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Initial Setup......................................................................................................... 3
Daily Checklist ............................................................................................... 3
System Review ............................................................................................. 4
Moving the System ....................................................................................... 7
Using the Front Brakes........................................................................... 7
Using the Rear Brakes............................................................................ 8
Prior to the Move ................................................................................... 9
During the Move .................................................................................... 9
After the Move ..................................................................................... 10
Shipping the System ................................................................................... 10
System Startup................................................................................................. 11
Plugging in the System................................................................................ 11
Supplying Power to the System .................................................................. 13
Adjusting Controls on the Monitor............................................................... 14
Connecting and Disconnecting Transducers................................................ 15
Level of Protection Against Electrical Shock
System......................... 16
Level of Protection Against Electrical Shock
Transducers ................. 16
Array Transducers ................................................................................ 17
Protective Transducer Holder ............................................................... 18
Transducer Holders................................................................ 18
Transducer Cable Management ........................................................... 19
Connecting System Accessories ................................................................. 20
Front System Panel .............................................................................. 20
Physio Cables ....................................................................................... 20
Input/Output Panel Connections..................................................................... 21
Connecting Peripheral Equipment ............................................................... 23
Installing Documentation Devices ........................................................ 24
Installing Off-Board Printers ................................................... 25
Installing the Off-Board Video Cassette Recorder
(VCR) ...................................................................................... 29
Printer maintenance ............................................................................. 31
Accessing the ink cassette for color printers ......................... 31
System Ergonomics ......................................................................................... 32
System Presets ................................................................................................. 33

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Setting System Date and Time.................................................................... 34

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Initial Setup
The ultrasound imaging system is initially unpacked and
installed by a Siemens representative. Your Siemens
representative will verify the operation of the system.
Any transducers, documentation devices, accessories, and
options delivered with your system are also connected and
installed for you.
Each day before you use the ultrasound system, perform the
Daily Checklist procedures described below.

Daily Checklist
Perform the following each day before using the
ultrasound system:

Visually inspect all transducers. Do not use a transducer

that has a cracked, punctured, or discolored casing or a
frayed cable.

Visually inspect all power cords. Do not turn on the
power if a cord is frayed or split, or shows signs of wear.
If your system's power cord is frayed or split, or shows
signs of wear, contact your Siemens service
representative for power cord replacement.

Verify that the trackball, and the DGC slider controls are
clean and free from gel or contaminants.
Once the system is powered on:

Visually check the on-screen displays and lighting.

Verify that the monitor displays the current date
and time.

Verify that the transducer identification and indicated
frequency are correct for the active transducer.

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User-adjustable
monitor with two
forward-facing
speakers
2 User-adjustable
control panel
3 Front handle
4 Language-specific
alphanumeric
keyboard
5 Central brakes
6 Front swivel wheels
7 Physio panel
8 Recordable compact
disk (CD-R) drive
9 Power ON/OFF
(Standby)
10 Transducer holders

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Transducer and gel

holders
Transducer ports
Keyboard light
(underneath control
panel)

Right-front view of the SONOLINE Antares ultrasound system.

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Input/output panel with

audio and video
connections
Left-rear panel
Rear swivel wheel with
brake
AC tray panel
Right-rear panel with
storage bin
AC outlets for on-board
peripheral devices

Back view of the SONOLINE Antares ultrasound system.

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Moving the System

Caution: Preparations before moving the system are important
to minimize potential damage to sensitive components and to
avoid safety hazards. Review the moving instructions before
moving the system.
Caution: Do not park, or leave unattended, on a slope. Even
when the rear brakes are engaged, the system may slide down
a ramp.

The ultrasound system is designed to be a mobile unit.

Before moving the system to another location, you must
prepare for the move by powering off and securing the
system.

Using the Front Brakes

Front Brake.

