Page 1 GE Medical Systems Technical Publication Direction FK091075 Revision 04 GE Medical Systems Vivid 3N Pro/Expert Service Manual OPERATING DOCUMENTATION Copyright© 2003, 2004 and 2006 by General Electric Company Inc. All Rights Reserved...
Page 3 • VERSUCHEN SIE NICHT, DAS GERÄT ZU REPARIEREN, BEVOR DIESES WARNUNG KUNDENDIENST-HANDBUCH NICHT ZU RATE GEZOGEN UND VERSTANDEN WURDE. • WIRD DIESE WARNUNG NICHT BEACHTET, SO KANN ES ZU VERLETZUNGEN DES KUNDENDIENSTTECHNIKERS, DES BEDIENERS ODER DES PATIENTEN DURCH ELEKTRISCHE SCHLÄGE, MECHANISCHE ODER SONSTIGE GEFAHREN KOMMEN. ii-i...
Page 4 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL • ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO SÓLO EXISTE EN INGLÉS. • SI ALGÚN PROVEEDOR DE SERVICIOS AJENO A GEMS SOLICITA UN IDIOMA QUE NO SEA EL INGLÉS, ES RESPONSABILIDAD DEL CLIENTE OFRECER UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCIÓN.
Page 5 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL ii-iii...
Page 6 GE Vingmed Ultrasound personnel. In performing all electrical work on these products, GE will use its own specially trained field engineers. All of GE’s electrical work on these products will comply with the requirements of the applicable electrical codes.
Page 7 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 Vingmed Ultrasound. GE Vingmed Ultrasound may revise this publication from time to time without written notice. TRADEMARKS All products and their name brands are trademarks of their respective holders.
Page 8 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Revision History REVISION DATE REASON FOR CHANGE 3. APR. 03 Initial release of Service Manual for Vivid 3N Pro/Expert. 18. JAN. 04 Updated Service Manual pr. BT’03 release Updated Service Manual pr.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Introduction Overview ............1 - 1 Purpose of Chapter 1 .
Page 10 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL CHAPTER 2 Pre-Installation Overview ............2 - 1 Purpose of Chapter 2 .
Page 11 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL CHAPTER 3 Installation Overview............3 - 1 Purpose of Chapter 3 .
Page 12 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Hospital Info Tab ..........3 - 36 System Tab .
Page 13 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL CHAPTER 4 Functional Checks Overview............4 - 1 Purpose of Chapter 4 .
Page 14 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL CHAPTER 5 Components and Function (Theory) Overview ............5 - 1 Purpose of Chapter 5 .
Page 15 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL PC-VIC Assembly ..........5 - 37 External Peripherals .
Page 16 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL CHAPTER 6 Service Adjustments Overview ............6 - 1 Purpose of Chapter 6 .
Page 17 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL CHAPTER 7 Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Overview............7 - 1 Purpose of Chapter .
Page 18 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Calibration Page ..........7 - 112 Configuration Page .
Page 19 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL CHAPTER 8 Replacement Procedures Overview............8 - 1 Purpose of Chapter 8 .
Page 20 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Back End Parts Replacement ......... 8 - 55 Back End Processor Replacement Procedure .
Page 21 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL CHAPTER 9 Renewal Parts Overview............9 - 1 Purpose of Chapter 9 .
Page 22 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL CHAPTER 10 Periodic Maintenance Overview ............10 - 1 Purpose of Chapter 10 .
Page 23 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Excessive Current Leakage ......... . 10 - 30 Possible Causes of Excessive Current Leakage .
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Page 25: Introduction
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Chapter 1 Introduction Section 1-1 Overview 1-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 1 This chapter describes important issues related to safely servicing the Vivid 3N scanner. The service provider must read and understand all the information presented here before installing or servicing a unit.
Page 26: Purpose Of Service Manual
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 1-1-2 Purpose of Service Manual This manual provides installation and service information for the Vivid 3N ultrasound unit, and contains the following chapters: • Chapter 1 - Introduction: Contains a content summary and warnings.
Page 27: Vivid 3N Models Covered In This Manual
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 1-1-5 Vivid 3N Models Covered in this Manual The Vivid 3N models documented in this manual are shown in Table 1-2 below. Table 1-2 Vivid 3 N Models Covered in this Manual...
Page 28: Important Conventions
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 1-2 Important Conventions 1-2-1 Conventions Used in this Manual 1-2-1-1 Model Designations This manual covers the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound units listed in Table 1-2 "Vivid 3 N Models Covered in this Manual"...
Page 29 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 1-2-1-4 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.
Page 30: Safety Considerations
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 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.
Page 31: Electrical Safety
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL WARNING: Equipment damage could result if special care is not taken when transporting the system in a vehicle. ALWAYS: • Secure the system in an upright position and lock the wheels (brake).
Page 32: Dangerous Procedure Warnings
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 1-3-5 Dangerous Procedure Warnings Warnings, such as the examples below, precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed. DANGEROUS VOLTAGES, CAPABLE OF CAUSING DEATH, ARE PRESENT IN THIS EQUIPMENT.
Page 33: Product Labels And Icons
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 1-4 Product Labels and Icons The Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit comes equipped with product labels and icons. These labels and icons represent pertinent information regarding the operation of the ultrasound unit.
Page 34 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 1-4-1 Product Label Locations (cont’d) Figure 1-2 Product Label and Icon Locations (Rear) Main Label AC Voltage Rating Label GND Label 1-10 Section 1-4 - Product Labels and Icons...
Page 35: Label Descriptions
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 1-4-2 Label Descriptions The following table shows the labels and symbols that may be found on the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit, and provides a description of each label’s purpose and location.
Page 36 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Table 1-5 Product Icons (Cont’d) Label Name Description Location "DANGER - Risk of explosion The system is not designed for use with Indicated in the Service Manual.
Page 37: Vivid 3N Pro/Expert External Labels
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 1-4-3 Vivid 3N Pro/Expert External Labels In addition to the labels described in the previous section, additional labels may be found on the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit, as described in the following sections: •...
Page 38 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 1-5-0-2 GND Label Indicates the protective earth (grounding) terminal. The GND label shown below is located at the rear of the unit, as shown in Figure 1-2 "Product Label and Icon Locations (Rear)" on page 1-10.
Page 39: Labelling On Transportation Box
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 1-8-1 Labelling on Transportation Box 1-8-1-1 Vivid 3N/Vivid 3N Pro Transportation Box Label The Vivid 3N/Vivid 3N Pro Transportation Box Label is loxaded at the front of the transportation box.
Page 40: Emc, Emi, And Esd
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 1-10 EMC, EMI, and ESD 1-10-1 Electromagnetic Compatibility (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.
Page 41: Standards Used
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 1-10-3 Standards Used To fulfill the requirements of relevant EC directives and/or European Harmonized/International standards, the following documents/standards have been used: Table 1-6 Standards Used Standard/Directive...
Page 42: Customer Assistance
• Software version. Table 1-7 GE Contact Information Location Phone Number Europe General Imaging: +49 (212) 2802 207 GE Ultraschall Deutschland GmbH& Co. KG Cardiac: +49 (212) 2802 208 BeethovenstraBe 239 Postfach 11 05 60, D-42665 Solingen Germany Fax: +49 212 2802 431...
Page 43: Pre-Installation
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Chapter 2 Pre-Installation 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 Vivid 3N Pro/ Expert ultrasound unit.
Page 44: Console Requirements
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 2-2 Console Requirements 2-2-1 Unit Environmental Requirements Table 2-9 Environmental Requirements Relative Humidity Requirement Temperature (non-condensing) Air Pressure Operational 50 — 70% 700 — 1060 hPa 10 —...
Page 45: Electrical Requirements
2-2-5 Electrical Requirements NOTE: GE Medical Systems 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. Sites with a mains power system with defined Neutral and Live: 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.
Page 46 2-2-5-5 Mains Power Plug If the unit arrives without a power plug, or with the wrong plug, contact your GE dealer. When necessary, the installation engineer will supply the locally-required power plug. 2-2-5-6...
Page 47: Emi Limitations
RF gaskets touch metal. case a label has been found in such a location, move the label to a different, appropriate location. Use GE specified harnesses The interconnect cables are grounded and require ferrite beads and other shielding. Cable length, material, and peripherals.
Page 48: Probe Environmental Requirements
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 2-2-7 Probe Environmental Requirements Table 2-12 Probe Operation and Storage Temperatures Electronics PAMPTE Operation 10 — 40 C (50 — 104 5 — 42.7 (41 — 109 Storage -20 —...
Page 49: Facility Needs
(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 utilize only qualified personnel to perform electrical servicing of the equipment.
Page 50: Mandatory Site Requirements
NOTE: All relevant preliminary network outlets 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.
Page 51: Networking Pre-Installation Requirements
Recommended Ultrasound Room Layout Dedicated Power Outlets VIVID 3 Hospital Network Dedicated Analog Telephone Line for Connection to InSite GE Cabinet for Software and Manuals (optional) 36 IN. (92 CM) Scale: Each square = 1 sq ft (144 sq ins) Figure 2-3 Minimal Floor Plan 2.5m x 3m (8.2ft x 9.84 ft)
Page 52 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 2-3-4-4 DICOM Option Pre-Installation Requirements To configure the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit to work with other network connections, the network administrator must provide the required information, which should include the following: •...
Page 53: Connectivity Installation Worksheet
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 2-4 Connectivity Installation Worksheet Site System Information Comments: Floor: Site: Dept: Room: Type: Vivid 3N SN: REV: CONTACT INFORMATION Name Title E-Mail Address Phone Remote Archive Setup...
Page 54: Pre-Installation Check List
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 2-5 Pre-Installation Check List Table 2-13 Pre-Installation Check List Action Schedule at least 3 hours for installation of the system. Notify installation team of the existence of any variances from the basic installation.
Page 55: Overview
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Chapter 3 Installation Section 3-1 Overview 3-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 3 This chapter provides instructions for installing the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit. Before beginning the installation process, an appropriate site must be prepared, as described in Chapter 2 - Pre-Installation.
Page 56: Installation Reminders
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 3-2 Installation 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...
Page 57: Safety Reminders
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-2-3 Safety Reminders WHEN USING ANY TEST INSTRUMENT THAT IS CAPABLE OF DANGER: OPENING THE AC GROUND LINE (I.E., METER’S GROUND SWITCH IS OPEN), DO NOT TOUCH THE UNIT! WARNING: Two people are required to unpack the unit, as it is heavy.
Page 58: Receiving And Unpacking The Equipment
To learn about any issues that are discovered at the reception of the package or when unpacking and installing the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert, the Post Delivery Checklist has been introduced. Fill in your observations and return the checklist to: GE Vingmed Ultrasound Fax No.: +47 3302 1354 Attention: System Test Department...
Page 59: The Tilt & Shock Indicators
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-3-2 The Tilt & Shock Indicators 3-3-2-1 Overview Improper handling during transportation may harm the equipment inside the package even if the package itself is undamaged.
Page 60 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 3-4 Receiving the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert 3-4-1 Examine All Packages Examine all packages closely at time of delivery, as described in the procedure below. Table 3-4...
Page 61: Damage In Transportation
STEP TASK Write “Damage In Shipment” on ALL copies of the freight or express bill BEFORE delivery is accepted or “signed for” by a GE representative or hospital receiving agent. Report the damage to the carrier. • 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.
Page 62: Unpacking Vivid 3N Pro/Expert
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-4-3 Unpacking Vivid 3N Pro/Expert We strongly advice you to store the packing materials in undamaged condition in case of future transportation of the equipment. Table 3-6...
Page 63 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Table 3-6 Unpacking Vivid 3N Pro/Expert (Cont’d) Step Task The rear wheels on Vivid 3N Pro/Expert do not have a direction lock. That is why the instrument has to be removed through the rear end of the Transportation Box.
Page 64: Accessory Box Contents
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-4-4 Accessory Box Contents Verify the contents of the Accessory Box according to the following tables: Table 3-7 Vivid 3N Accessory Box - English Language PART NAME...
Page 65: Preparing For Installation
When preparing for installation of a Vivid 3N system, it is important to verify that all items ordered by the customer have been received. Compare all items listed on the packing slip (shipping consignment note) with those received and report any items that are missing, back-ordered, or damaged, to your GE Medical Systems sales representative.
Page 66 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-5-2-2 Accessories Table 3-10 Vivid 3N Pro/Expert Accessories Item Number Description Quantity 2378183 CD WITH SW VIVID3 SYSTEM 2277423 DISKETTE 3.5” 1.44MB 066E0007 FOOTSWITCH E11821AE ULTRASOUND GEL BOTTLE 2277190 MO DISKETTE 2.3GB (OPTIONAL)
Page 67: Component Inspection
Damage Inspection Checklist Visually inspect the contents of the shipping crate for damage. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact an authorized GE Service Representative. A Damage Inspection Checklist is provided in Table 3-11 "Damage Inspection Checklist" on page 3-13.
Page 68 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-5-3-2 Front and Side View of the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert Ultrasound Unit Figure 3-7 below shows the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit components that are visible from the front and side of the ultrasound unit.
Page 69 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Figure 3-8 • Four active probe connectors (one for a pencil probe). Figure 3-9 Chapter 3 Installation 3-15...
Page 70 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-5-3-2 Front and Side View of the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert Ultrasound Unit (cont’d) Foot Brake: Three-position brake, as follows: • LEFT (P) locks the wheels. •...
Page 71 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-5-3-3 Rear View of the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert Ultrasound Unit The following figure shows the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit components that are visible from the...
Page 72: System Voltage Confirmation
Power Supply Frequency and Nominal Voltage fields (lower right side of the dialog box - see Figure 3-28 "Technical Support Tab" on page 3-46). 5) Click OK. NOTE: If the voltage is not set correctly, contact an authorized GE Service Representative. 3-18 Section 3-5 - Preparing for Installation...
Page 73: Video Formats Confirmation
4) Click the Technical Support tab and make sure Frequency is set to either 60Hz for NTSC, or 50Hz for PAL. 5) Click OK. Note: If the video format is not set correctly, contact an authorized GE Service Representative. Chapter 3 Installation 3-19...
Page 74: Ensuring Protection From Emi
RF gaskets touch metal. appropriate location. The interconnect cables are grounded and require ferrite beads and other shielding. Cable Use GE specified harnesses length, material, and routing are all important; do not make any changes that do not meet and peripherals.
Page 75: Completing The Hardware Installation
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 3-6 Completing the Hardware Installation It is recommended to pay attention to the system specifications and make sure the facility has been prepared in accordance with the information provided in Chapter 2 - Pre-Installation.
Page 76: Connecting Peripherals
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-6-2 Connecting Peripherals Peripheral devices, such as a VCR or printer, are connected to the Vivid 3N ultrasound unit using the rear panel connectors. Ensure that all peripheral devices connected to the ultrasound unit comply with national safety requirements for medical equipment, including IEC601, CSA22.2, AS3200.1 and UL544.
Page 77 For use with external peripherals. Voltages are set according to local country voltage. If additional auxiliary outlets are required, use the special cable 2. AUXILIARY AC OUTLET provided by GE. DO NOT attempt to connect additional peripherals using an external wall outlet. 3. THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKERS Three 4A thermal circuit breakers for fuse protection.
Page 78 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-6-2-1-2 Left Rear Panel Connectors Table 3-15 below describes the connectors included in the left rear panel (shown in Figure 3-14): Figure 3-14 Left Rear Panel Connectors...
Page 79 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-6-2-2 Connecting the VCR 1) Place the VCR on the peripheral tray and connect the following: Table 3-16 VCR Cables From the VCR To the Left Panel...
Page 80 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-6-2-4 Connecting the Color Printer 1) Place the color printer in the printer compartment above the B/W printer and VCR on the peripheral tray, using an additional shelf.
Page 81: Connecting Probes
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-6-3 Connecting Probes The Vivid 3N ultrasound unit operates with various types of probes that are used for scanning patients, including flat phased, convex and linear electronic array probes. Once connected, the probes can be selected for different applications.
Page 82 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-6-3-1 Available Probes The following probes are available for use with the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit: Table 3-20 Available Probes Description 2232337 3S SECTOR (new design)
Page 83: Connecting The Ecg
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-6-4 Connecting the ECG The internal ECG is connected into a rectangular-shaped socket on the patient trace (I/O) panel. The patient trace (I/O) panel is located on the front of the ultrasound unit, as shown in Figure 3-7 "Front and Side View...
Page 84 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-6-4 Connecting the ECG (cont’d) AHA (Americas, Japan) IEC (Europe, Asia, ROW) Figure 3-16 ECG Cable and Electrode Placement Note: For optimal ECG operation, use only electrodes that meet universal standards.
Page 85: Connecting The Unit To A Power Source
The initial connection of the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit to a power source should be performed by a qualified person, authorized by GE Medical Systems. Use only the power cords, cables and plugs provided by or designated by GE Medical Systems to connect the unit to the power source.
Page 86 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-6-5-2 Connecting the Ultrasound Unit to the Electrical Outlet NOTE: To help assure grounding reliability, connect to a hospital-grade or “hospital only” grounded power outlet. If using the ultrasound unit with an external UPS system, follow all the grounding and applicable safety standards as documented both in this manual and the external UPS manufacturer’s manual.
