adjust the printer settings as described
in Section 3-7 "Printer Installation" on page 3-31.
23.)Check and match Printer Remote Control selection in the System Setup - Connectivity - BUTTON
CONFIGURATION page.
24.)Confirm that the date and time are set correctly and that the Windows automatic DST feature is ON.
25.)Perform Software and Functional checks as described in Section 8-3 on page 8-32.

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8-2-3 System Software - Installation Procedure for SPC340 (BT22)

The system software installation procedure starts with saving and recording the settings present on the
system (silent “Rollback”). Then the new software is written to the HDD or SSD using the System USB.
Application Settings are automatically updated, to match with new Software version. Existing User
Programs, 3D/4D Programs and Auto Text remain unaffected! Afterwards the new software is
configured such that it is integrated again in its environment.

1.) Perform Preparations as described in 8-2-1 on page 8-6

2.) If not already done, disconnect all external USB devices.
3.) Insert the System USB into the drive.
4.) Restart the system (Turn off the system and back ON)
5.) During start up, press DEL key.
6.) Enter the BIOS password: polaris
7.) Use the “Arrow” keys [<-] or [->] on the alphanumeric keyboard to select the [Boot] tab.
8.) Use the keys [PgUp] (Arrow up) and [PgDn] (Arrow down) on the alphanumeric keyboard to change
Type Based Boot Priority as below.
- 1st Boot Device: from [SATA 2 Drive] to [USB Harddisk]
- 3st Boot Device: from [Disabled] to [SATA 2 Drive]

Figure 8-16

9.) Press the F10 key on the alphanumeric keyboard.

10.)Confirm the message with Yes and Enter to reboot the system.

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11.)Select [Media], then confirm with ENTER.

Figure 8-17

12.)Select [NewDisk] and confirm with ENTER.

Figure 8-18

NOTE: If the message: “Recovery system (Linux) needs to be updated ....” appears, select Yes and confirm
with ENTER.

NOTE: If the message: “Complete new harddisk setup.” appears, select Yes and confirm with ENTER.

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13.)The system reboots into Linux and starts Software Installation procedure automatically.Recovering
will take some time..... (approx. 30 min.).

Figure 8-19

14.)Select [Exit] and confirm with ENTER.

Figure 8-20

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15.)Select [Exit/Reboot] with ENTER and eject the System USB.

Figure 8-21

16.)Software activation after reboot, enter [A].

Figure 8-22

17.)Enter the BT-Option key.

Figure 8-23

18.)If Control Panel is not working after first boot up, please shut down the system then boot up again.
19.)Reconnect the external devices, install all printers and adjust the printer settings as described in
Section 3-7 on page 3-31.
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20.)Check and match Printer Remote Control selection in the System Setup - Connectivity – BUTTON
CONFIGURATION page.
21.)Confirm that the date and time are set correctly. Then the Windows automatic DST feature is ON.
22.)Perform Software and Functional checks as described in Section 8-3 on page 8-32.

8-2-4 Software DVD Storage

1.) Disassemble the rear cover with 5 screws.

Figure 8-24 Disassembling the rear cover for BT22

2.) Assemble the SW DVD/USB ASSY.

BT18 BT22
Figure 8-25 Putting Software DVD

3.) Re-assemble the rear cover.

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8-2-5 Software Update Package - Download/Installation Procedure

8-2-5-1 Overview

This icon (at the right bottom of the screen) indicates that a new Software
Update Package is available for download and installation.

The system software installation procedure starts with saving and recording the settings present on the
system (silent "Full Backup" and "Rollback"). Then the new software is written to the hard disk.
Application Settings are automatically updated, to match with new Software version.

Existing User Programs, 3D/4D Programs and Auto Text remain unaffected! Afterwards the new
software is configured such that it is integrated again in its environment.

8-2-5-2 Update Procedure

1.) Remove any CD/DVD from the DVD drive.
2.) Perform Preparations as described in Section 8-2-1-1
3.) If not already done, disconnect all external USB devices (except DVD drive).
4.) Press the ON/OFF button on the control console.
5.) In the displayed screen click Download.

Figure 8-26 Download SW update package

6.) Download takes some time; please wait. (Download maybe paused by means of the Pause button.)

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7.) When downloading is finished, click Install.

Figure 8-27 Download finished - click Install

NOTICE Installation may take up to one hour. DO NOT interrupt the installation! If you want to install the new
software later, click Exit. Installation can be resumed by clicking Install (in the Shutdown window).

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8.) After clicking Install, the SW update procedure starts.

The system saves Full Backup in silent mode on R:, then it reboots into LINUX.

Figure 8-28 Installation in progress

9.) Check disk is performed automatically - restart.

Figure 8-29 Check disk is performed automatically

A silent "Rollback" image from C:\ is stored on R:\. After executing all LINUX commands, the system
reboots again.

10.)3 dots (one after the other) appear on the screen.

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11.)Booting auto.

Figure 8-30 Boot screen - auto

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12.)Updating will take some time. First the image is saved to R:\ (Saving NTSF to image ....); then the
image is restored from R:\ (Restoring NTFS from image ....).

13.)Please wait until all processes are finished (100 percent completed).

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14.)The system is rebooting into windows (Boot screen - Voluson).

NOTE: An automated process was developed to install the required software parts, perform check disk, remap
drive letters and match settings. During this process the system might reboot several times!

Figure 8-31 Automatic processes are running

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15.)Please wait until all processes are finished.

Finally the 2D screen with the "New Software Verification" report is displayed on the monitor.

Figure 8-32 New Software Verification

16.)Reconnect the external devices, install all the printers and adjust the printer settings as described
in Section 3-7 "Printer Installation" on page 3-31.
17.)Check and match Printer Remote Control selection in the System Setup - Connectivity - Button
Configuration page.
18.)Confirm date and time setting in the System Setup - General - General page.
19.)Perform a check of all modes and features listed. (Move the cursor over the feature name to get
information how to check.)
20.)When all features are OK, enter your signature and then click Send. See Figure 8-32 above.

NOTE: If one feature gets "Failed", rollback the installation (restore the previously used system configuration).
For more detailed information, see Section 5-15-1-3 "Rollback (BT18 only)" on page 5-76.

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Section 8-3
Software and Functional Checks after Installation/Upgrade Procedure
1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.
2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the left side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the OPTION tab.
4.) Verify the correct settings of the OPTIONS page; see: Figure 8-4 on page 8-11.
If necessary, customize the settings according to the printout.
5.) Click the SYSTEM INFO t

Figure 8-33 System Setup - Administration - SYSTEM INFO page

1 Ultrasound Application Software version 3 Factory Settings such as Tune- and User program version

2 Backup File Name 4 Operating System and its License Status

6.) Check the Application Software version.

7.) Check that the Tune version of the Application presets match the Application Software version.

NOTICE It is neither required nor advisable to reload a previously stored “Full Backup” after a software
!! NOTICE:
upgrade that was performed by means of the FMI FROM DVD button!
If the Tune version does not match the Application Software version, a warning message appears
whenever booting up the system.
In this case, it is essential to load the proper Small Backup, adapted for the installed software version.
Refer to: 5-14-4-13 "Load Application Settings" on page 5-72.
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8.) Perform basic functional checks to ensure system is functioning normally.

- License Status Licensed: Windows is properly activated.
- License Status Notification: Windows is not activated. Please proceed with Section 7-11-8
"Activate Windows - Network Connectivity issues"
9.) Click the Service tab and then click Service Tools.
a.) Click the Keyboard Layout button to check and match the default input language setting, see
Section Section Section 6-4 "Modification of Keyboard Layout" .
b.) Click the CSD button. As soon as the GEHC Service Home Page appears, select “GE Service”
from the pull-down menu, enter the password (changes every six months) and then click Okay.
Select the Configuration page and
* InSite ExC Agent Configuration to adjust/fill out the form according to previously taken
notes or printout.
* Asset Performance Management to set status of APM as it was before the upgrade.
10.)On the right side of the screen select General Settings:
a.) Click the General tab and check and match the "Date/Time format setting".
11.)On the right side of the screen select Connectivity:
a.) Click the Device Setup tab and then click on the Network Configuration button to adjust the
TCP/IP Properties (according to notes or printout).
12.)Check and match settings of all other system setup pages.
13.)Click the Save&Exit button to store settings and exit the Setup desktop screen.
14.)Reconnect the external devices (such as hubs, Bluetooth, memory devices, etc.) power on all the
printers and check their settings as described in Section 3.6 "Printer Installation" on page 3-39.
Afterwards check and match settings in the System Setup - Connectivity - Button Configuration
page.

NOTE: If a Network Color Laser Printer (e.g., HP LaserJet M452) was installed before the upgrade, reinstall the
printer as described in Section 3.5.6 on page 3-23. The printer driver is available on the internal hard
disk (R:\system\periph\HP_Laserjet_400).

15.)If the option “Advanced Security Features” is enabled, instruct the user how to activate/re-activate
its features.
- Instruct the user how to activate/re-activate “Whitelisting”: Select Setup - Administration -
Whitelisting --> enter the user defined password, verify password and then click Activate.
Restart the system to finalize the activation of Whitelisting.
- Instruct the user how to activate/re-activate “Disk Encryption”: Select Setup - Administration
- Disk Encryption --> set unlock password and then click Create unlock keys. Finally click the
Start Encryption button.
16.)Perform basic functional checks to ensure system is functioning normally; see: Section Table 8-2
"System Function"
17.)Check Service Connectivity; if required, perform InSite Checkout. i.e., Service platform has to be
configured properly; see Section 3-12-7 "Insite Exc Configuration" .

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Table 8-3 Software Upgrade Checklist

Check Items Result

The software was successfully installed without errors

[___]Passed [___]Failed
according to the instructions.

Voluson SPC330 Software Part Number and Revision were

correct as the instructions.
[___]Passed [___]Failed
Part number : __________________________
Part Revision : ___________________________

Demo images were successfully imported (Optional). [___]Passed [___]Failed [___]N/A

Function Check
[___]Passed [___]Failed
A Power ON/Boot up

Mode Transitions [___]Passed [___]Failed

B-Flow (Optional) [___]Passed [___]Failed [___]N/A

CW (Optional) [___]Passed [___]Failed [___]N/A

4D (Optional) [___]Passed [___]Failed [___]N/A

Power Shut Down [___]Passed [___]Failed

System Serial Number :

Probe Used (Name and Serial Number Written below) :

Overall Results : Passed / Failed

Date (MM/DD/YYYY) : ______________________________

SSO ID and Name (Print) : __________________________

Signature : _______________________________________

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Section 8-4
Image Settings Only - Loading Procedure
8-4-1 Introduction
The Image Settings contain:

• Application Settings
• 2D Factory and 2D user Presets
• 3D/4D Factory and 3D/4D User Presets
• Annotation Presets
• Scan Assistant Configuration
• Measure configuration
• Biopsy Lines

8-4-2 Loading Procedure

see: 4-5-2 "Load Small Backup (Scan Settings)" on page 4-15

Section 8-5
Full Backup (Full System Configuration) - Loading Procedure
8-5-1 Introduction
The Full Backup contains following data:

• User Settings (databases and files containing User Programs, 2D/3D/4D Programs, Auto Text
entries, gray curves and complete System settings such as language, time/date format, etc.)
• Measure Configuration (user specific measure setup settings)
• Patient Archive (database containing patient demographic data and measurements) - no images
• Options (Permanent Key that is specific for enabled software options and Demo Key)
• Image Transfer Configuration (DICOM settings e.g., DICOM servers, AE Title, Station Name, etc.)
• Network Configuration (network settings including the computer name)
• Service Platform (state of the Service Software)

8-5-2 Loading Procedure

see: 4-5-4 "Load Full System Configuration (Full Backup)" on page 4-20

Section 8-6
Image Archive - Loading Procedure
8-6-1 Introduction
A backup of the Image Archive contains the Patient Archive (database containing patient demographic
data and measurements) + images.

8-6-2 Loading Procedure

see: 4-5-6-2 "Load Image Archive" on page 4-25
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Section 8-7
Replacement or Activation of Options
Following SW Options are available:

Table 8-4 SW options for BT18

S/W Options S10 Expert S10 S8/S8t P8 P6

3D/4D Activation
Option Option Option Option Option
(Static 3D, 4D Real-time, SonoRenderLive)

Advanced 3D/4D Package

(3D/4D Activation, TUI, Inversion, Singleview, Option Option Option Option N/A
4D Biopsy)

TUI Option a) Option a) Option a) Option a) Option a)

Singleview Option a) Option a) Option a) Option a) Option a)

Inversion Option a) Option a) Option a) N/A N/A

4D Biopsy Option a) Option a) Option a) N/A N/A

HDLive Silhouette Option N/A N/A N/A N/A

HDLive Standard Option a) Option a) N/A N/A

Advanced VCI with Omniview Option a) Option a) Option a) Option a) N/A

Anatomical M-mode Option Option Option Option N/A

STIC Option a) Option a) Option a) N/A N/A

SonoVCAD Heart Option a) Option a) Option a) N/A N/A

SonoAVC (General, Follicle, Antral) Option a) Option a) Option a) Option a) Option a)

SonoVCAD Labor Option a) Option a) Option a) N/A N/A

SonoL&D Option Option Option Option Option

VOCAL Option a) Option a) Option a) N/A N/A

Elastography with Anlaysis Option Option N/A N/A N/A

Coded Contrast Option Option Option Option N/A

Recording Module SW-DVR Option Option Option Option Option

RLS Option Option Option Option Option

IOTA LR2 Option Option Option Option Option

IOTA Simple Rules Option Option Option Option Option

Advanced Security Features Option Option Option Option Option

HD Live 3D N/A N/A N/A Option N/A

SonoNT Standard Standard Standard Option N/A

Sono AVC follicle Pro for Performance N/A N/A N/A Option Option

XTD Standard Standard Option Option N/A

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Table 8-4 SW options for BT18

S/W Options S10 Expert S10 S8/S8t P8 P6

Elastography Option Option Option N/A N/A

B-Flow Standard Standard Option N/A N/A

Advanced SRI Standard Standard Standard N/A N/A

CFM/M-CFM Standard Standard Standard Standard Option

DICOM Standard Standard Standard Option Option

Activate 4th Probe Port Standard Standard Option N/A N/A

Scan Assistant Standard Standard Option N/A N/A

3D Printer Export (Full Mesh) Standard Standard Option Option Option

E8C-RS Activation (for Japan only) N/A N/A N/A Option Option

Veterinary Option Option Option Option Option

NOTE: Option a) : Can be used with the 3D/4D Activation Option

Table 8-5 SW options for BT22

S/W Options S10 Expert S10 S8t S6/S8 P6/P8

3D/4D Activation
Option Option Option Option Option
(Static 3D, 4D Real-time, SonoRenderLive)

Advanced 3D/4D Package

(3D/4D Activation, TUI, Inversion, Sin- Option Option Option Option Option
gleview, 4D Biopsy)

HDlive Standard Option Option Option N/A

HDlive Silhouette Option N/A N/A N/A N/A

HDlive 3D N/A N/A N/A N/A Option

Advanced VCI Option Option Option Option Option

SingleView Option Option Option Option Option

STIC Option Option Option Option N/A

SonoAVC Option Option Option Option N/A

SonoAVC Follicle N/A N/A N/A N/A Option

SonoVCAD labor Option Option Option Option N/A

SonoVCAD heart Option Option Option Option N/A

SonoL&D Option Option Option Option Option

TUI Option Option Option Option Option

VOCAL II Option Option Option Option N/A

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Table 8-5 SW options for BT22

Inversion Option Option Option Option N/A

4D Biopsy Option Option Option Option N/A

OmniView - 1 Line N/A N/A N/A N/A Option

SoniBiometry Brain Option Option Option Option Option

SonoCNS Option Option Option N/A N/A

Contrast Option Option Option Option Option

B-Flow Standard Standard Option Option N/A

XTD Standard Standard Option Option Option

Elastography Option Option Option Option N/A

Anatomical M-Mode Option Option Option Option Option

3D Printer Export Standard Standard Option Option Option

Uterine Trace Option Option Option N/A N/A

Scan Assistant Standard Standard Option N/A N/A

SonoNT N/A N/A N/A N/A Option

IOTA LR2 Option Option Option Option Option

IOTA Simple Rules Option Option Option Option Option

Advanced Security Features Option Option Option Option Option

DICOM N/A N/A N/A N/A Option

Recording Module SW-DVR Option Option Option Option Option

IEC62359 Ed.2 Option Option Option Option Option

RLS Option Option Option Option Option

IOTA Andex Option Option Option Option Option

IDEA Option Option Option Option Option

E8C-RS N/A N/A N/A N/A Option

Activate 4th probe port Standard Standard Option Option N/A

Radiantflow Option Option Option Option N/A

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8-7-1 Operation for activating Options

1.) Press the UTILITIES key on the control panel.
2.) In the “Utilities” menu select SYSTEM SETUP to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.
3.) On the left side of the screen select ADMINISTRATION and then click the OPTIONS tab (see:
Figure 8-4 on page 8-11.)

8-7-1-1 Operation for installing a “Demo Key” or a “Permanent Key”:

1.) Position the cursor inside the input field desired and press the right/left trackball key.
2.) If one exists, clear/edit the current key code.
3.) Enter the encrypted serial code with the keyboard and click on SUBMIT. (Code will be checked.)
4.) Click the SAVE&EXIT button.

NOTE: After activating a key code, restart (turn off and on) the Voluson E6 system.

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Section 8-8
Replacement of Monitor
8-8-1 Manpower
2 people, 15 minutes

8-8-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Wrench

8-8-3 Preparations
1.) Lock the MONITOR ARM to prevent hazard, Refer to the figure below.

Locked

Figure 8-34 Locking the Monitor arm

2.) Remove the MONITOR CABLE COVER by pulling out the cover on 4 points. Refer to the figure
below.

Figure 8-35 Removing the MONITOR CABLE COVER by pulling out

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3.) Unscrew 3 screws (marked in yellow) and then disconnect 3 cables (marked in Red) . Refer to the
figure below.

Figure 8-36 Unscrewing 3 screws to disconnect the cables

4.) One person grab the MONITOR not to drop down the monitor. And the other person unscrew 6
screws to separate the MONITOR from the MONITOR ARM. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-37 Separating the MONITOR from the MONITOR ARM

WARNING The monitor arm can spring up and cause serious damage or personal injury while separating the
WARNING
monitor. Hold the monitor arm while separating the monitor.

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Section 8-9
Replacement of the LCD ARM
8-9-1 Manpower
2 people, 30 minutes

8-9-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Nipper, Allen

8-9-3 Preparation
1.) Disassemble the MONITOR. Refer to Section 8-8 "Replacement of Monitor" on page 8-40.

8-9-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Unscrew 1 screw, then remove the 3RD ARM COVER. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-38 Removing the 3RD ARM COVER

2.) Remove the 2ND AXIS COVER. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-39 Removing the 2ND AXIS COVER

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3.) Remove the 2ND ARM COVER. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-40 Removing 2ND ARM COVER

4.) Remove 2 cable ties. Refer to the figure below..

Figure 8-41 Removing the Cable Tie

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5.) Unscrew 1 screw located and remove the 1ST ARM COVER. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-42 Removing the 1ST ARM COVER

6.) Remove 1 Cable Tie and extract 3 Monitor Cables through the hole. Refer to the figure below..

Figure 8-43 Removing Cable Tie and Monitor Cables

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7.) Unscrew 1 screw. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-44 Unscrewing 1 screw

8.) Pull out the LCD ARM. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-45 Removing the LCD ARM

8-9-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-10
Replacement of OPIO for VOLUSON S8
8-10-1 Manpower
One person, 15 minutes

8-10-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Nipper, Allen Wrench

8-10-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-10-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Remove 2 RUBBER CAPS from the OPIO COVER. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-46 Removing the RUBBER CAPS

2.) Remove 4 PROBE HOLDERS from the OPIO.

Figure 8-47 Removing the 4 PROBE HOLDERS

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3.) Unscrew 2 screws, then remove the OPIO COVER L, R. Refer to the figure below.

OP COVER L,R
Figure 8-48 Removing the OPIO COVER L,R

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4.) Unscrew 9 screws located in the bottom of the OPIO and lift up the MAIN OPIO. Refer to the figure
below.

Figure 8-49 Seperating the MAIN OPIO

5.) Lift up the MAIN OPIO and disconnect 3 cables from the OPIO HUB PWA. Refer to the figure below.

OP PANEL CABLE

HUB TO SUB CABLE

HUB TO SUB USB CABLE

Figure 8-50 Disconnecting 3 Cables from the MAIN OPIO

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6.) Unscrew 4 screws to separate SUB OPIO and separate the SUB OPIO. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-51 Unscrewing 4 screws to separate SUB OPIO

8-10-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-11
Replacement of OPIO for Voluson S8t
8-11-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-11-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Nipper, Allen Wrench

8-11-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-11-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Remove 2 screws, then remove OPIO COVER L and R. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-52 Removing the OPIO Cover L,R

2.) Unscrew 2 screws from the top of the OPIO.

Figure 8-53 Unscrewing 2 screws from the top of the OPIO

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3.) Disconnect USB Cable from EXT USB HUB. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-54 Disconnecting USB Cable from EXT USB HUB

4.) Remove 4 PROBE HOLDERS from the OPIO.

Figure 8-55 Removing the 4 PROBE HOLDERS

5.) Unscrew 11 screws located in the bottom of the OPIO and lift up the MAIN OPIO. Refer to the figure
below.

Figure 8-56 Unscrewing 11 screws and lifting up the MAIN OPIO

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6.) Lift up the MAIN OPIO and disconnect OP panel cable from OPIO Main board. Then separate the
OPIO. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-57 Disconnecting OP panel cable

8-11-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-12
Replacement of the SPEAKER for VOLUSON S8
8-12-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-12-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

8-12-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove the MAIN OPIO and SUB OPIO. Refer to Section Section 8-10 "Replacement of OPIO for
VOLUSON S8"

8-12-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Unscrew each 3 screws of the SPEAKER ASSY L, R. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-58 Unscrewing 6 screws to separate the SPEAKER ASSY

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2.) Disconnect the 2 SPEAKER CONNECTORS. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-59 Disconnecting the SPEAKER CONNECTOR

8-12-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-13
Replacement of the Speaker for VOLUSON S8t
8-13-1 Man Power
1 person, 10 minutes.

8-13-2 Tools
Philips Scredriver

8-13-3 Removal
1.) Remove Rear Cover.
2.) Remove Cable Cover.
3.) Remove 4 screws holding Speaker Back Plate.
4.) Remove Speaker Back Plate.

Figure 8-60 Removing Speaker Back plate

5.) Remove 5 screws holding Speaker Baffle Plate.

6.) Remove Speaker Baffle Plate.

Figure 8-61 Speaker Baffle Plate

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7.) Remove 1 screw holding Ground Wire (Green Wire).

8.) Remove 8 screws holding Speaker.

Figure 8-62 Removal screws of Speaker

8-13-4 Installation
1.) Parts to be installed in reverse order of removal.

8-13-5 Functional Check

Perform Diagnostics

1.) Enter Common Service Desktop.

2.) Select Diagnostics -> Service Diag -> Doppler Audio -> Execute
Make sure audiable sound comes out of the speaker

Make sure system volume is not set to zero.

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Section 8-14
Replacement of the VS8t Lower-Upper OPIO Set for Voluson S8t
8-14-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-14-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

8-14-3 Preparations
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4
2.) Remove the OPIO cover as described in Section 8-10 Replacement of OPIO for VOLUSON S8 -
Functional Tests

8-14-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Pull 2 cables from VS8t Upper OPIO Assy.

Figure 8-63 Pulling 2 cables from VS8t Upper OPIO Assy

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2.) Pull 2 cable from VS10 Lower OPIO SET.

Figure 8-64 Pulling 2 cables from VS8t lower OPIO SET

3.) Unscrew 6 screws and then remove the VS8t Upper OPIO Assy.