The front brakes (on the wheels nearest you when you face
the control panel on the ultrasound system) are set
differently from the rear brakes.
The front brakes are set simultaneously from a foot pedal in
the central section of the system front bumper as either
unlocked, locked swivel, or locked.
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Locked swivel
(wheels only roll
straight forward or
backwards)
Unlocked (wheels
can swivel and roll)
Locked (wheels
cannot swivel or
roll)

Positions of the front brake.

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To set the front brakes:

Press the center section of the front bumper down firmly

with your foot until the brakes lock into place. This is the
lowest position for the front bumper.

To release the front brakes:

Lift the center section of the front bumper from

underneath until it clicks once, using the top of your foot.
This is the center position for the front bumper.

To set the swivel brakes:

Lift the center section of the front bumper from

underneath firmly until the wheels are locked in a
forward position, using the top of your foot. This is the
highest position for the front bumper.

To release the swivel brakes:

Press the center section of the front bumper down with

your foot until it clicks once. This is the center position
for the front bumper.

Using the Rear Brakes

The rear brakes are set individually as either unlocked
or locked.

Rear Brakes.

To set the rear brakes:

Using your foot, move lever to the Lock position until you
hear a click.

To release the rear brakes:

Using your foot, move lever to the Unlock position until

you hear a click.

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Prior to the Move

1. Power OFF: Briefly press and then release the power
on/off switch ( ) to power off the ultrasound system.
The power on/off switch is located to the right of the
CD-R drive.
2. Unplug cord: Unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet. Pull on the plug, NOT the cord.
3. Secure components: The following components must
be secured or transported separately:

Power cord: Secure the power cord to avoid rolling

the system wheels over the cord.

Transducers: To ensure that the transducers are

transported safely, remove each transducer and
place it in its protective carrying case.

Keyboard: push the keyboard under the control

panel.

Gel, videotapes, and CD-R disks: transport

separately.

4. Release brakes: Release both the front and rear brakes.

During the Move

Caution: When moving the ultrasound system, protect it from
environmental changes including: moisture, winds, dirt and
dust, and extreme heat or cold exposure.
Caution: Avoid moving the ultrasound system on outside
surfaces with loose dirt, contaminates, or standing liquids.
Caution: Care should be taken to minimize shock and vibration
of the ultrasound system. Avoid uneven surfaces that contain
an abrupt height change or jarring surface irregularities.

You can move the ultrasound system from room to room

within a facility and easily reposition the system during an
examination. Be careful on inclines and uneven surfaces. The
ultrasound system can be moved across pavement and other
hardened parking lot surfaces.
Note: The wheels of the ultrasound system must be locked when
transporting by vehicle. The ultrasound system must be sufficiently
anchored to the vehicle floor or walls such that it does not shift or move
during transport.

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After the Move

Caution: Make sure the ultrasound system has proper
ventilation during operation. Do not position the system against
walls or hard surfaces that would impede free ventilation
around the system.
Caution: Do not allow linens, bedding, and/or hanging curtain
partitions to block the ultrasound system's ventilation.
Caution: Obstructed fans can cause potential system
overheating, system performance degradation, or failure.
Caution: Brakes are most effective on a level surface. Never
park the system on an incline greater than five degrees.

Position system: Make sure the system is not placed

against walls or fabrics that obstruct perimeter air flow to
the system cooling fans.

Set brakes: Set the front and rear brakes.

Plug in cord: Plug the power cord into a hospital-grade or

local equivalent wall outlet.

Power ON: Power on ( ) the ultrasound system.

Check display: After the boot-up sequence is complete,

verify that the image display is stable, that you can select
a transducer, and that selections made on the control
panel respond to your selection.

Shipping the System

When shipping the system, perform the following tasks, as
appropriate.
To prepare the system for shipment over long distances
or rough terrain:
1. Repack the system in the factory packaging and crate
according to the instructions shown on the container.
2. Load the system into a vehicle using a lift gate.
To prevent lateral movement of the system, secure the
system with cargo straps.
To prevent sudden jarring of the system during transport,
provide shock cushions beneath the system.