Page 87: Switching The System On/Off
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-6-5-3 Disconnecting the Ultrasound Unit from the Electrical Outlet CAUTION: Whenever disconnecting the Vivid 3N unit from the electrical outlet, always observe the safety precautions. First unplug the mains power cable from the wall outlet socket, then from the unit itself.
Page 88 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-6-6-2 Switching the System OFF NOTE: After turning OFF the system, wait at least 10 seconds before turning it on again. The system may not be able to boot-up if power is recycled too quickly.
Page 89: Software Installation
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 3-7 Software Installation 3-7-1 Installing Application and Operating System Software NOTE: It is recommended to backup the archive and the settings, as described in the Vivid 3N Pro/ Expert User Manual before commencing software installation (also whenever upgrading the software).
Page 90: System Configuration
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 3-8 System Configuration Once all the required peripherals have been installed and the unit has been switched on, configure the system settings in the System Configuration window tabs. Refer to the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert User Manual for additional information about system configuration.
Page 91: System Tab
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-8-3 System Tab 1) Press Config on the alphanumeric keyboard. The System Configuration window is displayed. 2) Trackball to the System tab and press Select. The software information is displayed in the upper...
Page 92: Connectivity Tab
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-8-4 Connectivity Tab For details on the Connectivity tab, refer to Section 3-9 "Connectivity Setup" on page 3-49. 3-8-5 Archive Tab 1) Press Config on the alphanumeric keyboard. The System Configuration window is displayed.
Page 93 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-8-5 Archive Tab (cont’d) 7) Select the patient ID page type from the Patient ID Page Type dropdown list, as follows: • Type A: displays patient ID, last and first name, weight, height, BSA, BP and other fields.
Page 94: Annotation Settings Tab
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-8-6 Annotation Settings Tab 1) Press Config on the alphanumeric keyboard. The System Configuration window is displayed. 2) Trackball to the Annotation Settings tab and press Select. The Annotation Settings tab is...
Page 95: System Options Tab
Please note that all passwords should be visible underneath the control console or/and on the green password (option) certificate. If a new password (option) is required, contact the GE representative to initiate the appropriate process, so that the relevant password (option) will be installed on the system.
Page 96: Printers Tab
Vivid 3N system. Other generic printers are not approved, and GE Medical Systems will not guarantee their correct operation on this system. 3) In the Currently Installed Printers area, trackball to the required printer and press Select. The printer is highlighted.
Page 97 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-8-8 Printers Tab (cont’d) Figure 3-26 Printer B selection 6.) Trackball to the Print B combo box, choose the required printer and press Select. (In this example, Color Printer is selected).
Page 98 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-8-9 VCR/ECG Tab 1) Press Config on the alphanumeric keyboard. The System Configuration window is displayed. 2) Trackball to the VCR/ECG tab and press Select. The VCR/ECG tab is displayed, as shown below:...
Page 99: Vcr/Ecg Tab
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-8-9 VCR/ECG Tab (cont’d) NOTE: To test the VCR option, insert a video cassette. Refer to 4-3-2 "Peripherals" on page 4-4. 5) In the ECG and Phono Options area, complete the following, as required: •...
Page 100: Technical Support Tab
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-8-10 Technical Support Tab The System Configuration Technical Support tab is used when new hardware has been installed, or when it necessary to enable new functionality.
Page 101 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-8-10 Technical Support Tab (cont’d) Table 3-23 Recommended Vivid 3N Hardware Configurations Item BT03 BT03 Vivid 3N Second Revision Second Revision Image Port Revision E8/F8 Revision E8/F8...
Page 102: Technical Support History Tab
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-8-11 Technical Support History Tab The Technical Support History is where you would record any historical technical support information that may be relevant to a problem, or any other maintenance operations performed.
Page 103: Connectivity Setup
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 3-9 Connectivity Setup 3-9-1 Introduction The Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit can be connected to various connectivity devices, such as DICOM devices and EchoPac servers. The following sections describe how to connect the system to a remote archive/work station or a DICOM service, using a TCP/IP connection.
Page 104 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-2-2 Local Network Connection to EchoPAC PC Workstation Do not use the fifth connector and the switch can be in any position, Vivid7 Vivid3 EchoPAC PC Use only Standard non-crossed Ethernet cabling.
Page 105: Setting Up For Connectivity
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-3 Setting Up for Connectivity NOTE: Four passwords are required to complete the setup of the connectivity options. Ensure that all these passwords are installed on the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit before you begin the configuration procedure.
Page 106 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-3 Setting Up for Connectivity (cont’d) Figure 3-34 Setting up DICOM Print 5.) Enable any other remote server, as required (for example, Services, My Computer, select...
Page 107 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-3 Setting Up for Connectivity (cont’d) Figure 3-35 Setting up Remote Server for MPEGvue 6.) When done, trackball to the OK button and press Select. MPEGvueCDR as shown in Figure 3-35).
Page 108: Setting Up The Network Connection
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-4 Setting Up the Network Connection 1) Press Config on the alphanumeric keyboard. The System Configuration window is displayed. 2) Trackball to the Connectivity tab and press Select. The Connectivity tab is displayed, with the...
Page 109 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-4 Setting Up the Network Connection (cont’d) 5) Trackball to the Local Settings tab and press Select. The Local Settings tab is displayed, as shown below.
Page 110: Setting Up For Communication With A Prosolv Workstation
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-5 Setting Up for Communication with a Prosolv Workstation The Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit can connect to a Prosolv DICOM viewer through a DICOM server. The unit cannot connect directly to the viewer.
Page 111 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-5 Setting Up for Communication with a Prosolv Workstation (cont’d) 8) Enter the IP address for the DICOM server in the IP-address field. 9) Trackball to the Dicom Storage Server line in the Services table. The Services tab is expanded,...
Page 112 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-5-1 Validating Communication with the DICOM Server 1) Trackball to the Views tab and press Select. The Views tab is displayed. 2) Trackball to the Dataflow button and press Select. The full list of data flows is displayed, as shown...
Page 113 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-5-1 Validating Communication with the DICOM Server (cont’d) 5) If the connection was successfully established, trackball to the Dicom Storage Server line and press Select, then trackball to the Check button and press Select.
Page 114 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-5-2 Validating Communication with the Workstation 1) Press the Archive button on the control panel. The Patient List window is displayed, as shown below: Figure 3-43 Patient List Window 2) Select the Local Archive-Int.
Page 115 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-5-2 Validating Communication with the Workstation (cont’d) 5) Press to view the status of the spooler, as shown below: Figure 3-44 Job Spooler The Status column can contain the following options: •...
Page 116 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-6 Connecting Directly to EchoPAC PC NOTE: The EchoPAC PC workstation will reject any images that have a future date. Ensure that the clock on the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit lags behind that of the EchoPAC PC system by a minute or two.
Page 117: Connecting Directly To Echopac Pc
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-6 Connecting Directly to EchoPAC PC (cont’d) 9) Select the Remote Archive - Remote Storage line from the Services table. The Services tab is expanded, as shown below: Figure 3-46 Services Tab - EchoPAC Expanded 10.)If EchoPAC Network is required, make sure that the EchoPAC Network checkbox is selected, as...
Page 118: Image Vault Server
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-7 Image Vault Server If Image Vault Server is required, make sure that the Image Vault Server checkbox is selected, as shown in Figure 3-47 below, then proceed as follows: a.) Enter ECHOPAC7-OOOXXX-DB in the Database Name field.
Page 119 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-7-1 Validating Communication with the EchoPAC Server 1) Trackball to the Views tab and press Select. The Views tab is displayed. 2) Trackball to the Dataflow button and press Select. The full list of data flows is displayed, as shown below.
Page 120: Validating Echopac Or Image Vault Operation
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-9-7-1 Validating Communication with the EchoPAC Server (cont’d) 7) If both connections were established, click OK to exit the configuration procedure. If not, review the entire procedure to locate the error.
Page 121: Storing And Transporting The Unit
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 3-10 Storing and Transporting the Unit The Vivid 3N ultrasound unit weighs up to 160 kg (353 lbs), depending on the configuration. To avoid equipment damage and ensure maximum safety while transporting or moving the unit, the following precautions are recommended: •...
Page 122: Safety Precautions For Moving The Vivid 3N Unit
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 3-10-3 Safety Precautions for Moving the Vivid 3N Unit CAUTION: Whenever moving the Vivid 3N ultrasound unit, always observe the following safety precautions: 1) Proceed cautiously when crossing door or elevator thresholds. Grasp the front handle grips or the back handle bar, and then push or pull.
Page 123: Completing The Installation Paperwork
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 3-11 Completing the Installation Paperwork NOTE: On completion of a Vivid 3N ultrasound scanner installation, it is important to record the relevant System Installation details (see...
Page 124: Product Locator Installation
- see Figure 3-49 "Product Locator Installation Card (ICD)" on page 3-70. NOTE: Step 2 may have been completed already by GE personnel. The Product Locator Installation Card shown in Figure 3-49 may not be identical to the card(s) provided.
Page 125: User Manual(S)
Specific language versions of the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert User Manual may also be available. Check with your GE Sales Representative for availability. During and after installation, supplementary documentation (such as, User Manuals and Installation Manuals for the peripherals) must be kept as part of the original system documentation.
Page 126: The Post Delivery Check List
If you prefer to use email, you can report your findings in an email and send it to: [email protected] 3-11-4-1 Contact Information for the Post Delivery Checklist GE Vingmed Ultrasound AS P. O. Box 141 N-3191 Horten, NORWAY Phone: +47 3302 1100...
Page 127 ANUAL GE Medical Systems FAX PAGE No: ______ OF _________ POST DELIVERY CHECK LIST Complete this form and send it to: GE VINGMED ULTRASOUND AS FAX NO.: +47 3302 1354 EMAIL: [email protected] ATTENTION: SYSTEM TEST DEPARTMENT SYSTEM TESTER (USE BLOCK LETTERS): ____________________________________________...
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Page 129: Functional Checks
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Chapter 4 Functional Checks Section 4-1 Overview 4-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 4 This chapter describes the functional checks that must be performed either as a part of the installation procedure, or as required during servicing and periodic maintenance of the Vivid 3N ultrasound scanner.
Page 130: General Procedures
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 4-2 General Procedures 4-2-1 Power ON/OFF and Boot-up Tests Table 4-2 Power ON/OFF and Boot-up Tests Step Task Expected Result(s) Power up the unit by holding down the On/Off button.
Page 131: Functional Check
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 4-3 Functional Check 4-3-1 Basic Controls 4-3-1-1 Keyboard and Footswitch Tests Table 4-3 Keyboard and Footswitch Tests Step Task Expected Result(s) Start checking the alphanumeric keyboard backlights.
Page 132: Peripherals
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-3-1-2 Speakers Tests Table 4-5 Speakers Test Step Task Expected Result(s) Run the audio diagnostic, as described in 7-4-2 "Audio (Doppler Sound Driver) Diagnostic Test" on page 7-73.
Page 133 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-3-2-2 Video OUT Test Table 4-8 Video OUT Test Step Task Expected Result(s) Activate a CineLoop or Freeze a scanned image. Connect the monitor to the composite VIDEO OUT 1 The image is displayed correctly.
Page 134: Mechanical Functions
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-3-3 Mechanical Functions 4-3-3-1 Console Movement Test Table 4-11 Console Movement Test Step Task Expected Result(s) Pull the front handle located under the control console Ensure that you do not apply too much force to move and lift the console to its maximum height.
Page 135: Back End Processor Tests
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-3-4 Back End Processor Tests 4-3-4-1 Internal ECG Test Table 4-13 Internal ECG Test Step Task Expected Result(s) Connect the internal ECG input to an ECG simulator or suitable substitute, using the cable set and electrode pads.
Page 136 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-3-4-3 Magneto Optical Drive (MOD) Test Table 4-15 MOD Test Step Task Expected Result(s) Restart the system performing a full shutdown and During the boot-up process, verify that the messages bootup, as described in the 4-2-1 "Power ON/OFF and...
Page 137 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-3-4-4 CD Writer Test Table 4-16 CD Writer Test Step Task Expected Result(s) Insert the new recordable CD X16 in the CDR drive. Press Ctrl+F11 (or Alt+D) on the keyboard and select UtilMO_CDR_App is displayed.
Page 138 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-3-4-5 Plug and Scan Test Table 4-17 Plug and Scan Test Task Expected Result(s) Press the On/Off button on the control console for no The system enters Standby mode.
Page 139: Image Testing: 2D/M/Cfm/Doppler
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 4-4 Image Testing: 2D/M/CFM/Doppler NOTE: To perform these tests thoroughly, it is recommended to use three types of soft tissue phantoms: RMI 403GS, RMI 404G and RMI 1425A, or an equivalent surface that can simulate the same soft tissue effects.
Page 140 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-4-1-3 2D Penetration Test Table 4-20 2D Noise Penetration Test (3S) Step Task Expected Result(s) Use the Standard Imaging Phantom RMI403GS. Select a cardiac preset. Set the following parameters, and scan the phantom at position (3): •...
Page 141 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-4-1-5 CFM Stationary Noise Test Table 4-22 CFM Stationary Noise Test (3S) Step Task Expected Result(s) Use the vertical nail area in the Electronic Flow Phantom RMI1425A.
Page 142 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-4-1-7 CFM Operation Tests Table 4-24 CFM Operation Tests (3S) Step Task Expected Result(s) Select a Cardiac preset and set the 2D Gain to 40. Activate CFM and set the following CFM parameters: •...
Page 143 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-4-1-8 Color M Operation Tests Table 4-25 Color M Operation Tests (3S) Step Task Expected Result(s) Select a Cardiac preset and set the following 2D parameters: •...
Page 144 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-4-1-9 PW Operation Test Table 4-26 PW Operation Tests (3S) Step Task Expected Result(s) Select a Cardiac preset and set the 2D Gain to 40. Activate PW Mode and set the following PW parameters: •...
Page 145 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-4-1-10 CW Operation Tests Table 4-27 CW Operation Tests (3S) Step Task Expected Result(s) Select a Cardiac preset and set the 2D Gain to 45. Activate CW Mode and set the following CW parameters: •...
Page 146: 7S Probe Image Quality Tests
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-4-1-11 CW Noise Test Table 4-28 CW Noise Test (3S) Step Task Expected Result(s) With a 3S probe in the air, select a Cardiac preset and activate CW-Mode.
Page 147: C358 Curved Probe Image Quality Tests
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-4-3 C358 Curved Probe Image Quality Tests 4-4-3-1 2D Artifacts Test Table 4-30 2D Artifacts Test (C358) Step Task Expected Result(s) Use the Standard Imaging Phantom RMI403GS.
Page 148 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-4-3-3 PW Operation Tests Table 4-32 PW Operation Tests (C358) Step Task Expected Result(s) Select the Abdomen preset from the Abdomen preset options, and set the 2D Gain to 45.
Page 149: 739L Probe Image Quality Tests
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-4-4 739L Probe Image Quality Tests 4-4-4-1 2D Noise Uniformity Test Table 4-33 2D Noise Uniformity Test (739L) Step Task Expected Result(s) With a 739L probe in the air, select the Carotid preset from the Vascular preset options.
Page 150 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-4-4-3 CFM Stationary Noise Test Table 4-35 CFM Stationary Noise Test (739L) Step Task Expected Result(s) Use the vertical nail area in the Electronic Flow Phantom RMI1425A.
Page 151 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-4-4-5 CFM Operation Tests Table 4-37 CFM Operation Tests (739L) Step Task Expected Result(s) Select a Cardiac preset and set the 2D Gain to 40. Activate CFM and set the following CFM parameters: •...
Page 152 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-4-4-6 PW Operation Tests Table 4-38 PW Operation Tests (739L) Step Task Expected Result(s) Select the Abdomen preset from the Abdomen preset options, and set the 2D Gain to 90.
Page 153: Probe 10S Image Quality Tests
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4-4-5 Probe 10S Image Quality Tests 4-4-5-1 2D Center Noise Test NOTE: This test should be performed in a dark room. Table 4-39 2D Noise Center Test (10S)
Page 154: System Turnover Checklist
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 4-5 System Turnover Checklist Before returning the Vivid 3N ultrasound scanner to regular operational use, the System Configuration settings should be checked. In 2D-Mode, press Config on the keyboard and check the settings in...
Page 155 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 4-5 System Turnover Checklist (cont’d) Figure 4-1 System Tab Configuration - Example Chapter 4 Functional Checks 4-27...
Page 156 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 4-5 System Turnover Checklist (cont’d) Figure 4-2 System Options Tab Configuration - Example 4-28 Section 4-5 - System Turnover Checklist...
Page 157 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 4-5 System Turnover Checklist (cont’d) Figure 4-3 Hospital Info Tab Configuration - Example Chapter 4 Functional Checks 4-29...
Page 158 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 4-5 System Turnover Checklist (cont’d) Figure 4-4 VCR/ECG Tab Configuration - Example 4-30 Section 4-5 - System Turnover Checklist...
Page 159 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 4-5 System Turnover Checklist (cont’d) Figure 4-5 Archive Tab Configuration - Example Chapter 4 Functional Checks 4-31...