Figure 8-65 Removing the VS8t Upper OPIO Assy

8-14-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-15
Replacement of the HARNESS CABLE for VOLUSON S8
8-15-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-15-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Nipper, Allen

8-15-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Disconnect the Monitor Cables from the MONITOR. Refer to Section 8-8 Replacement of Monitor.
3.) Pull out Monitor Cables from the LCD ARM. Refer to Section 8-9 Replacement of the LCD ARM.
4.) Disassemble the OPIO. Refer to Section 8-10 Replacement of OPIO for VOLUSON S8
5.) Disconnect the VS SPEAKER CABLE ASSY from SPEAKER ASSY. Refer to Section 8-12
Replacement of the SPEAKER for VOLUSON S8.

8-15-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Unscrew 4 screws to detach the ground cable, Monitor cables and the OP Panel cable from the
OPIO. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-66 Unscrewing 4 screw to detach the cables

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2.) Unscrew 1 screw located on the ELEVATION F-BLOCK BOTTOM COVER and remove the part.
Refer to the figure below.

ELEVATION F-BLOCK
BOTTOM COVER

Figure 8-67 Unscrewing 1 screw

3.) Unscrew 4 screws to remove the ELEVATION ARM LOWER COVER LCF.

Figure 8-68 Unscrewing 4 screws to remove the ELEVATION ARM LOWER COVER LCF

4.) Unscrew 2 screws to remove the ELEVATION CABLE CLAMP2.

Figure 8-69 Unscrewing 2 screws to remove the ELEVATION CABLE CLAMP2

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5.) Remove the cable tie if it is attached as the figure below.

Figure 8-70 Removing the cable tie

6.) Pull out the Monitor cables, ground cables and OP Panel cable through the hole. Refer to the figure
below.

Figure 8-71 Pulling out the cables

7.) Unscrew 2 screws to remove the POWER CORD FIX BRACKET on the Rear side. Then disconnect
the MAIN POWER CABLE.

Figure 8-72 Unscrewing 2 screws to remove the POWER CORD FIX BRACKET and disconnect the Cable

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8.) Unscrew 5 screws and separate the REAR COVER. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-73 Unscrewing 5 screw and remove the REAR COVER

9.) Unscrew 4 screws to remove the SPEAKER DUMMY BACK COVER. Refer to the figure below.

SPEAKER DUMMY BACK COVER

Figure 8-74 Unscrewing 4 screws and remove the SPEAKER DUMY BACK COVER

10.)Unscrew 3 screws to remove the CABLE COVER BRACKET. Refer to the figure below.

CABLE COVER
BRACKET

Figure 8-75 Disconnecting CABLE COVER BRACKET

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11.)Untie the 2 Cable clamps with finger. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-76 Untying the 2 cable clamps

12.)Disconnect cables from the NEST EMI BRKT.

Monitor Cables OP Panel Cable VS Speaker Cable

Figure 8-77 Disconnecting cables from the NEST EMI BRACKET

8-15-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-16
Replacement of the HARNESS CABLE for VOLUSON S8t

8-16-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-16-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Nipper, Allen

8-16-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Disconnect the Monitor Cables from the MONITOR. Refer to Section 8-8 Replacement of Monitor.
3.) Pull out the Monitor cables from the LCD ARM. Refer to Section 8-9 Replacement of the LCD ARM.
4.) Remove the OPIO. Refer to Section 8-10 Replacement of OPIO for VOLUSON S8

8-16-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Unscrew 2 screws to untie the cable and then disconnect external USB Cable. Refer to the figure
below.

Figure 8-78 Unscrewing 2 screws to disconnect external USB Cables

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2.) Untie 2 cable clamps with fingers.

Figure 8-79 Untying 2 cable clamps

3.) Press the up/down button to lift the ELEVATION ARM ASSY to the highest position. Refer to figure
below.

Figure 8-80 Lifting the ELEVATION ARM ASSY to the highest position

4.) Unscrew 4 screws to remove the ELEVATION ARM LOWER COVER LCF.

Figure 8-81 Unscrewing 4 screws to disassemble the ELEVATION ARM LOWER COVER LCF

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5.) Unscrew 2 Hexagonal socket screws to remove ELEVATION CABLE CLAMP2.

Figure 8-82 Unscrewing 2 screws to remove the ELEVATION CABLE CLAMP2

6.) Remove the cable tie if it is attached as the figure below.

Figure 8-83 Removing the cable tie

7.) Pull out the Monitor cables and OP Panel cable through the hole. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-84 Pulling out the monitor cables

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8.) Gently push and pull the cables through the hole under the F-BLOCK BOTTM COVER.

Figure 8-85 Removing Cable through the hole

9.) Unscrew 2 screws of POWER CORD FIX BRACKET. Then disconnect the main power cable.

Figure 8-86 Unscrewing 2 screws to remove the POWER CORD FIX BRACKET

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10.)Unscrew 5 screws and separate the REAR COVER.

Figure 8-87 Unscrewing 5 screws

11.)Unscrew 4 screws to remove the SPEAKER DUMMY BACK COVER.

Figure 8-88 Unscrewing 4 screws to remove the SPEAKER DUMMY BACK COVER

12.)Unscrew 3 screws to remove the CABLE COVER BRACKET.

Figure 8-89 Removing the CABLE COVER BRACKET

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13.)Disconnect the cables.

Figure 8-90 Disconnecting the cables

8-16-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-17
Replacement of the NEST
8-17-1 Manpower
One person, 10 minutes

8-17-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Allen Wrench

8-17-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-17-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Follow the Replacement procedure of section 8-15-4 (step 13 ~ 19).
2.) Disconnect 2 connectors. (DVD SATA CABLE, DVD POWER CABLE). Refer to the Figure 8-91
below.

10 11 10 11
1
1

2 2

3 3 12
12

4 4

5 5

6 13 6
13

7 7

15
15
8 8

16 16
9 14 9 14

Figure 8-91 Cable Connection

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Table 8-6 Cable Connections with FRU information

# Cables FRU

1 LCD Monitor cable 5669581

2 OPIO cable 6020400

3 USB cable 5408182

4 Speaker cable 5408182

5 USB cable -

6 DVD SATA cable 5408182

7 External network & USB cable -

8 External RGB cable -

9 External Audio jack cable -

10 DVD power cable 5408182

11 UVC power cable -

12 Peripheral power cable 5408182

13 Circuit breaker cable -

14 Main Power cable see Section 9-14 Power Cord

15 External BNC cable -

16 External S-Video cable -

DVD SATA CABLE DVD POWER CABLE

Figure 8-92 Disconnection 2 CABLES

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3.) Set the 4 RS KNOBS to unlock position to separate from the SIDE COVER R. and unscrew one
screw from the each 4 RS KNOB. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-93 Removing the 4 RS KNOBS

4.) Remove the FRONT COVER ASSY and unscrew 2 screws. Refer to the figure below.

FRONT COVER ASSY

Figure 8-94 Removing the FRONT COVER ASSY and unscrew 2 screws

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5.) Unscrew 2 hexagonal socket screws. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-95 Unscrewing 2 hexagonal socket screws

6.) Unscrew 8 screws on NEST EMI BRACKET, and then pull out the NEST. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-96 Unscrewing 8 screws to pull out the NEST then pull out the NEST EMI BRACKET

8-17-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-18
Replacement of the AIR FILTER
8-18-1 Manpower
One person, 1 minutes

8-18-2 Tools
None

8-18-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-18-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Pull out the FRONT COVER ASSY. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-97 Removing the FRONT COVER ASSY

2.) Pull out the AIR FILTER. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-98 Removing the AIR FILTER

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8-18-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-19
Replacement of the Probe Holder(KIT)
8-19-1 Manpower
One person, 1 minutes

8-19-2 Tools
None

8-19-3 Removal Procedure

1.) Pull out the PROBE HOLDER to be replaced. Refer to the figure below.

VOLUSON S8 VOLUSON S8t

Figure 8-99 Removing the PROBE HOLDER

8-19-4 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-20
Replacement of SIDE COVER L ASSY
8-20-1 Manpower
One person, 5 minutes

8-20-2 Tools
Philips Screwdriver

8-20-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-20-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Pull out the MID CABINET ASSY. Refer to the figure below.

MID CABINET ASSY

Figure 8-100 Removing the MID CABINET ASSY

2.) Pull out the FRONT COVER ASSY. Refer to the figure below.

FRONT COVER ASSY

Figure 8-101 Removing the FRONT COVER ASSY

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3.) Unscrew 3 screws and remove the SIDE COVER L ASSY. Refer to the figure below.

SIDE COVER L ASSY

Figure 8-102 Removing the SIDE COVER L ASSY

8-20-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-21
Replacement of SIDE COVER R ASSY
8-21-1 Manpower
One person, 5 minutes

8-21-2 Tools
Philips Screwdriver

8-21-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-21-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Pull out the MID CABINET ASSY. Refer to the figure below.

MID CABINET ASSY

Figure 8-103 Removing the MID CABINET ASSY

2.) Pull out the FRONT COVER ASSY. Refer to the figure below.

FRONT COVER ASSY

Figure 8-104 Removing the FRONT COVER ASSY

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3.) Unscrew one screw from the each 4 RS KNOB. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-105 Removing the 4 RS KNOBS

4.) Unscrew 3 screws and remove the SIDE COVER R ASSY. Refer to the figure below.

SIDE COVER R ASSY

Figure 8-106 Removing the SIDE COVER R ASSY

8-21-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-22
Replacement of the Trackball for VOLUSON S8
8-22-1 Manpower
One person, 10 minutes

8-22-2 Tools
Philips Screwdriver

8-22-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove OPIO. Refer to Section 8-10 "Replacement of OPIO for VOLUSON S8" on page 8-46

8-22-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Disconnect the TRACKBALL CABLE from the OPIO HUB PWA. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-107 Disconnecting the TRACKBALL CABLE

2.) Unscrew 2 screws and then pull out the TRACKBALL from the MAIN OPIO. Refer to the figure
below.

Figure 8-108 Unscrewing 2 screws and pulling out the TRACKBALL

8-22-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-23
Replacement of the Trackball for VOLUSON S8t
8-23-1 Manpower
One person, 10 minutes

8-23-2 Tools
Philips Screwdriver

8-23-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove OPIO. Refer to Section 8-10 "Replacement of OPIO for VOLUSON S8" on page 8-46

8-23-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Disconnect the TRACKBALL CABLE from the OPIO Main Board. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-109 Disconnecting the TRACKBALL CABLE

2.) Unscrew 2 screws and then pull out the TRACKBALL from the MAIN OPIO. Refer to the figure
below.

Figure 8-110 Unscrewing 2 screws and pulling out the TRACKBALL

8-23-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-24
Replacement of Encoder set for VOLUSON S8
8-24-1 Manpower
One person, 40 minutes

8-24-2 Tools
Philips screw driver, spanner

8-24-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove OPIO. Refer to Section 8-10 "Replacement of OPIO for VOLUSON S8" on page 8-46

8-24-4 Removal procedure

1.) Pull 10 encoder key caps out. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-111 Pulling 10 encoder key caps out

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2.) Unscrew 17 screws and lift up the main keyboard circuit board. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-112 Unscrewing 17 screws and lifting up the main keyboard circuit board

3.) By using spanner, unscrew the nut of encoder to be replaced. And replace the encoder. Refer to
the figure below.

Figure 8-113 Unscrewing the nut of encoder and replace the encoder

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4.) Pull the encoder out from the main keyboard circuit board. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-114 Pulling the encoder out

8-24-5 Installation Procedure

Install a new part in the reverse order of removal procedure.

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Section 8-25
Replacement of Encoder set for VOLUSON S8t
8-25-1 Manpower
One person, 40 minutes

8-25-2 Tools
Philips screw driver, spanner

8-25-3 Preparation
1.) Power off/shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove OPIO. Refer to Section 8-10 "Replacement of OPIO for VOLUSON S8" on page 8-46

8-25-4 Removal procedure

1.) Pull 5 encoder and 2 joystick key caps out. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-115 Pulling 5 encoder 2 joystick key caps out

2.) Remove Trackball. Refer to Section 8-22 on page 8-81

3.) Stand the black connector before disconnecting the Flexible Flat Cable.
4.) Disconnect Joystick wire assy and flexible flat cable and then unscrew 15 screws to lift up the main
keyboard circuit board.

Joystick Wire Assy

Flexible Flat Cable

Figure 8-116 Unscrewing 15 screws and lifting up the main keyboard circuit board

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5.) By using spanner, unscrew the nut of encoder to be replaced. And replace the encoder. Refer to
the figure below.

Figure 8-117 Unscrewing the nut of encoder and replace the encoder

6.) Pull the encoder out from the main keyboard circuit board. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-118 Pulling the encoder out

8-25-5 Installation Procedure

Install a new part in the reverse order of removal procedure.

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Section 8-26
Replacement of OPIO Button Sets for VOLUSON S8
8-26-1 Manpower
One person, 40 minutes

8-26-2 Tool
Philips screw driver

8-26-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove OPIO. Refer to Section 8-10 "Replacement of OPIO for VOLUSON S8" on page 8-46

8-26-4 Removal procedure

1.) Pull 10 encoder key caps out. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-119 Pulling 10 encoder key caps out

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2.) Unscrew 17 screws and lift up the main keyboard circuit board. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-120 Unscrewing 17 screws and lifting up the main keyboard circuit board

3.) Remove the button to be replaced. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-121 Removing the button to be replaced

8-26-5 Installation Procedure

Install a new part in the reverse order of removal procedure.

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Section 8-27
Replacement of OPIO Button Sets for VOLUSON S8t
8-27-1 Manpower
One person, 40 minutes

8-27-2 Tool
Philips screw driver

8-27-3 Preparation
1.) Power off/shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove OPIO. Refer to Section 8-10 "Replacement of OPIO for VOLUSON S8" on page 8-46

8-27-4 Removal procedure

1.) Pull 5 encoder and 2 joystick key caps out. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-122 Pulling 5 encoders and 2 joystick key caps

2.) Remove Trackball. Refer to Section 8-22 on page 8-81

3.) Disconnect Joystick wire assy and flexible flat cable and then unscrew 20 screws to lift up the main
keyboard circuit board. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-123 Unscrewing 20 screws and lifting up the main keyboard circuit board

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4.) Remove the button to be replaced. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-124 Removing the button to be replaced

8-27-5 Installation Procedure

Install a new part in the reverse order of removal procedure.

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Section 8-28
Replacement of the Wheel Key ASSY for VOLUSON S8
8-28-1 Manpower
One person, 10 minutes

8-28-2 Tools
Philips Screwdriver

8-28-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove OPIO. Refer to Section 8-10 "Replacement of OPIO for VOLUSON S8" on page 8-46

8-28-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Disconnect the WHEEL KEY CABLE from the MAIN OPIO. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-125 Disconnecting the WHEEL KEY CABLE

2.) Unscrew 2 screws and pull out the WHEEL KEY ASSY. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-126 Unscrewing 2 screws and pull out the WHEEL KEY ASSY

8-28-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-29
Replacement of OPIO Main Board for VOLUSON S8t
8-29-1 Manpower
One person, 40 minutes.

8-29-2 Tools
Philips screw driver

8-29-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4
2.) Remove the OPIO Cover as described in Section 8-10

8-29-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Pull 7 Encoder key caps out (5 encoder and 2 joystick). Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-127 Pulling 7 Encoder key caps out(5 encoders and 2 joystick)

2.) Remove Trackball. Refer to Section 8-22 on page 8-81

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3.) Disconnect Joystick wire assy and flexible flat cable and then unscrew 15 screws to lift up the main
keyboard circuit board.

Figure 8-128 Unscrewing 15 screws and lifting up the main keyboard circuit board

4.) Remove Rubbers and button keys from VS8t OPIO Main Board like below figure.

Figure 8-129 Removing Rubbers and button keys

8-29-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-30
Replacement of OPIO Joystick SET for VOLUSON S8t
8-30-1 Manpower
One person , 30 minutes

8-30-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Spanner

8-30-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4
2.) Remove the OPIO Cover as described in Section 8-10

8-30-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Pull 7 Encoder key caps out (5 encoder and 2 Joystick key).Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-130 Pulling 7 Encoder key caps out (5 encoders and 2 Joystick)

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2.) Disconnect Joystick wire assy & connector, flexible flat cable and then unscrew 17 screws to lift up
the main keyboard circuit board.

Figure 8-131 Unscrewing 17 screws and lifting up the main keyboard circuit board

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3.) By using spanner, unscrew the nut of joystick to be replaced. And replaced the joystick. Refer to
the figure below.

Figure 8-132 Unscrewing the nut of joystick and replace the joystick

8-30-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-31
Replacement of OPIO Joystick board for VOLUSON S8t
8-31-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-31-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Spanner

8-31-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/shotdown the system as decsribed in 4-3-2 on page 4-4
2.) Remove the OPIO cover as described in Section 8-10

8-31-4 Removal procedure

1.) Pull 5 Joystick key caps out. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-133 Joystick key caps out

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2.) Disconnect the Joystick wire assy and then unscrew 8 screws to remove from VS10 OPIO
Assy.

Figure 8-134 Disconnecting the Joystick wire assy and then unsrew 8 screws

8-31-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-32
Replacement of Touch Joystick SET for VOLUSON S8t
8-32-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-32-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Spanner

8-32-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shoudown the system as described in Section 4-3
2.) Remove the OPIO cover as described in Section 8-10

8-32-4 Removal procedure

1.) Pull 5 Joystick key caps out. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-135 Pulling 5 Joystick key caps out

2.) Disconnect the Joystick wire assy and then unscrew 8 screws to remove from VS8t OPIO Assy.

Figure 8-136 Disconnecting the Joystick wire assy and then unscrew 8 screws

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3.) Disconnect the Joystick cable connector to be replaced from VS8t OPIO Joystick Board.

Figure 8-137 Disconnecting the Joystick cable connector from VS8t OPIO Joystick board

4.) By using spanner, unscrew the nut of Joystick to be replaced. And replace the Joystick. Refer to
the figure below.

Figure 8-138 Unscrewing the nut of Joystick to be replaced

8-32-5 Installation procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-33
Replacement of OPIO External USB3 HUB for VOLUSON S8t
8-33-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-33-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

8-33-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4
2.) Remove the OPIO cover as described in Section 8-10 in case of replacement cable

8-33-4 Removal procedure ( in case of replacement board only)

1.) Remove 2 screws and remove OPIO Cover L and R. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-139 Removing the OPIO Cover L,R

2.) Unscrew 2 screws to remove cable clamp before disconnect cables.

Figure 8-140 Unscrewing 2 screws to remove cable clamp

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3.) Disconnect USB cables and External USB3 HUB power cable from VS10 OPIO External USB3.0
HUB.

Figure 8-141 Disconnecting the USB cables and External HUB Power cable

4.) Unscrew 4 screws from the top of the OPIO.

Figure 8-142 Unscrewing 4 screws from the top of the OPIO

8-33-5 Installation procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the referse order of removal.

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Section 8-34
Replacement of the TGC BOARD for VOLUSON S8
8-34-1 Manpower
One person, 10 minutes

8-34-2 Tools
Philips Screwdriver

8-34-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove OPIO. Refer to Section 8-10 "Replacement of OPIO for VOLUSON S8" on page 8-46

8-34-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Remove 8 TGC KNOBs. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-143 Removing 8 TGC KNOBs

2.) Disconnect the TGC BOARD CABLE. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-144 Disconnecting the TGC BOARD CABLE

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3.) Unscrew 4 screws. then pull out the TGC BOARD. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-145 Unscrewing 4 screws and pulling out the TGC BOARD

8-34-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-35
Replacement of AN KEYBOARD ASSY for VOLUSON S8
8-35-1 Manpower
One person, 15 minutes

8-35-2 Tools
Philips Screwdriver

8-35-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-35-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Follow the removal procedure of Section 8-22-4 (step 1~3)
2.) Disconnect the 2 HUB TO MAIN OPIO CABLES. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-146 Disconnecting the 2 HUB TO MAIN OPIO CABLES

3.) Unscrew 6 screws. and pull out the AN KEYBOARD and the OPIO HUB PWA ASSY. Refer to the
figure below.

Figure 8-147 Unscrewing 6 screws and pulling out the AN KEYBOARD and the OPIO HUB PWA ASSY

4.) Disconnect the AN KEYBOARD CABLE and unscrew 6 screws to remove the OPIO HUB PWA

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ASSY. Refer to the figure below.

AN KEYBOARD CABLE

Figure 8-148 Unscrewing 6 screws and pull out the remove the OPIO HUB PWA ASSY

5.) Remove the HUB PCB BRACKET from the AN KEYBOARD ASSY. Refer to the figure below.

HUB PCB BRACKET

Figure 8-149 Removing the HUB PCB BRACKET

8-35-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-36
Replacement of AN KEYBOARD ASSY for VOLUSON S8t
8-36-1 Manpower
One person, 15 minutes

8-36-2 Tools
Philips Screwdriver

8-36-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove OPIO. Refer to the Section 8-10 "Replacement of OPIO for VOLUSON S8" on page 8-46

8-36-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Unscrew 2 screws to remove the FPCB FIX BRKT and then remove FPCB. Refer to the figure
below.

Figure 8-150 Unscrewing 2 screws to remove FPCB FIX BRKT

2.) Unscrew 6 screws and then pull out the AN keyboard Assy.

Figure 8-151 Unscrewing 6 screws and pulling out the AN Keyboard Assy

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3.) Disconnect cable and unscrew 6 screws to remove HUB Board.

Figure 8-152 Disconnecting cable and unscrewing 6 screws to remove HUB Board

8-36-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-37
Replacement of the Caster Cap
8-37-1 Manpower
One person, 2 minutes

8-37-2 Tools
None

8-37-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-37-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Remove the CASTER CAP by unhooking the 2 hooks below. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-153 Removing the CASTER CAP

8-37-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-38
Replacement of the CASTER
8-38-1 Manpower
One person, 10 minutes

8-38-2 Tools
Socket Wrench

8-38-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-38-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Remove the CASTER CAP by unhooking the 2 hooks below. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-154 Removing the CASTER CAP

2.) Unfasten the NUT (size:M16). And pull out the CASTER. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-155 Unfastening the NUT

NOTICE Press the caster wheel locks and ensure that they keep the system from moving.

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CAUTION Proceed with extreme caution and avoid system tipping over. The system weighs approximately
90kg

8-38-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-39
Replacement of the Monitor Covers
8-39-1 Manpower
Two people, 20 minutes

8-39-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Allen Wrench

8-39-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove the MONITOR from the LCD ARM. Refer to Section 8-8 "Replacement of Monitor"

8-39-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Unscrew 10 screws on the MONITOR to remove the MONITOR REAR COVER.

Figure 8-156 Unscrewing 10 screws on the MONITOR to remove the MONITOR REAR COVER

2.) Pull out the MONITOR REAR COVER.

Figure 8-157 Pulling out the MONITOR REAR COVER

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3.) Pull out the cable and unscrew 16 screws on each side of the MONITOR FRONT COVER.Then
remove the LCD RANEL ASSY. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-158 Unscrewing 16 screws to remove LCD PANEL ASSY

8-39-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-40
Replacement of the REAR HANDLE
8-40-1 Manpower
One person, 5 minutes

8-40-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

8-40-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-40-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Unscrew 2 screws of the POWER CORD FIX BRACKET. Then disconnect the POWER CORD.
Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-159 Unscrewing 2 screws to remove the POWER CORD FIX BRACKET and disconnect the Cable

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2.) Unscrew 5 screws to remove the REAR COVER ASSY. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-160 Unscrewing 5 screws and remove the REAR COVER ASSY

3.) Unscrew 3 hexagonal Socket screws to remove the REAR HANDLE by using 6mm Alen Wrench.
Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-161 Unscrewing 3 screws and remove the REAR HANDLE

8-40-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-41
Replacement of the OP COVER L,R
8-41-1 Manpower
One person, 5 minutes

8-41-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

8-41-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-41-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Remove 2 RUBBER CAPS from the OPIO COVER. Refer to the figure below.

Figure 8-162 Removing the RUBBER CAP

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2.) Unscrew 2 screws, then remove the OPIO COVER L, R from. Refer to the figure below.

VOLUSON S8

OP COVER L,R

VOLUSON S8t

Figure 8-163 Removing the OPIO COVER L, R

8-41-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-42
Replacement of the DPS/DPS with Battery
8-42-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-42-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Allen Wrench

8-42-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove the rear covers and disconnect cables as described in 8-17-4 "Removal Procedure" 1), 2)
and 6) on page 8-70, except for pulling out the NEST.