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System Startup
The first step to operating the ultrasound system is to
connect the system to a power source.

Plugging in the System

The ultrasound system has a non-detachable power cord.
WARNING: For 115V units only: To ensure grounding
reliability, connect the system only to a hospital-grade power
receptacle.

To plug in the system:

Connect the power cord plug to the MAINS supply in the

following manner:

230V systems to a 230V standard MAINS, i.e.,

"Schuko" receptable (CEE 7-7 standard).
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2
3
4
1

Power cord
connector
Equipotential
connector
Service diagnostic
lights
MAINS circuit
breaker
I = ON

= OFF

Example of 230V power panel.

115V systems to a hospital-grade MAINS

receptacle.
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2
3
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Power cord
connector
Equipotential
connector
Service diagnostic
lights
MAINS circuit
breaker
I = ON

= OFF

Example of 115V power panel.

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100V systems to a standard 100V MAINS

receptacle.
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4
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Power cord
connector
Equipotential
connector
Service diagnostic
lights
MAINS circuit
breaker
I = ON

= OFF

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Supplying Power to the System

The ultrasound system is powered on and off using the
green partial power on/off switch ( ) located on the front of
the system.
Note: This switch does not completely shut down or disconnect the
system from the power mains. This switch only powers on, or off, a
portion of the ultrasound system. To completely disconnect the system
from the power mains, the circuit breaker located on the back panel
must be switched from the I to O position.

Caution: Wait approximately 20 seconds between powering

the system off and then on again. This allows the system to
complete its shutdown sequence.

To power on the system:

1. Before using the system, perform the Daily Checklist.

2. Verify the power cord is plugged into the system and

then into the power supply.

Instructions for Use

Daily Checklist
Location of partial
power on/off
switch

3. Power on ( ) the ultrasound system.

Cold-Boot

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When the system is powered on, it runs through a series

of self-diagnostic and calibration tests, after which the
system is ready for use.
Note: The system will not run through the complete power-on
routine if a problem occurs. Instead, an error code or message
appears on the screen to indicate the problem. Please note the
message and call your local Siemens service representative.

4. Visually check the on-screen displays and lighting

indicated in the Daily Checklist.
To power off the system:

Briefly press and then release the power on/off

switch ( ) to power off the ultrasound system.
If the system is transferring images, then it will wait until
the transfer is complete to power off.
Wait approximately 20 seconds before powering on ( )
the ultrasound system.

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Adjusting Controls on the

Monitor

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2
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4

Contrast Control
Brightness Control
! Monitor self test
Degauss

Monitor.

To adjust the brightness or contrast control for

the monitor:

Press the right contrast button to increase the display

contrast and the left button to decrease the contrast.

Press the right brightness button for a brighter image

with a lighter background and the left button to darken.

For consistency in image reproduction, adjustments to the

brightness and contrast of the viewing monitor should be
made prior to adjusting the print quality of installed
documentation devices.

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Connecting and Disconnecting

Transducers
Caution: Ensure that the system is in freeze before connecting
and disconnecting transducers. If a transducer is disconnected
before the image is frozen, the system will display an error
message and it will be necessary to reset the system before
continuing to use it.

You can connect up to three transducers to the ultrasound

system, with one transducer being the active transducer.
The names of the transducers currently connected to the
system to display on the Image task card.

Three 260-pin ports

for array transducers

Transducer ports.

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Level of Protection Against

Electrical Shock
System
According to EN 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1, the system
provides a "Level of Protection Against Electrical Shock" of
"Type B."

The Type B icon is located on the system.

Level of Protection Against

Electrical Shock
Transducers
According to EN 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1, the assemblies
for the endocavity transducer and the linear, curved, and
phased array transducers provide a "Level of Protection
Against Electrical Shock" of "Type BF."

The Type BF icon is located on the transducer label.

Made in the U.S.A. by

Siemens Medical Systems, Inc.
Ultrasound Group, Issaquah, WA 98029-7002 U.S.A.