Page 160 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 4-5 System Turnover Checklist (cont’d) Figure 4-6 Connectivity Local Settings Tab Configuration - Example 4-32 Section 4-5 - System Turnover Checklist...
Page 161: Site Log
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 4-6 Site Log Table 4-1: Vivid 3N Site Log Date Service Person Problem Comments Chapter 4 Functional Checks 4-33...
Page 162 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Table 4-1: Vivid 3N Site Log (Cont’d) Date Service Person Problem Comments 4-34 Section 4-6 - Site Log...
Page 163: Components And Function (Theory)
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Chapter 5 Components and Function (Theory) Section 5-1 Overview 5-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 5 This chapter contains block diagrams and functional explanations of the Vivid 3N electronic circuits.
Page 164: General Information
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 5-2 General Information The Vivid 3N is a phased, linear array ultrasound imaging scanner. The system is versatile and, depending upon the software, can be used for various applications, such as:...
Page 165: Block Diagrams
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 5-3 Block Diagrams 5-3-1 System Block Diagrams The following system block diagrams are included in this section: • Figure 5-7 "System Block Diagram - Vivid 3N Pro/Expert BT03 - RFI Configuration" on page 5-3 (see below).
Page 166 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL PCVIC Figure 5-1 System Block Diagram - Vivid 3N Pro/Expert - RFT Configuration NOTE: The RF Interface card (RFI) was introduced first half of 2004. It replaces the FEC, the RFT and the Image Port cards.
Page 167 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-3-1 System Block Diagrams (cont’d) Figure 5-2 System Cabling Diagram - Vivid 3N Pro/Expert - RFI Configuration Chapter 5 Components and Function (Theory)
Page 168: System Block Diagrams
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-3-1 System Block Diagrams (cont’d) SYSTEM MONITOR 17“ 2306835-5 15” 2336022 COLOR PRINTER 2269429 Speaker R/G/B/ Sync 2269309 MONITOR BRACKET 2269432 Track Color Printer Trig. K.B Assy...
Page 169: Front End
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 5-4 Front End 5-4-1 General Information The Front End includes all the boards in the Front End Card Cage, as follows: • Front End Board: •...
Page 170: Front End Crate Block Diagram- Rfi
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-4-2 Front End Crate Block Diagram- RFI Figure 5-4 Front End Crate Block Diagram - RFI Configuration Section 5-4 - Front End...
Page 171: Front End Crate Block Diagram - Rft
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-4-3 Front End Crate Block Diagram - RFT A block diagram of the Front End Crate is shown in Figure 5-1 on page 5-4. For a detailed description of the Front End Crate components, refer to Front End DC Power Distribution on page 5 - 44.
Page 172 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-4-3-1 Front End Bus Most of the FE boards are controlled by the Front End Controller board via a Front End Bus (FE_BUS). The FE_BUS is a synchronous and bidirectional bus built up by 16-bit data, 6-bit device address select, 10-bit page address and 8 strobe signals controlling the data transactions.
Page 173 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL multiplexer in linear probes. In addition, the board generates the following: a transmit trigger pulse for TR4. a receive synchronization pulse (SYNC_L) used by Beamformers and RF & Tissue Processor.
Page 174 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-4-3-5 Transmit Signal Path The transmit signal is configured via the operating mode that was selected by the user. When this mode is selected, it sets those operating parameters for the FEC, and the FEC sends a signal to the high voltage power supply (HVPS) to program one of the supplies (HVPS1 or HVPS2).
Page 175 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-4-3-6 Received Signal Path The receive signal is programmed according to the operating mode that was selected by the user. In some cases the signal is received immediately after it has been transmitted, sometimes after a prescribed delay, and in other cases at the same time as transmission (transmit/receive simultaneously).
Page 176 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-4-3-6 Received Signal Path (cont’d) Figure 5-7 Received Signal Path Block Diagram - RFI 5-14 Section 5-4 - Front End...
Page 177 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Figure 5-8 Received Signal Path Block Diagram - RFT Chapter 5 Components and Function (Theory) 5-15...
Page 178: Front Board Assembly (Fb)
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-4-4 Front Board Assembly (FB) 5-4-4-1 General Description The FB Board has 64 identical receive channels. The signal in each channel is fed via a Transmit/Receive (T/R) switch to a preamplifier. The next step is a Time Controlled Gain (TGC) amplifier used to equalize the signal strength from the near-field, the mid-field and the far-field.
Page 179 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-4-4-2 TR4 Board Description The TR4 Board has four transmit and receive signal channels. Each channel has two pulsars for different transmitted Tx voltages, and a low-signal receiver amplifier. Both are connected to the same input/output line.
Page 180: Mux Board
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-4-5 MUX Board 5-4-5-1 General Description The MUX Board has 64 identical receive channels, and performs the following functions: • Receiving the channels and connecting them to the BF Boards.
Page 181: Beamformer Board (Bf)
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-4-6 Beamformer Board (BF) 5-4-6-1 General Description The Beamformer Board (BF Board) contains the A/D converter, the ASIC (called the Focuser [FOC]) and a Beam Adder (BA). The BF Board accepts input channels and converts each channel to digital bytes.
Page 182: Radio Frequency Interface (Rfi) Board
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-4-7 Radio Frequency Interface (RFI) Board 5-4-7-1 General Description The Radio Frequency Interface (RFI) board has been introduced in the manufacture of Vivid 3N Pro/ Expert systems, as a result of certain hardware components having become obsolete.
Page 183 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Both input addressing (start and length) and output addressing (through output events) are controlled by the RFI board itself. 5-4-7-6 Tissue Processing A number of different tissue processes are performed on the RFI board: 1.) Firstly, the signal amplitude is obtained by detection.
Page 184: Front End Controller Board (Fec)(Rft)
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-4-8 Front End Controller Board (FEC)(RFT) The Front End Controller (FEC) Board controls other boards in the Front End Crate. The control is done through a synchronous and bidirectional Bus called the Front End Bus. The following tasks are performed by the FEC Board: •...
Page 185: Rf And Tissue Processor Board (Rft)
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-4-9 RF and Tissue Processor Board (RFT) The RF and Tissue Processor Board (RFT) receives data from the BF1 Board in the Front End. Both types of data samples (RF_MODE) are communicated to the RFT Board from the Front End Controller Board, via the Front End Bus.
Page 186: Image Port Board (Imp)
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-4-10 Image Port Board (IMP) The function of the Image Port (IMP) is to receive signals from either the RFT (during scanning) or the VCR (during playback), capture them, and route them to the Back End Processor (BEP) via the PC2IP Bus.
Page 187: Back End Processor
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 5-5 Back End Processor 5-5-1 Introduction The Back End Processor (BEP) supports the operation of the Vivid 3N ultrasound unit and is the main controller for the unit. The BEP comprises the various components described in the following sections: •...
Page 188 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 5-5 Back End Processor (cont’d) Figure 5-15 Back End Component Locations - BT02/BT03 (RFI Configuration) 5-26 Section 5-5 - Back End Processor...
Page 189 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 5-5 Back End Processor (cont’d) MO Driver MO Driver CD-R Driver CD-R Driver ECG Module ECG Module Floppy Driver Floppy Driver HD Driver HD Driver...
Page 190 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 5-5 Back End Processor (cont’d) Figure 5-17 Back End Block Diagram - BT02/BT03 (RFI Configuration) 5-28 Section 5-5 - Back End Processor...
Page 191: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 5-5 Back End Processor (cont’d) MO Driver MO Driver ECG Module ECG Module CD-R Driver CD-R Driver Floppy Driver Floppy Driver HD Driver HD Driver...
Page 192 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-5-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) (cont’d) Note: Not drawn to scale Figure 5-19 BEP Motherboard Layout - BT02/BT03 5-30 Section 5-5 - Back End Processor...
Page 193 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-5-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) (cont’d) Table 5-2 BEP Motherboard Layout BT02/BT03 - Legend to Figure 5-19 Jumpers Description Default Setting CMOS Clear Open (Disabled) Front Side Bus Speed...
Page 194: Keyboard Controller
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-5-3 Keyboard Controller The keyboard controller controls all the extended keyboard operations, power management systems and audio control. Keyboard Controller Board Figure 5-20 Keyboard Controller Block Diagram The Keyboard Controller contains the Audio Amplifier that controls the volume of the front cover speakers.
Page 195: Multifunction I/O Controller
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-5-4 Multifunction I/O Controller The Multifunction I/O Controller provides two additional serial COMs, COM3 and COM4, that are used to support the modem functions. 5-5-5 Frame Grabber (RFI systems only)
Page 196: Floppy Drive
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-5-10 Floppy Drive The Floppy Drive supports basic data retrieval from the Vivid 3N ultrasound unit, such as log files, export to Microsoft Excel, small image files and other service utility operations. The floppy drive is controlled by the CPU via signals from the IDE Bus.
Page 197: Magneto-Optical Drive (Mod)
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-5-12 Magneto-Optical Drive (MOD) The MOD is used to back-up images and reports. Backing up enables storage of the images and reports for future review on Vivid 3N ultrasound units, or other EchoPAC-compatible devices. The MOD is controlled by the CPU via the SCSI Card.
Page 198: Modem
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-5-15 Modem The Modem is a universal modem controlled by the CPU via the Multifunction I/O Controller. The modem is used for iLinq (InSite) remote servicing. This is a standard MultiTech modem that connects to an analog phone line.
Page 199: Pc-Vic Assembly
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-5-16 PC-VIC Assembly 5-5-16-1 General Description The PC-VIC assembly comprises the PC-VIC board and the I/O board. The I/O board contains inputs and outputs; it receives all input signals, filters them, and transmits them either to another external peripheral or to the PC-VIC board.
Page 200 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-5-16-2 Table 5-3 PAL Video Specifications Horizontal Timing 944 pixels Horizontal Total (HT) 152 pixels Horizontal Start (HS) 768 pixels Horizontal Active (HA) 14.7 MHz (PAL)
Page 201: External Peripherals
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 5-6 External Peripherals 5-6-1 Introduction The following external peripherals are used with the Vivid 3N ultrasound scanner: • VCR (connected to Internal I/O) • Black & White Video Printer (connected to Internal I/O) •...
Page 202: Vivid 3N Power Distribution
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 5-7 Vivid 3N Power Distribution 5-7-1 Electrical Power The Vivid 3N system can be set up to operate from the following 50/60 Hz AC voltages: 100V, 120V, 220V, 230V and 240V.
Page 203: Ac System
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-7-2 AC System The AC System (see Figure 5-26) comprises the following components: • AC Isolation Transformer. • AC Distribution Box, as described in AC Distribution Box on page 5 - 43.
Page 204 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Monitor Monitor Figure 5-26 AC System Block Diagram - RFT Configuration 5-42 Section 5-7 - Vivid 3N Power Distribution...
Page 205: Ac Distribution Box
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-7-3 AC Distribution Box The AC Distribution Box contains an electronic board that selects the proper Input and Output system AC voltages, the load connectors, and the low voltage 12 V power supply. In addition, the AC Distribution Box controls the soft AC Start Circuit, the temperature sensor and the Fan Control Circuit.
Page 206: Front End Dc Power Distribution
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-7-3-3 Input AC Voltage Configuration • The Internal Vivid 3N voltage is 220 V AC. • Back End and Front End Crates operate on 220 V AC.
Page 207 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-7-4 Front End DC Power Distribution (cont’d) Front Bd MUX Bd (BF2) Image Port DC-PWR +5VA (15A) +5VA AVCC AVCC (4A) +10 (3A) +15 (0.6A) -15 (0.5A)
Page 208: Front End Cooling System
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 5-8 Front End Cooling System 5-8-1 General Description The Vivid 3N Front End cooling system includes following components: • Dust Filter • Fans Other components that have an influence on the airflow is the Front End itself. Air is sucked from the inside of the system through the Filter Cover and the Filter.
Page 209: Common Service Platform
5-9-1 Introduction The Service Platform contains a set of software modules that are common to many of GE’s ultrasound and cardiology systems. This web-enabled technology provides linkage to e-Services, e-Commerce, and the iCenter, making GE’s scanners more e-enabled than ever.
Page 210: Global Service User Interface (Gsui)
GEMS products. 5-9-3-1 Internationalization The user interfaces provided by the service platform are designed for GE personnel and, as such, are in English only. At this time, there is no multi-lingual capability built into the Common Service Interface. 5-9-3-2...
Page 211: Restart Vivid 3N Pro/Expert After Diagnostics
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 5-9-3-3 Access / Security The service interface has different access and security user levels. Users are only granted access to the tools they are authorized to use.
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Page 213: Service Adjustments
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Chapter 6 Service Adjustments Section 6-1 Overview 6-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 6 Table 6-1 Contents in Chapter 6 Section Description Page Number Overview Input AC Voltage Configuration...
Page 214: Input Ac Voltage Configuration
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 6-2 Input AC Voltage Configuration • The internal Vivid 3N voltage is 220V AC. • The Back End and Front End Crates operate on 220V AC.
Page 215: Front End Voltages And Signal Indicators
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 6-3 Front End Voltages and Signal Indicators The majority of the boards in the Front End Crate have red, green and yellow LEDs, which indicate the board’s status as follows:...
Page 216 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 6-3 Front End Voltages and Signal Indicators (cont’d) Figure 6-1 Front End Crate LEDs - RFT Configuration The LEDs for each of the boards in the Front End Crate are summarized in the following subsections.
Page 217: Rfi Leds
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-3-1 RFI LEDs Table 6-3 RFI LEDs LED color Description Normal State LD505 Demod Error Green LD504 Lit in Scanning Mode Slow tick in idle Yellow...
Page 218: Image Port (Imp) Leds
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-3-2 Image Port (IMP) LEDs Table 6-4 Image Port LEDs Indicates When Lit Comments Board Failure Normally ON Yellow Yellow VME Master Lit during scanning and data transfer...
Page 219: Beamformer (Bf)
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-3-5 Beamformer (BF) Table 6-7 Beamformer LEDs Indicates When Lit Comments Board Failure Normally OFF Green Board OK Normally lit Yellow Bus Protocol Error Normally OFF...
Page 220: Front Board Assembly (Fb)
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-3-7 Front Board Assembly (FB) Table 6-9 Front Board Assembly LEDs Indicates When Lit Comments Green 15V LVPS is OK Normally lit Green +15V LVPS is OK...
Page 221: Back End Power Supply Voltages
4) Click the Technical Support tab and make sure Frequency is set to either 60Hz for NTSC, or 50Hz for PAL. 5) Click OK. NOTE: If the video format is not set correctly, contact an authorized GE Service Representative. Chapter 6 Service Adjustments...
Page 222: Monitor Operation
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 6-6 Monitor Operation The monitor settings that can be adjusted for the Vivid 3N ultrasound unit can be split into two main types: • Geometry: For example, image size, position, linearity and so on.
Page 223 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-6-1-1 On-Screen Menu System (cont’d) Table 6-10 Vivid 3N 15" Monitor Function Controls Legend Function Description Opens the On-screen menu. Also used to exit the menu, or Menu Button return to the previous menu.
Page 224 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-6-1-2 15" and 17" Monitor Function Control Options Table 6-11 Vivid 3N Pro/Expert 15" and 17" Monitor Controls and Functions Control Function Adjusts the background Brightness (white level) of the screen.
Page 225 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-6-1-2 15" and 17" Monitor Function Control Options (cont’d) Table 6-12 Control Function Adjust the monitor color setting (Red). Adjust the monitor color setting (Green). Adjust the monitor color setting (Blue).
Page 226: Vivid 3N 15" Monitor Operation
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-6-2 Vivid 3N 15" Monitor Operation Most of the adjustments you make to your monitor will be accessed through the on-screen menu described in the next section. The Contrast and Brightness features can also be accessed directly from the front of your monitor, as described in 6-7-1 "Image Quality Calibration for the Vivid 3N 15"...
Page 227 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-6-2-2 15" Monitor Function Control Options Table 6-13 Vivid 3N 15" Monitor Function Controls Function Description Adjusts the background brightness (white level) of the screen. Brightness Default value: 50%.
Page 228: Vivid 3N 17" Monitor Operation
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-6-3 Vivid 3N 17" Monitor Operation NOTE: This procedure applies to BT02/BT03 systems with a Samsung-based monitor. Most of the adjustments you make to your monitor will be accessed through the on-screen menu described in the next section.
Page 229 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-6-3-2 17" Monitor Function Control Options Table 6-14 Vivid 3N 17" Monitor Function Controls Function Description Brightness Adjusts the background brightness (white level) of the screen.
Page 230 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Table 6-14 Vivid 3N 17" Monitor Function Controls (Cont’d) Function Description The Degauss feature will remove color impurities caused by magnetic fields. Do not use the Degauss feature more than once within a 30-minute period.
Page 231: Image Quality Calibration
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 6-7 Image Quality Calibration The monitor’s image quality settings may need periodic adjustment due to changes in ambient light. They can be adjusted using the Contrast and Brightness buttons on the front part of the display monitor.