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8-42-4 Removal Procedure

DPS

Figure 8-164 DPS

1.) Draw the DPS out of the Nest Frame.

Figure 8-165 Drawing the DPS

8-42-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-43
Replacement of the DRFG
NOTE: Only for BT18 system, before replacing DRFG board, please check BIOS version of the system as
below.

- Turn the system on and enter BIOS mode.

- Check that “OEM BIOS version” in the main pages of BIOS. It will be shown as below.

If the BIOS version is GE330R01/GE330R02/GE330R03 or GE330R11, BIOS upgrade is required.

if a BIOS upgrade is required, order and install S5890256.

For Instruction, installation manual can be found in “SIMS Content Viewer (CV)”.

DOC2660815: BT18 BIOS Upgrade Installation manual

If the BIOS version is GE330R04 or GE340R02, BIOS upgrade is NOT required, just replace DRFG
board as described below.

NOTE: When the latest version of DRFG is installed, and the system’s SW version is SPC440 Ext.10 (BT18) /
SPC340 Ext.1 (BT22) or lower, the SW installation must precede board replacement.

8-43-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-43-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Allen Wrench

8-43-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove the rear covers and disconnect cables as described in 8-17-4 "Removal Procedure" 1), 2)
and 6) on page 8-70, except for pulling out the NEST.

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8-43-4 Removal Procedure

DRFG

Figure 8-166 DRFG

1.) Draw the DRFG out of the Nest Frame.

Figure 8-167 Drawing the DRFG

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8-43-5 Installation Procedure

8-43-5-1 DRFG Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.
2.) Perform 8-43-6 Serial Number - Reprogamming Procedure to reprogram the serial number.
3.) Perform 8-43-6 Serial Number - Reprogamming Procedure.

NOTICE Check S1. If GPU is mounted, PIN number 1,2,3,4 of the Switch should be located in left.
- If GPU is not mounted, PIN number 1,2,3,4 of the Switch should be located in right.

Figure 8-168 Pin of Swtich

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8-43-6 Serial Number - Reprogamming Procedure

NOTICE To reprogramming the System Serial Number, contact the OLC(On Line Center) to get the necessary
!! NOTICE:
"Serial Key" and "Permanent Key" (calculated in OKOS) !!!

Before calling OLC please prepare the following data:

• SNO of Voluson E6 (Alphanumeric serial number can be found on main label at back of system)
• Hardware ID number (See SYSTEM INFO page or label of DRFG)
1.) Gather System Serial number and Hardware ID
- Press the UTILITIES key on upper OPIO, select SYSTEM SETUP, select
ADMINISTRATION, click on SYSTEM INFO and write down the "Hardware ID" number.

Figure 8-169 System Setup - Administrator - System Info page

NOTICE The Hardware ID can also be found on the label on the DRFG.
!! NOTICE:

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Board ID label

Figure 8-170 Hardware ID on label DRFG

2.) Call the OLC to get the "Serial Key" and the "Permanent Key"

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3.) Program the System Serial number and re-enter the Permanent Key
To program the System SNO, click the OPTIONS tab:

BT Version: With SPC340 (BT22) and higher, System Serial number change/programming is only possible by
means of service dongle (SSA Key).

Figure 8-171 System Setup - Administration - Options page

a.) Enter the "Serial key" (alphanumeric letters based on system serial number and DRFG/DRFG-
G Hardware ID) in the field "Serial Number" (e.g., AEE1193428AA6078123456SU7). Then
press ENTER. it takes about several seconds to get response.

b.) Enter the "Permanent Key" in the field Permanent key, click the SUBMIT button and afterwards
SAVE & EXIT.

Confirm the Message box "BT-key state has been changed." with YES. The system reboots.

NOTICE If the previous mentioned steps was done correctly, the system will show the correct SNO and the prior
!! NOTICE:
installed options are enabled in the OPTIONS page.

NOTICE DO NOT reboot the system before you have changed the serial number successfully!
!! NOTICE:

4.) Check System Serial number, System Type, Hardware ID and Software options
a.) Press the UTILITIES key on upper OPIO, select SYSTEM SETUP, select ADMINISTRATION
and then select the OPTION tab.

System Type must be correct depending on Voluson™ S8/Voluson™ S8t.

Software options and serial number must be correct.

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Section 8-44
Replacement of the SOM in DRFG
8-44-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-44-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Allen Wrench

8-44-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove the rear covers and disconnect cables as described in 8-17-4 "Removal Procedure" 1), 2)
and 6) on page 8-70, except for pulling out the NEST.
3.) Remove the DRFG as described in 8-43-3 on page 8-121.

8-44-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Unscrew 5 screws and pull the SOM board out of the DRFG.

Figure 8-172 Pulling the SOM board

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CAUTION When replacing with new SOM, push the SOM in both side of DRFG ASSY as below.
!! CAUTION:

Figure 8-173 Pushing the SOM

8-44-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

NOTICE As a new specification, the system can be turned off up to 3 times due to recognizing GPU, initializing
Intel device and Bios. In this case, please turn on the system again.

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Section 8-45
Replacement of the HDD/SSD in DRFG
8-45-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-45-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Allen Wrench

8-45-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove the rear covers and disconnect cables as described in 8-17-4 "Removal Procedure" 1), 2)
and 6) on page 8-70, except for pulling out the NEST.
3.) Remove the DRFG as described in 8-43-3 on page 8-121.

8-45-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Unscrew 4 screws and pull the HDD out of the DRFG.

Unscrew Slide out

Figure 8-174 Pulling the HDD

8-45-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.
2.) Set up the new hard disk as described in 5-17-5-4-1 on page 5-93.

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Section 8-46
Replacement of the DBM128G
8-46-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-46-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Allen Wrench

8-46-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove the rear covers and disconnect cables as described in 8-17-4 "Removal Procedure" 1), 2)
and 6) on page 8-70, except for pulling out the NEST.
3.) Remove 4 RS Knobs.

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8-46-4 Removal Procedure

DBM128G

Figure 8-175 DBM128G/DPI

1.) Draw the DBM128G/DPI out of the Nest Frame

Figure 8-176 Drawing the DBM128G/DPI

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2.) Unscrew 6 screws.

3.) Remove DBM128G/DPI from the EMI Shield cover..

Pull out the DBM128G from the board set

Unscrew 6 screws

Figure 8-177 Unscrewing 6 screws

8-46-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-47
Replacement of the DPI
8-47-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-47-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Allen Wrench, Hirose ejector

8-47-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove the rear covers and disconnect cables as described in 8-17-4 "Removal Procedure" 1), 2)
and 6) on page 8-70, except for pulling out the NEST.
3.) Remove 4 RS Knobs.

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8-47-4 Removal Procedure

DPI

Figure 8-178 DBM128G/DPI

1.) Draw the DBM128G/DPI out of the Nest Frame.

Figure 8-179 Drawing the DBM128G/DPI

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2.) Unscrew 6 screws.

3.) Remove DPI from the EMI Shield cover.

Figure 8-180 Removing the bracket

Figure 8-181 Bottom of DPI

8-47-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-48
Replacement of the CSI
8-48-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-48-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Allen Wrench

8-48-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-48-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Unscrew 4 screws to remove the LED Indicator bracket.

Figure 8-182 Removing the LED Indicator bracktet

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2.) Unscrew 4 screws to remove CSI board and Separate the LED connector and FAN connector.

HDD Status

Network Status

Network Speed
Orange: Megabit

Figure 8-183 Separating LED connector/FAN connector

8-48-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-49
Replacement of the DBP
8-49-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-49-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Allen Wrench

8-49-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove the rear cover as described in Section 8-17 on page 8-70.

8-49-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Remove the CSI. Refer to the replacement of the CSI.
2.) Unscrew 8 screws and remove fan connector.

Figure 8-184 Unscrewing 8 screws

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3.) Unscrew 6 screws.

Figure 8-185 Unscrewing 6 screws

8-49-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-50
Replacement of the DVD
8-50-1 Manpower
One person, 10 minutes

8-50-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

8-50-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-50-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Remove the MID CABINET ASSY. Refer to the below picture.

Figure 8-186 Removing the MID CABINET ASSY

2.) Disconnect two cables from the DVD.

Figure 8-187 Disconnecting two cables

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3.) Unscrewing 4 screws to remove the DVD .

Figure 8-188 Removing the DVD

8-50-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-51
Replacement of the OPIO Hub PWA for VOLUSON S8
8-51-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-51-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

8-51-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove the OPIO as described in Section 8-10 on page 8-46.

8-51-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Disconnect all connector form the Hub ASSY.

Figure 8-189 Disconnecting all connector

2.) Unscrew 6 screws to remove Hub ASSY.

Figure 8-190 Unscrewing 6 screws

8-51-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-52
Replacement of OPIO HUB Board for VOLUSON S8t
8-52-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-52-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

8-52-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove the OPIO as described in Section 8-10 on page 8-46.

8-52-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Unplug all connector form VS8t OPIO ASSY.

Figure 8-191 Unplugging all connector

2.) Unscrew 8 screws to remove VS8t OPIO Hub Board.

Figure 8-192 Unscrewing 8 screws

8-52-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.
Perform:

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Section 8-53
Replacement of OPIO Power Board for VOLUSON S8t
8-53-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-53-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

8-53-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove the OPIO as described in Section 8-10 on page 8-46.

8-53-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Pull 1 flexible cable from VS8t OPIO Power Board.

Figure 8-193 Removing flexible cable from the VS8t OPIO Power Board

2.) Unscrew 5 screws.

Figure 8-194 Unscrewing 5 screws

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3.) Remove Rubbers and button keys from VS10 OPIO power Board.

Figure 8-195 Removing Rubbers and button keys

8-53-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-54
Replacement of the OPIO Sub PWA for VOLUSON S8
8-54-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-54-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

8-54-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove the OPIO as described in Section 8-10 on page 8-46.

8-54-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Pull 2 cables from Main Keyboard ASSY and prepare the Sub Keyboard ASSY.

Figure 8-196 Pulling 2 cables

2.) Unscrew 4 screws to remove the bracket.

Figure 8-197 Unscrewing 4 screws

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3.) Pull two cables from the Sub Keyboard ASSY and unscrew 5 screws to remove two brackets and
small usb.

Figure 8-198 Pulling 2 cables and unscrewing 5 screws

4.) Remove the Sub keyboard ASSY from plastic cover.

Figure 8-199 Removing the Sub keyboard ASSY

8-54-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-55
Replacement of AN KEY TOP for VOLUSON S8
8-55-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-55-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver.

8-55-3 Preparation
Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-55-4 Replacement Procedure

1.) Remove '1' Key, 'Left Shift' Key, 'F5' Key, '6' Key, '7' Key, 'H' Key, 'J' Key, 'N' Key, 'Back space' Key,
'Right Shift' Key and 'Pg Up' Key by using fingertips. Refer to Figure 8-200 below.

Figure 8-200 Removing key : '1', 'Left Shift', 'F5', '6', '7', 'H', 'J', 'N', 'Back space', 'Right Shift', 'Pg Up

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2.) Loosen the 6 screws using the plus(+) screwdriver. Refer to below Figure 8-201.

Figure 8-201 Loosening the 6 screws

3.) Pull out AN Key Top Assy from Keyboard Frame. Refer to below Figure 8-202.

Figure 8-202 Pulling out AN Key Top Assy

4.) Replace old AN Key Top ASSY with the New AN Key Top ASSY.

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5.) Remove '1' Key, 'Left Shift' Key, 'F5' Key, '6' Key, '7' Key, 'H' Key, 'J' Key, 'N' Key, 'Back space' Key,
'Right Shift' Key and 'Pg Up' Key by using fingertips. Refer to procedure '2)'
6.) Screw the 6 screws using the plus(+) screwdriver. Refer to below figure.

Figure 8-203 Screwing the 6 screws

7.) Insert '1' Key, 'Left Shift' Key, 'F5' Key, '6' Key, '7' Key, 'H' Key, 'J' Key, 'N' Key, 'Back space' Key,
'Right Shift' Key and 'Pg Up' Key.

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8-55-5 Replacement Checking Procedure

1.) Press Utility key.
2.) Enter the Menu, System Set up -> Administration -> Service -> Service tools -> Console Test, and
then run the 'Console Tester'.

Figure 8-204 Running the ‘Console Tester’

3.) Check that pressed key is displayed in the keyboard screen or log window except 'Fn' key when AN
Keyboard is pressed.

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Section 8-56
Replacement of AN KEY TOP for Voluson S8t
8-56-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-56-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver.

8-56-3 Preparation
Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-56-4 Replacement Procedure

1.) Remove '1' Key, 'Left Shift' Key, 'F5' Key, '6' Key, '7' Key, 'H' Key, 'J' Key, 'N' Key, 'Back space' Key,
'Right Shift' Key and 'Pg Up' Key by using fingertips. Refer to Figure 8-200 below.

Figure 8-205 Remove key : '1', 'Left Shift', 'F5', '6', '7', 'H', 'J', 'N', 'Back space', 'Right Shift', 'Pg Up

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2.) Loosen the 6 screws using the plus(+) screwdriver. Refer to below Figure 8-201.

Figure 8-206 Loosening the 6 screws

3.) Pull out AN Key Top Assy from Keyboard Frame. Refer to below Figure 8-202.

Figure 8-207 Pulling out AN Key Top Assy

4.) Replace old AN Key Top ASSY with the New AN Key Top ASSY.

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5.) Push the 8 points to make AN key Top Assy strongly attach to Key frame. Refer to below Figure 8-
208.

Figure 8-208 Pushing the AN key Top Assy

6.) Remove '1' Key, 'Left Shift' Key, 'F5' Key, '6' Key, '7' Key, 'H' Key, 'J' Key, 'N' Key, 'Back space' Key,
'Right Shift' Key and 'Pg Up' Key by using fingertips. Refer to procedure '2)'
7.) Screw the 6 screws using the plus(+) screwdriver. Refer to below Figure 8-209.

Figure 8-209 Screwing the 6 screws

8.) Insert '1' Key, 'Left Shift' Key, 'F5' Key, '6' Key, '7' Key, 'H' Key, 'J' Key, 'N' Key, 'Back space' Key,
'Right Shift' Key and 'Pg Up' Key.

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8-56-5 Replacement Checking Procedure

1.) Press Utility key.
2.) Enter the Menu, System Set up -> Administration -> Service -> Service tools -> Console Test, and
then run the 'Console Tester'.

Figure 8-210 Running the ‘Console Tester’

3.) Check that pressed key is displayed in the keyboard screen or log window except 'Fn' key when AN
Keyboard is pressed.

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Section 8-57
Replacement of the Caps for Hardkeys

NOTICE Please observe that replacement procedure depend on key caps that have to be replaced!
• if just the circle key caps have to be replaced.
• if trackball buttons or mode key slices have to be replaced too, please contact your local distributor
or GE service representative.

8-57-1 Replacement of Circle Key Caps only

8-57-1-1 Manpower
One person, approx. 1 minute/cap

8-57-1-2 Tools
Small-sized slotted screwdriver or tweezers.

8-57-1-3 Circle Key Caps - Replacement Procedure

1.) By means of a small slotted screwdriver, carefully push against the circle hardkey cap.
2.) Lift the cap, until it is completely loosened from its base.
3.) Place the new hardkey cap down until it snaps into position.

Figure 8-211 Pushing against the circle cap and lift it

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Section 8-58
Replacing optional Peripherals

NOTICE Normally auxiliary devices and peripherals come pre-installed with the Voluson E6 system.
!! NOTICE:

8-58-1 Manpower
One person, 70 minutes

8-58-2 Tools
Standard Field Service Tool Kit

NOTICE READ and UNDERSTAND these instructions thoroughly before proceeding with the installation.
!! NOTICE:
Perform each step in sequence and check it off when completed. If a problem occurs after completion,
go back through the procedure and check for implementation errors before contacting your Ultrasound
Region.

CAUTION Possible Operational damage. Failure to strictly follow ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
precautions during this installation may cause constant or intermittent operational
abnormalities. Strictly follow all precautions.
!! CAUTION:

8-58-3 Printer Installation (BW and Color)

BW Printer: SONY UP-D898, Color Printer: SONY UP-D25MD

8-58-3-1 BW PRINTER Installation for Standard Configuration (MID CABINET)

1.) Remove the MID CABINET ASSY.

MID FRAME ASSY MID CABINET ASSY

Figure 8-212 Moving forward the MID CABINET ASSY following Slide Rail

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2.) Fix the BW PRINTER to the COLOR PRINTER BRKT POLARIS with 4 screws(2306562,FH M3X6)

COLOR PRINTER BRKT POLARIS

Figure 8-213 Fixing the BW PRINTER to the COLOR PRINTER BRKT POLARIS

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3.) Insert the BW PRINTER ASSY to the MID FRAME ASSY.

BW PRINTER ASSY

MID FRAME ASSY

Figure 8-214 Inserting the BW PRINTER ASSY to the MID FRAME ASSY

4.) Assemble the BW PRINTER ASSY to the MID FRAME ASSY with 4 screws(5178673, FH M4X6)

Figure 8-215 Assembling the BW PRINTER ASSY to the MID FRAME ASSY

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5.) Remove the REAR COVER ASSY.

Figure 8-216 Unscrewing 5 screws and remove the REAR COVER ASSY

6.) Unscrew 3 screws and remove the CABLE COVER BRKT.

Figure 8-217 Unscrewing 3 screws to remove the CABLE COVER BRKT

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7.) Connect the DVD/BW PRINTER CABLE.

a.) BW PRINTER CABLE

Figure 8-218 Connecting BM PRINTER CABLE

b.) Connect the BW PRINTER CABLE into the NEST.

PRINTER USB CABLE

PRINTER POWER CABLE

Figure 8-219 Connecting the BW PRINTER CABLE

8.) Assemble the PRINTER CABLE SUPPORT BRKT with 2 screws ( 5178673, SCREW FW M4X6).

PRINTER CABLE SUPPORT BRKT

Figure 8-220 Assembling PRINTER CABLE SUPPORT BRKT

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9.) Remove the DUMMY COVER COLOR PRINTER from the MID CABINET ASSY.

Unhook 2 point

MID CABINET ASSY

DUMMY COVER COLOR PRINTER

Figure 8-221 Removing DUMMY COLOR PRINTER From MID CABINET ASSY

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10.)Assemble the DUMMY CASE MID BW POLARIS with the MID CABINET ASSY.

DUMMY CASE MID BW POLARIS MID CABINET ASSY

Figure 8-222 Assembling the DUMMY CASE MID BW POLARIS with the MID CABINET ASSY

11.) Assemble the MID CABINET ASSY.

Figure 8-223 Assembling the MID CABINET ASSY

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8-58-3-2 BW PRINTER Installation for the HIGH CABINET Option Configuration

(Supported VOLUSON S8 only)
1.) Remove the HIGH CABINET ASSY.

HIGH CABINET ASSY

Figure 8-224 Moving forward the HIGH CABINET ASSY following Slide Rail

2.) Fix the BW PRINTER with the BW BRKT POLARIS with 4 screws (2306562, FH M3X6).

BW BRKT POLARIS

Figure 8-225 Fixing BW PRINTER to BW BRKT POLARIS

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3.) Insert the BW PRINTER ASSY to the HIGH FRAME ASSY.

BW PRINTER ASSY

HIGH FRAME ASSY

Figure 8-226 Inserting the BW PRINTER ASSY to the HIGH FRAME ASSY

4.) Assemble the BW PRINTER ASSY to the HIGH FRAME ASSY with 4 screws(2159625, W/SP
M4X8)

Figure 8-227 Assembling the BW PRINTER ASSY to the HIGH FRAME ASSY

5.) Remove the REAR COVER ASSY and the CABLE COVER BRKT. Refer to Figure 8-216 on page 8-
160.
6.) Connect the DVD/BW and the COLOR PRINTER CABLE.
a.) BW PRINTER CABLE - Figure 8-219 on page 8-161

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7.) Assemble the HIGH CABINET ASSY.

Figure 8-228 Assembling the HIGH CABINET ASSY

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8-58-3-3 COLOR PRINTER Installation for standard Configuration(MID CABINET)

1.) Remove the MID CABINET ASSY. Refer to Figure 8-212 on page 8-157.
2.) Fix COLOR PRINTER with the COLOR PRINTER BRKT POLARIS with 6 screws(2306562, FH
M3X6)

COLOR PRINTER BRKT POLARIS

Figure 8-229 Fixing COLOR PRINTER to the COLOR PRINTER BRKT POLARIS

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3.) Insert COLOR PRINTER ASSY to MID FRAME ASSY.

MID FRAME ASSY

COLOR PRINTER ASSY

Figure 8-230 Inserting COLOR PRINTER ASSY to MID FRAME ASSY

4.) Assemble COLOR PRINTER ASSY with 4 screws(5178673, FH M4X6)

Figure 8-231 Assembling COLOR PRINTER ASSY to MID FRAME ASSY

5.) Remove the REAR COVER POLARIS ASSY. Refer to Figure 8-216 on page 8-160.

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6.) Connect DVD/BW and the COLOR PRINTER CABLE.

a.) Connect the COLOR PRINTER CABLE into the PRINTER.

2
Figure 8-232 Connecting the COLOR PRINTER CABLE into the PRINTER

b.) Connect the COLOR PRINTER CABLE into the NEST.

PRINTER USB CABLE PRINTER POWER CABLE

Figure 8-233 Connecting the COLOR PRINTER CABLE into the NEST

7.) Assemble the MID CABINET ASSY.

Figure 8-234 Assembling the MID CABINET ASSY

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8-58-3-4 COLOR PRINTER Installation for HIGH CABINET Option Configuration

(Supported VOLUSON S8 only)
1.) Remove the MID CABINET ASSY. Refer to Figure 8-224 on page 8-164.
2.) Fix COLOR PRINTER with COLOR PRINTER BRKT POLARIS with 6 screws (2306562, FH M3X6).

COLOR PRINTER BRKT POLARIS

Figure 8-235 Fixing COLOR PRINTER to COLOR PRINTER BRKT POLARIS

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3.) Insert COLOR PRINTER ASSY to HIGH FRAME ASSY.

COLOR PRINTER ASSY

HIGH FRAME ASSY

Figure 8-236 Inserting COLOR PRINTER ASSY to HIGH FRAME ASSY

4.) Assemble COLOR PRINTER ASSY with 4 screws(5178673, FH M4X6).

Figure 8-237 Assembling COLOR PRINTER ASSY to HIGH FRAME ASSY

5.) Remove REAR COVER POLARIS ASSY. Refer to Figure 8-216 on page 8-160.
6.) Connect DVD/BW and COLOR PRINTER CABLE.
a.) BW PRINTER CABLE -Figure 8-219 on page 8-161
b.) COLOR PRINTER CABLE - Figure 8-232 on page 8-169

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7.) Assemble HIGH CABINET ASSY

Figure 8-238 Assembling HIGH CABINET ASSY

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8-58-4 High Cabinet Option Installation (Supported VOLUSON S8 only)

8-58-4-1 System without LCF

1.) Remove the MID CABINET ASSYN from the MID FRAME ASSY.

MID FRAME ASSY MID CABINET ASSY

Figure 8-239 Moving forward the MID CABINET ASSY following Slide Rail

2.) Remove the FRONT COVER ASSY.

Figure 8-240 Removing the FRONT COVER ASSY

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3.) Remove 4 RS Knobs.

Figure 8-241 Unscrewing 4 screws and separate 4 RS Knobs

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4.) Remove the SIDE COVER R ASSY.

Figure 8-242 Unscrewing 3 screws to remove the SIDE COVER R ASSY

Figure 8-243 Removing the SIDE COVER R ASSY

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5.) Remove the SIDE COVER L ASSY.

Figure 8-244 Unscrewing 3 screws to remove the SIDE COVER L ASSY

Figure 8-245 Removing the SIDE COVER L ASSY

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6.) Disconnect the DVD CABLE.

Figure 8-246 Disconnecting the DVD CABLE

7.) Remove DVD from the MID FRAME ASSY.