0123

E170920

IPX8

Example of a transducer label.

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Array Transducers
Connect an array transducer to any of the three available
array ports.
Caution: You must freeze the system before connecting or
disconnecting a transducer.
Note: When transducer connectors are being attached to or
disconnected from the system, resistance may be encountered due to
the special shielding material inside the connectors. This is normal for
these transducers.

To connect an array transducer:

1. Hold the transducer connector with the cable extending
upward from the connector.
2. Insert the connector pins into the system port and turn
the lock on the transducer connector clockwise until it
locks in position.

Array transducer port.

This secures the connector in position and ensures the

best possible contact.
3. Place the transducer in the transducer holder.
To disconnect an array transducer:
Caution: To avoid damaging the transducer cable, do not pull
on the cable to disconnect the transducer. Use the following
instructions.

1. Turn the lock on the connector housing counterclockwise

until it unlocks.
2. Firmly grasp the transducer connector and carefully
remove it from the system port.
3. Store each transducer in its protective carrying case.

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Protective Transducer Holder

After connecting a transducer to the system, place the
transducer in the protective holder attached to the control
panel platform. There is also a holder for the coupling
agent (gel).

Transducer Holders
The transducer holders on the sides of the control panel are
interchangeable and replaceable.

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2
3
4

Holder
Tab
Support
Point of attachment

Transducer holder.

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Transducer Cable Management

Use the transducer cable hooks to manage one or more
transducer cables. The transducer cable hooks support your
cables and protect them from contact with the floor.
To install a transducer cable hook:
Note: A transducer cable hook can mount on any transducer holder. A
transducer cable hook cannot mount on a gel holder.

The transducer cable hook mounts between the transducer

holder and the point of attachment on the ultrasound
system.

Instructions for Use

Transducer
Holders

1. Remove the transducer holder from the ultrasound

system:

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Reach under the holder to locate the tab on the holder.

The tab extends below the point of attachment to the
ultrasound system. Squeeze the tab towards the holder
and pull the holder downward.
2. Attach the transducer cable hook to the transducer
holder:
Note: Ensure that the cable hook is oriented toward the cup side
of the transducer holder before mounting the transducer holder
onto the ultrasound system.

a.

Align the widest part of the open area on the cable

hook with the support on the transducer holder.

b. Slide the cable hook downwards over the transducer

holder support, engaging the cable hook onto the
transducer holder.
3. Reattach the transducer holder to the system:
Align the support on the holder directly below the point
of attachment on the ultrasound system and firmly push
upwards until the holder snaps into place.

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Connecting System Accessories

The ultrasound system has connections for system
accessories.

Front System Panel

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2
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5
6

PS2 Port (Barcode Connection)

USB-A Connection
Footswitch Connection
Headphone Connection
LED for Microphone
Microphone Connection

7
8

On/Off Switch
LED for On/Off Switch

Example of front system panel.

Physio Cables
Attach the optional Physio leads and auxiliary connectors to
the Physio panel, located on the left front of the system.
The optional Physio feature allows the system to display a
scrolling ECG waveform on the image screen.
Note: The Physio inputs are Defibrillation Proof. However, in the event
of defibrillation while using the Physio function, the Physio inputs may
become saturated (overloaded). An ECG pattern may not be visible for
up to 30 seconds. After this time, the Physio function should return to
normal operation.

To connect the Physio cables:

Physio label identifying

the connector socket.

Connect the six-pin Physio cable to the socket labeled

ECG on the front of the system.