Page 232: Image Quality Calibration For The Vivid 3N 17" Monitor
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-7-2 Image Quality Calibration for the Vivid 3N 17" Monitor NOTE: This procedure applies to BT02/BT03 systems with a Samsung-based monitor. This section describes how to calibrate image quality related settings for theVivid 3N ultrasound unit monitor, configured with software version 2.0, or above.
Page 233: Calibration
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 6-8 Calibration The Diagnostic dialog box (accessed by pressing or , when in regular scanning mode), enables you to perform three types of calibration, as described in the following sections: •...
Page 234: Accessing The Calibration Options
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-8-1 Accessing the Calibration Options (cont’d) 2) Trackball to the Calibration button and press Select. The following calibration options are displayed: Figure 6-5 Calibration Options 6-22...
Page 235: Monitor Calibration
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-8-2 Monitor Calibration Monitor calibration should be performed after adjusting the image quality settings using the monitor’s control buttons, as described in Section 6-6 "Monitor Operation" on page 6-10.
Page 236: Beamformer Calibration
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-8-3 Beamformer Calibration Beamformer (BF) calibration is performed to calibrate each of the two BF input’s ADC channels. The system calibrates the ADC to zero when there is no signal in the input. These bias voltages are stored in the back end.
Page 237: Video Grabbing Calibration
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-8-4 Video Grabbing Calibration Video Grabbing calibration is performed when the system’s Y/C Video Output is connected to the Y/C Video Input. 1) Access the calibration options, as described in Section 6-8 "Calibration"...
Page 238 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 6-8-4 Video Grabbing Calibration (cont’d) 3) Connect the Y/C cable from Video OUT to Video IN on the right rear panel. 4) Select the PatternB&W.bmp from the Test with one of bitmaps area. You will observe the duplication of the selected pattern.
Page 239: Diagnostics/Troubleshooting
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Chapter 7 Diagnostics/Troubleshooting Section 7-1 Overview 7-1-1 Purpose of Chapter This chapter describes how to set up and run diagnostic tools to locate system problems and failures.
Page 240: Diagnostics
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 7-2 Diagnostics 7-2-1 Diagnostic Tools The diagnostic tools check the system parts, as well as power supplies, temperature, fan operation, board functions, Back-end signal processing performance, keyboard operation, and so on.
Page 241: Accessing The Diagnostic Menu
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-2-3 Accessing the Diagnostic Menu The diagnostic tools are accessed from 2D-Mode by simultaneously pressing on the alphanumeric keyboard. The Diagnostic menu is displayed, as shown below.
Page 242 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-2-3-1 Diagnostic Menu Options The Diagnostic menu includes the following options: • Software Version: Displays the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit software version number and last upgrade date.
Page 243: Performing Front End (Fe) Diagnostics
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 7-3 Performing Front End (FE) Diagnostics When performing Front End Diagnostics tests, it is strongly recommended to start with Auto Sequence, especially if the system shows signs of an intermittent problem. As described in this section, the testing sequence can be paused and restarted at any stage, providing a quick and easy method of reviewing any detected faults.
Page 244: Accessing The Front End Diagnostic Options
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-1 Accessing the Front End Diagnostic Options • In 2D-Mode, press on the alphanumeric keyboard. The Diagnostic menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 7-1 "Diagnostic Menu" on page 7-3.
Page 245 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-1-1 Auto Sequence (cont’d) Auto Sequence commences. While the sequence of automatic testing proceeds, the name of the test currently in progress is displayed in the Test Name field and the current Loop # and Step # are shown below.
Page 246 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-1-2 Manual Options 1.) In the Diagnostic menu, trackball to the Front End button and press Select. The FE Diagnostics dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 7-3 (or Figure 7-4) below:...
Page 247 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-1-3 Manual Options 1.) In the Diagnostic menu, trackball to the Front End button and press Select. The FE Diagnostics dialog box is displayed, as shown below:...
Page 248 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-1-3 Manual Options (cont’d) The FE Diagnostics dialog box includes the following options: Table 7-2 FE Diagnostics Dialog Box Options Option Description Comments Each button has an LED that indicates the...
Page 249 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-2 Radio Frequency Interface (RFI) Diagnostic Tests (for RFI Configuration) 1.) Access the FE Diagnostics dialog box, as described in the Accessing the Front End Diagnostic Options section, on page 7-6.
Page 250: Radio Frequency Interface (Rfi) Diagnostic Tests (For Rfi Configuration)
If no problems were identified, proceed to re-boot the system, as prompted (Figure 7-6, above). If no problems were identified but the problem persists, contact your local GE Medical Systems field engineer for assistance. If errors were identified but the results were marginal, perform calibration, as described in the Calibration section, on page 6-14, and then repeat the RFI test.
Page 251: Image Port (Imp) Diagnostic Tests
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-3 Image Port (IMP) Diagnostic Tests 1) Access the FE Diagnostics dialog box, as described in 7-3-1 "Accessing the Front End Diagnostic Options" on page 7-6.
Page 252 Diagnostic Tests( RFT Configuration)" on page 7-15. • If no problems were identified but the problem persists, contact your local GE Medical Systems field engineer for assistance. • If errors were identified but the results were marginal, perform calibration, as described in Section 6-8 "Calibration"...
Page 253: Vme Bus (Vme) Diagnostic Tests( Rft Configuration)
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-4 VME Bus (VME) Diagnostic Tests( RFT Configuration) The VME Bus diagnostic test checks the communication on the VME Bus between the IP card, the FEC and the RFT.
Page 254 Tests (RFT Configuration)" on page 7-17. • If no problems were identified but the problem persists, contact your local GE Medical Systems field engineer for assistance. • If errors were identified but the results were marginal, perform calibration, as described in Section 6-8 "Calibration"...
Page 255: Rft Diagnostic Tests (Rft Configuration)
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-5 RFT Diagnostic Tests (RFT Configuration) The RFT diagnostic tests include the tests listed below: • Board Test: General RFT board test which activates the remaining tests sequentially. Each of these tests can also be performed independently.
Page 256 Controller (FEC) Diagnostic Tests (RFT Configuration" on page 7-19. • If no problems were identified but the problem persists, contact your local GE Medical Systems field engineer for assistance. • If errors were identified but the results were marginal, perform calibration, as described in Section 6-8 "Calibration"...
Page 257: Front End Controller (Fec) Diagnostic Tests (Rft Configuration
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-6 Front End Controller (FEC) Diagnostic Tests (RFT Configuration The FEC diagnostic tests include the following: • Board Test: General board test which activates the remaining tests sequentially. Each of these tests can also be performed individually.
Page 258 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-6 Front End Controller (FEC) Diagnostic Tests (RFT Configuration (cont’d) Figure 7-10 FEC Tab - FE Diagnostics Dialog Box 7-20 Section 7-3 - Performing Front End (FE) Diagnostics...
Page 259 Diagnostic Tests" on page 7-22. • If no problems were identified but the problem persists, contact your local GE Medical Systems field engineer for assistance. • If errors were identified but the results were marginal, perform calibration, as described in Section 6-8 "Calibration"...
Page 260 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-7 Beamformer (BF) Diagnostic Tests The BF diagnostic tests enable you to check the ADC output and perform a digital beamformer test. NOTE: Before performing the BF tests, perform the IMP, VME Bus, RFT and FEC tests, as described beginning on page 7-13.
Page 261: Beamformer (Bf) Diagnostic Tests
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-7 Beamformer (BF) Diagnostic Tests (cont’d) Data Flow Map Test Description Area Test Area Comment Area Tabs Figure 7-12 BF Tab - FE Diagnostics Dialog Box (RFT Configuration) 4.) 3) Proceed as follows: Trackball to one of the following buttons and press Select:...
Page 262 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-7 Beamformer (BF) Diagnostic Tests (cont’d) Figure 7-13 Ultrasound Scope Window 7-24 Section 7-3 - Performing Front End (FE) Diagnostics...
Page 263 Assembly (FB) Diagnostic Tests" on page 7-26. • If no problems were identified but the problem persists, contact your local GE Medical Systems field engineer for assistance. • If errors were identified but the results were marginal, perform calibration, as described in Section 6-8 "Calibration"...
Page 264: Front Board Assembly (Fb) Diagnostic Tests
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-8 Front Board Assembly (FB) Diagnostic Tests The FB diagnostics tests check the FB circuits and boards. To avoid frequent rebooting of the system, these tests must be performed in the sequence described below. When performing FB tests out of sequence, follow the instructions displayed in the Comment area of the FE Diagnostics dialog box, and reboot as required.
Page 265 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-8-1 Accessing the Front Board Assembly Options 1) Access the FE Diagnostics dialog box, as described in 7-3-1 "Accessing the Front End Diagnostic Options" on page 7-6.
Page 266 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-8-1 Accessing the Front Board Assembly Options (cont’d) Data Flow Map Test Description Area Test Area Comment Area Tabs Figure 7-15 F.B. Tab - FE Diagnostics Dialog Box ( RFT Configuration) 3) Trackball to the following buttons (in the order shown) and press Select: a.) Transmit Test: Checks the FE pulsers via the probe elements, as described in...
Page 267 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-8-2 Transmit Test If a solid dark line is observed during scanning, it may indicate a bad transmitting channel. The transmit test checks the FE pulsers via the probe elements, enabling you to check the transmitting channels. The transmit test is not sensitive to the receiving channels.
Page 268 • If no errors were identified, proceed with the next test. • If no errors were identified but the problem persists, contact your local GE Medical Systems field engineer for assistance. • If errors were identified but the results were marginal, perform calibration, as described in Section 6-8 "Calibration"...
Page 269 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-8-3 FLA Jumper Switch All the elements are connected through the transmit and receive jumpers. This test checks the jumpers that connect the side elements to the center elements. During this test, every probe element transmits and receives signals.
Page 270 Trackball to the Mark bad channel checkbox and press Select. • Trackball to Save Report and press Select, and contact a GE Medical Systems service representative. 7) Trackball to the Start Close test button and press Select. The closed FLA jumper test is performed.
Page 271 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-8-3 FLA Jumper Switch (cont’d) Figure 7-18 Report Dialog Box - FLA Jumper Test (Closed) The Report dialog box contains the following information: • Test Result Message: Displays the test result.
Page 272 • If no errors were identified, proceed with the next test. • If no errors were identified but the problem persists, contact your local GE Medical Systems field engineer for assistance. • If errors were identified but the results were marginal, perform calibration, as described in Section 6-8 "Calibration"...
Page 273 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-8-4 Receive Test The Receive Test checks each amplifier output against the predefined output level. This system test is performed in Phased Array Probe Simulation mode. The FEC board injects analog signals to the Tx amplifiers inputs after the Tx switch.
Page 274 Trackball to the Mark bad channel checkbox and press Select. • Trackball to Save Report and press Select, and contact a GE Medical Systems service representative. 6) Trackball to the Low Freq Test button and press Select. The receive test is performed in low frequency mode, and the test results are displayed in the Report dialog box, as shown in Figure 7-20 "Report Dialog Box - Receive Test Low Frequency"...
Page 275 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-8-4 Receive Test (cont’d) Figure 7-20 Report Dialog Box - Receive Test Low Frequency The Report dialog box contains the following information: • Test Result Message: Displays the test result.
Page 276 Trackball to the Mark bad channel checkbox and press Select. • Trackball to Save Report and press Select, and contact a GE Medical Systems service representative. 8.) Trackball to the Low Freq Test button and press Select. The receive test is performed in low...
Page 277 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-8-4 Receive Test (cont’d) Figure 7-21 Report Dialog Box - Receive Test Low Frequency The Report dialog box contains the following information: • Test Result Message: Displays the test result.
Page 278 • If no errors were identified, proceed with the next test. • If no errors were identified but the problem persists, contact your local GE Medical Systems field engineer for assistance. • If errors were identified but the results were marginal, perform calibration, as described in the Calibration section, on page 6-14, and then repeat the test.
Page 279 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-8-5 TR Switch Test If a solid line is observed during scanning, it may indicate a bad TR switch. This test checks the transmit switches. 1) Connect a 3S probe and lock it in place.
Page 280 • If no errors were identified, proceed with the next test. • If no errors were identified but the problem persists, contact your local GE Medical Systems field engineer for assistance. • If errors were identified but the results were marginal, perform calibration, as described in Section 6-8 "Calibration"...
Page 281 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-8-6 Pencil Probe Test If a solid black line is observed during scanning, it may indicate a bad transmitting channel. The pencil probe test checks the transmitting channels associated relays to the pencil probe port. This test is not for sensitive receiving channels.The test has two phases, namely the open pencil probe test and the...
Page 282 Trackball to the Mark bad channel checkbox and press Select. Repeat as required to mark additional channels. • Trackball to Save Report and press Select, and contact a GE Medical Systems service representative. 6) Trackball to the Start Close test and press Select. The pencil probe test (close) is performed and the test results are displayed in the Report dialog box, as shown in Figure 7-24 "Report Dialog Box...
Page 283 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-8-6 Pencil Probe Test (cont’d) Figure 7-24 Report Dialog Box - Pencil Probe Test (Close) The Report dialog box includes the following: • Test Result Message: Displays the test result.
Page 284 • If no errors were identified, proceed with the next test. • If no errors were identified but the problem persists, contact your local GE Medical Systems field engineer for assistance. • If errors were identified but the results were marginal, perform calibration, as described in Section 6-8 "Calibration"...
Page 285 • If no errors were identified, proceed with the next test. • If no errors were identified but the problem persists, contact your local GE Medical Systems field engineer for assistance. • If errors were identified but the results were marginal, perform calibration, as described in Section 6-8 "Calibration"...
Page 286 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-8-8 RAM Test The RAM test enables you to check the RAM that stores the delays for the transmitted ultrasound signals to the form focal beam.
Page 287 • If no errors were identified, proceed with the next test. • If no errors were identified but the problem persists, contact your local GE Medical Systems field engineer for assistance. • If errors were identified but the results were marginal, perform calibration, as described in Section 6-8 "Calibration"...
Page 288: Mux Diagnostic Tests
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9 MUX Diagnostic Tests NOTE: The Select Socket and Select Supply options are not relevant for this test. 7-3-9-1 Accessing the MUX Diagnostic Test Options 1) Access the FE Diagnostics dialog box, as described in 7-3-1 "Accessing the Front End Diagnostic...
Page 289 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9-1 Accessing the MUX Diagnostic Test Options (cont’d) Data Flow Map Test Description Area Test Area Comment Area Tabs Figure 7-28 MUX Tab - FE Diagnostics Dialog Box (RFT Configuration)
Page 290 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9-1 Accessing the MUX Diagnostic Test Options (cont’d) 4) Trackball to each of the following buttons in turn (in the order stated below) and press Select to perform the specific test: •...
Page 291 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9-2 Normal Channels Diagnostic Tests (cont’d) Figure 7-29 Normal Channels Diagnostic Test Chapter 7 Diagnostics/Troubleshooting 7-53...
Page 292 Trackball to the Mark bad channel checkbox and press Select. • Trackball to Save Report and press Select, and contact a GE Medical Systems service representative. 5) Trackball to the Low Freq Test button and press Select. The normal channels diagnostic test is...
Page 293 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9-1 Accessing the MUX Diagnostic Test Options (cont’d) Figure 7-30 Report Dialog Box - Normal Channels Test Low Frequency The Report dialog box contains the following information: •...
Page 294 • If no errors were identified, proceed with the next test. • If no errors were identified but the problem persists, contact your local GE Medical Systems field engineer for assistance. • If errors were identified but the results were marginal, perform calibration, as described in Section 6-8 "Calibration"...
Page 295 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9-3 Expanded Low Channels Diagnostic Tests Tests output signals in CW-Mode only, when the input channels are connected to the output channels. If one channel is missing, the output will be -6db. The input signals come from either a 3S or a 7S probe.
Page 296 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9-4 Expanded High Channels Diagnostic Tests Tests the output signals from the input of the high channels. If one channel is missing, the output will be -6db. The input signals come from either a 3S or a 7S probe.
Page 297 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9-5 Port Test The Port test is a general logic control test. Figure 7-33 Port Test (RFI Configuration) Chapter 7 Diagnostics/Troubleshooting 7-59...
Page 298 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9-5 Port Test (cont’d) Figure 7-34 Port Test (RFT Configuration) 7-60 Section 7-3 - Performing Front End (FE) Diagnostics...
Page 299 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9-6 Advanced Board Tests The advanced board tests check two additional parts of the MUX Board: TEE probe control and Monitoring, as follows: TEE probe control enables you to check different positions of the probe; by changing the probe angle, you are able to verify its normal operation.
Page 300 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9-6-1 TEE Probe Control (cont’d) Figure 7-36 TEE Probe Test Dialog Box 5) Verify the test results, and then trackball to the OK button and press Select.
Page 301 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9-6-2 AC Power Input Test The AC power input test measures the AC input voltage deviation from the nominal input voltage (accuracy by percentage). 1) Access the MUX tab of the FB Diagnostics dialog box, as described in 7-3-9-1 "Accessing the MUX...
Page 302 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9-6-2 AC Power Input Test (cont’d) 4) Trackball to the AC Power Input button and press Select. The AC Power Input dialog box is displayed: Figure 7-38 AC Power Input Dialog Box 5) Trackball to the Show button and press Select to display the voltage.