Figure 8-247 Unscrewing 4 screws to remove the DVD (Left / Right)

Figure 8-248 Removing DVD from the MID FRAME ASSY

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8.) Remove the MID FRAME ASSY from the MAIN FRAME ASSY.

Figure 8-249 Unscrewing 4 screws and removing the MID FRAME ASSY

9.) Remove the REAR COVER POLARIS ASSY.

Figure 8-250 Unscrewing 5 screws and removing the REAR COVER POLARIS ASSY

10.)Remove the SPEAKER DUMMY BACK COVER BRKT

SPEAKER DUMMY BACK

COVER BRKT

Figure 8-251 Unscrewing 4 screws and removing the SPEAKER DUMMY BACK COVER BRKT

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11.)Remove the SPEAKER DUMMY BACK BRKT.

SPEAKER DUMMY BACK BRKT

Figure 8-252 Unscrewing 5 screws and removing the SPEAKER DUMMY BACK BRKT

12.)Remove the SPEAKER DUMMY BRKT.

SPEAKER DUMMY BRKT

Figure 8-253 Unscrewing 4 screws and removing the SPEAKER DUMMY BRKT

13.)Remove the CABLE COVER BRKT POLARIS (In case of USB cable needs to be changed).

CABLE COVER BRKT

USB Port
Figure 8-254 Unscrewing 3 screws and removing the CABLE COVER BRKT

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14.) Place the HIGH FRAME GROUND BRKT on the BACKBONE (HIGH CABINET only).

HIGH FRAME GROUND BRKT

Figure 8-255 Placing the HIGH FRAME GROUND BRKT on the BACKBONE

15.)Place the SPEAKER DUMMY BRKT over the HIGH FRAME GROUND BRKT on the BACKBONE
(HIGH CABINET only).

Figure 8-256 Placing the SPEAKER DUMMY BRKT on the HIGH FRAME GROUND BRKT

16.)Assemble the SPEAKER DUMMY BRKT with 5 screws.

Figure 8-257 Assembling the HIGH FRAME GROUND BRKT with 5 screws (2159625, W/SP PH M4X8)

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17.)Check that the EMI GASKET is properly attached on the HIGH FRAME POLARIS
(HIGH CABINET Option only).

2
1

Figure 8-258 Attaching the EMI GASKET on the HIGH FRAME POLARIS

Table 8-7 Specification of EMI GASKET

NO GEPN NAME W T L
1 60
EMC GASKET IT5-7-2-
2 5304318 7.0 2.0 150
1000-15
3 60

18.) Assemble the HIGH FRAME ASSY on the MAIN FRAME.

HIGH FRAME ASSY MAIN FRAME ASSY

Figure 8-259 Assembling with 4 screws (2159625, W/SP PH M4X8)

19.)PRINTER installation - Refer to Chapter 8-58-3 Printer Installation (BW and Color).
20.)DVD installation procedure is in reverse order of remove procedure -Refer to part 6.), 7.) of this
Section
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21.)The SIDE COVER ASSY (L/R) assemble procedure is in reverse order of remove procedure - Refer
to Part 3.),4.),5.) of this Section
22.)The FRONT COVER ASSY assemble procedure is in reverse order of remove procedure - Refer
to Part 2.) of this Section.
23.)Installation of the ELEVATION ARM DOWN STOPPER for the HIGH CABINET Option
Configuration.
a.) Remove the LOWER GROUND CABLE POLARIS.

LOWER GROUND CABLE

Figure 8-260 Unscrewing and disconnecting the LOWER GROUND CABLE POLARIS

b.) Remove the ELEVATION ARM DOWN STOPPER MID MIZAR.

UP

Figure 8-261 Unscrewing and Removing the ELEVATION ARM DOWN STOPPER MID MIZAR

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c.) Change the ELEVATION ARM DOWN STOPPER as High from Mid.

MID

HIGH

Figure 8-262 Shaping of the ELEVATION ARM DOWN STOPPER High and Mid

CAUTION Beware the right direction of the ELEVATION ARM DOWN STOPPER.
!! CAUTION:

HIGH MID

UP UP

Front Front
(Cabinet) (Cabinet)

Figure 8-263 Direction of the ELEVATION ARM DOWN STOPPER High and Mid

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d.) Assemble the ELEVATION ARM DOWN STOPPER HIGH POLARIS.

UP

Figure 8-264 The ELEVATION ARM DOWN STOPPER HIGH POLARIS with 2 Hexagonal screws
(5405682, HSH M6x30)

NOTE: HSH SCREW should be tightened.

e.) Fix the LOWER GROUND CABLE POLARIS.

Figure 8-265 Fixing the LOWER GROUND CABLE POLARIS with screw (2159625, W/SP PH M4x8)

24.)REAR COVER and BRKT Assembly procedure is in reverse order of remove procedure. - Refer to
Part 9.), 10.), 11.), 12.) and 13.) of this section.

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25.)Assemble the HIGH CABINET ASSY on the HIGH FRAME ASSY.

Put in the HIGH CABINET ASSY for using slide rail and then it is assembled with latch

HIGH CABINET ASSY

Figure 8-266 Assembling the HIGH CABINET ASSY

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8-58-4-2 System with LCF

1.) Refer to Step 1) ~ Step 22) of the System without LCF (Section 8-58-4-1).
2.) Press the up/down button to lift the ELEVATION ARM ASSY to the highest position. Refer to figure
below.

Figure 8-267 Lifting the ELEVATION ARM ASSY to the highest position

3.) Unscrew 4 screws to remove the ELEVATION ARM LOWER COVER LCF.

Figure 8-268 Unscrewing 4 screws to disassemble the ELEVATION ARM LOWER COVER LCF

4.) Down the ELEVATION ARM ASSY to horizontal position.

5.) Unscrew 2 screws to remove the ELEVATION ARM STOPPER 12 DEG LCF for both side.

ELEVATION ARM STOPPER 12 DEG LCF ELEVATION ARM STOPPER 12 DEG LCF

HORIZONTAL POSITION HORIZONTAL POSITION

Figure 8-269 Unscrewing 2 screws to remove the ELEVATION ARM STOPPER 12 DEG

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6.) Assemble the ELEVATION ARM STOPPER 0 DEG LCF on both side.

ELEVATION ARM STOPPER 0 DEG LCF ELEVATION ARM STOPPER 0 DEG LCF

Figure 8-270 Assembling the ELEVATION ARM STOPPER 0 DEG LCF using screws
(2160212, SCREW FLAT HEAD M4X8)

7.) Assemble the ELEVATION ARM LOWER COVER LCF using 4 screws (Refer to Step2.) ~ 3.)).
8.) Refer to Step 25.) of System without LCF (8-58-4-1 on page 8-173)

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8-58-5 Drawer Option Installation

8-58-5-1 Drawer Installation for Mid Cabinet Option

1.) Remove the MID CABINET ASSY.

MID CABINET ASSY

Figure 8-271 Moving forward the MID CABINET ASSY following Slide Rail

2.) Procedure of Removing the COLOR PRINTER is in reverse order of installation procedure. Refer
to 8-58-3-3 on page 8-167.
3.) Place the DRAWER ASSY on the MID FRAME ASSY.

MID FRAME ASSY

DRAWER ASSY
Figure 8-272 Placing the DRAWER ASSY on the MID FRAME ASSY

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4.) Assemble the DRAWER with 4 screws.

Figure 8-273 Assembling the DRAWER to the MID FRAME ASSY with 4 screws (5178673, FH M4X6)

5.) Assemble the MID CABINET ASSY.

Figure 8-274 Placing the MID CABINET on the MID FRAME and Moving toward the BACKBONE

Figure 8-275 The DRAWER Assembly for the MID CABINET Option

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8-58-5-2 Drawer Installation for high cabinet option (Supported VOLUSON S8 only)
1.) The DRAWER Installation for HIGH CABINET is same procedure of MID CABINET. Refer to 8-58-
5-1 on page 8-188)

Figure 8-276 The DRAWER Assembly for the HIGH CABINET Option

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8-58-6 HORIZONTAL TV PROBE HOLDER Installation

8-58-6-1 Horizontal TV Probe Holder Installation for VOLUSON S8

1.) Install the HORIZONTAL TV PROBE HOLDER on the left side bottom of the OPIO with 3 screws.

HORIZONTAL TV PROBE HOLDER

Figure 8-277 Assembling the HORIZONTAL TV PROBE HOLDER with 3 screws (2306565, BH M4x16)

Figure 8-278 The HORIZONTAL TV PROBE HOLDER is installed on the left side only

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8-58-6-2 Horizontal TV Probe Holder Installation for VOLUSON S8t

1.) Assemble TV holder DC to TV probe holder bracket left VS10 with 3 screws.

Figure 8-279 Assemble TV holder DC

2.) Install HORIZONTAL TV PROBE HOLDER on the left side of OPIO with 3 screws.

Figure 8-280

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8-58-7 VERTICAL TV PROBE HOLDER Installation (Supported VOLUSON S8 only)

1.) Install the VERTICAL TV PROBE HOLDER BASE on the right side bottom of the OPIO with 2
screws.

Figure 8-281 Assembling the TV PROBE HOLDER BASE with 2 screws (2159634, BH M4x10)

2.) Place the TV PROBE HOLDER RUBBER on the PROBE HOLDER BASE.

TV PROBE HOLDER RUBBER MIZAR TV PROBE HOLDER BASE MIZAR

Figure 8-282 Inserting the TV PROBE HOLDER RUBBER to the PROBE HOLDER BASE

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Section 8-59
Replacement of FAN with Cable ASSY II
8-59-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes.

8-59-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Allen Wrench

8-59-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove the OPIO as described in Section 8-17 on page 8-70.

8-59-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Unscrew 4 screws and remove fan connector.

Figure 8-283

8-59-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-60
Functional Checks after FRU replacement (Debrief Guidelines)
1.) Perform required Functional and/or Leakage Current tests based upon the FRU being replaced.
2.) Clarify the scripts to debrief a Service Dispatch using your pole's dispatch tool.
Use this script in the Service Comments when debriefing a Service Dispatch.

For a replaced FRU, use the following debrief script:

Proprietary Service Manual, Direction 5775467, Revision 10, Section [Section 10-5 "System
Maintenance" on page 10-6]. Equipment passed all required tests and is ready for use.

And, if testing leaking current, use the following text.

Proprietary Service Manual, Direction 5775467, Revision 10, Section [Section 10-7 "Electrical
Safety Tests" on page 10-12]. Leakage Current meets allowable limits. Equipment passed all
required tests and is ready for us.

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Section 8-61
Replacement of CWD piggy
8-61-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes.

8-61-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Hirose ejector

8-61-3 Preparation
Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-61-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Unscrew 2 screws and remove the POWER CORD FIX BRKT and the Power cord.

Power Cord Bracket

Power Cord

Figure 8-284 Unscrewing 2 screws and removing the POWER CORD FIX BRKT and the Power cord

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2.) Unscrew 5 screws and remove REAR COVER POLARIS.

Figure 8-285 Unscrewing 5 screws and removing REAR COVER POLARIS.

3.) Unscrew 3 screws and remove CABLE COVER BRKT POLARIS.

Figure 8-286

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4.) Disconnect all connectors.

Figure 8-287

5.) Unscrew 8 screws to remove the NEST EMI BRKT2.

NEST EMI BRKT

Figure 8-288

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6.) Pull out the DBM128G/DPI.

Figure 8-289

7.) Unscrew 1 screws and replace the CWD piggy.

Figure 8-290

8-61-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new board assy in the reverse order of removal procedure.

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Section 8-62
Replacement of ECG Kit assy for VOLUSON S8
8-62-1 Manpower
One person, 10 minutes.

8-62-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

8-62-3 Preparation
Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-62-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Remove OPIO Assy as described in 8-10-4 "Removal Procedure" on page 8-46.
2.) Disconnect USB Cable Assy.

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3.) Unscrew 2 screws and remove ECG Module Assy.

8-62-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Put ECG Module assy into the ECG Module home of MIZAR FRAME.

2.) Screw 2 screws of each point to assemble ECG Module to MIZAR FRAME.

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3.) Connect ECG USB Cable to OPIO USB Hub port.

4.) Assemble OPIO by Reverse order of removal procedure.

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Section 8-63
Replacement of ECG Kit Assy for VOLUSON S8t
8-63-1 Manpower
One person, 10 minutes.

8-63-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

8-63-3 Preparation
Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-63-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Unscrew 2 screws and then remove OPIO Cover L,R

Figure 8-291 Unscrewing 2 screws

2.) Disconnect USB Cable Assy.

Figure 8-292 Disconnecting USB cable Assy

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3.) Unscrew 6 screws and remove ECG Module Assy.

Figure 8-293 Unscrewing 6 screws

8-63-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Put ECG Module Assy onto the OPIO Support bracket.

Figure 8-294 Putting ECG Module Assy onto the OPIO Support bracket

2.) Screw 6 screws of each point to assemble ECG Module.

Figure 8-295 Screwing 6 screws of each point

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3.) Connect ECG USB Cable to USB Hub port.

Figure 8-296 Connecting ECG USB Cable to USB Hub port

4.) Assemble OPIO Cover L,R by Reverse order of removal procedure.

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Section 8-64
Replacement of UVC
8-64-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes.

8-64-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

8-64-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as descibed in 4-3-1 Power On / Boot Up
2.) Remove the rear covers and disconnect cables as described in 8-17-4 Removal Procedure, except
for pulling outh the NEST.

8-64-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Draw the DRFG out of the Nest Frame.

Figure 8-297 Drawing the DRFG out of the Nest Frame

2.) Remove the nut (GPN:5549432) and the washer (GPN:5549433).

Figure 8-298 Removing the nut and washer

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3.) Unscrew 3 screws and replaced UVC Piggy board.

Figure 8-299 Unscrewing 3 screws

8-64-5 Installation procedure

Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

8-64-5-1 Perform
1.) Connect output (Composite or S-video) on UVC to external monitor.
2.) Turn the system on and wait for about 30 seconds. (It takes about 30 seconds for the UVC booting)
3.) Check that image on external monitor is displayed correctly. If you connect S-video/Composite port
on the UVC to external monitor, Cropped image (only Scan area out of the main display) will be
displayed on external monitor.

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Section 8-65
Replacement of DPS with battery/Battery Pack Assy
8-65-1 Manpower
One person, 20 minutes

8-65-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

8-65-3 Preparation
Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.

8-65-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Follow the removal procedure of Section 8-42 "Replacement of the DPS/DPS with Battery" on page
8-119.
2.) Unscrew 14 screws and remove DPS with Battery cover.

Figure 8-300 Removing DPS with Battery cover

3.) Disconnect Battery power and signal cables.

Figure 8-301 Disconnecting Battery power and signal cables from DPS with Battery board

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4.) Open cover and unscrew 3 screws to remove Battery pack. Then replace Battery pack from DPS
with Battery top cover.

Figure 8-302 Replacing Battery pack from DPS with Battery top cover

8-65-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: When the AC power is plugged in, the system fan will be operated automatically until the battery is fully
charged. Even though the AC power is plugged in with the full battery, the system fan will also be
operated automatically for less than one minute.

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Section 8-66
Replacement of the GPU in DRFG
NOTE: In case of replacing E8870 GPU (5775424/5775424-2) to E9174 GPU (5852115) using E8870 GPU
replacement set (S5873999), please refer to DOC2558455 for the installation.

8-66-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-66-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Allen Wrench

8-66-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in 4-3-2 on page 4-4.
2.) Remove the rear covers and disconnect cables as described in 8-17-4 "Removal Procedure" 1), 2)
and 6) on page 8-70, except for pulling out the NEST.

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8-66-4 Removal Procedure

DRFG

Figure 8-303 DRFG

1.) Draw the DRFG out of the Nest Frame.

Figure 8-304 Drawing the DRFG

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2.) After unscrew 2 point and pull out FAN connector, take out GPU module.

Figure 8-305 Screw point and FAN Connector

8-66-5 Installation Procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-67
Replacement of WIRELESS LAN
NOTE: The installation location has been changed for the new WLAN as below.

TP LINK ARCHER T4U ASSY

WLAN USB CABLE

Current WLAN Netgear A6210 New WLAN TP-LINK T4U (S5941133/S5941131)

(5737413-2/5821919)

8-67-1 Manpower
One person, 30 minutes

8-67-2 Tools
Standard Field Service Tool kit

8-67-3 Preparation
1.) Power Off/shutdown the system as described in Section 4-3-2 "Power Off / Shutdown"

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8-67-4 Removal Procedure

1.) Unscrew 5 screws and remove REAR COVER.

Figure 8-306 Unscrewing 5 screws to remove REAR COVER

2.) Unscrew 3 screws and remove CABLE COVER BRKT.

Figure 8-307 Unscrewing 3 screws to remove CABLE COVER BRKT

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3.) Disconnect the WIRELESS LAN cable from NEST BOX.

Figure 8-308 Disconnecting WIRELESS LAN cable from NEST BOX

4.) Untie the cable clamp.

Figure 8-309 Untying cable clamp to unroute WIRELESS LAN cable

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5.) Pull out WIRESS LAN dongle from loop sheet.

New WLAN
Old WLAN

Figure 8-310 Pulling out WIRELESS LAN dongle from loop sheet

6.) Attach loop sheet on the TP LINK ARCHER T4U. Refer to below figure.
(5957831, SELF ADHESIVE HOOK AND LOOP W30XL35)

TP LINK ARCHER T4U LOOP SHEET

Align the edge line

Figure 8-311 Attaching loop sheet

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7.) Attach the hook sheet on the SPEAKER DUMMY BACK BRKT if there’s no hook sheet on it.
(5957831, SELF ADHESIVE HOOK AND LOOP W30XL35).

HOOK SHEET

SPEAKER DUMMY BACK BRKT

Align the edge line

Figure 8-312 Attach the hook sheet on the SPEAKER DUMMY BACK BRKT

8.) Attach the TP LINK ARCHER T4U ASSY.

9.) Connect and route the WLAN USB CABLE through the right-side CABLE CLAMP.

TP LINK ARCHER T4U ASSY

WLAN USB CABLE

Figure 8-313 Attach the TP LINK ARCHER T4U Assy and connect the WLAN USB CABLE

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10.)Re-assembling procedure is reverse order of installation procedure.

11.)Attach the WIRELESS LAN LABEL.

NOTE: WIRELESS LAN LABEL should be aligned with top line of MULTICAUTION LABEL.

WIRELESS LAN LABEL

Figure 8-314 Attach the WIRELESS LAN LABEL

8-67-5 Set up WIRELESS LAN

1.) Press Utility -> System setup -> Connectivity -> Device Setup -> WLAN Configuration. The Wireless
Network Configuration tool appears.
2.) Go to Wireless Network tab and check that available Wireless Networks connecting list.
3.) Double click the available wireless network resource and edit the network key to connect.

NOTE: For detailed information to connect WLAN, refer to the Section 3-12-2 "Wireless Network Configuration"

NOTE: If you get a warning pop-up, select “Yes” to continue with connection. Initially, the status might say
“Limited or no Connectivity”, but it will be changed to “Connected” after a short time.

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8-67-6 Functional Test

1.) Select Utility -> System setup -> Connectivity -> Device Setup -> WLAN Configuration.
2.) Move to Properties tab and check if the Wireless Network Adapter is recognized by TP-LINK
Wireless USB Adapter or TP-LINK Wireless MU-MIMO USB Adapter.

Figure 8-315 Functional Test for WIRELESS LAN

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Section 8-68
Replacement of BASE COVER LCF
8-68-1 Manpower
1 person, 20 minutes

8-68-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

8-68-3 Preparation
None

8-68-4 Removal procedure

1.) CABINET ASSY BT16 shapes differ from each configuration but removal/installation procedure are
the same. (High Cabinet: Supported VOLUSON S8 only)

Figure 8-316 CABINET ASSY BT16

2.) Pull out the MID/HIGH CABINET ASSY BT16. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-317 Pulling out the MID/HIGH CABINET ASSY BT16

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3.) Pull out the FRONT COVER ASSY BT16. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-318 Pulling out the FRONT COVER ASSY BT16

4.) Unscrewing 3 screws to remove the SIDE COVER L ASSY POLARIS.

Figure 8-319 Remove the SIDE COVER L ASSY POLARIS

5.) Unscrew 4 screws to remove 4 RS KNOBs.

Figure 8-320 Unscrewing 4 screws to remove 4 RS kNOBs

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6.) Unscrew 3 screws to remove the SIDE COVER R ASSY POLARIS.

Figure 8-321 Unscrewing 3 screws to remove the SIDE COVER R ASSY POLARIS

7.) Unhook 2 hooks to remove 4 CASTOR CAPs. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-322 Unhooking the 2 hooks to remove 4 CASTOR CAPs

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8.) Unhook and pull out the BASE COVER LCF. Unhook it in order of Rear caster (4) ->Front castor
(2) -> Front base (1) & Footrest (1). Refer to figure below.

3
1
4
2
7

8
5 6

Figure 8-323 Unhooking and pulling out the BASE COVER LCF

9.) Lift the BASE COVER LCF vertically and pull out it in horizontal direction. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-324 Removing the BASE COVER LCF

8-68-5 Installation procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-69
Replacement of BACKBONE REAR COVER LCF
8-69-1 Manpower
1 person, 20 minutes

8-69-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Allen Wrench

8-69-3 Preparation
None

8-69-4 Removal procedure

1.) Unscrew 2 screws to remove the POWER CORD FIX BRACKET on Rear side. Then disconnect
the Main power cable. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-325 Unscrewing 2 screws to remove the POWER CORD FIX BRACKET

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2.) Unscrew 5 screws to remove the REAR COVER BT16. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-326 Unscrewing 5 screws to remove the REAR COVER BT16

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3.) Unscrew 3 screws to remove the HANDLE BT16 by holding the HANDLE BT16 by using 6mm Allen
Wrench. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-327 Unscrewing 3 screws to remove the HANDLE BT6

4.) Unscrew 4 screws to disassemble the BACKBONE REAR COVER LCF from the BACKBONE.
Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-328 Unscrewing 4 screws to remove the BACKBONE REAR COVER LCF

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5.) Unhook and pull out the BACKBONE REAR COVER LCF. There are 10 points of hook around the
BACKBONE REAR COVER LCF. Unhook from bottom to top. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-329 Unhooking and pulling out the BACKBONE REAR COVER LCF

8-69-5 Installation procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-70
Replacement of BACKBONE FRONT TOP LCF
8-70-1 Manpower
1 person, 30 minutes

8-70-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Allen Wrench

8-70-3 Preparation
1.) Remove the BACKBONE REAR COVER LCF. See Section 8-69
2.) Set the ELEVATION ARM ASSY in horizontal position.

8-70-4 Removal procedure

1.) Unscrew 4 screws to disassemble the BACKBONE FRONT TOP LCF from the BACKBONE. Refer
to figure below.

