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Chapter 1. General Information 1-1

1 General Information

1.1 Overview

Chapter 1 contains the information necessary to plan the Troubleshooting of SONOACE X8

The SONOACE X8 is a high-resolution color ultrasound scanner with high penetration and a variety of measurement functions

Contents General Information

1.1 Overview 1-1

1.2 Features and Advantages of SONOACE X8 1-2

1.3 Product Configuration 1-3 1.3.1 Console 1-3 1.3.2 LCD Monitor 1-5 1.3.3 Control Panel 1-6 1.3.4 Probe 1-7 1.4 Specifications 1-8

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1.2 Features and Advantages of SONOACE X8

y High-end Digital Beamforming : The SONOACE X8 utilizes the newly developed Digital Beam forming technology.

y A variety of applications : The SONOACE X8 is optimized for use in a variety of ultrasound departments, including general, abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology, vascular, extremity, pediatric, cardiac, breast, urology, and etc.

y Various diagnostic Modes : 2D Mode, M Mode, Color Doppler Mode, Power Doppler Mode, PW Spectral Doppler Mode, CW Spectral Doppler Mode, etc. y 3D / 4D images can be obtained.

y Measurement and Report Functions : Besides the basic distance, area, circumference and volume measurement functions, the SONOACE X8 also provides application-specific measurement functions. The report function collates measurement data.

y Review of Scanned Images : The SONOACE X8 displays Cine images of 5242 frames and loop images of 8192 lines.

y SonoViewTM_{: This is a total ultrasound image management system, which}

allows a user to archive, view and exchange documents.

y Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine (DICOM) Function : This is used to archive, transmit and print DICOM images through a network.

y Peripheral/Accessory Connection : A variety of peripheral devices including VCRs and printers can be easily connected to the SONOACE X8.

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Chapter 1. General Information 1-3 [Figure 1-1] Console of SONOACE X8

1.3 Product Configuration

This Product consists of the monitor, the control panel, the console, and the probes.

1.3.1 Console

The console consists of two parts – the inner unit and the outer unit. The interior of the console mainly contains devices that produce ultrasound images. On the exterior of the console are various connectors, probe holders, storage compartments, handles, wheels, etc.

LCD Arm DVD-R Drive USB Port Control Panel Handle Probe Connector CW Doppler Connector Air Filter LCD Monitor Wheels

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Chapter 1. General Information 1-5

[Freely Movement] [Articulation (360o)]

[Figure 1-3] LCD Arm 1.3.2 LCD Monitor

The monitor of this system is a color VGA monitor, which displays ultrasound images and additional information. Use the monitor arm to adjust the height or position of the monitor.

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[Figure 1-4] Control Panel 1.3.3 Control Panel

The control panel can be used for controlling the system. It consists of the following four sections:

1) Function keys for mode selection and scanning, located on the right side of the control panel.

2) Function keys for annotation and measurements, located around the Trackball. 3) Menu selection buttons, located on the left side of the control panel.

4) An alpha-numeric keyboard, located under the control panel.

Dial-Button Button

Slide

Track Ball

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Chapter 1. General Information 1-7 NOTE For more information, refer to `Chapter 9 Probes’.

1.3.4 Probe

Probes are devices that generate ultrasound waves and process reflected wave data for the purpose of image formation.

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Physical Dimensions

Height: 1329mm (with monitor) Width: 510mm

Depth: 885mm

Weight: more than 101kg (with monitor) Monitor 17 inch LCD monitor

Electrical Parameters 100-120V/200-240VAC, 10A, 50/60Hz Pressure Limits Operating: 700hPa to 1060hPa

Storage: 700hPa to 1060hPa Humidity Limits Operating: 30% to 75%

Storage & Shipping: 20% to 90% Temperature Limits Operating: 10

O_{C ~ 35}O_C

Storage & Shipping: -25O_{C ~ 60}O_C

Imaging modes

2D imaging mode M imaging mode

Color Doppler Imaging(CDI) mode Power Doppler Imaging(PDI) mode

Directional Power Doppler Imaging(DPDI) mode Power Pulse Inversion Imaging(PPII) mode Pulse Wave(PW) Spectral Doppler imaging mode Continuous Wave(CW) Spectral Doppler imaging mode 3D imaging mode Dual modes Quad modes Combined modes Simultaneous mode Zoom mode Focusing

Transmit focusing, maximum of eight points (four points simultaneously selectable)

Digital dynamic receive focusing (continuous)

Application

Abdomen, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Adult Cardiac, Pediatric Cardiology, Small Part, Vascular, Pediatric Abdomen, Musculoskeletal, TCD General, Renal, Aorta, Appendix, Fetal Hart, Superficial, Carotid, Arterial, Venous, Shoulder/Knee, Hand/Foot, Elbow/Wrist, Aortic Arch, Cervix, Prostate, Bladder

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Chapter 1. General Information 1-9 Measurement Packages Obstetrics Gynecology Cardiology Fetal Echo

Vascular (Carotid, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Varicose) Urology

Radiology

* Refer the Chapter 5 of User manual

Measurement

Trackball operation of multiple cursors

2D mode: Linear measurements and area measurements using elliptical approximation or trace

M mode: Continuous readout of distance, time, and slope rate Doppler mode: Velocity and trace

Image Storage Cine loop memory (maximum 5242 frames) Image filing system

Gray Scale 256 (8 bits)

Signal processing (Pre-processing)

TGC control

Mode-independent gain control Acoustic power control (adjustable) Dynamic aperture

Dynamic apodization

Dynamic range control (adjustable) Image view area control

M-mode sweep speed control

Signal processing (Post-processing)

Spatial Compound Imaging Dynamic MR

Frame average

Edge Enhancement / Blurring Gamma-scale windowing

Image orientation (left/right and up/down, rotation) White on black/black on white

Zoom

Probes

Curved Linear Array C2-5EL C3-7EP Linear Array HL5-12ED L5-12EC L5-12/50EP

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Probes

Phased Array P2-4AH P3-5AC

Endocavity Curved Linear Array NER4-9ES NEV4-9ES Volume Probe 3D2-6ET 3D4-8EK 3D4-8ET 3D5-9EK CW CW2.0 CW4.0

Probe connections 4 probe connectors (including CW probe connector)

Rear Panel Input / Output Connections

VHS and S-VHS, VCR left and right audio Microphone

B/W printer video and remote control VGA monitor Parallel port USB LAN Auxiliary VCR

Video Page Printer Color Video Page Printer USB Video Printer USB Color Video Printer Inkjet Printer

Laser Printer USB MO Driver Foot Switch

USB Flash Memory Media Microphone