Page 303 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9-7 LVPS Voltage Test The LVPS test measures the LVPS voltages. The voltage range is displayed next to the measured voltage. All the voltages can be measured with DVM on the front board test point.
Page 304 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9-7-1 HVPS Voltage Test The HVPS test measures the Tx voltages. The current values are displayed next to the measured values. All the voltages can be measured with DVM on the front board test point.
Page 305 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9-7-2 Temp Test The Temp test displays the temperature at the Front End crate, as well as the temperature of the AC distribution box. 1) Access the MUX tab of the FB Diagnostics dialog box, as described in 7-3-9-1 "Accessing the MUX...
Page 306 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-9-7-3 Show History The Show History option in the View Power dialog box displays selected test results by year, month and day. 1) Access the MUX tab of the FB Diagnostics dialog box, as described in 7-3-9-1 "Accessing the MUX...
Page 307: H/W Report
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-10 H/W Report The H/W Report button in the FE Diagnostics dialog box enables you to generate a report displaying the Front End boards, software versions and hardware revisions.
Page 308: Current Report
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-3-11 Current Report The H/W Report button in the FE Diagnostics dialog box enables you to generate a report of the current test and failure results.
Page 309: Performing Back End Diagnostics On The System
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 7-4 Performing Back End Diagnostics on the System The Back End Diagnostics enable you to test the functionality of various Back End hardware components. NOTE: The Back End Diagnostic Tests may be performed independently, regardless of sequence.
Page 310 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-4-1 Accessing the Back End Diagnostic Options (cont’d) NOTE: The following test options are available in the HW Diagnostics menu. These tests may be performed independently, regardless of sequence.
Page 311: Audio (Doppler Sound Driver) Diagnostic Test
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-4-2 Audio (Doppler Sound Driver) Diagnostic Test The audio test enables you to test the Doppler sound at different PRFs and frequencies. 1) Access the HW Diagnostics menu, as described in 7-4-1 "Accessing the Back End Diagnostic...
Page 312: Ecg/Phono Diagnostic Test
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-4-3 ECG/Phono Diagnostic Test The ECG and Phono tests enable you to check the output of the ECG and Phono options. 7-4-3-1 ECG Diagnostic Test 1) Connect the internal ECG input to yourself or to an appropriate ECG simulator, using the cable set and electrode pads.
Page 313 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-4-3-2 Phono Test 1) Connect the media microphone to the microphone input on the ECG board. 2) Access the HW Diagnostics menu, as described in 7-4-1 "Accessing the Back End Diagnostic Options"...
Page 314: Extended Keyboard Diagnostic Test
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-4-4 Extended Keyboard Diagnostic Test The extended keyboard diagnostic tests enable you to test the buttons and lights on the keyboard in different modes. NOTE: To test the keys on the alphanumeric keyboard, refer to the 7-4-5 "Keyboard Diagnostic Test"...
Page 315 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-4-4-1 Manual Extended Keyboard Test (cont’d) Figure 7-50 KB Panel Tab - Extended Keyboard Test Window 5) Press each of the control panel buttons (except for Select, Menu and the On/Off button), and verify that the correct buttons are activated on-screen in the KB Panel tab.
Page 316 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-4-4-2 Automatic Lights Test 1) Access the HW Diagnostics menu, as described in 7-4-1 "Accessing the Back End Diagnostic Options" on page 7-71. 2) Trackball to the External Keyboard button and press Select. The Extended Keyboard Test window is displayed, as shown in Figure 7-49 "Test Manager Tab - Extended Keyboard Test Window"...
Page 317: Keyboard Diagnostic Test
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-4-4-5 General Configuration Select the General Configuration tab in the Extended Keyboard Test window to set the type of log files that is generated, for example an error log or no log at all.
Page 318: Media Driver Diagnostic Test
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-4-6 Media Driver Diagnostic Test The media driver diagnostic test enables you to check the functionality of the MOD, if installed, as well as the functionality of the CD Writer, if installed.
Page 319 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-4-6-1 MOD Diagnostic Test (cont’d) 3) Trackball to the MO radio button and press Select. 4) Trackball to the IsMediaAccess button an press Select. The message Media in drive G is accessible is displayed.
Page 320 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-4-6-1 MOD Diagnostic Test (cont’d) 11) Trackball to the button and press Select. The message Media in drive G has following properties: Media Label = TEST_LABEL, Media File-System Name = FAT is displayed.
Page 321: Computer Diagnostic Test
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-4-7 Computer Diagnostic Test The computer diagnostic tests enable you to perform a benchmark test for the correct frame rate, as well as check the memory usage.
Page 322 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-4-7-1 Benchmark Testing (cont’d) Figure 7-55 Benchmark Testing Results In the information displayed under CPU Description, Memory and Frame Rate, make sure that the values displayed in the upper line (which indicates current computer results) are higher or equal to those indicated in the lower line.
Page 323 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-4-7-2 Check Disk/Bus 1) Access the HW Diagnostics menu, as described in 7-4-1 "Accessing the Back End Diagnostic Options" on page 7-71. 2) Trackball to the Computer Testing button and press Select. The options shown in Figure 7-54 "Benchmark Testing Options"...
Page 324: Ups Test
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-4-8 UPS Test The UPS Test is used to verify proper operation of the uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and its connection to the system. This procedure is performed in Standby Mode.
Page 325: Checking The Network Adaptors From Windows Device Manager
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-4-9 Checking the Network Adaptors from Windows Device Manager NOTE: This check is performed on the system while in Technical Support Mode, as described below. Make sure the T-plug (dongle) is inserted into the parallel port on the rear panel.
Page 326: Common Service Interface
NOTE: The Common Service Interface uses the Windows version of PC-Doctor. The Service Platform contains a set of software modules that are common to many of GE Medical Systems’ ultrasound and cardiology systems. This web-enabled technology provides linkage to e-Services, e-Commerce and the iCenter, making GE Medical Systems’ scanners more e-enabled than ever.
Page 327 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-2-1 Service Log In 1) From the System Configuration window, make sure that iLinq (the Common Service platform) is enabled under the Technical Support tab, as shown in Figure 7-59 below.
Page 328 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-2-1 Service Log In (cont’d) Figure 7-60 Profile Manager Window 4) Select InSite from the Profile Name drop-down list to confirm the connection to the local host if you are running the application as a field engineer from a remote location, select Remote from the Profile Name drop-down list.
Page 329 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-2-1 Service Log In (cont’d) NOTE: For a detailed description of the access and security levels, refer to the 7-5-2-2 "Access and Security" on page 7-92.
Page 330: Error Logs Page
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-2-2 Access and Security The service interface has various different security and user levels. Users are only granted access to the tools they are authorized to use, as described in the following table:...
Page 331 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-3-1 Log Viewer When the Log Viewer option is selected in the left pane of the Error Logs page, the following five categories are displayed, each of which enable you to view a number of different system logs.
Page 332 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-3-1-1 Logs The Logs option on the Logs Viewer menu enables you to view the following logs: • System: Displays all the system logs, including errors and additional details, as shown below...
Page 333 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-3-1-1 Logs (cont’d) • Power: Displays all the power logs, including errors, monitoring dates and values, as shown below: Figure 7-66 Power Logs • Temperature: Displays all the temperature logs, including errors, monitoring dates and values,...
Page 334 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-3-1-2 Utilities The Utilities option on the Logs Viewer menu enables you to access the following log utilities: • Plot Log: Enables you to view the results of the Temperature or Power logs in graphical format.
Page 335 Figure 7-70 Search for Text in Log or Page 7-5-3-1-4 Filter The Filter option on the Logs Viewer menu is available to users with the GE Service access level. Select the System Logs option to select default options that you want to filter from the System...
Page 336 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-3-1-5 Exit The Exit option on the Log Viewer menu enables you to exit the Log Viewer. Select the Exit Log Viewer option to return to the Common Service Desktop.
Page 337 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-3-2 Log Browser (cont’d) Each system re-boot will generate a new log file; each log file can be viewed by selecting the appropriate link, as shown in the example in...
Page 338 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-3-2 Log Browser (cont’d) If required, a log file can be saved using the Save function from this screen (Figure 7-74) (i.e, when you are connected to the system remotely), or you may save the file to a floppy disk on the system itself.
Page 339: Diagnostics Page
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-4 Diagnostics Page The service platform uses a web-controlled user interface to provide access to common service components and perform diagnostics. There are two types of diagnostics: •...
Page 340 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-4-1 Diagnostics Page When a test is selected in the left pane of the Diagnostics page, the right pane is divided into three frames, as shown in Figure 7-75 "Diagnostics Page"...
Page 341 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-4-2 Utilities (cont’d) • Reset Power Supply:Enables you to reset the Front End power supply: Figure 7-77 Reset Power Supply Chapter 7 Diagnostics/Troubleshooting 7-103...
Page 342 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-4-2 Utilities (cont’d) • Restart Scanner Software:(System Shutdown) Enables you to remotely shutdown or restart the system. Figure 7-78 Restart Scanner Software 7-104 Section 7-5 - Common Service Interface...
Page 343 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-4-2 Utilities (cont’d) • Save System State to Log:This performs the same system operation as that initiated when pressing F or D. Figure 7-79 Save System State to Log...
Page 344 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-4-3 PC Diagnostics When PC Diagnostics is selected in the left pane of the Diagnostics page, the diagnostic tests described in the following sections can be performed: •...
Page 345 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-4-3-2 Hard Drive Tests When PC Diagnostics is selected in the left pane of the Diagnostics page, the following hard drive diagnostic tests can be performed: •...
Page 346 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-4-3-5 Video Test When PC Diagnostics is selected in the left pane of the Diagnostics page, the following video diagnostic tests can be performed. These tests use 18 test patterns to fill the video buffer, testing your graphics acceleration and text output •...
Page 347 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-4-3-8 Audio Test The audio test option is not enabled. 7-5-4-3-9 Monitor Test When PC Diagnostics is selected in the left pane of the Diagnostics page, the following monitor...
Page 348 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-4-4 Front End Diagnostics (cont’d) Figure 7-82 Non-Interactive Tests For information on performing a specific Non-interactive test, refer to the appropriate section, as follows: • Image Port Image Port (IMP) Diagnostic Tests on page 7 - 13.
Page 349 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-4-4 Front End Diagnostics (cont’d) Figure 7-83 Interactive Tests NOTE: Interactive tests are performed on the Front Board only. Chapter 7 Diagnostics/Troubleshooting 7-111...
Page 350: Calibration Page
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-4-4 Front End Diagnostics (cont’d) For information on performing a specific Interactive test, refer to the appropriate section, as follows: • Transmit Test 7-3-8-2 "Transmit Test" on page 7-29.
Page 351: Configuration Page
When the Configuration page is selected, you can configure the GSUI (InSite). No changes should be made in this page without the help of GE Medical Systems Service Personnel, as any modifications made by untrained personnel can cause damage to the ultrasound unit.
Page 352: Utilities Page
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-8 Utilities Page When the Utilities page is selected (as shown below), a variety of Windows 2000 utility tools are available to indicate the status of the system, in addition to various other tools.
Page 353 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-8-1 Windows 2000 Utility (cont’d) Figure 7-88 System Shutdown Chapter 7 Diagnostics/Troubleshooting 7-115...
Page 354 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-8-2 Scanner Utilities The functions accessed under Scanner Utilities are described below. • System Shutdown There are three options provided (described on previous page - also see...
Page 355 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-8-2 Scanner Utilities (cont’d) • Clean UserDefs-used to clean all user-defined settings and restore the default settings Figure 7-90 Clear User-defined Settings CAUTION: THIS PROCESS IS IRREVERSIBLE! Before proceeding, make sure you have a complete backup of the current settings if they will be required in the future.
Page 356 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-8-3 ProDiags Configuration 7-5-8-3-1 ProDiags Browser 1) Select the Prodiags Browser under the Configuration Utility option. The following message is displayed. Wait a few minutes, until the following screen is displayed.
Page 357 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-8-3-1 ProDiags Browser (cont’d) Figure 7-92 ProDiags Browser - Task The Task tab indicates all the tasks that are available for activation. This also indicates which tasks are scheduled, and their type.
Page 358 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-8-3-1 ProDiags Browser (cont’d) Figure 7-93 ProDiags Browser - Time Slot The Time Slot tab indicates the time slots available for setting tasks. 7-120 Section 7-5 - Common Service Interface...
Page 359 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-8-3-1 ProDiags Browser (cont’d) Figure 7-94 ProDiags Browser - Log and Result The Log & Result tab indicates the logs and results of any tasks that have been performed.
Page 360 XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-8-3-2 File Transfer Configuration The File Transfer Configuration utility can be used to transfer files to the GE Service center. Follow the on-screen instructions as shown below. Figure 7-95 File Transfer Configuration 7-122 Section 7-5 - Common Service Interface...
Page 361 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-8-3-3 iLinq Configuration Utility When the iLinq Configuration Utility option is selected in the left pane of the Configuration page (see Figure 7-96 below) - the InSite Interactive Platform Configuration window is displayed, as shown in Figure 7-97 "InSite Interactive Platform Configuration"...
Page 362 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-8-3-3 iLinq Configuration Utility (cont’d) Click Accept and select the modem device as the communication device to the OLC in the Device Connection tab, also shown below.
Page 363 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-8-3-3 iLinq Configuration Utility (cont’d) Contact the OLC to receive all the setup information required for the InSite Checkout tab, as shown below. When all the settings have been entered, click the CHECKOUT NOW button twice. The OLC will attempt to communicate with your ultrasound unit via the modem.
Page 364 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-8-4 iLinq IP Save/Restore The iLinq IP Save/Restore utility, which is accessed from the System Configuration window (under the Technical Support Tab), will allow you to save the iLinq IP settings to the hard disk, as described below.
Page 365: Replacement Page
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-5-9 Replacement Page When the Replacement page is selected, as shown below, part replacement details and ordering information is displayed, as described in Chapter 9 - Renewal Parts.
Page 366: Automatic Error Log
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 7-6 Automatic Error Log The Vivid 3N Pro/Expert automatically logs the software activity, sequences and error messages that occur during normal operation. Each day’s activity is compressed into a single daily logger report, with a time stamp appearing in each line of the report.
Page 367: Saving The Logger Report
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-6-2 Saving the Logger Report The daily logger reports are retained in the system for 90 days, during which time they can be recalled. In addition, each report can be downloaded to a floppy disk, for example in order to be sent to the servicing center.
Page 368: Sending The Logger Report
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 7-6-3 Sending the Logger Report Send the zipped file as an attachment to an e-mail message. In the e-mail message, briefly describe the problem and indicate approximately what time of day it occurred.
Page 369 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL SYSTEM MONITOR 17“ 2306835-5 15” 2336022 COLOR PRINTER 2269429 Speaker R/G/B/ Sync 2269309 MONITOR BRACKET 2269432 Track Color Printer Trig. K.B Assy K/B A/N K/B Matrix...
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Page 371: Replacement Procedures
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Chapter 8 Replacement Procedures Section 8-1 Overview 8-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 8 This chapter provides replacement procedures for system parts. Table 8-1 Contents in Chapter 8...
Page 372: Cover Replacement Procedures
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 8-2 Cover Replacement Procedures 8-2-1 Overview of Covers Figure 8-1 Vivid 3N Ultrasound Unit Table 8-2 Vivid 3N Ultrasound Unit Covers (Figure 8-1) Label Item...
Page 373 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-1-1 Preparations Shut down the Vivid 3N ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation. DANGER: Electrical hazards exist at several points in the system. Familiarize yourself with all hazardous voltages and high current levels before removing any of the covers.
Page 374: Side Covers Replacement Procedures
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-2 Side Covers Replacement Procedures 8-2-2-1 Tools Use the appropriate Phillips-type screw drivers, as indicated in the side cover replacement procedures. 8-2-2-2 Preparations Shut down the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation.
Page 375: Front Cover And Air Filter Replacement Procedures
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-3 Front Cover and Air Filter Replacement Procedures 8-2-3-1 Tools Use the appropriate Phillips-type screw drivers, as indicated in the front cover and air filter replacement procedures.
Page 376 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-3-3 Front Cover Removal Procedure (cont’d) 4) Remove the three screws located across the front of the top cover, shown below: Figure 8-5 Top Cover Screws (Lower Section) 5) In order to free the front cover, grip the cover by its lower sides, and push upwards while pulling it towards you.
Page 377: Rear Cover Replacement Procedures
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-4 Rear Cover Replacement Procedures 8-2-4-1 Tools Use the appropriate Phillips-type screw drivers, as indicated in the rear cover replacement procedures. 8-2-4-2 Preparations Shut down the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation.
Page 378: Connector Panels Cover Replacement Procedures
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-5 Connector Panels Cover Replacement Procedures 8-2-5-1 Tools Use the appropriate Phillips-type screw drivers, in indicated in the connector panels cover replacement procedures. 8-2-5-2 Preparations Shut down the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation.
Page 379: Top Cover (Lower Section) Replacement Procedures
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-6 Top Cover (Lower Section) Replacement Procedures 8-2-6-1 Tools Use the appropriate Phillips-type screw drivers, and a wire cutter as indicated in the replacement procedures for the lower section of the top cover.