Figure 8-330 Unscrewing 4 screws to remove the BACKBONE FRONT TOP LCF

2.) Slightly lift the BACKBONE FRONT TOP LCF to disassemble. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-331 Disassembling the BACKBONE FRONT TOP LCF

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8-70-5 Installation procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-71
Replacement of BACKBONE FRONT BOTTOM LCF
8-71-1 BACKBONE FRONT BOTTOM LCF on MID Cabinet Console

8-71-1-1 Manpower
1 person, 35 minutes

8-71-1-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Allen Wrench

8-71-1-3 Preparation
1.) Remove the BACKBONE REAR COVER LCF.See Section 8-69
2.) Remove the BACKBONE FRONT TOP LCF. See Section 8-70
3.) Remove the FRONT COVER ASSY BT16. See Section 8-68
4.) Remove the MID CABINET ASSY BT16. See Section 8-68
5.) Remove the SIDE COVER L ASSY POLARIS.See Section 8-68
6.) Remove the SIDE COVER R ASSY POLARIS. See Section 8-68

8-71-1-4 Removal procedure

1.) Disconnect 2 cables from DVD. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-332 Disconnecting 2 cables from DVD

2.) Unscrew 4 screws to remove the MID FRAME POLARIS. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-333 Unscrewing 4 screws to remove the MID FRAME POLARIS

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3.) Unscrew 6 screws and then pull out the BACKBONE FRONT BOTTOM LCF. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-334 Unscrewing 6 screws to pull out the BACKBONE FRONT BOTTOM LCF

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8-71-2 BACKBONE FRONT BOTTOM LCF on HIGH Cabinet Console

(Supported VOLUSON S8 only)

8-71-2-1 Manpower
1 person, 35 minutes

8-71-2-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver, Allen Wrench

8-71-2-3 Preparation
1.) Remove the BACKBONE REAR COVER LCF. Section 8-69
2.) Remove the BACKBONE FRONT TOP LCF. Section 8-70
3.) Remove the FRONT COVER ASSY BT16. Section 8-68
4.) Remove the HIGH CABINET ASSY BT16. Section 8-68
5.) Remove the SIDE COVER L ASSY POLARIS. Section 8-68
6.) Reomove the SIDE COVER R ASSY POLARIS. Section 8-68

8-71-2-4 Removal procedure

1.) Disconnect 2 cables from DVD. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-335 Disconnecting 2 cables from DVD

2.) Unscrew 4 screws to remove the HIGH FRAME POLARIS. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-336 Unscrewing 4 screws to remove the HIGH FRAME POLARIS

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3.) Unscrew 4 screws to remove the SPEAKER FIX BRKT. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-337 Unscrewing 4 screws to remove the SPEAKER FIX BRKT

4.) Unscrew 5 screws to remove the SPEAKER DUMMY BACK BRKT. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-338 Unscrewing 5 screws to remove the SPEAKER DUMMY BACK BRKT

5.) Unscrew 6 screws to remove the SPEAKER. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-339 Unscrewing 6 screws to remove the SPEAKER

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6.) Remove the HIGH FRAME GROUND BRKT. Refer to figure below.

Figure 8-340 Removing the HIGH FRAME GROUND BRKT

7.) Unscrewing 6 screws and then pull out the BACKBONE FRONT BOTTOM LCF. Refer to figure
below.

Figure 8-341 Unscrewing 6 screws to pull out the BACKBONE FRONT BOTTOM LCF

8-71-3 Installation procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-72
Replacement of ELEVATION ARM UPPER COVER LCF
8-72-1 Manpower
1 person, 10 minutes

8-72-2 Tools
None

8-72-3 Preparation
Set the ELEVATION ARM ASSY in horizontal position.

8-72-4 Removal procedure

1.) Unhook the ELEVATION ARM UPPER COVER LCF to disassemble from the ELEVATION ARM
ASSY. There are 2 hooks on each side of the ELEVATION ARM UPPER COVER LCF. Refer to
figure below.

Figure 8-342 Lifting the ELEVATION ARM UPPER COVER LCF to disassemble from the ELEVATION ARM ASSY

2.) Lift the ELEVATION ARM UPPER COVER LCF and remove it diagonally.

Figure 8-343 Removing the ELEVATION ARM UPPER COVER LCF

8-72-5 Installation procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-73
Replacement of ELEVATION ARM LOWER COVER LCF
8-73-1 Manpower
1 person, 10 minutes

8-73-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

NOTE: “short” type driver preferable for ELEVATION ARM LOWER COVER LCF removal/installation.

8-73-3 Preparation
N/A

8-73-4 Removal procedure

1.) Press the up/down button to lift the ELEVATION ARM ASSY to the highest position. Refer to figure
below.

Figure 8-344 Lifting the ELEVATION ARM ASSY to the highest position

2.) Unscrew 4 screws to disassemble the ELEVATION ARM LOWER COVER LCF.

Figure 8-345 Unscrewing 4 screws to disassemble the ELEVATION ARM LOWER COVER LCF

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3.) Pull out the ELEVATION ARM LOWER COVER LCF from the ELEVATION ARM ASSY.

Figure 8-346 Pulling out the ELEVATION ARM LOWER COVER LCF from the ELEVATION ARM ASSY

8-73-5 Installation procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

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Section 8-74
Replacement of the Trackball crane ring
8-74-1 Manpower
One person, 5 minutes

8-74-2 Tools
None

8-74-3 Disassembly procedure

1.) Release the trackball fixing ring by turning it.
2.) Simply remove the trackball ring with trackball attached. (See picture below)

8-74-4 Installation procedure

1.) Assemble the trackball with new trackball crane and mount it to the system by turning it clockwise.

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Section 8-75
Replacement of BOB2 Assy
8-75-1 Manpower
One person, 20 minutes

8-75-2 Tools
Philips screwdriver

8-75-3 Preparation
Power Off/Shutdown the system as described in Section 4-3-2 "Power Off / Shutdown"

8-75-4 Removal procedure

1.) Follow the removal procedure of Section Section 8-65 "Replacement of DPS with battery/Battery
Pack Assy"
2.) Unscrew 14 screws and remove the DPS with Battery cover.

Figure 8-347 Removing the DPS with Battery cover

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3.) Disconnect the battery power and signal cables.

Figure 8-348 Disassembling battery power and signal cables from the DPS with battery board

4.) Open the cover and disconnect all cables on the BOB2 assy.

Figure 8-349 Open the cover and disconnect all cables

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5.) Unscrew 5 screws and remove BOB2 Assy.

Figure 8-350 Removing BOB2 Assy

8-75-5 Installation procedure

1.) Install the new parts in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: When the AC power is plugged in, the system fan will be operated automatically until the battery is fully
charged. Even though the AC power is plugged in with the full battery, the system fan will also be
operated automatically for less than one minute.

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FRU8-2: System Software - Installation/Upgrade Procedure

Functional and/or
See Section Leakage Current Test Debrief Script
4-3-1 Power On / Boot Up Proprietary Service Manual,
8-3 Software and Functional Checks after Installation/Upgrade Procedure Direction 5775467,
Revision 10, Section 8-2.
Table 8-2 System Function Equipment passed all required
4-3-2 Power Off / Shutdown tests and is ready for use.

FRU8-3: Software and Functional Checks after Installation/Upgrade Procedure

Functional and/or
See Section Leakage Current Test Debrief Script
4-3-1 Power On / Boot Up Proprietary Service Manual,
Direction 5775467,
Table 8-2 System Function
Revision 10, Section 8-3.
Equipment passed all required
4-3-2 Power Off / Shutdown
tests and is ready for use.

FRU8-4: Image Settings Only - Loading Procedure

go to 4-5-2 Load Small Backup (Scan Settings)

FRU8-5: Full Backup (Full System Configuration) - Loading Procedure

go to 4-5-4 Load Full System Configuration (Full Backup)

FRU8-6: Image Archive - Loading Procedure

go to 4-5-6-2 Load Image Archive

FRU8-7: Replacement or Activation of Options

Functional and/or
See Section Leakage Current Test Debrief Script
Table 8-2 System Function Proprietary Service Manual,
Direction 5775467,
Revision 10, Section 8-7.
functional checks depend on activated option Equipment passed all required
tests and is ready for use

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NOTE: How to know the system is LCF or not: Please refer to below picture to check LCF or not.

Figure 8-351

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Chapter 9
Renewal Parts

Section 9-1
Overview
9-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 9
This chapter gives an overview of replacement parts available for the Voluson S8.

LCD Monitor

OPIO for VOLUSON S8

Nest Box Parts

Mechanical Parts

Plastics Covers (Front/Sides/Rear)

Figure 9-1 Voluson S8 Major Components

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OPIO for VOLUSON S8t

Figure 9-2 Voluson S8t Major Components

Section Description Page Number

9-1 Overview 9-1

9-2 List of Abbreviations 9-3

9-3 Parts List Groups 9-4

9-4 Plastics Covers (Front/Sides/Rear) 9-6

9-5 LCD Monitor 9-9

9-6 OPIO for VOLUSON S8 9-10

9-7 OPIO for VOLUSON S8t 9-14

9-8 Nest Box Parts 9-18

9-9 Mechanical Parts 9-22

9-10 Options 9-24

9-11 Optional Peripherals and Accessories 9-26

9-12 System Manuals 9-28

9-13 Probes 9-30

9-14 Power Cord 9-34

9-15 Biopsy Needle Guides 9-36

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Section 9-2
List of Abbreviations

AC Alternating Current
ADC Analog to Digital Converter
A/N Key Alpha Numeric Keys
ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit
Assy Assembly
DMB128G Dachstein Beamformer 128ch Giga-bit
DBP Dachstein Backplane
DPS Dachstein Power Supply
DPS with battery Dachstein Power Supply with battery
CPU Central Processing Unit
CSI Common Status Indicator module
CWDM Continuous wave doppler module
DAC Digital to Analog Converter
DC Direct Current
DSP Digital Signal Processing
DVD Digital Video Disc
DVI Digital Visual Interface
ECGP Electrocardiography module
EUM Electronic User Manual
FRU 1 Replacement part available in parts hub
FRU 2 Replacement part available from the manufacturer (lead time
involved)
HDD Hard Disk Drive
Int Internal
I/O Input/Output
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LCF Low Cost Frame
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
PWA Printed Wire Assembly
DRFG Dachstein Radio frequency Giga-bit processor
SOM System On Module
USB Universal Serial Bus
CRU Customer replaceable unit

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Section 9-3
Parts List Groups

Figure 9-3 Console Views for Voluson S8

Figure 9-4 Console Views for Voluson S8t

Table 9-1 Mechanical and user accessible parts

Item Part Group Name Table Number Description

101-108 Plastics Covers Table 9-2 on page 9-7 Housing Covers

201-203 LCD Table 9-3 on page 9-9 Monitor and its covers

301-330 OPIO Table 9-4 on page 9-11 User interface parts & speaker

Main board modules

401-427 Nest Box Table 9-6 on page 9-20
Including front/back end boards

501-514 Mechanical Parts Table 9-7 on page 9-23 Mechanical Parts

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Table 9-1 Mechanical and user accessible parts

Item Part Group Name Table Number Description

601-606 Options Table 9-8 on page 9-25 Options and power cord

701-710 Optional Peripherals and Accessories Table 9-9 on page 9-27 Optional Equipment

System Manuals - Voluson E6 BT18 Table 9-10 on page 9-28 System Manuals

Probes
801-805 • 2D curved array Transducers Table 9-13 on page 9-30 Probes
811-813 • 2D linear array Transducers Table 9-14 on page 9-31
821-825 • Real-Time 4D Volume Probes Table 9-15 on page 9-32

831-844 Power Cord Table 9-17 on page 9-34 Power Cord

Table 9-18 on page 9-36

851-876 Biopsy Needle Guides Table 9-19 on page 9-36 Biopsy Needle Guides
Table 9-20 on page 9-37

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Section 9-4
Plastics Covers (Front/Sides/Rear)

102 103
101

106

104

107 105

Figure 9-5 Plastic Covers (Front/Side/Rear)

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108

110 111

109

112
113

Figure 9-6 Plastic Covers (LCF)

Table 9-2 Plastics Covers

Part
Item Part Name Number Description CRU FRU BT16 BT18 BT22

FRONT COVER ASSY

101 5721942 Plastic cover for left side for Voluson E6 N Y Y Y Y
BT16

HIGH CABINET ASSY BT16 (Voluson S8

HIGH CABINET ASSY
102 5722019 only) N Y Y Y Y
BT16

MID CABINET ASSY BT16 MID CABINET ASSY BT16

103 5721946 N Y Y Y Y

REAR COVER ASSY BT16

104 REAR COVER ASSY BT16 5721944 N Y Y Y N

Dummy Cover for Mid/High Dummy Cover for Mid/High Cabinet BT16
105 5725302 N Y Y Y Y
Cabinet BT16

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Table 9-2 Plastics Covers

Part
Item Part Name Number Description CRU FRU BT16 BT18 BT22
Plastics cover for right side (RS probe
106 Side Cover R Assy 5405168 N Y Y Y Y
connector)’ for Voluson E6

107 Side Cover L Assy 5405169 Plastic cover for left side for Voluson E6 N Y Y Y Y

108 BASE COVER LCF 5768152 BASE COVER LCF N Y Y Y Y

BACKBONE REAR
109 5768155 BACKBONE REAR COVER LCF N Y Y Y Y
COVER LCF

110 BACKBONE FRONT 5773476 BACKBONE FRONT COVER SET LCF N Y Y Y Y

COVER SET LCF

111 ELEVATION ARM COVER 5773477 ELEVATION ARM COVER SET LCF N Y Y Y Y
SET LCF

REAR COVER ASSY BT22

112 REAR COVER ASSY BT22 S5880849 N Y N N Y

REAR COVER ASSY BT22

113 S5926286 REAR COVER ASSY BT22 FOR CHINA N Y N N Y
FOR CHINA

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Section 9-5
LCD Monitor

204
201

202
203

Figure 9-7 LCD Monitor

Table 9-3 LCD

Part
Item Part Name Number Description CRU FRU BT16 BT18 BT22
201 WH23 LCDMON 5669734-4 WH23 LCDMON N Y Y Y Y

202 23" LCD Covers 5725304 23" LCD Covers N Y Y Y Y

23INCH
23INCH MONITOR
203 MONITOR ARM 5722184 N Y Y Y Y
ARM SPC310
SPC310

USB_2_0 Cable to
USB_2_0 Cable
204 5669585 Connect OPIO to N Y N Y Y
to Connect OPIO
monitor
to monitor
(Voluson S8t Only)

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Section 9-6 OPIO for VOLUSON S8

302
304

301 303

305 306 307

308 312

310

309

311

313

Figure 9-8 OPIO for VOLUSON S8

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314

330

331
332

334
333
315~329

335

Figure 9-9 OPIO for Voluson S8 (Cont’)

Table 9-4 OPIO for Voluson S8

Part
Item Part Name Number Description CRU FRU BT16 BT18 BT22

301 VS8 OPIO Assy-W 5788636 VS8 OPIO Assy-W N Y Y Y Y

VS8 Upper Keyboard BT

302 5396089-3 VS8 Upper Keyboard BT 16 N Y Y Y Y
16

VS8S6 Lower
303 5788637 VS8S6 Lower Keyboard-W N Y N Y Y
Keyboard-W

304 OPIO Wheel Assy BT16 5393438-3 OPIO Wheel Assy BT16 N Y Y Y Y

OPIO Main PWA Assy

305 OPIO Main PWA Assy BT16 N Y Y Y Y
BT16 5393434-3

OPIO Sub PWA Assy

306 5393435-3 OPIO Sub PWA Assy BT16 N Y Y Y Y
BT16

307 VS8S6_Hub board-H S5788640-2 VS8S6_Hub board-H N Y N Y Y

Laser trackball with

cable for Voluson Laser trackball with cable for Voluson
308 S9554921 N Y Y Y Y
signature series BT16 or signature series BT16 or later
later

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Table 9-4 OPIO for Voluson S8

Part
Item Part Name Number Description CRU FRU BT16 BT18 BT22

Trackball cable for

309 5726341-3 Trackball cable for VS8S6 OPIO BT16 N Y Y Y N
VS8S6 OPIO BT16

310 Encoder set BT16 5725306 Encoder set BT16 N Y Y Y Y

311 OPIO Button Sets BT16 5725307 OPIO Button Sets BT16 N Y Y Y Y

OPIO Top Cover BT16

312 OPIO Top Cover BT16 5725309 N Y Y Y Y

VOLUSON S6_S8 VOLUSON S6_S8 OPIO RUBBER

313 5715002 N Y Y Y Y
OPIO RUBBER SET SET

OPIO Plastic Covers

314 5725305 OPIO Plastic Covers BT16 N Y Y Y Y
BT16

New AN Key Top with New AN Key Top with Base Assembly,
315 Base Assembly, 5722339 Portuguese BT16 (Only key top and N Y Y Y Y
Portuguese BT16 frames, NOT whole AN key assembly)

New AN Key Top with Base

New AN Key Top with
316 5722340 Assembly,Spanish BT16 (Only key top N Y Y Y Y
Base Assembly,Spanish
and frames, NOT whole AN key
BT16
assembly)

New AN Key Top with Base

New AN Key Top with
317 5722341 Assembly,Italian BT16 (Only key top N Y Y Y Y
Base Assembly,Italian
and frames, NOT whole AN key
BT16
assembly)

New AN Key Top with Base

New AN Key Top with
318 5722342 Assembly,German BT16 (Only key top N Y Y Y Y
Base Assembly,German
and frames, NOT whole AN key
BT16
assembly)

New AN Key Top with Base

New AN Key Top with
Assembly,French BT16 (Only key top
319 Base Assembly,French 5722343 N Y Y Y Y
and frames, NOT whole AN key
BT16
assembly)

New AN Key Top with New AN Key Top with Base Assembly,
320 Base Assembly, Finnish 5722344 Finnish BT16 (Only key top and N Y Y Y Y
BT16 frames, NOT whole AN key assembly)

New AN Key Top with New AN Key Top with Base Assembly,
321 Base Assembly, Danish 5722345 Danish BT16 (Only key top and frames, N Y Y Y Y
BT16 NOT whole AN key assembly)

322 New AN Keyboard 5722347 Whole AN Keyboard Assembly Polaris N Y Y Y Y

Assembly Polaris BT16 BT16

New AN Key Top with New AN Key Top with Base Assembly,
323 Base Assembly, 5722348 Swedish BT16 (Only key top and N Y Y Y Y
Swedish BT16 frames, NOT whole AN key assembly)

New AN Key Top with New AN Key Top with Base Assembly,
324 Base Assembly, 5722349 Norwegian BT16 (Only key top and N Y Y Y Y
Norwegian BT16 frames, NOT whole AN key assembly)

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Table 9-4 OPIO for Voluson S8

Part
Item Part Name Number Description CRU FRU BT16 BT18 BT22

New AN Key Top with New AN Key Top with Base Assembly,
325 Base Assembly, English 5722350 English BT16 (Only key top and N Y Y Y Y
BT16 frames, NOT whole AN key assembly)

New AN Key Top with New AN Key Top with Base Assembly,
326 Base Assembly, 5722351 Russian BT16 (Only key top and N Y Y Y Y
Russian BT16 frames, NOT whole AN key assembly)

New A/n Key Top with New A/n Key Top with Base Assembly,
327 Base Assembly, Greek 5722352 Greek BT16 (Only key top and frames, N Y Y Y Y
BT16 NOT whole AN key assembly)

New AN Key Top with Base

New AN Key Top with
328 5722679 assembly_Swiss BT16 (Only key top N Y Y Y Y
Base assembly_Swiss
and frames, NOT whole AN key
BT16
assembly)

New AN Key Top with Base assembly_

New AN Key Top with Slovakian BT18 (Only key top and
329 Base assembly_ 5788178 N Y N Y Y
frames, NOT whole AN key assembly)
Slovakian BT18

330 miscellaneous key 5725313 N Y Y Y Y

miscellaneous key capBT16
capBT16

331 CAP SETS BT16 5728129 CAP SETS BT16 Y Y Y Y Y

FRONT BLOCK
332 5727448 FRONT BLOCK DUMMY COVER Y Y Y Y Y
DUMMY COVER

333 Speaker Assy 5408080 Speaker Assy N Y Y Y Y

334 TGC Assy 5393437 TGC Assy N Y Y Y Y

335 Trackball crane ring S5981354 Trackball crane rign Y Y Y Y Y

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Section 9-7OPIO for VOLUSON S8t

302
303 304

306
301

305 307

312

310 311
309
308

313
314

315

316

318

317

Figure 9-10 OPIO for VOLUSON S8t

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336

335

334
319-333

337
338

Figure 9-11 OPIO for VOLUSON S8t

Table 9-5 OPIO for VOLUSON S8t

Item Part Name Part Number Description CRU FRU BT18 BT22

301 Voluson S8t OPIO 5812427 Voluson S8t OPIO N Y Y Y

VS10 Lower OPIO ASSY with VS10 Lower OPIO ASSY

302 color trackball
S7920001
with color trackball
N Y Y Y

VS10 OPIO HUB Board with VS10 OPIO HUB Board with
303 color trackball
S7820002-2
color trackball
N Y Y Y

VS10 OPIO Main Board with VS10 OPIO Main Board with
304 color trackball
S7820003
color trackball
N Y Y Y

VS10 OPIO External USB3 VS10 OPIO External USB3

305 HUB
7720004
HUB
N Y Y Y

306 VS10 OPIO Power Board 7720005 VS10 OPIO Power Board N Y Y Y

307 VS10 OPIO Joystick Board 7720006 VS10 OPIO Joystick Board N Y Y Y

VS10 OPIO Joystick SET VS10 OPIO Joystick SET

308 BT18
S5810647
BT18
N Y Y Y

309 VOLUSON S8t Upper Assy S5812430-2 VOLUSON S8t Upper Assy N Y Y Y

310 VS10 Touch Joystick SET 7720012 VS10 Touch Joystick SET N Y Y Y

311 VS10 OPIO Encoder SET 7720014 VS10 OPIO Encoder SET N Y Y Y

Trackball cable for VS10 Trackball cable for VS10

312 OPIO
7720015
OPIO
N Y Y Y

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Table 9-5 OPIO for VOLUSON S8t

Item Part Name Part Number Description CRU FRU BT18 BT22

Laser trackball with cable for Laser trackball with cable for
313 Voluson signature series S9554919 Voluson signature series N Y Y Y
BT18 for RGB control BT18 for RGB control

314 OPIO Plastic Covers VS10 5726094 OPIO Plastic Covers VS10 N Y Y Y

315 Speaker Assy 6020405 Speaker Assy N Y Y Y

316 KNOB SET VS10 5726095 KNOB SET VS10 Y Y Y Y

317 OPIO button sets VS10 5726093 OPIO button sets VS10 N Y Y Y

318 OPIO Top Cover VS10 5726594 OPIO Top Cover VS10 N Y Y Y

New An Key Top with Base New An Key Top with Base
319 Assembly, Portuguese BT16
5722339
Assembly, Portuguese BT16
N Y Y Y

New An Key Top with Base New An Key Top with Base
320 Assembly, Spanish BT16
5722340
Assembly, Spanish BT16
N Y Y Y

New An Key Top with Base New An Key Top with Base
321 Assembly, Italian BT16
5722341
Assembly, Italian BT16
N Y Y Y

New An Key Top with Base New An Key Top with Base
322 Assembly, German BT16
5722342
Assembly, German BT16
N Y Y Y

New An Key Top with Base New An Key Top with Base
323 Assembly, French BT16
5722343
Assembly, French BT16
N Y Y Y

New An Key Top with Base New An Key Top with Base
324 Assembly, Finnish BT16
5722344
Assembly, Finnish BT16
N Y Y Y

New An Key Top with Base New An Key Top with Base
325 Assembly, Danish BT16
5722345
Assembly, Danish BT16
N Y Y Y

New An Key Top with Base New An Key Top with Base
326 Assembly, Swedish BT16
5722348
Assembly, Swedish BT16
N Y Y Y

New An Key Top with Base New An Key Top with Base
327 Assembly, Norwegian BT16
5722349
Assembly, Norwegian BT16
N Y Y Y

New An Key Top with Base New An Key Top with Base
328 Assembly, English BT16
5722350
Assembly, English BT16
N Y Y Y

New An Key Top with Base New An Key Top with Base
329 Assembly, Russian BT16
5722351
Assembly, Russian BT16
N Y Y Y

New An Key Top with Base New An Key Top with Base
330 Assembly, Greek BT16
5722352
Assembly, Greek BT16
N Y Y Y

New An Key Top with Base New An Key Top with Base
331 Assembly, Swiss BT16
5722679
Assembly, Swiss BT16
N Y Y Y

New An Key Top with Base New An Key Top with Base
332 Assembly, Slovakian BT16
5788178
Assembly, Slovakian BT16
N Y Y Y

AN Keyboard Assembly
333 AN Keyboard Assembly VS10 5716489
VS10
N Y Y Y

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Table 9-5 OPIO for VOLUSON S8t

Item Part Name Part Number Description CRU FRU BT18 BT22

VOLUSON S10 OPIO VOLUSON S10 OPIO

334 RUBBER SET
5726092
RUBBER SET
N Y Y Y

335 CAP SET BT16 5728129 CAP SET BT16 Y Y Y Y

FRONT BLOCK DUMMY FRONT BLOCK DUMMY

336 COVER
5727448
COVER
Y Y Y Y

337 miscellaneous key cap BT16 5725313 miscellaneous key cap BT16 N Y Y Y

338 Trackball crane ring S5981354 Trackball crane ring Y Y Y Y

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Section 9-8 Nest Box Parts

401
402

406 407
408
403

409 410 411

412 414 421

415

Figure 9-12 Nest Box Parts

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416 417 418 420

419

424
422 423

426
425

427

428 430
431

432 433 434 435

Figure 9-13 Nest Box Parts(Cont‘)