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Input/Output Panel
Connections
Audio and video connections are located on the Input/Output
(I/O) panel.
WARNING: Accessory equipment connected to the analog and
digital interfaces must be certified according to the respective
EN and IEC standards (for example, EN 60950 and IEC 60950
for data processing equipment and EN 60601-1 and
IEC 60601-1 for medical equipment). Furthermore, all
configurations shall comply with the system standards
EN 60601-1-1 and IEC 60601-1-1. Anyone who
connects additional equipment to the signal input or signal
output port configures a medical system and is therefore
responsible that the system complies with the requirements of
the system standards EN 60601-1-1 and IEC 60601-1-1.
Siemens can only guarantee the performance and safety of the
devices listed in the System Reference. If in doubt, consult
Siemens service department or your local Siemens
representative.

System Reference
RESOURCES:
Accessories and
Options

Ch 2

Caution: To ensure proper grounding and leakage current

levels, it is the policy of Siemens to have an authorized
Siemens representative or approved third party perform all
on-board connections of documentation and storage devices
to the ultrasound system. The System Reference lists the
peripheral devices specified for use with the ultrasound
system.

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Left Audio Out to

VCR
Right Audio Out to
VCR
Video Out to VCR
Physio Trigger Out
Parallel port (printer)
System status LEDs
USB-A ports
(printers): J5B, J5A
Network
VCR RS-232 In,
COM 1
RGB/S video and
limited COM 2
Composite Video Out
Video In from VCR
Right (Channel 2)
audio in from VCR
Left (Channel 1) audio
in from VCR
USB-A port (modem),
J1

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Connecting Peripheral Equipment

On-board peripheral devices must be installed by an
authorized Siemens representative or by a Siemens
approved third party. Any use of other devices with the
system will be at the user's risk and may void the system
warranty.
In order to fulfill EN 60601-1-1 and IEC 60601-1-1 (Medical
Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements for
Safety) requirements, connection of peripheral equipment to
your ultrasound system must adhere to one of the following
conditions:

The peripheral equipment itself is a medical device

approved according to EN 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1, or

Non-medical peripheral equipment approved according to

any other EN or IEC standard (EN XXXXX or IEC XXXXX,
e.g., equipment complying with EN 60348 and IEC
60348, EN 60950 and IEC 60950, etc.) must use the
following setup for connection:

Connect the ultrasound system to an independent

protective earth terminal, with a ground wire
connection to the ultrasound systems equipotential
connector. Ensure that the protective earth wire is
connected to a qualified protective earth connection
independent of the existing systems earth
connection (via the power cable).

The peripheral equipment is located at least

1.5 meters (1.8 meters [6 feet] in Canada and the
U.S.A.) outside of the patient environment. A patient
environment is defined as the area in which medical
examination, monitoring, or treatment of the patient
takes place.

The peripheral equipment is connected to a main

outlet outside the patient environment but still within
the same room as the ultrasound system.

Equipotential connector
located on AC tray
panel of the ultrasound
system.

For additional information and other possible combinations,

please refer to the Medical Electrical Equipment Standard
EN 60601-1-1 or IEC 60601-1-1, Annex BBB.7, Scenario 3c.
Note: The above information is based on current EN 60601-1-1 and
IEC 60601-1-1 standards, dated 1992. If your country's regulatory
standards for medical equipment do not correspond to EN 60601-1 and
IEC 60601-1 as well as EN 60601-1-1 and IEC 60601-1-1, your local
requirements may be different.

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Example of a peripheral equipment connection and patient
environment.

Patient environment
(represented by
shading, extending
exactly 1.5 meters
(1.8 meters [6 feet]
in Canada and the
U.S.A.) around
patient and
ultrasound system)
Ultrasound system
Peripheral
equipment
(EN XXXXX and
IEC XXXXX)
Peripheral
equipment power
Printer data cable
Additional
Protective Earth
Ultrasound system
power

Installing Documentation Devices

This section describes connection and setup of supported
documentation devices for the ultrasound system. Available
documentation device options include:

Black and white printer, (3" x 4" [A6] format).

Color printer (5" x 7" [A5] or 3" x 4" [A6] format).