Page 380 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-6-3 Top Cover Lower Section Removal Procedure (cont’d) 7) Cut the cable tie holding the AC cable to the other cables, and unplug the AC cable from the AC...
Page 381 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-6-3 Top Cover Lower Section Removal Procedure (cont’d) 9) Remove the section of the collar released in the previous step, leaving an open gap at the rear of...
Page 382 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-6-3 Top Cover Lower Section Removal Procedure (cont’d) 13) Remove the three screws securing the remaining section of the gas spring cover, shown below, and lower it into the collar of the top cover.
Page 383: Gas Spring Cover Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-6-4 Top Cover Lower Section Installation Procedure (cont’d) 9) Plug in the AC cable to the AC Dis. Box, shown in Figure 8-10 "AC Distribution Box Cables" on page 8-10, and secure the cable to the other cables with a tie-wrap.
Page 384: Bottom Keyboard Cover Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-8 Bottom Keyboard Cover Replacement Procedure 8-2-8-1 Tools Use the appropriate Phillips-type screw drivers, as indicated in the bottom keyboard cover replacement procedures. 8-2-8-2 Preparation Shut down the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation.
Page 385 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-8-3 Bottom Keyboard Cover Removal Procedure (cont’d) 4) Lower the rear end of the bottom keyboard cover and free it from the Up/Down handle by passing...
Page 386: Speaker Cover Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-9 Speaker Cover Replacement Procedure 8-2-9-1 Tools Use the appropriate Phillips-type screw drivers, as indicated in the speakers cover replacement procedures. 8-2-9-2 Preparation Shut down the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation.
Page 387: Control Console Bottom Cover (Upper Section) Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-10 Control Console Bottom Cover (Upper Section) Replacement Procedure 8-2-10-1 Tools Use the appropriate Phillips-type screw drivers, as indicated in the replacement procedures of the upper section of the control console’s bottom cover.
Page 388 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-10-3 Control Console Bottom Cover (Upper Section) Removal Procedure (cont’d) 7) Loosen the two screws fastening the AC/VGA connectors box. These screws can be accessed from...
Page 389 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-10-4 Control Console Bottom Cover (Upper Section) Installation Procedure 1) Raise the control console to its maximum height. 2) Return the bottom cover to its original position at the rear of the machine.
Page 390: Control Console Top Cover Replacement Procedure (Upper Section)
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-11 Control Console Top Cover Replacement Procedure (Upper Section) 8-2-11-1 Tools Use the appropriate Phillips-type screw drivers, as indicated in the replacement procedures for the upper section of the control console’s top cover.
Page 391 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-11-3 Control Console Top Cover Removal Procedure (Upper Section) (cont’d) Figure 8-22 Removing Top Cover Screws (2) Figure 8-23 Removing Top Cover Screws (3) 9) Lift and remove the top cover.
Page 392: P /Esm
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-11-4 Control Console Top Cover Installation Procedure (Upper Section) 1) Raise the control console to its maximum height. 2) Return the top cover to its original position and fasten it with six of its eight screws using a short screw driver.
Page 393: Right And Left Probe Holders Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-12 Right and Left Probe Holders Replacement Procedure 8-2-12-1 Tools Use the appropriate Phillips-type screw drivers and an 8mm wrench, to replace the right and left probe holders.
Page 394: Front Handle Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-13 Front Handle Replacement Procedure 8-2-13-1 Tools Use the appropriate Phillips-type screw drivers and an 8mm wrench, to replace the right and left probe holders. 8-2-13-2...
Page 395 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Chapter 8 Replacement Procedures 8-25...
Page 396: Rear Handle Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-14 Rear Handle Replacement Procedure NOTE: This procedure describes the replacement procedure for the Vivid 3N Rear Handle (P/N 225392-5) 8-2-14-1 Tools Use the appropriate Phillips-type screw drivers and a combination wrench, as described in the procedures below.
Page 397 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-2-14-3 Rear Handle Removal Procedure (cont’d) Screw Screws Figure 8-27 Rear Handle Securing Screws Chapter 8 Replacement Procedures 8-27...
Page 398: Control Console Components Replacement
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 8-3 Control Console Components Replacement The Vivid 3N Pro/Expert Control Console comprises various components, the replacement procedures for each of which is described as follows: •...
Page 399 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-3-1-3 Vivid 3N Monitor 15" Removal Procedure (cont’d) 3) Remove the monitor by pulling it upwards. You may need to swivel the monitor slightly right and left while pulling it upwards.
Page 400 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-3-1-3 Vivid 3N Monitor 15" Removal Procedure (cont’d) 7) Push the base assembly towards the rear of the monitor until its hinges are free of the monitor case, then slightly lift and push it towards the monitor's front to free its rear hinge from the monitor case.
Page 401: Vivid 3N 17" Monitor Replacement - Procedure 1
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-3-2 Vivid 3N 17" Monitor Replacement - Procedure 1 NOTE: This section describes the procedure for replacing a 17" monitor based on a Samsung 17" monitor type.
Page 402 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-3-2-4 Vivid 3N 17" Monitor Installation - Procedure1 Pivot Shaft Figure 8-33 New Samsung 17" Monitor - Viewed from Underside NOTE: Before mounting the new monitor into position, make sure that the Teflon washer has remained in place on top of the monitor mounting base.
Page 403 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-3-2-5 Installing a New VIC Correlation Box NOTE: This procedure should be performed only when installing a Samsung 17" monitor, or when replacing an existing VIC Correlation box!
Page 404 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-3-2-5 Installing a New VIC Correlation Box (cont’d) Figure 8-35 VIC Correlation Module in Position 8.) Fasten the VIC assembly to the metal frame, using the two screws removed in step 9.) Fasten the upper back-end BEP bracket in position, using the two screws removed in...
Page 405: Vivid 3N 17" Monitor Replacement - Procedure 2
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-3-3 Vivid 3N 17" Monitor Replacement - Procedure 2 NOTE: This section describes the procedure for replacing a 17" monitor based on a MAG 17" monitor type.
Page 406 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-3-3-3 Vivid 3N 17" Monitor Removal - Procedure 2 (cont’d) Figure 8-37 Vivid 3N Monitor showing Underside 6) Remove the three screws that fasten the bracket at the front of the monitor, and then remove the bracket.
Page 407 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-3-3-4 Vivid 3N 17" Monitor Installation - Procedure 2 1) Carefully lay the monitor on a soft surface and turn it upside down, so that its bottom is accessible.
Page 408: Keyboard Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-3-4 Keyboard Replacement Procedure 8-3-4-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers, a wire cutter and the appropriate Hex wrench keys as indicated in the keyboard replacement procedure.
Page 409: Keypad Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-3-5 Keypad Replacement Procedure 8-3-5-1 Tools Use a small flat screw driver, as indicated in the keypad replacement procedure. 8-3-5-2 Preparation Shut down the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation.
Page 410: Keycaps (External Keyboard) Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-3-6 Keycaps (External Keyboard) Replacement Procedure NOTE: This section describes the replacement procedure for ATGC slider Keycaps on the external keyboard. 8-3-6-1 Tools Use a small flat screw driver, as indicated in the keycaps replacement procedure.
Page 411: Rotary Knob (External Keyboard) Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-3-7 Rotary Knob (External Keyboard) Replacement Procedure NOTE: This section describes the replacement procedure for a parameter adjustment Rotary Knob on the external keyboard. 8-3-7-1 Tools Use a small flat screw driver, as indicated in the rotary knob replacement procedure.
Page 412 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-3-7-4 Rotary Knob Installation Procedure 1) Using a new rotary knob, insert the metal tension plate (removed in step 4 above) into the centre of the knob, aligning the plate correctly with the notches on each side of the hole. The plate, which is...
Page 413: Trackball Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-3-8 Trackball Replacement Procedure 8-3-8-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers, a wire cutter and the appropriate Hex wrench keys as indicated in the trackball replacement procedure.
Page 414: Speaker Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-3-9 Speaker Replacement Procedure 8-3-9-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers, a wire cutter and the appropriate Hex wrench keys as indicated in the speaker replacement procedure.
Page 415: Front End Parts Replacement
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 8-4 Front End Parts Replacement 8-4-1 Front End Boards Replacement Procedure NOTE: The procedures below provide the instructions for replacing the following boards: FB, MUX, BF, FEC, RFT or IMP and RFI.
Page 416 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-4-1-3 Front End Boards Removal Procedure (cont’d) 3) Release the plastic latches located at the top and the bottom of each card (board) - see Figure 8-44.
Page 417: Tr4 Boards Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-4-2 TR4 Boards Replacement Procedure NOTE: The procedure below provides the instructions for replacing any of the TR4 boards ( P/N 2253036). 8-4-2-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers and an ESD wrist band strap as indicated in the TR4 Boards replacement procedure.
Page 418 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 4.) Turn the FE Board over, then remove the brackets that secure the TR4 boards in place as shown Figure 8-44 below. Securing Bracket Securing Bracket...
Page 419: Dc Power Supply Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-4-3 DC Power Supply Replacement Procedure 8-4-3-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers and a wire cutter, as indicated in the DC power supply replacement procedure.
Page 420: Tx Power Supply Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-4-4 TX Power Supply Replacement Procedure 8-4-4-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers, a wire cutter, and the appropriate Hex wrenches as indicated in the Tx power supply replacement procedure.
Page 421: Front End Crate Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-4-5 Front End Crate Replacement Procedure 8-4-5-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers, a wire cutter and the appropriate Hex wrenches as indicated in the front end crate replacement procedure.
Page 422 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-4-5-3 Front End Crate Removal Procedure (cont’d) 10) Disconnect the two Ground cables from the crate - see Figure 8-48 "Fan Power Cable Connections" on page 8-51.
Page 423: Fan Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-4-6 Fan Replacement Procedure 8-4-6-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers, a wire cutter and the appropriate Hex wrenches as indicated in the fan replacement procedure.
Page 424: Direction Fk091075, Revision
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-4-6-4 Fan Installation Procedure 1) Wrap the spiral wrapping to hold the fan wires together. 2) Reconnect the fan wires to the block terminal using the same color coding as the fan that was removed.
Page 425: Back End Parts Replacement
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 8-5 Back End Parts Replacement It is not recommended to replace internal Back End Processor components. This should be done by qualified personnel only. However, if replacing internal BEP components, ensure replacement is with new components of the same type, version and replace them in the PCI slots as shown below.
Page 426 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL MO Driver MO Driver CD-R Driver CD-R Driver ECG Module ECG Module Floppy Driver Floppy Driver HD Driver HD Driver VGA Card VGA Card AGP Slot AGP Slot Plug &...
Page 427 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-1 Back End Processor Replacement Procedure NOTE: There are specific differences in the BEP Processor replacement procedure between replacing a BEP1 or BEP 0 (Pentium III-based BEP, earlier type) with a BEP2 (Pentium 4-based BEP, newer type). The variations between the two types are clearly shown in the procedure steps.
Page 428 HASP key is connected to the parallel port. Make sure that the nominal voltage and range is set correctly in the Technical Support Tab under System Configuration. (This must be done by an authorized GE representative). Software version 2.1D or above must be re-installed - see the 8-7-1 "Software Installation/Upgrade Procedure"...
Page 429 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-1-4 Back End Processor Installation Procedure (cont’d) BEP Power Trackball VGA OUT (to Monitor) Keyboard Power to Keyboard Matrix COM1 RGB Video OUT HASP and Parallel OUT...
Page 430 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-1-4 Back End Processor Installation Procedure (cont’d) 19.)For systems without a UPS: Connect the BEP power cable to the power input socket [16a] For systems using a UPS: Connect the UPS power cable to the Plug and Scan socket [16b] and then connect the BEP/Modem power cable to the power input socket [16a].
Page 431 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-1-4 Back End Processor Installation Procedure (cont’d) Figure 8-56 System Configuration - Technical Support Tab 26.)Select the appropriate settings, as follows: Ex Keyboard Revision 4 Sound Board Ver.
Page 432: Bep1 Cover Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-2 BEP1 Cover Replacement Procedure NOTE: BEP1 refers to a Pentium III-based BEP (earlier type). 8-5-2-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers, as indicated in the Cover & Octopus Card Holder replacement procedure.
Page 433 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-2-5 BEP1 - Front Cover Removal Procedure 1) Remove the screw that secures the front cover in position - see Figure 8-58 "BEP1 - Front Cover Screw"...
Page 434: Bep2 Cover And Octopus Card Holder Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-3 BEP2 Cover and Octopus Card Holder Replacement Procedure NOTE: BEP2 refers to a Pentium 4-based BEP (newer type). 8-5-3-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers, as indicated in the BEP cover replacement procedure.
Page 435 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-3-5 BEP2 - Front Cover Removal Procedure 1) Remove the two screws that secure the BEP front cover in position - see Figure 8-60 "Front Cover - BEP2"...
Page 436 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-3-5 BEP2 - Front Cover Removal Procedure (cont’d) Figure 8-61 Front Cover Removal - BEP2 8-5-3-6 BEP2 - Front Cover Installation Procedure 1) Return the front cover to the front of the BEP and press the two latches on the side, in order to push the cover back into position.
Page 437 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-3-7 BEP2 - Octopus Card Holder Removal Procedure 1) Remove the three screws that secure the Octopus Card Holder in position as shown in Figure 8-62 below.
Page 438: Plug & Scan Board Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-4 Plug & Scan Board Replacement Procedure 8-5-4-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers and a wire cutter, as indicated in the Plug & Scan board replacement procedure.
Page 439: Plug & Scan Battery Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-5 Plug & Scan Battery Replacement Procedure If the Plug & Scan battery is replaced, ensure that you properly transport or dispose of it according to the procedures established by your facility, company, or regional regulatory agency.
Page 440 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-5-3 Plug & Scan Battery Removal Procedure (cont’d) 6) The battery is fastened with velcro strips to the inner wall of the BEP. Remove the battery by pulling it away from the velcro.
Page 441: Vga Agp Board Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-6 VGA AGP Board Replacement Procedure DO NOT TOUCH ANY BOARDS WITH INTEGRATED CIRCUITS PRIOR TO CAUTION: TAKING THE NECESSARY ESD PRECAUTIONS: 1.ALWAYS CONNECT YOURSELF, VIA AN ARM-WRIST STRAP, TO THE ADVISED ESD CONNECTION POINT LOCATED ON THE REAR OF THE SCANNER (TO THE RIGHT OF THE POWER CONNECTOR).
Page 442: Scsi Board Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-7 SCSI Board Replacement Procedure DO NOT TOUCH ANY BOARDS WITH INTEGRATED CIRCUITS PRIOR TO CAUTION: TAKING THE NECESSARY ESD PRECAUTIONS: 1.ALWAYS CONNECT YOURSELF, VIA AN ARM-WRIST STRAP, TO THE ADVISED ESD CONNECTION POINT LOCATED ON THE REAR OF THE SCANNER (TO THE RIGHT OF THE POWER CONNECTOR).
Page 443 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-7-4 SCSI Board Installation Procedure (cont’d) 7) Return the Vivid 3N rear and left and right side covers - see the 8-2-4-4 "Rear Cover Installation Procedure" on page 8-7 and the 8-2-2-4 "Side Covers Installation Procedure"...
Page 444: Pc2Ip Board Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-8 PC2IP Board Replacement Procedure 8-5-8-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers and a wire cutter as indicated in the PC2IP board replacement procedure.
Page 445: Keyboard Control Board Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-9 Keyboard Control Board Replacement Procedure 8-5-9-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers and a wire cutter as indicated in the keyboard control board replacement procedure.
Page 446: Cdrw Drive Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-10 CDRW Drive Replacement Procedure 8-5-10-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers and a wire cutter. 8-5-10-2 Preparation Shut down the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation.
Page 447 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-10-4 CDRW Drive Installation Procedure Note: Before installing the new CDRW Drive, make sure the jumper settings closest to the data cable are shorted as follows:...
Page 448: Mo Drive Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-11 MO Drive Replacement Procedure 8-5-11-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers and a wire cutter. 8-5-11-2 Preparation Shut down the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation.
Page 449 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-11-4 MO Drive Installation Procedure Note: Before installing the new MO Drive, make sure the MO Drive jumper settings are shorted as shown below: Settings required:...
Page 450: Ecg Module Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-12 ECG Module Replacement Procedure NOTE: In this section, the replacement procedure for an ECG Module for BEP1 and BEP2 systems are provided in separate sub-sections.
Page 451 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-12-3 BEP1 - ECG Module Removal Procedure (cont’d) 8) Disconnect the power cable and COM2 cable from the rear of the ECG Module - see Figure 8-68 below.
Page 452 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-12-4 BEP1 - ECG Module Installation Procedure NOTE: BEP1 refers to a Pentium III-based BEP (earlier type). 1) If necessary, assemble the side rails onto the new ECG Module as shown in Figure 8-69 below.
Page 453 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-12-4 BEP1 - ECG Module Installation Procedure (cont’d) BEP Front Panel ECG Module Aligned in Correct Position Figure 8-70 New ECG Module inside BEP1 4) Reconnect the power cable and the COM 2 cable to the rear of the new ECG Module.