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Table 9-6 Nest Box

Ite Part
m Part Name Number Description CRU FRU BT16 BT18 BT22

401 E DPI Board assy 5722794-3 E DPI Board Assy for 4 port N Y Y Y Y

Dachstein Beamformer 128ch

402 DBM128G Assy 5773602 N Y N Y Y
Giga-bit

403 CWD Piggy ASSY 6497597-2 CWD Piggy ASSY N Y Y Y Y

406 HDD 5459671 2.5inch 500GB SATA HDD N Y Y Y Y

407 DBP Assy 5773599 Dachstein Backplane N Y N Y Y

408 CSI Assy 5364095 CSI Assy (Inc. Cable) N Y Y Y Y

409 DVD unit 5393433 DVD unit N Y Y Y Y

410 AC Cable Holder 5408086 AC CABLE HOLDER SET Y Y Y Y Y

411 OPIO Cable Assy 6020400 OPIO Cable Assy N Y Y Y Y

412 System Main FAN 5669586 System Main FAN N Y Y Y Y

414 i3 Skylake with 8Gbyte RAM 7324559-2 i3 Skylake with 8Gbyte RAM N Y N Y N

415 AMD E9174 MXM Graphic card 5852115 AMD E9174 MXM Graphic card N Y N Y Y

416 DPS with battery Assy_S 8004402-3 DPS with Battery Assy _S N Y N Y Y

417 DPS Assy_S 8004401 DPS Assy_S N Y N Y Y

4S3P Battery Pack

4S3P Battery pack
418 5450061-4 (14.4V Li-ion 5850mAh N Y Y Y Y
Rechargeable)

419 HDMI Cable for main Monitor 5669581 Monitor HDMI Cable N Y Y Y Y

420 Monitor Power Cable 5669582 Monitor Power Cable N Y Y Y Y

COM Express MODULE, Type6, COM Express MODULE, Type6,

421 skylake i3-6100E, DDR4 8G, 7324561 skylake i3-6100E, DDR4 8G, N Y N Y Y
BIOS for SSD &USB Software BIOS for SSD &USB Software
installation installation

422 Peripheral Cable Assy 5408182 Peripheral Cable Assy N Y Y Y Y

423 Power Cable for DVD 5611034 Power Cable for DVD N Y Y Y Y

Manganese Dioxide Luthium Coin Manganese Dioxide Luthium

424 5173038 N Y Y Y Y
Battery Coin Battery, CR2450

425 UP-BT18 Assy 5788098 UVC pibby board N Y N Y Y

DRFG160T_VS_SqHeatsink
DRFG160T_VS - SqHeatsink
426 5814538-3 (SW version should be SPC330 N Y N Y Y
Ext.11/SPC340 Ext.2 or above

USB 2_0 cable for Main

427 USB 2_0 cable for Main Monitor 5669583 Monitor(VOLUSONS8 only) N Y Y Y Y

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Table 9-6 Nest Box

Ite Part
m Part Name Number Description CRU FRU BT16 BT18 BT22

VGAcon, HDMI-toVGA converter

VGAcon, HDMI-toVGA converter
428 5858185 board in Voluson BT18 N Y N Y Y
board in Voluson BT18

E8870 GPU replacement set

430 E8870 GPU replacement set S5873999 (SW version should be Ext.8 or N Y N Y N
above)

431 Voluson BIOS Upgrade Kit S5890256 Voluson BIOS Upgrade Kit N Y N Y N

432 BOB2_S Assy 5715112-3 BOB2_S Assy N Y N Y Y

433 2.5inch SATA 512GB SSD 5839947 2.5inch SATA 512GB SSD N Y N Y Y

434 AMD RX6400 MXM module 5945461 AMD RX6400 MXM module N Y N N Y

COM Express MODULE, Type6 COM Express MODULE, Type6

435 skylake i3-6100E, DDR4 8G, 7324563 skylake i3-6100E, DDR4 8G, N Y N N Y
Heatsink with FAN Heatsink with FAN

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Section 9-9
Mechanical Parts

501 502 504

503

505

506

507

508 509

511 513

510 512

Figure 9-14 Mechanical Parts

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Table 9-7 Mechanical Parts

Part
Item Part Name Number Description CRU FRU BT16 BT18 BT22

501 Total Lock Caster 5400391-2 Total Lock Caster N Y Y Y Y

Caster with swivel

502 Swivel Lock Caster 5400392-2 N Y Y Y Y
available

503 Caster Cap Set BT16 5725315 Caster Cap set BT16 Y Y Y Y Y

504 Handle BT16 5721896-2 Handle BT16 N Y Y Y Y

ELEVATION CABLE ELEVATION CABLE

505 5721910 Y Y Y Y Y
DUCK COVER BT16 DUCK COVER BT16

23inch LCD Arm Plastic 23inch LCD Arm Plastic

506 5725316 Y Y Y Y Y
Covers Covers

Cable Hook BT16

507 Cable Hook BT16 5725317 Y Y Y Y Y
(Voluson S8 only)

Probe Holder set BT16

508 Probe Holder set BT16 5725318 Y Y Y Y Y
(Voluson S8 only)

509 RS KNOB SET 5726088 RS KNOB SET BT16 N Y Y Y Y

510 Metal Air Filter 5462341 Metal Air Filter Y Y N Y Y

Cable Hook VS10

511 Cable hook VS10 5722682 Y Y N Y Y
(Voluson S8t only)

Probe Holder set VS10

512 Probe Holder set VS10 5725319 Y Y N Y Y
(Voluson S8t only)

513 GEL HOLDER VS10 5723418 GEL HOLDER VS10 Y Y N Y Y

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Section 9-10 Options

601 602 603

608
605

604
606 607

609

612
610
611

613

614

Figure 9-15 Options

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Table 9-8 Options

Part
Item Part Name Number Description CRU FRU BT16 BT18 BT22

5408092 Vertical TV probe holder

601 Vertical TV probe holder Y Y Y Y Y
(H46732LK) (Voluson S8 only)

5408514 Horizontal TV probe holder

602 Horizontal TV probe holder Y Y Y Y Y
(H46732LJ) (Voluson S8 only)

5380960-2
603 3 button footswitch Rev1.1 3 button Foot Switch Y Y Y Y Y
(H46732LF)

Horizontal TV probe holder

604 Horizontal TV probe holder 5726083 Y Y N Y Y
(Voluson S8t only)

5722089
605 DRAWER ASSY BT16 DRAWER ASSY BT16 N Y Y Y Y
(H44892LB)

Power Cord Fix Bracket 5497621

606 Power Cord Fix Bracket 110V Y Y Y Y Y
110V (H46912LD)

Power Cord Fix Bracket 5497620

607 Power Cord Fix Bracket 220V Y Y Y Y Y
220V (H46912LC)

VS8_VS6_VP8_VP6 ECG
VS8_VS6_VP8_VP6 ECG 5669519
608 MODULE ASSY (Voluson S8 N Y Y Y Y
MODULE ASSY (H43192LK)
only)

LOGIQ P7_P9 ECG Module 5599525 LOGIQ P7_P9 ECG Module

609 N Y N Y Y
Assy (H43192LJ) Assy (Voluson S8t Only)

5341188
610 IEC Type ECG CABLE IEC Type ECG CABLE Y Y Y Y Y
(H45302LZ)

Norav ECG Patient Cable 5178978

611 ECG Patient cable for US Y Y Y Y Y
AHA Type (H46102LW)

5589104
612 EMI filter Assy EMI filter Assy Y Y Y Y Y
(H46162LH)

613 Vet label collector for WH 5812495 Vet Label collector for WH N Y N Y Y

614 2.5” SSSD 1TB 5881138 2.5” SSSD 1TB N Y N N Y

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Section 9-11
Optional Peripherals and Accessories
9-11-1 Printers and options

702 705
701

711 706

714

712

715

713

719
717
716 718

720 721

Figure 9-16 Optional Peripherals and Accessories - Printers

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Table 9-9 Optional Peripherals and Accessories

Part
Item Part Name Number Description CRU FRU BT16 BT18 BT22

sysDVD of Voluson Software

701 SPC330 Software part 5776823-13 Y Y N Y N
SPC330 Ext.12

EternalBlue Tool Patch EternalBlue Tool Patch CD

702 5778725 Y Y Y Y Y
CD for Voluson Product for Voluson Product

KTZ304096
(For 220V,
Color Laser Printer HP H48701EZ)
705 HP Color LaserJet Pro M454 N Y Y Y Y
M454 KTZ304236
(For 110V,
H48711MZ)

BW Printer bracket, Color

Printer bracket, Cable set,
Printer installation kit H46762LS SCREW PH W/SP M4X8,
706 N N Y Y Y
(BW and Color) (5409811) SCREW FH M3X6, SCREW
FH M4X6, DUMMY CASE
MID BW POLARIS

5507798
711 LAN Isolator Assy LAN Isolator Assy Y Y Y Y Y
(H46972LY)

5507797
712 USB Isolator ASSy USB Isolator Assy Y Y Y Y Y
(H46972LZ)

Common wireless LAN 5737413-2 Common Wireless LAN

713 N Y Y Y Y
ASSY A6210 (H44932LH) ASSY A6210

Common wireless LAN

Common wireless LAN
714 5821919 ASSY for Japan N Y Y Y Y
ASSY for Japan

Norav ECG Patient Cable Norav ECG Patient Cable

715 5192623 Y Y Y Y Y
IEC Type IEC Type

716 Ethernet protection cable 5863421 Ethernet protection cable Y N N Y Y

Voluson Software Thumb Voluson Software Thumb

717 Drive Assembly SPC340 5881135-5 Drive Assembly SPC340 N Y N N Y
Ext.4 Ext.4

Digital BW Video Printer Digital BW Video Printer

718 5599699 N Y Y Y Y
(e.g., Sony UP-D898MD) (e.g., Sony UP-D898MD)

Digital Color Printer (Sony Digital Color Printer (Sony

719 5389822 N Y Y Y Y
UP-D25MD) UP-D25MD)

720 WLAN-S(US) S5941133 WLAN-S(US) N Y N N Y

721 WLAN-S(EU) S5941131 WLAN-S(EU) N Y N N Y

NOTE: The illustrations may not correspond to the actual product!

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Section 9-12
System Manuals
Table 9-10 System Manuals - Voluson E6 BT18

Part Name Part # for VS8 Part# for VS8t

Service Manual 5775468

System User Manuals

Basic User Manual, English 5774842-100 5773160-100

Basic User Manual, French 5774842-101 5773160-101

Basic User Manual, Spanish 5774842-106 5773160-106

Basic User Manual, German 5774842-108 5773160-108

Basic User Manual, Italian 5774842-111 5773160-111

Basic User Manual, Dutch 5774842-121 5773160-121

Basic User Manual, Portuguese 5774842-127 5773160-127

Basic User Manual, Estonian 5774842-129 5773160-129

Basic User Manual, Slovenian 5774842-131 5773160-131

Basic User Manual, Japanese 5774842-140 5773160-140

Basic User Manual, Swedish 5774842-142 5773160-142

Basic User Manual, Traditional Chinese 5774842-143 5773160-143

Basic User Manual, Korean 5774842-144 5773160-144

Basic User Manual, Russian 5774842-145 5773160-145

Basic User Manual, Polish 5774842-150 5773160-150

Basic User Manual, Greek 5774842-151 5773160-151

Basic User Manual, Hungarian 5774842-153 5773160-153

Basic User Manual, Slovakian 5774842-154 5773160-154

Basic User Manual, Czech 5774842-155 5773160-155

Basic User Manual, Turkish 5774842-159 5773160-159

Basic User Manual, Danish 5774842-160 5773160-160

Basic User Manual, Norwegian 5774842-161 5773160-161

Basic User Manual, Finnish 5774842-162 5773160-162

Basic User Manual, Bulgarian 5774842-165 5773160-165

Basic User Manual, Romanian 5774842-167 5773160-167

Basic User Manual, Croatian 5774842-168 5773160-168

Basic User Manual, Lithuanian 5774842-174 5773160-174

Basic User Manual, Latvian 5774842-175 5773160-175

Basic User Manual, Serbian 5774842-176 5773160-176

Basic User Manual, European Portuguese 5774842-177 5773160-177

Basic User Manual, Ukrainian 5774842-180 5773160-180

Basic User Manual, Indonesian 5774842-181 5773160-181

Basic User Manual, Kazakhstan 5774842-184 5773160-184

Advanced Reference Manual, English 5773880-100

Advanced Acoustic output Reference 5773881-100

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Table 9-11 System Manuals - Voluson E6 BT22

Part Name Part # for VS8 Part# for VS8t

Service Manual 5775468

System User Manuals

Instructions for Use, English 5878285-1EN 5877513-1EN

Instructions for Use, French 5878285-1FR 5877513-1FR

Instructions for Use, Spanish 5878285-1ES 5877513-1ES

Instructions for Use, German 5878285-1DE 5877513-1DE

Instructions for Use, Italian 5878285-1IT 5877513-1IT

Instructions for Use, Dutch 5878285-1NL 5877513-1NL

Instructions for Use, Portuguese 5878285-1PT-BR 5877513-1PT-BR

Instructions for Use, Estonian 5878285-1ET 5877513-1ET

Instructions for Use, Slovenian 5878285-1SL 5877513-1SL

Instructions for Use, Japanese 5878285-1JA 5877513-1JA

Instructions for Use, Swedish 5878285-1SV 5877513-1SV

Instructions for Use, Traditional Chinese 5878285-1ZH-TW 5877513-1ZH-TW

Instructions for Use, Korean 5878285-1KO 5877513-1KO

Instructions for Use, Russian 5878285-1RU 5877513-1RU

Instructions for Use, Polish 5878285-1PL 5877513-1PL

Instructions for Use, Greek 5878285-1EL 5877513-1EL

Instructions for Use, Hungarian 5878285-1HU 5877513-1HU

Instructions for Use, Slovakian 5878285-1SK 5877513-1SK

Instructions for Use, Czech 5878285-1CS 5877513-1CS

Instructions for Use, Turkish 5878285-1TR 5877513-1TR

Instructions for Use, Danish 5878285-1DA 5877513-1DA

Instructions for Use, Norwegian 5878285-1NO 5877513-1NO

Instructions for Use, Finnish 5878285-1FI 5877513-1FI

Instructions for Use, Bulgarian 5878285-1BG 5877513-1BG

Instructions for Use, Romanian 5878285-1RO 5877513-1RO

Instructions for Use, Croatian 5878285-1HR 5877513-1HR

Instructions for Use, Lithuanian 5878285-1LT 5877513-1LT

Instructions for Use, Latvian 5878285-1LV 5877513-1LV

Instructions for Use, Serbian 5878285-1SR 5877513-1SR

Instructions for Use, European Portuguese 5878285-1PT-PT 5877513-1PT-PT

Instructions for Use, Ukrainian 5878285-1UK 5877513-1UK

Instructions for Use, Indonesian 5878285-1ID 5877513-1ID

Instructions for Use, Vietnamese 5878285-1VI 5877513-1VI

Instructions for Use, Kazakhstan 5878285-1KK 5877513-1KK

Advanced Reference Manual, English 5879173-100

Advanced Acoustic output Reference 5879174-100

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Section 9-13
Probes
Table 9-12 below outlines the replacement parts described in the sub-sections.
Table 9-12 Probes - Replacement Parts

Sub-section Description Page Number

9-13-1 2D-Probes - Curved Array Transducers 9-30

9-13-2 2D-Probes - Linear Array Transducers 9-31

9-13-3 Real-Time 4D Volume Probes 9-32

9-13-1 2D-Probes - Curved Array Transducers

801
802

813
814
812

Figure 9-17 2D curved array Transducers

Table 9-13 2D curved array Transducers

Part Part
Item Name Number Description CRU FRU BT16 BT18 BT22

5499608 Broadband curved array transducer, 2.0 - 5.0 MHz, 192

801 C1-5-RS (H40462LA) Elements, Applications: Abdominal, Obstetrics, Y Y Y Y Y
Gynecology.

broadband curved array transducer, 2.0 - 5.0 MHz,

5488477
802 4C-RS 128 Elements Applications: Abdominal, Y Y Y Y Y
(H4000SR)
Obstetrics, Gynecology

Broadband curved array transducer, 4.0-10.0 MHz,

5499508 128 Elements, field of view: max. 131°
803 8C-RS Y Y Y Y Y
(H40402LS) Applications: Abdominal, Small Parts, Cardiology,
Peripheral Vascular, Pediatrics

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Table 9-13 2D curved array Transducers

Part Part
Item Name Number Description CRU FRU BT16 BT18 BT22

5722023 Micro Convex transducer 2.9-9.7 MHz, 192 Elements

812 IC9-RS Y Y Y Y Y
(H48691PJ) Application : OB, Gyn, Transrectal

5842848 Micro Convex transducer 2.9 - 9.7 MHz, 128 Elements

813 IC9B-RS Y Y N N Y
(H48062AK) Application: OB, Gyn, Transrectal

Broadband curved array transducer, 2.5-9.1 MHz,

5770783
814 C2-9-RS 192 Elements Applications : Abdominal, obstetrics, Y Y N N Y
(H48701WL)
Gynecology, Pediatrics

9-13-2 2D-Probes - Linear Array Transducers

804 805 806

Figure 9-18 2D-Probes - Linear Array Transducers

Table 9-14 2D linear array Transducers

Part Part
Item Name Number Description CRU FRU BT16 BT18 BT22

Broadband linear array transducer, 3.0-8.0 MHz, 192

5499511
804 9L-RS Elements, Applications: Small Parts, Obstetrics, Y Y Y Y Y
(H40402LL)
Peripheral Vascular, Pediatrics, MSK

Small and lightweight linear-array transducer 4.0 - 12.0

12L- 5499501
805 MHz, 192 Elements Applications: Small Parts, Y Y Y Y Y
RS (H40402LY)
Peripheral Vascular, Pediatrics, MSK, Breast

1,25D Matrix linear array transducer, 4.0 - 13.0 MHz, 336

ML6- 5499610 Elements
806 Y Y Y Y Y
15-RS (H40462LM) Applications: Small Parts, Peripheral Vascular,
Pediatrics, MSK, Breast

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9-13-3 Real-Time 4D Volume Probes

807

809

Figure 9-19 Real-Time 4D Volume Probes

Table 9-15 Real-Time 4D Volume Probes

Part
Item Part Name Number Description CRU FRU BT16 BT18 BT22

Real-time 4D endocavity broadband electronic

curved
KTZ304128 array transducer 3.8 - 9.3 MHz, 192 Elements,
807 RIC5-9A-RS Y Y Y Y Y
(H48701EJ) field of
view: max. 184°ý Applications: Gynecology,
Obstetrics, Transrectal

Ultralight Real-time 4D broadband electronic

KTZ303302 curved-array transducer
809 RAB6-RS Y Y Y Y Y
(H48691LP) 2.0 - 8.0 MHz, 192 Elements
Applications: Abdominal, OB, Gyn, Pediatrics

Note: A green round label as below is attached on the RIC5-9A-RS (KTZ304128)

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9-13-4 2D-Probes - Phased Array Transducers

810

811

Figure 9-20 2D-Probes - Phased Array Transducers

Table 9-16 2D-Probes - Phased Array Transducers

Part Part
Item Name Number Description CRU FRU BT16 BT18 BT22

Broadband phased array transducer, 1.0 - 4.0 MHz, 64

3Sc- 5433833
810 Elements Applications: Abdominal, Cardiology, Y Y Y Y Y
RS (H45041DL)
Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Cephalic

Broadband phased array transducer, 4.0-12.0 MHz, 96

12S- 5499321
811 Elements Applications: Y Y Y Y Y
RS (H44901AB)
Small Parts, Cardiology, Pediatrics

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Section 9-14
Power Cord

901 903
902

904

905 906

907 909
908

911 912
910

913 914
915

Figure 9-21 Power Cord

Table 9-17 Power Cord

Item Part Name Part Number Description CRU FRU

PWR SPLY CRD

901 ARGENTINA 10A 250V 6736101-3 PWR SPLY CRD ARGENTINA 10A 250V STRAIGHT 4M N Y
STRAIGHT 4M

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Table 9-17 Power Cord

Item Part Name Part Number Description CRU FRU

PWR SPLY CRD ANZ 10A

902 6736102-3 PWR SPLY CRD ANZ 10A 250V STRAIGHT 4M N Y
250V STRAIGHT 4M

PWR SPLY CRD BRAZIL

903 6736103-3 PWR SPLY CRD BRAZIL 10A 250V STRAIGHT 4M N Y
10A 250V STRAIGHT 4M

PWR SPLY CRD CHINA

904 6736104-3 PWR SPLY CRD CHINA 10A 250V STRAIGHT 4M N Y
10A 250V STRAIGHT 4M

PWR SPLY CRD EUROPE

PWR SPLY CRD EUROPE KOREA 10A 250V STRAGHT
905 KOREA 10A 250V 6736105-3 N Y
4M
STRAGHT 4M

PWR SPLY CRD UK

906 IRELAND 10A 250V 6736107-3 PWR SPLY CRD UK IRELAND 10A 250V STRAIGHT 4M N Y
STRAIGHT 4M

PWR SPLY CRD INDIA 6A

907 6736108-3 PWR SPLY CRD INDIA 6A 250V STRAIGHT 4M N Y
250V STRAIGHT 4M

PWR SPLY CRD ISRAEL

908 6736109-3 PWR SPLY CRD ISRAEL 10A 250V STRAIGHT 4M N Y
10A 250V STRAIGHT 4M

PWR SPLY CRD ITALY

909 6736110-3 PWR SPLY CRD ITALY 10A 250V STRAIGHT 4M N Y
10A 250V STRAIGHT 4M

PWR SPLY CRD JAPAN

PWR SPLY CRD JAPAN AND TAIWAN 15A 125V
910 AND TAIWAN 15A 125V 6736111-3 N Y
STRAIGHT 4M
STRAIGHT 4M

PWR SPLY CRD S

911 AFRICA 10A 250V 6736112-3 PWR SPLY CRD S AFRICA 10A 250V STRAIGHT 4M N Y
STRAIGHT 4M

PWR SPLY CRD

PWR SPLY CRD SWITZERLAND 10A 250V STRAIGHT
912 SWITZERLAND 10A 250V 6736113-3 N Y
4M
STRAIGHT 4M

PWR SPLY CRD UNITED

PWR SPLY CRD UNITED STATES - CANADA 15A 125V
913 STATES - CANADA 15A 6736114-3 N Y
STRAIGHT 4M
125V STRAIGHT 4M

PWR SPLY CRD

914 DENMARK 10A 250V 6736115-3 PWR SPLY CRD DENMARK 10A 250V STRAIGHT 4M N Y
STRAIGHT 4M

PWR SPLY CRD

DENMARK NON- PWR SPLY CRD DENMARK NON-HOSPITAL CRADE
915 6736106-12 N Y
HOSPITAL CRADE STD STD PLUG 10A 250V
PLUG 10A 250V

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Section 9-15
Biopsy Needle Guides

851
852

Figure 9-22 Biopsy Needle Guides

Table 9-18 Biopsy Needle Guides

Item Part Name Part Number Description CRU FRU

Reusable Biopsy needle guide for probe RIC5-9A-RS needle

851 PEC63 H46721R Y N
diameter: <1.8 mm

RIC Single-angle Disposable Biopsy needle guide for probe RIC-9A-RS needle
852 H48681GF Y N
bracket diameter:1.2 - 1.6 mm

861
878
877

Figure 9-23 Biopsy Needle Guides

Table 9-19 Biopsy Needle Guides

Item Part Name Part Number Description CRU FRU

RAB Single-angle Non Sterile Single Angle Bracket needle quide for probe RAB6-RS
861 H48681ML Y N
bracket needle diameter: > 0.6 mm - < 2.1 mm

IC9-RS Biopsy
877 H48691YW disposable Biopsy needle guide for probe IC9-RS Y N
guide(disposable)

IC9-RS Biopsy
878 H48701MN reusable Biopsy needle guide for probe IC9-RS Y N
guide

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Section 9-15 Biopsy Needle Guides (cont?)