Videocassette recorder (VCR) with either NTSC or PAL

format.
WARNING: Do not connect any off-board device to an
AC outlet on the ultrasound system. Doing so will cause the
ultrasound system to be out of compliance and may create a
safety hazard.
Note: Only authorized Siemens representatives are permitted to
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On-board documentation devices must be installed by
authorized Siemens representatives.
Off-board documentation devices are user installable.
An off-board documentation device has a data cable
connecting it to the ultrasound system, but is connected
to AC power separate from the ultrasound system.
An off-board documentation device is located separately,
for example: on a table next to the ultrasound system.
Up to three documentation devices in total may be
connected to the ultrasound system. All installed
documentation devices may be controlled from the
ultrasound system.
The following configurations are supported:

One off-board device and two on-board devices.

Up to two off-board devices and one on-board device.

Up to three off-board devices when there are no

on-board devices.

Installing Off-Board Printers

Connect the USB end of the

parallel-to-USB cable to the
correct USB port.

I/O panel with printer connection.

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Off-Board Mitsubishi P91DW Printer

The Mitsubishi P91DW printer is a black and white thermal
printer.
To connect the printer to the ultrasound system:
WARNING: Do not connect any off-board device to an AC
outlet on the ultrasound system. Doing so will cause the
ultrasound system to be out of compliance and may create a
safety hazard.

1. Power on ( ) the ultrasound system and wait for the

operating system to finish loading.
2. Ensure that the printer is powered off. (The power
switch is located on the front of the printer.)
3. Plug the Printer AC power cord into the back of the
printer and plug the other end into an AC power outlet
that is not located on the ultrasound system.
4. Locate the DIP switches numbered one through four in
the upper left of the printer rear panel.

Set DIP switch number one to the on (up) position.

Set DIP switches numbered two through four to the

off (down) position.

DIP switches on P91DW.

5. Open the door to the I/O panel.

6. Route the parallel-to-USB cable through the opening in
the top of the ultrasound system and into the cable
channel. The cable will emerge above the I/O panel.
7. Plug in the parallel connector to the back of the printer.
8. Locate the USB port on the ultrasound system I/O panel
and connect the USB end of the parallel-to-USB cable to
the USB port.
9. Power on the printer.

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Off-Board Mitsubishi CP800DW Printer

The Mitsubishi CP800DW printer is a color thermal printer.
To connect the printer to the ultrasound system:
WARNING: Do not connect any off-board device to an
AC outlet on the ultrasound system. Doing so will cause the
ultrasound system to be out of compliance and may create a
safety hazard.

1. Power on ( ) the ultrasound system and wait for the

operating system to finish loading.
2. Ensure that the printer is powered off. (The power
switch is located on the front of the printer.)
3. Plug the Printer AC power cord into the back of the
printer and plug the other end into an AC power outlet
that is not located on the ultrasound system
4. Locate the DIP switches numbered one through eight in
the upper left corner of the printer rear panel.
Set DIP switch number one to the on (up) position.

DIP switches on CP800DW.

Set DIP switches numbered two through eight to the off

(down) position.
5. Open the door to the I/O panel.
6. Route the parallel-to-USB cable through opening in the
top of ultrasound system and into the cable channel. The
cable will emerge above the I/O panel.
7. Plug in the parallel connector to the back of the printer.
8. Locate the USB port on the ultrasound system I/O panel
and connect the USB end of the parallel-to-USB cable to
the USB port.
9. Power on the printer and wait 15 seconds before
printing.

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Off-Board Mitsubishi CP770DW Printer

The Mitsubishi CP770DW printer is a color thermal printer.
To connect the printer to the ultrasound system:
WARNING: Do not connect any off-board device to an
AC outlet on the ultrasound system. Doing so will cause the
ultrasound system to be out of compliance and may create a
safety hazard.

1. Power on ( ) the ultrasound system and wait for the

operating system to finish loading.
2. Ensure that the printer is powered off. (The power
switch is located on the front of the printer.)
3. Plug the Printer AC power cord into the back of the
printer and plug the other end into an AC power outlet
that is not located on the ultrasound system
4. Locate the DIP switches numbered one through eight in
the upper left corner of the printer rear panel and set
them all to off (down).
DIP switches on CP700DW.