Page 454 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-12-5 BEP2 - ECG Module Removal Procedure NOTE: BEP2 refers to a Pentium 4-based BEP (newer type). 1) Disconnect the mains AC power cable for the mains power wall outlet.
Page 455 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-12-5 BEP2 - ECG Module Removal Procedure (cont’d) Two screws Figure 8-72 ECG Module Removal- BEP2 9) Disconnect the footswitch cable from the KB Controller card.
Page 456 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-12-6 BEP2 - ECG Module Installation Procedure NOTE: BEP2 refers to a Pentium 4-based BEP (newer type). 1.) Slide the new ECG Module into the front of the BEP, pushing it in until it aligns with other modules at the front of BEP.
Page 457: Pc-Vic Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-13 PC-VIC Replacement Procedure NOTE: This procedure is performed for systems with a BEP2 (Pentium 4-based BEP, newer type). 8-5-13-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers and a wire cutter as indicated in the PC-VIC replacement procedure.
Page 458 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-13-4 PC-VIC Installation Procedure 1) Place a new PC-VIC in the PC-VIC module holder. 2) Return and tighten the four screws (two each side) on the side of the holder - refer to Figure 8-75 "PC-VIC Removal"...
Page 459: Hard Disk Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-14 Hard Disk Replacement Procedure 8-5-14-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers and a wire cutter as indicated in the Hard Disk replacement procedure.
Page 460 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-14-3 Hard Disk Removal Procedure (cont’d) Figure 8-77 Hard Disk Removal 2 6.) Disconnect all the cables at the rear of the hard disk. 7.) Remove the hard disk.
Page 461 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-5-14-4 Hard Disk Installation Procedure Note: Before installing a new hard disk, make sure the jumper settings are as shown below: 1) Place the new hard disk in position in the hard disk module holder.
Page 462: Lower Section Components Replacement
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 8-6 Lower Section Components Replacement 8-6-1 AC Distribution Box Replacement Procedure 8-6-1-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers and a wire cutter as indicated in the AC Distribution Box replacement procedure.
Page 463 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-1-4 AC Distribution Box Installation Procedure 1) Insert the AC Distribution Box through the rear of the machine and then push it into its original position.
Page 464: Ac Input Box Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-2 AC Input Box Replacement Procedure 8-6-2-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers and a wire cutter as indicated in the AC Input Box replacement procedure.
Page 465: Keyboard Or Monitor Cable Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-3 Keyboard or Monitor Cable Replacement Procedure 8-6-3-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers, a wire cutter and the appropriate Allen keys as indicated in the keyboard or monitor cable replacement procedure.
Page 466: Ac, Bep Or Fe Cable Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-4 AC, BEP or FE Cable Replacement Procedure Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers, a wire cutter, the appropriate Hex wrenches and the appropriate Allen keys as indicated in the cable replacement procedure.
Page 467: Gas Spring Cable Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-5 Gas Spring Cable Replacement Procedure Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers, a wire cutter and the appropriate open-wring wrenches as indicated in the gas spring cable replacement procedure.
Page 468 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-5-3 Gas Spring Cable Installation Procedure 1) Raise the control console to its maximum height. 2) Route the gas spring cable along its original path in the machine. The end of the cable with the adjustable sleeve should be next to the release handle underneath the keyboard;...
Page 469: Up/Down Handle Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-6 Up/Down Handle Replacement Procedure NOTE: This section describes two removal procedures (for both the old [plastic] and new-type [metal] handles) and one installation procedure (for the new-type handle), as follows:...
Page 470 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-6-3 Up/Down Handle Removal - Procedure 1 (cont’d) 3.) Extract the M6 screw from the up/down handle by sliding it out. 4.) Release the gas spring cable from the broken up/down handle - see Figure 8-83 "Gas Spring...
Page 471 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-6-4 Up/Down Handle Removal Procedure 2 NOTE: This describes the procedure for removing the new-type (metal) Up/Down Handle. 1) Remove the bottom keyboard cover, as described in 8-2-8-3 "Bottom Keyboard Cover Removal...
Page 472 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-6-5 Up/Down Handle Replacement Procedure NOTE: This describes the procedure for installing the new-type (metal) Up/Down Handle. 1) Insert the M6 Axis screw through the screw hole in the first handle mounting bracket, through the...
Page 473 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-6-5 Up/Down Handle Replacement Procedure (cont’d) Gas Spring Cable Retaining Bracket Grooved Hole shown in detail (insert cable here) Gas Spring Cable Securing Nut Up/Down Handle...
Page 474 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-6-5 Up/Down Handle Replacement Procedure (cont’d) 5) Test the Up/Down handle to make sure the mechanism is operating properly and that the handle is fastened securely on the chassis.
Page 475: Gas Spring Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-7 Gas Spring Replacement Procedure 8-6-7-1 Tools Use the appropriate flat and Phillips-type screw drivers, a wire cutter, the appropriate open-ring wrenches and a Hex M8x80mm screw as indicated in the gas spring replacement procedure.
Page 476 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-7-3 Gas Spring Removal Procedure (cont’d) Figure 8-89 Gas Spring - Lower End and Cable Figure 8-90 Gas Spring Lower End Cable - Close-up View 10) Remove the retaining washer (K) from the pin (L) at the lower end of the gas spring.
Page 477 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-7-3 Gas Spring Removal Procedure (cont’d) Figure 8-91 Gas Spring - Upper End 12) Remove the retaining washer (M) from the pin (N) at the upper end of the gas spring, and then remove the pin.
Page 478: Front Wheel Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-8 Front Wheel Replacement Procedure NOTE: This section describes the installation and removal procedures for the earlier-type of front wheel and the newer improved type. The installation procedure is slightly different for each type of front wheel, as described in the procedures below.
Page 479 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-8-3 Front Wheel Removal - Procedure 1 (cont’d) Figure 8-92 Releasing the Spring Washer from the Center of the Transverse Arm 3) Remove the four bolts (three wrench bolts and one Allen bolt) that secure the front wheel to the...
Page 480 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-8-4 Front Wheel Removal - Procedure 2 WARNING: When performing this procedure, the machine must be safely supported on two wooden blocks (or on a jack capable of supporting the weight of the machine). Do not lean on the machine, or leave it unattended without support, when the wheels have been removed.
Page 481 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-8-4 Front Wheel Removal - Procedure 2 (cont’d) Transverse Arm (Wheel Position Bar) Figure 8-95 Removing the Transverse Arm 6) Remove the four bolts (three wrench bolts and one Allen bolt - see...
Page 482 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-8-5 Front Wheel Installation - Procedure 1 Note: The machine will remain stable, even after one wheel has been removed. However, for a safer working environment, it is recommended to support the unit with wooden blocks or a jack.
Page 483: Rear Wheel Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-9 Rear Wheel Replacement Procedure NOTE: This section describes the installation and removal procedure of the earlier-type of rear wheel and the newer improved type. The installation procedure is the same for each type of rear wheel, as described in the procedure below.
Page 484 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-6-9-4 Rear Wheel Installation Procedure WARNING: Do not lean on the machine, or leave it unattended without support, if a wheel has been removed. WARNING: When BOTH rear wheels are being replaced, the machine must be safely supported on two wooden blocks (or on a jack capable of supporting the weight of the machine).
Page 485: Software Loading
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 8-7 Software Loading 8-7-1 Software Installation/Upgrade Procedure Note: It is recommended to back-up the archive and the settings as described in the Vivid 3N Pro/ Expert User Manual, before commencing software installation (or whenever upgrading the software).
Page 486: Peripherals
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 8-8 Peripherals 8-8-1 B/W Video Printer Replacement Procedure NOTE: This section describes the installation and removal procedure for the Sony UP-895MDW B/W Video Printer. Figure 8-98 SONY B/W Video Printer...
Page 487 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-1-3 Preparations (cont’d) All switches in DOWN position Figure 8-99 B/W Video Printer, DIP Switches on the Rear Panel Chapter 8 Replacement Procedures 8-117...
Page 488 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-1-4 B&W Printer Installation Procedure 1.) Place the B/W Video Printer on the right side of the Vivid 3N ultrasound unit’s top surface (below the control console - as shown in Figure 8-100) and next to the VCR (if present), allowing sufficient room to access the cables at the rear of the printer.
Page 489 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-1-4 B&W Printer Installation Procedure (cont’d) 2.) Connect the Remote cable, the B/W Video IN cable, and the Power cable, as shown in Figure 8- below.
Page 490 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-1-4-1 Setting the Switches on the Paper Tray 1.) Press the OPEN button in the front of the B/W Video Printer. 2.) Ensure that the switches on the Paper Tray are set as shown in Figure 8-103 below.
Page 491: Sony Vcr Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-2 Sony VCR Replacement Procedure NOTE: This section describes the installation and removal procedure of the SONY SVO-9500MDP2 and SVO-9500MD2. The SVO-9500MDP2 (PAL) and SVO-9500MD2 (NTSC) are alike, except for the Color Signal system.
Page 492 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-2-3 Preparations (cont’d) Pull Front Switch Lock Figure 8-105 VCR Switches Setting 8-122 Section 8-8 - Peripherals...
Page 493 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-2-4 Sony VCR Installation Procedure 1.) Place the VCR on the left side of the Vivid 3N ultrasound unit’s top surface (below the control console - as shown in...
Page 494 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-2-4 Sony VCR Installation Procedure (cont’d) 2.) Connect the RS-232C cable, the Audio and S-Video IN and OUT cables, and the Power cord, as shown in Figure 8-108.
Page 495 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-2-5 Sony VCR Removal Procedure 1.) Remove the Connectors Panels Cover as described in 8-2-5-3 "Connector Panels Cover Removal Procedure" on page 8-8. 2.) If optional shelf is present, refer to the 8-8-4-5 "Color Video Printer Removal - Procedure 1"...
Page 496: Jvc Vcr Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-3 JVC VCR Replacement Procedure NOTE: This section describes the installation and removal procedure of the JVC Video Casette Recorder. The SR-S388E (PAL) and SR-S365U (NTSC) models are alike, except for the Color Signal system.
Page 497 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-3-4 JVC VCR Setup Procedures 8-8-3-4-1 Front Panel Setup LCD Display RS-232C Hi Fi Select Flip-down Cover Figure 8-110 JVC VCR Front Panel - Switch Settings...
Page 498 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-3-5 BIOS Setup NOTE: If you have an external monitor, you can connect it to the Monitor Out - Video socket on the VCR rear panel (see...
Page 499 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-3-5 BIOS Setup (cont’d) 5.) Use the Select button (see Figure 8-112 "JVC VCR Front Panel Controls" on page 8-128) to select MEMORY SW and then press the Set button.
Page 500 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-3-6 JVC VCR Installation Procedure 1.) Remove the white metal shelf from inside the side compartment (located on the left side of the control console) as described on page 8-17.
Page 501 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-3-6 JVC VCR Installation Procedure (cont’d) JVC VCR Fix Adhesive Velcro Strip Here Figure 8-114 JVC VCR Installed in Compartment 9.) Bundle all the VCR cables together into a single loom and bind together with cable ties.
Page 502 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-3-6 JVC VCR Installation Procedure (cont’d) RS-232C S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT Figure 8-115 Vivid 3N Left Rear Panel Connectors 13.)Return the console bottom metal cover (upper section) (removed in step 3).
Page 503 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-3-7 JVC VCR Removal Procedure 1.) Remove the Connectors Panel cover as shown in 8-2-5-3 "Connector Panels Cover Removal Procedure" on page 8-8. 2.) Disconnect the RS-232C cable, the Audio and S-Video IN and OUT cables, and the Power cable from the Vivid 3N rear connectors panel - see Figure 8-115 "Vivid 3N Left Rear Panel Connectors"...
Page 504: Sony Up 2950 Md & 2800P Color Video Printer Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-4 Sony UP 2950 MD & 2800P Color Video Printer Replacement Procedure NOTE: This section describes the installation and removal procedures of the Sony UP-2800P and UP/2950MD Color Video Printers.
Page 505 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-4-4 Color Video Printer Installation - Procedure1 NOTE: The Installation Procedure is for units that are equipped with a previously-installed B/W printer and/or VCR. The color printer option includes a shelf with fastening belt, on which the printer is placed.
Page 506 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-4-4 Color Video Printer Installation - Procedure1 (cont’d) Figure 8-118 Top Cover Screws 9) Place the shelf on the top surface, with its two legs facing the front, and the stoppers (located on top of the shelf) facing the far end.
Page 507 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-4-4 Color Video Printer Installation - Procedure1 (cont’d) 14) Lock the belt buckles to tighten the shelf to the top surface. Verify that the B/W printer and VCR are secure.
Page 508 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-4-4 Color Video Printer Installation - Procedure1 (cont’d) 18) Connect the RGB and SYNC cables, Color Printer Remote cable, and AC power cable (hanging out of the Bottom Metal Cover slot - see Figure 8-117 "Color Printer Cables through Metal Bottom Cover...
Page 509 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-4-5 Color Video Printer Removal - Procedure 1 NOTE: This procedure (Procedure 1) is for units that are equipped with a previously-installed B&W printer and a VCR. The color printer option includes a metal shelf and fastening belt on which the color printer is placed.
Page 510 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-4-6 Color Video Printer Installation - Procedure 2 NOTE: This procedure (Installation Procedure 2) is for units that are not equipped with a previously-installed B&W printer and VCR. It describes all steps required to install a color printer. The color printer is placed on the top cover of the unit’s lower section and the additional shelf and belt supplied with the color...
Page 511 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-4-8 Color Video Printer Settings NOTE: The settings for the Sony UP-2800P and UP2950MD Color Video Printers are regulated using the Video Printer Control Panel, as described below.
Page 512 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-4-8-2 Color Setup (cont’d) Table 8-5 COLOR SETUP Parameters Parameter Setting for PAL Setting for NTSC DARK LIGHT 3.) Press EXEC on the Printer Control Panel to save the Color settings.
Page 513 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-4-8-4 Printer Setup 1.) Return to the WINDOW SETUP top menu using the button (Figure 8-127, above). 2.) Press the button to display the LAYOUT SETUP menu (Figure 8-126).
Page 514 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-4-8-6 Output Setup 1.) Return to the INPUT SETUP top menu using the button (Figure 8-130). 2.) Select OUT by using the button. The OUTPUT SETUP top menu is displayed:...
Page 515: Sony Up-21Md Color Video Printer Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-5 Sony UP-21MD Color Video Printer Replacement Procedure NOTE: This section describes the installation and removal procedures of the Sony UP-21MD Color Video Printer. The Sony UP-21MD Color Video Printer has an NTSC/PAL Selector on the rear panel.
Page 516 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-5-3 Preparations 1) Shut down the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit, as described in Chapter 3 - Installation. 2.) Remove the Connectors Panels Cover as described in 8-2-5-3 "Connector Panels Cover Removal...
Page 517 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-5-4 Sony UP-21MD Color Video Printer Installation - Procedure1 (cont’d) Note: Make sure that all the cables are fitted through the slot in the far end of the Metal Bottom...
Page 518 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-5-4 Sony UP-21MD Color Video Printer Installation - Procedure1 (cont’d) 8.) Remove the right and left screws located at the front of the lower section top cover, as shown in Figure 8-134.
Page 519 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-5-4 Sony UP-21MD Color Video Printer Installation - Procedure1 (cont’d) Figure 8-136 Shelf Fastened to Top Cover 11.)Route the end of one of the top surface securing belts down through the narrow left slot in the shelf (closest to the front), then thread it below the shelf, backwards and upwards through the slot at the rear of the shelf.
Page 520 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-5-4 Sony UP-21MD Color Video Printer Installation - Procedure1 (cont’d) 18.)Connect the Ground cable (hanging out of the Bottom Metal Cover) to the Ground screw at the rear...
Page 521 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-5-4 Sony UP-21MD Color Video Printer Installation - Procedure1 (cont’d) R, G, B and SYNC cables: To: UP-21MD Color Video Printer INPUT R, G/G-SYNC, B and SYNC...
Page 522 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-5-4 Sony UP-21MD Color Video Printer Installation - Procedure1 (cont’d) 22.)Re-install the Connectors Panels Cover as described in 8-2-5-4 "Connector Panels Cover Installation Procedure" on page 8-8.
Page 523 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-7 Sony UP-21MD Color Video Printer Installation - Procedure 2 NOTE: This procedure (Installation Procedure 2) is for units that are not equipped with a previously-installed B&W printer and VCR.
Page 524: Hp Deskjet 6122 Color Printer Replacement Procedure
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-9 HP Deskjet 6122 Color Printer Replacement Procedure NOTE: This procedure is valid for Vivid 3N BT’03 systems Only. This section describes the installation and removal procedure for the HP Deskjet Color Printer on BT03 systems only.
Page 525 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 8-8-9-4 HP Deskjet Color Printer Installation Procedure 1.) Place the HP Deskjet Color Printer on a convenient, stable surface beside the Vivid 3N ultrasound unit. 2.) Connect the Parallel Port Cable, and the appropriate branch of the Dual AC Power Cable, to the applicable sockets on the rear of the printer, as shown in Figure 8-142 "HP Deskjet Printer...
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Page 527: Renewal Parts
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Chapter 9 Renewal Parts Section 9-1 Overview 9-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 9 This chapter gives you an overview of replacement parts for the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound unit.