871 872

873 874

875 876

Figure 9-24 Biopsy Needle Guides

Table 9-20 Biopsy Needle Guides

Item Part Name Part Number Description CRU FRU

C1-5-RS Non Sterile Multi Angle Bracket needle guide for probe C1-5-RS needle
871 H40432LE Y N
Biopsy guide diameter: > 0.6 mm - < 2.1 mm

12L-RS Multi- Non Sterile Multi Angle Bracket needle guide for probe 12L-RS
872 H40432LC Y N
angle bracket needle diameter: > 0.6 mm - < 2.1 mm

9L-RS Multi- Non Sterile Multi Angle Bracket needle guide for probe 9L-RS
873 H4906BK Y N
angle bracket needle diameter: > 0.6 mm - < 2.1 mm

ML6-15-RS Non Sterile Multi Angle Bracket needle guide for probe ML6-15-RS
874 H40432LJ Y N
Biopsy kit needle diameter: > 0.6 mm - < 2.1 mm

3Sc-RS Multi- Non Sterile Multi Angle Bracket needle guide for probe 3Sc-RS
875 H46222LC Y N
angle bracket needle diameter: > 0.6 mm - < 2.1 mm

4C-RS Multi- Non Sterile Multi Angle Bracket needle guide starter kit for probe 4C-RS
876 E8385NA Y N
angle bracket needle diameter: > 0.6 mm - < 2.1 mm

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Chapter 10
Care & Maintenance

Section 10-1
Overview
10-1-1 Care and Maintenance Inspections
It has been determined by engineering that your Voluson E6 system does not have any high wear
components that fail with use, therefore no Care and Maintenance Inspections are mandatory.
However, some Customers Quality Assurance Programs may require additional tasks and/or
inspections at a different frequency than listed in this manual.

10-1-2 Purpose of Chapter 10

This chapter describes Care & Maintenance on the Voluson E6 system and its peripherals.
These procedures are intended to maintain the quality of the ultrasound systems performance.
Read this chapter completely and familiarize yourself with the procedures before performing a task.

Table 10-1 Contents in Chapter 10

Section Description Page Number

10-1 Overview 10-1

10-2 Why do Maintenance 10-2

10-3 Maintenance Task Schedule 10-2

10-4 Tools Required 10-5

10-5 System Maintenance 10-6

10-6 Using a Phantom (Optional) 10-12

10-7 Electrical Safety Tests 10-12

10-8 When There's Too Much Leakage Current... 10-31

CAUTION Practice good ESD prevention. Wear an anti–static strap when handling electronic parts and
!! CAUTION:
even when disconnecting/connecting cables.

DANGER THERE ARE SEVERAL PLACES ON THE BACKPLANE, THE AC DISTRIBUTION,

!! DANGER:
AND DC DISTRIBUTION THAT ARE DANGEROUS. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT
THE SYSTEM POWER PLUG AND SWITCH OFF THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER
BEFORE YOU REMOVE ANY PARTS. BE CAUTIOUS WHENEVER POWER IS
STILL ON AND COVERS ARE REMOVED.
CAUTION Do not pull out or insert circuit boards while power is ON.
!! CAUTION:

CAUTION DO NOT operate this unit unless all board covers and frame panels are securely in place, to
ensure optimal system performance and cooling.
When covers are removed, EMI may be present.
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Section 10-2
Why do Maintenance
10-2-1 Quality Assurance
In order to gain accreditation from organizations such as the American College of Radiology (USA), it
is the customer’s responsibility to have a quality assurance program in place for each scanner.
The program must be directed by a medical physicists, the supervising radiologist/physician or
appropriate designer.

Routine quality control testing must occur regularly. The same tests are performed during each period
so that changes can be monitored over time and effective corrective action can be taken.

Testing results, corrective action and the effects of corrective action must be documented and
maintained on the site.

Your GE service representative can help you with establishing, performing and maintaining records for
a quality assurance program. Please contact us for coverage information and/or price for service.

Section 10-3
Maintenance Task Schedule
10-3-1 How often should care & maintenance tasks be performed?
The Customer Care Schedule (see: page 10-3) specifies how often your Voluson E6 should be serviced
and outlines items requiring special attention.

NOTE: It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the Voluson E6 care & maintenance is performed as
scheduled in order to retain its high level of safety, dependability and performance.

Your GE Service Representative has an in-depth knowlegde of your Voluson E6 ultrasound scanning
system and can best provide competent, efficient service.
Please contact us for coverage information and/or price for service.

The service procedures and recommended intervals shown in the Customer Care Schedule assumes
that you use your Voluson E6 for an average patient load (10-12 per day) and not use it as a primary
mobile unit which is transported between diagnostic facilities.

NOTE: If conditions exist which exceed typical usage and patient load, then it is recommended to increase the
maintenance frequencies.

Abbreviations used in the Customer Care Schedule Table 10-2:

D = Daily W = Weekly M = Monthly A = Annually

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10-3-1 How often should care & maintenance tasks be performed? (cont?)

Table 10-2 Customer Care Schedule

Item Service at Indicated Time D W M A Notes

Air Filter Grid

Remove the filter grid and clean the air filter
grid with vacuum cleaner from outside.
• more frequently depending on
your environment

Remove filter grid, back top cover and back

Air Filter Grid cover and clean the housing from inside. • more frequently depending on
your environment
(vacuum cleaner and soft brush)

AC Mains Cable Inspect AC Mains Cable • Mobile Unit Check weekly

Check if all cables are fixed well seated at

Cables and Connectors the correct position and if there is no • also after corrective
maintenance
mechanical damage visible.

Clean alphanumerical keyboard, Functional Be careful not to get the cloth

User Interface
keys, Digital potentiometers, TGC-Shift
potentiometers. (vacuum cleaner, lukewarm
• too wet so that moisture does
not enter the loudspeakers,
soap water on a soft, damp cloth) TGC-Slider, or other keys!

Clean LCD Monitor surface and Probe Be careful not to get the cloth
LCD Monitor and Probe
holder
holder with a fluid detergent in warm water • too wet so that moisture does
on a soft, damp cloth. not enter the entire system.

Clean and inspect the mechanical function

of wheels, casters, brakes and swivel locks
Mechanical parts as well as side door, foot rest, front and rear • Mobile Unit Check Daily
handle, and monitor holder.
Remove Dust and Coupling gel.

Control Console
movement
Check Translation/Rotation and Height
Adjustment (Elevation)
• more frequently at Mobile Units

Trackball Check
Check proper operation
(Cursor movement X, Y direction)
• If failure occurs go to trackball
cleaning.

Remove trackball ring; open the trackball

Trackball Cleaning housing and take out the trackball to clean it • Please record it in the systems
setup maintenance report
with soft tissue and screwdriver shaft.

* save the image filing data

Disk Drives
(Data Backup)
Test Image filing (Archive) Import and
Export data capability (DVD/CD Drive)
• •* weekly or at least monthly on
DVD/CD depending on the
number of examinations

Clean probes and probe cables and check

acoustic lens housing (cracks) and probe
Safe Probe Operation cables. In case of mechanical damage, •* * or before each use
don’t use them! Danger: Safety risk for
operator and patient.

To detect air bubbles in filling liquid, shake

Probe Air bubbles the probe carefully and check abnormal
noise.

Probe connectors
Remove dust/dirt of all probe connectors.
Clean with vacuum cleaner if dust is visible.
•
Also after corrective
Console Leakage
Current Checks
• maintenance or as required by
your facilities QA program.

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Table 10-2 Customer Care Schedule

Item Service at Indicated Time D W M A Notes

Also after corrective

Peripheral Leakage
Current Checks
• maintenance or as required by
your facilities QA program.

Also after corrective

Surface Probe Leakage
Current Checks
• maintenance or as required by
your facilities QA program.

Endocavity Probe Also after corrective

Leakage • maintenance or as required by
Current Checks your facilities QA program.

Also after corrective

Measurement Accuracy
Checks
• maintenance or as required by
your facilities QA program.

Check axial and lateral resolution (see Basic

Probe/ Also after corrective
Phantom(optional)
User Manual Technical specifications).
Check Gain and TGC changes, vary the
• maintenance or as required by
Checks your facilities QA program.
focus and check reaction on screen.

Functional Checks of all Also after corrective

probes Section 10-5-2 • maintenance or as required by
on page 10-7 your facilities QA program.

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Section 10-4
Tools Required

10-4-1 Special Tools, Supplies and Equipment

10-4-1-1 Specific Requirements for Care & Maintenance

Table 10-3 Overview of Requirements for Care & Maintenance

Tool Part Number Comments

Digital Volt Meter (DVM) minimum 5% accuracy, 3.5 digit and 200 Ohm range required

46–194427P231 Kit includes anti–static mat, wrist strap and cables for 200 to 240
46–194427P279 V system
Anti Static Kit 46–194427P369 3M #2204 Large adjustable wrist strap
46–194427P373 3M #2214 Small adjustable wrist strap
46–194427P370 3M #3051 conductive ground cord

46–194427P278 120V
Anti Static Vacuum Cleaner
46–194427P279 230V

Any calibrated Electrical Safety Analyzer compliant with AAMI/

Safety Analyzer
ESI 1993 or IEC 60601 or AS/NZS 3551.

QIQ Phantom(Optional) E8370RB RMI Grayscale Target Model 403GS

CD-RW Media (minimum quad speed)

DVD+RW Disc Media blank H48641D blank 4,7GB DVD+RW disc

B/W Printer Cleaning Sheet see printer user manual for requirements

Color Printer Cleaning Sheet see printer user manual for requirements

Disposable Gloves Use to reach the exterior of the system

Cut resistance gloves Use to avoid scraping your hands when reaching into main
console or blind spaces.

Screwdriver PH0

Screwdriver PH1

Screwdriver PH2

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Section 10-5
System Maintenance
10-5-1 Preliminary Checks
The preliminary checks take about 15 minutes to perform. Refer to the system user documentation
whenever necessary.

Table 10-4 System Checks

Step Item Description

1 Ask & Listen Ask the customer if they have any problems or questions about the equipment.

Fill in the top of the Ultrasound Inspection Certificate (see: page 10-31).
2 Paperwork
Note all probes and system options.

Turn the system power on and verify that all fans and peripherals turn on.
3 Power up
Watch the displays during power up to verify that no warning or error messages are displayed.

4 Probes Verify that the system properly recognizes all probes.

5 Displays Verify proper display on the LCD monitor.

6 Presets “Full Backup” all customer presets on Hard disk and/or DVD (see: Section 4-5-3 "Save Full System
Configuration (Full Backup)" on page 4-18).

Backup the Image Archive on DVD, USB-Stick, etc. (see: Section 4-5-6-1 "Save Image Archive" on
7 Image Archive
page 4-23).

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10-5-2 Functional Checks

The functional checks take about 60 minutes to perform.
Refer to the Voluson E6 Basic User Manual whenever necessary.

10-5-2-1 System Checks

Table 10-5 System Functional Checks

Step Item Description

Verify basic B Mode (2D) operation.

1 B Mode
Check the basic system controls that affect this mode of operation.

Verify basic M Mode operation.

2 M Mode
Check the basic system controls that affect this mode of operation.

Verify basic CFM Mode (Color Flow Mode) operation.

3 C Mode
Check the basic system controls that affect this mode of operation.

Verify basic PD Mode (Power Doppler Mode) operation.

4 PD Mode
Check the basic system controls that affect this mode of operation.

Verify basic Doppler Mode operation (PW ).

5 Doppler Modes
Check the basic system controls that affect this mode of operation.

6 3D Mode Verify basic 3D Mode operation.

Check the basic system controls that affect this mode of operation.

RealTime 4D Mode Verify basic RealTime 4D Mode operation.

7
(optional) Check the basic system controls that affect this mode of operation.

*Applicable Software Verify the basic operation of all optional modes.

8
Options Check the basic system controls that affect each options operation.

9 Keyboard Test Perform the Keyboard Test Procedure to verify that all keyboard controls are OK.

10 LCD Monitor Verify basic LCD Monitor display functions.

Scan a gray scale phantom(optional) and use the measurement controls to verify distance
11 Measurements and area calculation accuracy.
Refer to the Basic User Manual, for measurement accuracy specifications.

NOTE: * Some software may be considered standard depending upon system configuration.

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10-5-2-2 Peripheral/Option Checks

If any peripherals or options are not part of the system configuration, the check can be omitted.
Refer to Table 3-1, ?Approved Peripherals,? on page 3-61 for a list of approved peripherals.

Table 10-6 Approved Peripheral/Hardware Option Functional Checks

Step Item Description

1 B/W Printer Verify hardcopy output of the B/W video page printer. Clean heads and covers if necessary.

2 Color Printer Verify hardcopy output of the Color video page printer. Clean heads and covers if necessary.

3 DVR Verify record/playback capabilities of the DVR.

4 DVD Recorder Verify record capabilities of the DVD Recorder. Clean heads and covers if necessary.

5 DICOM Verify that DICOM is functioning properly. Send an image to a DICOM device.

6 Footswitch Verify that the footswitch is functioning as programed. Clean as necessary.

Verify that the DVD-drive reads/writes properly

7 DVD-Drive
(export/recall image in Image Management System = Archive)

8 ECG Verify basic operation with customer.

10-5-3 Input Power

10-5-3-1 Mains Cable Inspection

Table 10-7 Mains Cable Inspection

Step Item Description

1 Unplug Cord Disconnect the mains cable from the wall and system.

2 Inspect Inspect it and its connectors for damage of any kind.

Verify that the LINE, NEUTRAL and GROUND wires are properly attached to the terminals, and that
3 Terminals
no strands may cause a short circuit.

4 Inlet Connector Inlet connector retainer is functional.

10-5-4 Cleaning

10-5-4-1 General Cleaning

Frequent and diligent cleaning of the Voluson E8 / Voluson E8 Expert ultrasound system reduces the
risk of spreading infection from person to person, and also helps to maintain a clean work environment.

Table 10-8 General Cleaning

Step Item Description

Use a fluid detergent in warm water on a soft, damp cloth to carefully wipe the entire system.
1 Console Be careful not to get the cloth too wet so that moisture does not enter the console.
Caution: DO NOT allow any liquid to drip or seep into the system.

Clean LCD Monitor surface with a fluid detergent in warm water on a soft, damp cloth.
2 LCD Monitor
Caution: DO NOT spray any liquid directly onto the Voluson E6 covers, LCD Monitor, keyboard, etc.

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10-5-5 Physical Inspection

Table 10-9 Physical Checks

Step Item Description

1 Labeling Verify that all system labeling is present and in readable condition.

2 Scratches & Dents Inspect the console for dents, scratches or cracks.

Inspect the LCD Monitor Display for scratches and raster burns.
3 LCD Monitor Display
Verify proper operation of Contrast and Brightness controls.

Inspect the Control Panel and Keyboard. Note any damaged or missing items.
Control Panel and (Replace faulty components, as required).
4
Keyboard
Verify proper operation of Control Panel backlighting and TGC sliders.

Clean the drive head and media with the vendor-supplied cleaning kit.Advise the user to repeat
5 DVD±R/RW Drive this often, to prevent future problems. DVDs/CDs must be stored away from dust and cigarette
smoke. Do not use alcohol or benzene to clean the drive

Check all wheels and casters for wear and verify operation of foot brake, to stop the unit from
6 Wheels & Brakes
moving, and release mechanism. Check all wheel locks and swivel locks for proper operation.

Check all internal cable harnesses and connectors for wear and secure connector seating.
7 Cables & Connectors
Pay special attention to footswitch assembly and probe strain or bend reliefs.

Check the power cord for cuts, loose hardware, tire marks, exposed insulation or other
8 Power Cord deterioration, and verify continuity. Tighten the clamps that secure the power cord to the unit and
the outlet plug to the cord.

Check to ensure that all EMI shielding, internal covers, air flow panels and screws are in place.
9 Shielding & Covers
Missing covers and hardware could cause EMI/RFI problems during scanning.

10 Check and clean the peripherals according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Peripherals
To prevent EMI or system overheating, dress the peripheral cables inside the peripheral cover.

11 External I/O Check all connectors for damage and verify that the labeling is good.

12 Op Panel Lights Check proper operation of all control panel key illuminations (flash once during system start-up).

10-5-6 Optional Diagnostic Checks

Optionally you can access the diagnostic software as described in Chapters 5 or 7.
View the error logs and run desired diagnostics.

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10-5-7 Probe Maintenance

10-5-7-1 Probe Related Checks

Table 10-10 Probe Related Checks

Step Item Description

Thoroughly check the system probe connectors and remove dust from inside the connector
1 Probes
sockets if necessary. Visually check for bent, damaged or missing pins.
2 Probe Holder Clean probe holders (they may need to be soaked to remove excess gel).

10-5-7-2 Basic Probe Care

The Basic User Manual and/or care card provides a complete description of probe care, maintenance,
cleaning and disinfection. Ensure that you are completely familiar with the proper care of GE probes.

Ultrasound probes can be easily damaged by improper handling. Review the Basic User Manual of
Voluson E6 for more details. Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious injury and
equipment damage. Failure to properly handle or maintain a probe may also void its warranty.

OK OK OK

Any evidence of wear indicates the probe cannot be used.

Do a visual check of the probe pins and system sockets before plugging in a probe.

10-5-7-3 Basic Probe Cleaning and/or Disinfection

Refer to the Basic User Manual of Voluson E6 for details on cleaning.

CAUTION Failure to follow the prescribed cleaning or disinfection procedures will void the probe’s
warranty. DO NOT soak or wipe the lens with any product not listed in the Voluson E6 Basic User
Manual and/or care card. Doing so could result in irreparable damage to the probe and/or
!! CAUTION:

Voluson E6 system.

CAUTION Follow the Care Card instructions supplied with each probe (inside the transducer boxes)
!! CAUTION:
for disinfectants and gels that are compatible with the surface material of the probes.

CAUTION To help protect yourself from blood borne diseases, when cleaning and handling probes,
!! CAUTION:
wear approved, non-allergenic disposable gloves.

NOTICE Disinfect a defective probe before you return it. Be sure to tag the probe as being disinfected.
!! NOTICE:

CAUTION
!! CAUTION:

Please be aware of the When

NEVER place or store a
sensitive probe head. disinfecting a probe, ensure
probe on its scan head!
TAKE EXTREME CARE! that there is sufficient space
between the probe and the
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10-5-7-4 Disinfection by means of the RIC-Holder

Especially for Real-time 4D endocavity probes (RIC), it is necessary to take extreme care when
transporting the system with the probe attached, or during the disinfection process.
Inadequate handling may lead to dead elements, shocked head mechanics, etc.

The RIC-Holder (especially developed for RIC Real-time 4D endocavity probes) guarantees that the
sensitive probe head does not hit the bottom of the container during the disinfection procedure.

NOTE: Operation instructions are supplied with each RIC-Holder (KTZ225469).

To guarantee that the sensitive probe head does not hit the bottom of Endocavity Soaking Cup Kit
RIC-Holder Endocavity soaking cup kit is available at GE Accessory
the container, place the probe in the RIC Holder during the disinfection
(Order Nr. : E8385TA )
procedure.

OK

RIC-Holder

Disinfection fluid

RIC-Holder
Container

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Section 10-6
Using a Phantom (Optional)
The use of a Phantom is not required during Preventiv maintenance. Customer may use it as part of
their Quality Assurance Program tests.

Section 10-7
Electrical Safety Tests
10-7-1 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
NOTE: For all instructions in the “Electrical Safety Tests” section in case of using a UPS (uninterruptible power
supply) the terms outlet, wall outlet, AC wall outlet and power outlet refer to the AC power outlet of the
UPS. In case of further available AC (or DC) power outlets at the same used UPS, these must remain
unused i.e. not connected to any other devices.

CAUTION Please observe that some uninterruptible power supplies may not be medical device! If the UPS
is not a medical device, it has to be located outside of the patient environment (according to IEC
60601-1/UL 6060-1).

1. Patient environment

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10-7-2 Safety Test Overview

The electrical safety tests in this section are based on and conform to IEC60601-1 standard including
national deviations. They are intended for the electrical safety evaluation of cord-connected, electrically
operated, patient care equipment. If additional information is needed, refer to IEC 60601-1 documents
including national deviations.

WARNING
WARNING THE USER MUST ENSURE THAT THE SAFETY INSPECTIONS ARE PERFORMED AT
!! WARNING:
LEAST EVERY 12 MONTHS ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PATIENT
SAFETY STANDARD IEC60601-1 standard including national deviations. ONLY
TRAINED PERSONS ARE ALLOWED TO PERFORM THE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
MENTIONED ABOVE.

CAUTION To avoid electrical shock, the unit under test must not be connected to other electrical
equipment. Remove all interconnecting cables and wires. The unit under test must not be
contacted by users or patients while performing these tests.
!! CAUTION:

CAUTION Possible risk of infection. Do not handle soiled or contaminated probes and other components
that have been in patient contact. Follow appropriate cleaning and disinfecting procedures
before handling the equipment.
!! CAUTION:

WARNING
WARNING Test the Voluson E6 system, peripherals and probes for leakage current. Excessive
!! WARNING:
leakage current can cause FATAL INJURY OR DEATH.
High leakage current can also indicate degradation of insulation and a potential for
electrical failure. DO NOT use probes or equipment having excessive leakage current.

CAUTION Compare all safety-test results with safety-test results of previously performed safety tests e.g.
last year etc. In case of unexplainable abrupt changes of safety-test results consult experienced
authorized service personnel or GE for further analysis.
!! CAUTION:

CAUTION For all instructions in this section in case of using a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) the
terms outlet, wall outlet, AC wall outlet and power outlet refer to the AC power outlet of the UPS.
In case of further available AC (or DC) power outlets at the same used UPS, these must remain
unused/not connected to any other devices.

To minimize the risk of a probe causing electrical shock, the customer should observe the following
recommendations:

• DO NOT use a probe that is cracked or damaged in any way

• Check probe leakage current:
* once a year on surface probes
* once a year on endocavitary probes
* whenever probe damage is suspected

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10-7-3 GEHC Leakage Current Limits for Voluson E6

The following limits are summarized for IEC60601-1 standard including national deviations and IEC
62353 Medical Electrical Equipment - Recurrent test and test after repair of medical electrical
equipment.
Measurement limits per IEC60601-1 standard including national deviations.

Table 10-11 Enclosure Leakage Current Limits -Accessible Surfaces not protectively earthed

Country
Conditions
USA Others
Close Protective earth and close neutral with normal polarity 0.1 mA* 0.1 mA***
Close Protective earth and close neutral with reverse polarity 0.1 mA* 0.1 mA***
Open Protective earth and close neutral with normal polarity 0.3 mA** 0.5 mA***
Open Protective earth and close neutral with reverse polarity 0.3 mA** 0.5 mA***
Open neutral and close Protective earth with normal polarity 0.5 mA* 0.5 mA***
Open neutral and close Protective earth with reverse polarity 0.5 mA* 0.5 mA***

Table 10-12 Earth Leakage Current Limits

Country
Conditions
USA Others
Close Protective earth and close neutral with normal polarity 0.3 mA** 0.5 mA***
Close Protective earth and close neutral with reverse polarity 0.3 mA** 0.5 mA***
Open neutral and close Protective earth with normal polarity 1 mA* 1 mA***
Open neutral and close Protective earth with reverse polarity 1 mA* 1 mA***

Table 10-13 Type BF Patient Leakage Limits - Non-Conductive Surface

Country
Conditions
USA Others

Close Protective earth and close neutral with normal polarity 0.1 mA* 0.1 mA***

Close Protective earth and close neutral with reverse polarity 0.1 mA* 0.1 mA***

Open Protective earth and close neutral with normal polarity 0.5 mA* 0.5 mA***
Open Protective earth and close neutral with reverse polarity 0.5 mA* 0.5 mA***

Open neutral and close Protective earth with normal polarity 0.5 mA* 0.5 mA***
Open neutral and close Protective earth with reverse polarity 0.5 mA* 0.5 mA***

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Table 10-14 Type CF Patient Leakage Limits - ECG leads

Country
Conditions
USA Others

Close Protective earth and close neutral with normal polarity 0.01 mA* 0.01 mA***

Close Protective earth and close neutral with reverse polarity 0.01 mA* 0.01 mA***

Open Protective earth and close neutral with normal polarity 0.05 mA* 0.05 mA***
Open Protective earth and close neutral with reverse polarity 0.05 mA* 0.05 mA***
Open neutral and close Protective earth with normal polarity 0.05 mA* 0.05 mA***

Open neutral and close Protective earth with reverse polarity 0.05 mA* 0.05 mA***

Table 10-15 Type CF Patient Auxiliary Limits

Country
Conditions
USA Others

Close Protective earth and close neutral with normal polarity 0.01 mA* 0.01 mA***

Close Protective earth and close neutral with reverse polarity 0.01 mA* 0.01 mA***

Open Protective earth and close neutral with normal polarity 0.05 mA* 0.05 mA***
Open Protective earth and close neutral with reverse polarity 0.05 mA* 0.05 mA***

Open neutral and close Protective earth with normal polarity 0.05 mA* 0.05 mA***
Open neutral and close Protective earth with reverse polarity 0.05 mA* 0.05 mA***

Table 10-16 Isolation between Mains and Applied Limits****- Patient Leakage Main to Type BF
Applied part

Country
Conditions
USA Others

Close Protective earth and close neutral with normal polarity 5 mA* 5 mA***

Close Protective earth and close neutral with reverse polarity 5 mA* 5 mA***

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Table 10-17 Isolation between Mains and Applied Limits****- Patient Leakage Main to Type CF
Applied part

Country
Conditions
USA Others

Close Protective earth and close neutral with normal polarity 0.05 mA* 0.05 mA***

Close Protective earth and close neutral with reverse polarity 0.05 mA* 0.05 mA***

Table 10-18 Total Patient leakage current: Type CF probe to ground (Only for Europe)

Conditions Limitation

Close Protective earth and close neutral with normal polarity 0.05 mA*****

Close Protective earth and close neutral with reverse polarity 0.05 mA*****

Open Protective earth and close neutral with normal polarity 0.1mA*****
Open Protective earth and close neutral with reverse polarity 0.1mA*****
Open neutral and close Protective earth with normal polarity 0.1mA*****

Open neutral and close Protective earth with reverse polarity 0.1mA*****

Table 10-19 Total Patient leakage current: Type CF probe to Mains (Only for Europe)

Conditions Limitation

Close Protective earth and close neutral with normal polarity 0.1 mA******

Close Protective earth and close neutral with reverse polarity 0.1 mA******

NOTE: * Measurement limits per UL 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standards Table IV
** Measurement limits per UL 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standards, Table
19.5DV.1 *** Measurement limits per IEC 60601-1 Ed 2. Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
Standards, Table IV
**** Isolation between Mains and Applied Limits refers to the measurement of leakage current
flow which would flow from mains to patient if the patient were to come into contact with mains
voltage.

*****Measurement limits per IEC 60601-1 Ed 3., ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment
Safety Standards, Table 3

******Measurement limits per IEC 60601-1 Ed 3. , ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment
Safety Standards, Table 4

The following tests are performed at the factory and should be performed at the customer site as well.

- Grounding Continuity
- Earth Leakage Current
- Enclosure Leakage Current
- Patient Leakage Current
All measurements should be made with an electrical safety analyzer.

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10-7-4 Outlet Test - Wiring Arrangement - USA & Canada

Test all outlets in the area for proper grounding and wiring arrangement by plugging in the neon outlet
tester and noting the combination of lights that are illuminated. Any problems found should be reported
to the hospital immediately and the receptacle should not be used.

Figure 10-1 Typical Outlet Tester

NOTE: No outlet tester can detect the condition where the Neutral (grounded supply) conductor and the
Grounding (protective earth) conductor are reversed. If later tests indicate high leakage currents, this
should be suspected as a possible cause and the outlet wiring should be visually inspected.

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10-7-5 Grounding Continuity

CAUTION Electric Shock Hazard!
!! CAUTION:
The patient or operator MUST NOT come into contact with the equipment during this test

Measure the resistance from the third pin of the attachment plug to the exposed protectively-earthed
metal parts of the case. The ground wire resistance should be less than 0.2 ohms.
Reference the procedure in the IEC60601-1.

ACCESSIBLE METAL PARTS

Potential equilibrium connector

GROUND PIN

OHMMETER

Figure 10-2 Ground Continuity Test for VOLUSON S8

CAUTION Lacquer is an isolation barrier! Resistor may be high-impedance!

!! CAUTION:
Measure only on blank parts, stated in Figure 10-2 above.

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ACCESSIBLE METAL PARTS

GROUND PIN Potential equilibrium connector

OHMMETER

Figure 10-3 Ground Continuity Test for VOLUSON S8t

CAUTION Lacquer is an isolation barrier! Resistor may be high-impedance!

!! CAUTION:
Measure only on blank parts, stated in Figure 10-3 above.

10-7-5-1 Meter Procedure

Follow these steps to test the Ground wire resistance.

1.) Turn the Voluson E6 unit OFF.

2.) Plug the unit into the meter, and the meter into the tested AC wall outlet.
3.) Plug the black chassis cable into the meter's “CHASSIS” connector and attach the black chassis
cable clamp to an exposed protectively earthed metal part of the Voluson E6 unit such as Potential
equilibrium connector.
4.) Set the meter’s “FUNCTION” switch to the RESISTANCE position.
5.) Set the meter's “POLARITY” switch to the OFF (center) position.
6.) Measure and record the Ground wire resistance.
This should be less than 0.2 Ohms.

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10-7-6 Enclosure Leakage Current Test

10-7-6-1 Definition
This test measures the current that would flow in a grounded person who touched accessible non-
protectively-earthed parts of equipment if the ground wire were to break. The test verifies the isolation
of the power line from the chassis.

The meter is connected from accessible non-protectively-earthed parts of the case to ground.
Measurements should be made with the ground open and closed, with power line polarity normal and
reversed, and with the neutral open and closed. Record the highest reading.

DANGER Electric Shock Hazard.

!! DANGER:

When the meter's ground switch is OPEN, DO NOT not touch the unit!

CAUTION Equipment damage possibility. Never switch the Polarity and the status of Neutral when the unit
is powered ON. Be sure to turn the unit power OFF before switching them using the POLARITY
switch and/or the NEUTRAL switch. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.
!! CAUTION:

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10-7-6-2 Generic Procedure

The test verifies the isolation of the power line from the enclosure. The testing meter is connected from
accessible non-protectively-earthed parts of the case to ground. Measurements should be made with
the ground open and closed, with power line polarity normal and reversed, and with the neutral open
and closed. Record the highest reading of current.

Figure 10-4 Set Up for Test of Enclosure Leakage Current, IEC 60601-1 Clause 19

NOTE: Color of Power outlet cable

i) USA and Canada

- Hot : Black
- Neutral : White
- Ground : Green or Green-yellow
ii)Others

- Hot : Brown
- Neutral : Blue
- Ground : Green-yellow
Electrical leakage testing may be accomplished with any calibrated Electrical Safety Analyzer tool
compliant with AAMI/ESI 1993 or IEC 60601 or AS/NZS 3551.

When using a test instrument, its power plug may be inserted into the wall outlet and the equipment
under test is plugged into the receptacle on the panel of the meter. This places the meter in the
grounding conductor and the current flowing from the case to ground will be indicated in any of the
current ranges. The maximum allowable limit for chassis source leakage is shown in Table 10-11 on
page 10-14.

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10-7-6-3 Data Sheet for Enclosure Leakage Current

The test passes when all readings measure less than the value shown in Table 10-11.
Record all data on the Ultrasound Inspection Certificate.

Table 10-20 Typical Data Sheet for Enclosure Leakage Current

Tester Tester Polarity Protective Earth Test 1 Test 2 Optional Optional

Neutral Switch Switch Wheel LCD Test 3 Test 4
Enter Name of tested peripheral here:

Closed Normal Closed

Closed Normal Open

Closed Reversed Closed
Closed Reversed Open
Open Normal Closed

Open Reversed Closed

10-7-7 Earth Leakage Current Test

10-7-7-1 Definition
This test measures the current that would flow to a grounded person who touched accessible
protectively-earthed parts of equipment if the ground wire should break.

The meter is connected from accessible protectively-earthed parts of the equipment to ground.
Measurements should be made with power line polarity normal and reversed, and with the neutral open
and closed Record the highest reading.

CAUTION Equipment damage possibility, Never switch the Polarity and the status of Neutral when the unit
is powered ON. Be sure to turn the unit power OFF before switching them using the POLARITY
switch and/or the NEUTRAL switch. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.
!! CAUTION:

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10-7-7-2 Generic Procedure

The testing meter is connected from accessible protectively-earthed parts of the equipment to ground.
Measurements should be made with power line polarity normal and reversed, and with the neutral open
and closed. Record the highest reading of current.

Figure 10-5 Set Up for Test of Earth Leakage Current, IEC 60601-1 Clause 19

NOTE: Color of Power coutlet cable

i) USA and Canada

Hot : Black

Neutral : White

Ground : Green or Green-yellow

ii) Others

Hot : Brown

Neutral : Blue

Ground : Green-yellow
Electrical leakage testing may be accomplished with any calibrated Electrical Safety Analyzer tool
compliant with AAMI/ESI 1993 or IEC 60601 or AS/NZS 3551.

When using a test instrument, its power plug may be inserted into the wall outlet and the equipment
under test is plugged into the receptacle on the panel of the meter. This places the meter in the
grounding conductor and the current flowing through protective earth will be indicated in any of the
current ranges. The maximum allowable limit for earth leakage current is shown in Table 10-12 on
page 10-14.

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Table 10-21 Typical Data Sheet for Earth Leakage Current

Measured Earth Leakage

Tester Neutral Tester Polarity Switch Current
Enter Name of tested peripheral here
Closed Normal
Closed Reversed
Open Normal
Open Reversed

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10-7-8 Type CF Patient Leakage Current Test - ECG Leads

10-7-8-1 Definition
This test measures the current which would flow to ground from any of the isolated ECG leads. The
meter simulates a patient who is connected to the ECG equipment and is grounded by touching some
other grounded surface. Measurements should be made with the ground open and closed, with power
line polarity normal and reversed, and with the neutral open and closed. For each combination, the
operating controls, such as the lead switch, should be operated to find the worst case condition.

CAUTION Equipment damage possibility. Never switch the Polarity and the status of Neutral when the unit
is powered ON. Be sure to turn the unit power OFF before switching them using the POLARITY
switch and/or the NEUTRAL switch. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.
!! CAUTION:

10-7-8-2 Generic Procedure

Measurements should be made with the ground open and closed, with power line polarity normal and
reversed, and with the neutral open and closed. For each combination, the operating controls, such as
the lead switch, should be operated to find the worst case condition.

Figure 10-6 Test Circuit for Measuring Leakage current between patient lead and Ground - Isolated

NOTE: Color of Power outlet cable

i) USA and Canada

Hot : Black
Neutral : White
Ground : Green or Green-yellow

ii) Others
Hot : Brown
Neutral : Blue
Ground : Green-yellow

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Table 10-22 Typical Data Sheet for Type CF Patient Leakage Current Test - ECG
Leads

Measured Earth Leakage

Tester Neutral Tester Polarity Switch Ground Switch Current
Closed Normal Closed
Closed Normal Open
Closed Reversed Closed
Closed Reversed Open
Open Normal Closed
Open Reversed Closed

10-7-9 Type BF Patient Leakage Current Test - Probe

10-7-9-1 Definition
This test measures the current that would flow to ground from any of the probes through a patient who
is being scanned and becomes grounded by touching some other grounded surface.

NOTE: Some leakage current is expected on each probe, depending on its design. Small variations in probe
leakage currents are normal from probe to probe. Other variations will result from differences in line
voltage and test lead placement.
It is abnormal if no leakage current is measured. If no leakage current is detected, check the
configuration of the test equipment.

CAUTION Equipment damage possibility. Never switch the Polarity and the status of Neutral when the unit
is powered ON. Be sure to turn the unit power OFF before switching them using the POLARITY
switch and/or the NEUTRAL switch. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.
!! CAUTION:

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10-7-9-2 Generic Procedure on Leakage Current

Measurements should be made with the ground open and closed, with power line polarity normal and
reversed, and with neutral open and closed.
For each combination, the probe must be active to find the worst case condition.

VOLUSON S8

VOLUSON S8t

Figure 10-7 Set Up for Probe Leakage Current

NOTE: Saline water pod should be insulated from floor and earth ground.

Table 10-23 Typical Data Sheet for Type BF Patient Leakage Current Test

Tester Neutral Tester Polarity Switch Ground Switch Measured Leakage Current
Closed Normal Closed
Closed Normal Open
Closed Reversed Closed
Closed Reversed Open

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Table 10-23 Typical Data Sheet for Type BF Patient Leakage Current Test

Tester Neutral Tester Polarity Switch Ground Switch Measured Leakage Current
Open Normal Closed
Open Reversed Closed

10-7-10 Type CF Patient Auxiliary current - ECG Lead to Probe

Reference the procedure in the IEC 60601-1. Measure current flow from Probe to all ECG leads
connected together. The maximum allowable limit for earth leakage current is shown in Table 10-15 on
page 10-15.

CAUTION Equipment damage possibility. Never switch the Polarity and the status of Neutral when the unit
is powered ON. Be sure to turn the unit power OFF before switching them using the POLARITY
switch and/or the NEUTRAL switch. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.
!! CAUTION:

Table 10-24 Typical Data Sheet for Type BF Patient Auxiliary Current Test

Measured Leakage
Tester Neutral Tester Polarity Switch Ground Switch
Current
Closed Normal Closed
Closed Normal Open
Closed Reversed Closed
Closed Reversed Open
Open Normal Closed
Open Reversed Closed

10-7-11 Type BF Patient Leakage current - Mains to Probe

Reference the procedure in the IEC 60601-1.Measure leakage current flow from mains to Probe.

DANGER Electric Shock Hazard.

!! DANGER:

Line voltage is applied to Probe during this test. To avoid possible electric shock hazard, the
system being tested must not be touched by patients, users or anyone during testing.

CAUTION Equipment damage possibility. Never switch the Polarity and the status of Neutral when the unit
is powered ON. Be sure to turn the unit power OFF before switching them using the POLARITY
switch and/or the NEUTRAL switch. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.
!! CAUTION:

Table 10-25 Typical Data Sheet for Type BF Patient Leakage Current - Mains to Probe

Measured Leakage
Tester Neutral Tester Polarity Switch Ground Switch Current

Closed Normal Closed

Closed Reversed Closed

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10-7-12 Type CF Patient Leakage current - Mains to ECG lead

Reference the procedure in the IEC 60601-1.Measure leakage current flow from mains to each of the
ECG leads.

DANGER Electric Shock Hazard.

!! DANGER:

Line voltage is applied to the ECG leads during this test. To avoid possible electric shock
hazard, the system being tested must not be touched by patients, users or anyone during
testing.

CAUTION Equipment damage possibility. Never switch the Polarity and the status of Neutral when the unit
is powered ON. Be sure to turn the unit power OFF before switching them using the POLARITY
switch and/or the NEUTRAL switch. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.
!! CAUTION:

Table 10-26 Typical Data Sheet for Type CF Patient Leakage Current - Mains to ECG Lead

Measured Leakage
Tester Neutral Tester Polarity Switch Ground Switch Current

Closed Normal Closed

Closed Reversed Closed

10-7-13 Total Patient leakage current : Type CF probe to ground(Only for Europe)

10-7-13-1 Definition
This test measures the current that would flow to ground from all ECG leads through a patient who is
being scanned and becomes grounded by touching some other grounded surface.

CAUTION Equipment damage possibility. Never switch the Polarity and the status of Neutral when the unit
is powered ON. Be sure to turn the unit power OFF before switching them using the POLARITY
switch and/or the NEUTRAL switch. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.
!! CAUTION:

10-7-13-2 Generic Procedure for measurement

Put all ECG leads into saline water and measure leakage current with the ground open and closed, with
power line polarity normal and reversed, and with neutral open and closed. For each combination, ECG
leads must be active simultaneously. Please, refer to "Type CF Patient Leakage Current Test - ECG
Leads" part for detail.

Table 10-27 Typical Data Sheet for Total Patient Leakage Current - Type CF probes to ground

Tester Neutral Tester Polarity Switch Ground Switch Measured Leakage Current

Closed Normal Closed

Closed Normal Open

Closed Reversed Closed

Closed Reversed Open

Open Normal Closed

Open Reversed Closed

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10-7-14 Total Patient leakage current : Mains to Type CF probe (Only for Europe)
Reference the procedure in the IEC 60601-1 Ed 3. Measure leakage current flow from mains to all ECG
leads connected together.

DANGER Electric Shock Hazard.

!! DANGER:

Line voltage is applied to the ECG leads during this test. To avoid possible electric shock
hazard, the system being tested must not be touched by patients, users or anyone during
testing.

CAUTION Equipment damage possibility. Never switch the Polarity and the status of Neutral when the unit
is powered ON. Be sure to turn the unit power OFF before switching them using the POLARITY
switch and/or the NEUTRAL switch. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.
!! CAUTION:

Table 10-28 Typical Data Sheet for Total Patient Leakage Current - Mains to Type CF probes

Tester Neutral Tester Polarity Switch Ground Switch Measured Leakage Current

Closed Normal Closed

Closed Reversed Closed

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Section 10-8
When There's Too Much Leakage Current...
10-8-1 Earth and/or Enclosure Fails
Follow the below checklist in case of earth and/or enclosure leakage current failure.

• Confirm the ground of the power cord and plug for continuity.
• Ensure the ground is not broken, frayed or intermittent. If that, replace any defective part.
• Tighten all grounds. Ensure star washers are under all ground studs.
• Inspect wiring for bad crimps, poor connections, or damage.
• Test the wall outlet. Verify it is grounded and is free of other wiring abnormalities. If any deviation
is found, notify the user or owner to correct it. In this case, check the other outlets to see if they
could be used instead as a workaround.

NOTE: No outlet tester can detect the condition where the white neutral wire and the green grounding wire are
reversed. If later tests indicate high leakage currents, this should be suspected as a possible cause and
the outlet wiring should be visually inspected.

10-8-2 Probe Fails

• Test another probe to isolate if the fault lies with the probe or the scanner.

NOTE: Each probe will have some amount of leakage, dependent on its design. Small variations in probe
leakage currents are normal from probe to probe. Other variations will result from differences in line
voltage and test lead placement. The maximum allowable leakage current for body surface contact
probe differs from an inter-cavity probe. Be sure to enter the correct probe type in the appropriate
space on the check list.

• Test the probe in another connector to isolate if the fault lies with the probe or the scanner.
If excessive leakage current is slot dependent, inspect the system connector for bent pins, poor
connections, and ground continuity.

If the problem remains with the probe, replace the probe.

10-8-3 Peripheral Fails

Tighten all grounds. Ensure star washers are under all ground studs.

Inspect wiring for bad crimps, poor connections, or damage.

10-8-4 Still Fails

If all else fails, begin isolation by removing the probes, external peripherals, and then the on-board
peripherals one at a time while monitoring the leakage current measurement.

In case of using an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), perform the tests in the “Electrical Safety
Tests” section without using the UPS (i.e. directly connect the Voluson E6 system to the AC wall outlet).
If this leads to a pass result, the specific UPS must no longer be used.

10-8-5 New Unit

If the leakage current measurement tests fail on a new unit and if situation cannot be corrected, submit
a Safety Failure Report to document the system problem. Remove unit from operation.

10-8-6 ECG Fails

Inspect cables for damage or poor connections.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Outlet and Ground Continuity test

Max Value Value

Outlet/Ground Continuity OK? Comments
Allowed Measured

Outlet (correct ground &wiring

N/A N/A
config.)

System Ground Continuity 0.2 Ohm

Earth leakage current test

Tester
Value
Tester Neutral Polarity Max Value Allowed OK? Comments
Measured
Switch

Enter Name of tested peripheral here:

Closed Normal 0.3mA(USA)/0.5mA(Others)

Closed Reversed 0.3mA(USA)/0.5mA(Others)

Open Normal 1mA

Open Reversed 1mA

Enclosure leakage current test

Tester Protective
Tester Test 1 Test 2 Optional Optional
Polarity Earth Max Value Allowed OK? Comments
Neutral Wheel LCD Test 3 Test 4
Switch Switch

Enter Name of tested peripheral here:

0.1mA(USA)/
Closed Normal Closed
0.1mA(Others)

0.3mA(USA)/
Closed Normal Open
0.5mA(Others)

0.1mA(USA)/
Closed Reversed Closed
0.1mA(Others)

0.3mA(USA)/
Closed Reversed Open
0.5mA(Others)

0.5mA(USA)/
Open Normal Closed
0.5mA(Others)

0.5mA(USA)/
Open Reversed Closed
0.5mA(Others)

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Type CF Patient Leakage Current Test - ECG Leads

ECG lead 1

Tester Tester Polarity Max Value Value

Ground Switch OK? Comments
Neutral Switch Allowed Measured

Closed Normal Closed 0.01mA

Closed Normal Open 0.05mA

Closed Reversed Closed 0.01mA

Closed Reversed Open 0.05mA

Open Normal Closed 0.05mA

Open Reversed Closed 0.05mA

ECG lead 2

Tester Tester Polarity Max Value Value

Ground Switch OK? Comments
Neutral Switch Allowed Measured

Closed Normal Closed 0.01mA

Closed Normal Open 0.05mA

Closed Reversed Closed 0.01mA

Closed Reversed Open 0.05mA

Open Normal Closed 0.05mA

Open Reversed Closed 0.05mA

ECG lead 3

Tester Tester Polarity Max Value Value

Ground Switch OK? Comments
Neutral Switch Allowed Measured

Closed Normal Closed 0.01mA

Closed Normal Open 0.05mA

Closed Reversed Closed 0.01mA

Closed Reversed Open 0.05mA

Open Normal Closed 0.05mA

Open Reversed Closed 0.05mA

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Type BF Patient Leakage Current Test - Probes (This test should be done for all probe)

Tester Tester Polarity Max Value Value

Ground Switch OK? Comments
Neutral Switch Allowed Measured

Closed Normal Closed 0.1mA

Closed Normal Open 0.5mA

Closed Reversed Closed 0.1mA

Closed Reversed Open 0.5mA

Open Normal Closed 0.5mA

Open Reversed Closed 0.5mA

Type CF Patient Auxiliary Current Test - ECG Lead to Probes

Tester Tester Polarity Max Value Value

Ground Switch OK? Comments
Neutral Switch Allowed Measured

Closed Normal Closed 0.01mA

Closed Normal Open 0.05mA

Closed Reversed Closed 0.01mA

Closed Reversed Open 0.05mA

Open Normal Closed 0.05mA

Open Reversed Closed 0.05mA

Type BF Patient Leakage Current Test - Mains to Probe

Probe (This test should be done for all probes)

Tester Tester Polarity Max Value Value

Ground Switch OK? Comments
Neutral Switch Allowed Measured

Closed Normal Closed 5mA

Closed Reversed Closed 5mA

Type CF Patient Leakage Current Test - Mains to ECG leads

ECG leads connected all together

Tester Tester Polarity Max Value Value

Ground Switch OK? Comments
Neutral Switch Allowed Measured

Closed Normal Closed 0.05mA

Closed Reversed Closed 0.05mA

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Total Patient Leakage Current - Type CF probe to Ground

Tester Tester Polarity Max Value Value

Ground Switch OK? Comments
Neutral Switch Allowed Measured

Closed Normal Closed 0.05mA

Closed Normal Open 0.1mA

Closed Reversed Closed 0.05mA

Closed Reversed Open 0.1mA

Open Normal Closed 0.1mA

Open Reversed Closed 0.1mA

Total Patient Leakage Current - Mains to Type CF probes

Tester Tester Polarity Max Value Value

Ground Switch OK? Comments
Neutral Switch Allowed Measured

Closed Normal Closed 0.1mA

Closed Reversed Closed 0.1mA

Final Check. All system covers are in place. System scans with all probes as expected.

Accepted by: ______________________________________________________________________

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