Page 528: List Of Abbreviations
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 9-2 List of Abbreviations >Assy - Assembly >BEP - Back End Processor >Ctrl - Control >FEP - Front End Processor >FRU 1 - Replacement part available in parts hub >FRU 2...
Page 529: Optional Service Parts Kits Delivered With Unit
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 9-3 Optional Service Parts Kits delivered with Unit Monitor 15" BEP V3N Assy Basic Figure 9-1 Optional Service Parts Kit A Table 9-2 Optional Service Parts Kit A...
Page 530: Ac Power Overview
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 9-4 AC Power overview 1og 3 Figure 9-2 AC Power Parts Section 9-4 - AC Power overview...
Page 531 Front Handle FK307328 Not Illustrated Probe Cable Holder V3N FK307329 Not Illustrated Gas spring cable FK307331 Not Illustrated Cover Speakers with GE Logo FK307332 Not Illustrated Up Down Handle FK307321 Not Illustrated Keycaps Kit V3 FK200347 Not Illustrated Chapter 9 Renewal Parts...
Page 532 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 9-3 Optional Service Parts Kits delivered with Unit (cont’d) Cover Right Cover Left Figure 9-3 Optional Service Parts Kit B Table 9-5 Optional Service Parts Kit B...
Page 533: Front End Parts
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 9-6 Front End Parts Part FA200114 - Tx Voltage Power Supply (TXPS), HV Power Supply Part FA200764 - PCB Front End Controller Part FC200120 - PCB Image Port 3 (IMP3)
Page 534: Global Modem
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 9-6 Front End Parts (cont’d) Table 9-6 Front End Parts PART NAME REFER TO TX Voltage Power Supply (TXPS), FA200114 Figure 9-4 on page 9-7...
Page 535 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Table 9-7 Back End Parts PART NAME REFER TO FK200353 Figure 9-5 on page 9-8 Global Modem Kit Section 9-8 Mechanical Hardware Table 9-8 Mechanical HW overview...
Page 536 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 9-9 Back End Parts Part 066E0007 Footswitch Part 2277189 MO Drive 5.25 Part 2269309 Speakers (pair) Part EP200132 Isolation Box (network) Part 2346033 Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Page 537 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 9-9 Back End Parts (cont’d) Table 9-9 Back End Parts PART NAME REFER TO 2286424 Hard Disk Drive 20 GB (HDD) 2408479 Figure 9-6 on page 9-10...
Page 538 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Table 9-9 Back End Parts (Cont’d) PART NAME REFER TO 2253043 NOT ILLUSTRATED Keyboard Matrix Assy English V3 2327341 NOT ILLUSTRATED PCB Multifunction I/O Card 2399676...
Page 539 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 9-9-1 Cables Part FK200115 VGA Out Part FK200116 VGA VIC/ PC Part FK200117 Input Box / AC Distribution Box Part FK200118 - Soft Shutdown Part FK200119 Ground VIC...
Page 540 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 9-9-1 Cables (cont’d) Part FK200121- Ground / Front End Part FK200123 - Fan (AC Distribution Box - Front End) Part FK200124 - Ground / Keyboard Part FK200125 - Keyboard Matrix/ Control...
Page 541 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 9-9-1 Cables (cont’d) Part FK200127 - Keyboard/VIC Internal Power/Back-End Part FK200128 - Back End / Keyboard Matrix (alphanumeric keyboard) Part FK200129 - Trackball / Back End Matrix Panel...
Page 542 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 9-9-1 Cables (cont’d) Part FK200133 - Com1: Back End / Rear Panel Left Part FK200134 - Ground / Rear Panel Left Part FK200135 - VIC / Rear Panel Left Col. Pr.
Page 543 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 9-9-1 Cables (cont’d) Part FK200139 - Parallel Port / Rear Panel Part FK200140 - Modem/Rear Panel Part FK200099 - Ground / Rear Panel Right Part FK200100 - Rear Panel Left / B/W Printer...
Page 544 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 9-9-1 Cables (cont’d) Part FK200147 Internal Audio / Keyboard Control Back End Part FK200148 External Audio Back End /Rear Panel Part FK200149 Speakers / Back End Part FK200150 On/OFF Motherboard / Keyboard Controller GND-P.C.,INT.
Page 545 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 9-9-1 Cables (cont’d) Part FK200152 RS232 VCR / Rear Panel Part FK200153 Video In / Rear Panel Part FK200154 Video Out / Rear Panel Part FK200155 Audio Out / Rear Panel...
Page 546 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 9-9-1 Cables (cont’d) Part FK200157 Power Monitor Part FK200158 Power Peripherals Part FK200160 Power Monitor Internal Part 2368067 Power Modem & Peripherals Part FK200161 PC2IP (Data Front End to Back End)
Page 547 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 9-9-1 Cables (cont’d) Part FK200165 Network Rear Panel Right to Isolation Box Part FK200166 Network Back End Rear Panel to Isolation Box (option) Part FK200168 USB Cable...
Page 548 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 9-9-1 Cables (cont’d) Part 2252971Cable: ECG Back-End 0 / COM2 Figure 9-16 Cables - Diagram 10 9-22 Section 9-9 - Back End Parts...
Page 549 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 9-9-1 Cables (cont’d) Table 9-10 Cables PART NAME REFER TO FK200115 Figure 9-7 on page 9-13 Cable: VGA Out FK200116 Figure 9-7 on page 9-13 Cable: VGA VIC/ PC...
Page 550 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Table 9-10 Cables (Cont’d) PART NAME REFER TO FK200141 Figure 9-11 on page 9-17 Cable: Modem External FK200143 Figure 9-11 on page 9-17 Cable: Ground / AC Box...
Page 551 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Table 9-10 Cables (Cont’d) PART NAME REFER TO FK200344 Not Illustrated Cable: PC2IP to KB Controller 2252964 Cable: VGA Out Rev New 2269429 Cable: Power Monitor...
Page 552 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Table 9-10 Cables (Cont’d) PART NAME REFER TO 2253018 Cable: Modem: Rear Panel 2253019 Cable: Ground / Rear-Panel Right 2253079 Cable: Rear-Panel Left / B/W Printer...
Page 553 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 9-10 Table 9-11 Back End Parts PART NAME REFER TO FK200340 Not Illustrated ECG Box Assembly (Patient I/O Module) Chapter 9 Renewal Parts 9-27...
Page 554 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 9-11 Manuals Table 9-12 Manuals PART NAME FK092001 V3N User’s Manual - English FK092193 V3N User Guide FK040193 V3N Release Notes FK092006 V3N User’s Manuall - French...
Page 555 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 9-13 Probes Table 9-14 Probes PART NAME 2256686/ Heart Sound Microphone H45001NE 2259153 Probe: C358 (outside Japan) H40212LC E8386RK Biopsy Kit for C358 2259206 Probe: i739L Linear...
Page 556 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Table 9-14 Probes PART NAME KZ200476/ Probe: Adaptor PAMPTE/6Tv H45001YF TY200774 Probe: Wall Rack TEE H45001B TE100024/ Probe: Pencil P2D H4830JE TQ100002/ Probe: Pencil P6D H4830JG...
Page 557 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 9-14 Peripherals Table 9-15 Approved Peripherals PART NAME Sony VCR - SVO9500MDP2 H45001PA PAL S-VHS Sony VCR - SVO9500MD2 H45001PB NTSC S-VHS JVC VCR for side shelf - SR-S365U...
Page 558 FK307326 Probe Holder Left FK307327 Probe Holder Right FK307328 Front Handle FK200331 Gas spring cable FK307332 Cover Speakers with GE Logo FK200336 Connector AC voltage primary 200- 240v FK200339 Connector AC voltage secondary 220 FK307329 Probe Cable Holder V3 FK200349...
Page 559 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Spare part kit, ECG and AC FK200364 GEVU P/N Description Revi- sion FK200340 ECG Box Assembly (Patient I/O Mod- ule) FK200333 Input AC Box + Circuit Breaker...
Page 560 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 9-16 Cabling Block Diagram - Vivid 3N BT’02/BT’03 SYSTEM MONITOR 17“ 2306835-5 15” 2336022 COLOR PRINTER 2269429 Speaker R/G/B/ Sync 2269309 MONITOR BRACKET 2269432 Track Color Printer Trig.
Page 561 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 9-17 Cabling Block Diagram - Vivid 3N BT’01 2306835-5 Expert 17” 2336022 Pro 15” COLOR PRINTER 2269429 MONITOR R/G/B/ Sync MONITOR BRACKET 2269309 Speakers ( pair)
Page 562 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 9-18 Cabling Block Diagram - Vivid 3N BT’00 MONITOR 2336022 COLOR PRINTER 2269429 R/G/B/ Sync MONITOR BRACKET 2269309 Speakers ( pair) 2269432 Track Color Printer Trig.
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Page 564 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 9-38 Section 9-18 - Cabling Block Diagram - Vivid 3N BT’00...
Page 565: Overview
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Chapter 10 Periodic Maintenance Section 10-1 Overview 10-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 10 This chapter describes Periodic Maintenance (PM) procedures for the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert ultrasound scanner and its peripherals. These PM procedures are designed to protect your investment in the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert system, and to ensure constant operation at maximum efficiency.
Page 566: Why Perform Periodic Maintenance Procedures
The results of Quality Control testing, corrective action, and the effects of corrective action, must be documented and maintained on site. Your GE Medical Systems Service Representative can help you with establishing, performing and maintaining records for a Quality Assurance program.
Page 567: Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Your GE Medical Systems Service Representative has an in-depth knowledge of your Vivid 3N ultrasound scanning system and can best provide competent, efficient service. Please contact us for further information, and to schedule routine maintenance servicing by our qualified professional FSEs.
Page 568 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-3-1 How Often Should PM Procedures be Performed? (cont’d) Table 10-2 Periodic Maintenance Schedule Service at Indicated Time Daily Weekly Monthly Annually Notes •* Clean Probes * or before each use •...
Page 569 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-3-1 How Often Should PM Procedures be Performed? (cont’d) Examine the following on a monthly basis: • Connectors on cables - for any mechanical defects. •...
Page 570: Tools Required
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 10-4 Tools Required 10-4-1 Special Tools, Supplies and Equipment 10-4-1-1 Specific Requirements for Periodic Maintenance Table 10-3 Overview of Requirements for Periodic Maintenance Tool Part Number...
Page 571: System Periodic Maintenance
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 10-5 System Periodic Maintenance 10-5-1 Preliminary Checks The preliminary checks take approximately 15 minutes to perform. Refer to the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert User Manual whenever necessary.
Page 572: Functional Checks
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-5-2 Functional Checks The functional checks take approximately 60 minutes to perform. Refer to the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert User Manual whenever necessary. NOTE: Refer to - Functional Checks, for additional details about the functional checks described in this section.
Page 573: Input Power Checks
10-5-2-2 Peripheral/Option Checks If any peripherals or options are not part of the system configuration, the following checks can be omitted. Table 10-6 GE Approved Peripheral/Hardware Option Functional Checks Step Item Description Verify record/playback capabilities of the VCR. Clean heads and covers if necessary.
Page 574: Cleaning
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-5-4 Cleaning 10-5-4-1 General Cleaning Table 10-8 General Cleaning Step Item Description External On a weekly basis, moisten a soft, non-abrasive folded cloth with a mild, general purpose, Panels non-abrasive soap and water solution or general purpose disinfectant.
Page 575: Physical Inspection
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-5-5 Physical Inspection Table 10-10 Physical Checks Step Item Description Labeling Verify that all system labeling is present and in readable condition. Scratches and Dents Inspect the console for dents, scratches or cracks. Use touch-up paint, as required.
Page 576: Diagnostic Checks (Optional)
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-5-6 Diagnostic Checks (Optional) To complete the periodic maintenance checks, perform the diagnostic tests as described in Diagnostics/Troubleshooting. • Review the system error log for any problems.
Page 577: Probe Maintenance
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 10-6 Probe Maintenance WARNING: Any evidence of wear on a probe indicates that it must not be used. Improper handling may easily damage ultrasound probes. See the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert User Manual and also refer to the probe manufacturer’s handling instructions, for more details.
Page 578: Basic Probe Care
Ensure that you are completely familiar with the proper care of GE Medical Systems probes. WARNING: Any evidence of wear on a probe indicates that it must not be used. Ultrasound probes can be easily damaged by improper handling.
Page 579 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-6-4-2 General Probe Cleaning Instructions WARNING: Do not clean or immerse probes using any of the following products: • Acetone • Ammonium chloride • Alcohol, ethanol, isopropanol, or methanol •...
Page 580 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-6-4-3 Cleaning and Sterilizing Probes Used Externally Table 10-12 Cleaning & Sterilizing Procedure for Probes Used Externally Step Description To protect yourself from blood-borne diseases, wear approved, non-allergic disposable gloves.
Page 581: Returning And Shipping Of Defective Probes
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-6-5 Returning and Shipping of Defective Probes WARNING: Always disinfect a defective probe before returning it to the manufacturer. Be sure to tag the probe as being disinfected.
Page 582: Electrical Safety Tests
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 10-7 Electrical Safety Tests 10-7-1 Safety Test Overview The electrical safety tests in this section are based on and conform to NFPA 99 (For USA) and IEC 60601-1 Medical Equipment Safety Standards.
Page 583: Gems Current Leakage Limits
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-7-2 GEMS Current Leakage Limits The following limits are summarized for NFPA 99 (for USA) and IEC 60601-1 Medical Equipment Safety Standards. These limits are GEMS standards and in some cases are lower than the above standards listed.
Page 584: Outlet Test Wiring Arrangement - Usa & Canada
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-7-3 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.
Page 585 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-7-4-1 Ground Continuity Testing - Generic Procedure Follow these steps to test the Ground wire resistance: 1.) Turn the Vivid 3N unit OFF. 2.) Connect one of the Ohmmeter probes to the tested AC wall outlet (Ground pin).
Page 586: Chassis Current Leakage Test
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-7-5 Chassis Current Leakage Test 10-7-5-1 Definition This test measures the current that would flow in a grounded person who touched accessible metal parts of the bedside station, if the Ground wire should break. The test verifies the isolation of the power line from the chassis.
Page 587 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-7-5-3 Data Sheet for Chassis Source Current Leakage The Chassis Source Current Leakage Test passes when all readings measure less than the values shown Table 10-14. Record all data on the...
Page 588: Isolated Patient Lead (Source) Leakage - Lead-To-Ground
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-7-6 Isolated Patient Lead (Source) Leakage – Lead-to-Ground 10-7-6-1 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 monitoring equipment and is grounded by touching some other grounded surface.
Page 589: Isolated Patient Lead (Source) Leakage - Lead-To-Lead
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-7-7 Isolated Patient Lead (Source) Leakage – Lead-to-Lead NOTE: Refer to the procedure in the IEC 60601-1. 10-7-8 Isolated Patient Lead (Sink) Leakage - Isolation Test NOTE: Refer to the procedure in the IEC 60601-1.
Page 590 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-7-8-1 Data Sheet for ECG Current Leakage The test passes when all readings measure less than the values shown in the tables below. Record all data on the Vivid 3N Preventative Maintenance Inspection Certificate (see page 10-31).
Page 591: Probe Current Leakage Test
GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-7-9 Probe Current Leakage Test 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 who becomes grounded by touching some other grounded surface.
Page 592 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-7-9-3 No Meter Probe Adapter Procedure Figure 10-6 Check Without Probe Adapter Follow these steps to test each transducer for leakage current. 1.) Turn the Vivid 3N Pro/Expert unit OFF.
Page 593 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL 10-7-9-4 Data Sheet for Transducer Source Current Leakage The test passes when all readings measure less than the values shown in Table 10-15 Table 10-16. Record all data on the Vivid 3N Preventative Maintenance Inspection Certificate (see page 10-31).
Page 594 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Section 10-8 Excessive Current Leakage 10-8-1 Possible Causes of Excessive Current Leakage 10-8-1-1 Chassis Fails Check the Ground on the power cord and plug for continuity. Ensure the Ground is not broken, frayed, or intermittent.
Page 595 Air Filter M-Mode Function Probe Holders Applicable Software Options External I/O Applicable Hardware Options Wheels, Brakes & Swivel Locks Control Console Cables and Connectors Monitor GE-approved Peripherals (VCR, CD-RW, MOD, Printers) Measurement Accuracy GE-approved Peripherals Comments: Chapter 10 Periodic Maintenance 10-31...
Page 596 GE M EDICAL YSTEMS FK091075, R 3N P IRECTION EVISION IVID XPERT ERVICE ANUAL Vivid 3N Electrical Safety Inspection Certificate Max Value Value Electrical Test Performed Comments Allowed Measured Outlet (correct Ground & wiring config.) System Ground Continuity Chassis Source Current Leakage - Probe...
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GE Vivid 3N Pro Series Service Manual

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

CHAPTER 2 Pre-Installation

CHAPTER 3 Installation

CHAPTER 4 Functional Checks

CHAPTER 5 Components and Function (Theory)

CHAPTER 6 Service Adjustments

CHAPTER 7 Diagnostics/Troubleshooting

CHAPTER 8 Replacement Procedures

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