5. Open the door to the I/O panel.

6. Route the parallel-to-USB cable through the opening in
the top of the ultrasound system and into the cable
channel. The cable will emerge above the I/O panel.
7. Plug in the parallel connector to the back of the printer.
8. Locate the USB port on the ultrasound system I/O panel
and connect the USB end of the parallel-to-USB cable to
the USB port.
9. Power on the printer and wait 15 seconds before
printing.

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Installing the Off-Board Video Cassette

Recorder (VCR)
1

Left side: VCR left audio in to

L/Ch1 in
Right side: VCR left audio out
to L/Ch1 out
Left side: VCR right audio in
to R/Ch2 in
Right side: VCR right audio out
to R/Ch2 out
Left side: VCR video in to Y/C in
Right side: VCR video out
to Y/C out
VCR RS232 in to Com 2

I/O panel with VCR connections.

Installing the Off-Board Sony SVO-9500 MD2/MDP2

Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
To connect the VCR to the ultrasound system:
WARNING: Do not connect any off-board device to an
AC outlet on the ultrasound system. Doing so will cause the
ultrasound system to be out of compliance and may create a
safety hazard.

1. Power off ( ) the ultrasound system.

2. Ensure that the VCR is powered off. (The power switch
is located on the front of the VCR.)
3. Plug the VCR AC power cord into the back of the VCR
and plug the other end into an AC power outlet that is
not located on the ultrasound system.
4. Locate the six DIP switches in the upper right corner of
the VCR rear panel. Set the four switches on the left to
the down position. Set the 2 switches on the right to the
up position.

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5. There are six connections on the rear of the VCR that

must be connected to the six mating connections on the
I/O panel of the ultrasound system, using the VCR cable.
All connections for the VCR are bundled into one VCR
cable, except for the AC power connection. Route the
end of the VCR cable that will connect to the ultrasound
system down through the cable channel prior to making
connections to the I/O panel on the ultrasound system.
Connect the VCR cable as follows:

Left Audio In from the VCR connects to Left Audio

Out on the I/O panel.

Right Audio In from the VCR connects to Right Audio

Out on the I/O panel.

Video In from the VCR connects to Video Out on the

I/O panel.

Left Audio Out from the VCR connects to Left Audio

In on the I/O panel.

Right Audio Out from the VCR connects to Right

Audio In on the I/O panel.

Video Out from the VCR connects to Video In on the

I/O panel.

RS232 connector from the VCR connects to RS232

connector on the I/O panel.

6. Power on the VCR.

7. Power on ( ) the ultrasound system.
The VCR will be recognized by the ultrasound system if
the VCR is connected and powered on prior to the
ultrasound system being powered on.

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Printer maintenance
You will need to perform the following printer maintenance:

Replace empty printer paper rolls.

Refill empty ink cassettes.

Clean the printer according to manufacturer's

recommendations.

Follow the printer manufacturer's instructions for your

specific printer.

Accessing the ink cassette for color printers

You may need to adjust the ultrasound system to access the

printer before removing or replacing the color printer ink
cassette.

Instructions for Use

Transducer
Holders
System
Ergonomics

Note: When two on-board peripheral devices are installed, the Height
Adjustment control is locked in the highest position.

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To access the ink cassette:

1. Remove any transducer holders on the left side of the
control panel of the ultrasound system that are
obstructing your access to the printer.
2. Ensure that the control panel of the ultrasound system is
in the highest position. To raise the height of the control
panel, press the Height Adjustment control.
3. Fully extend the keyboard from under the control panel
on the ultrasound system.
4. Follow the printer manufacturer's instructions to unlock
the ink cassette.
5. Pull the ink cassette out as far toward the right as
possible and angle downward slightly to disengage the
cassette.
6. Follow the printer manufacturer's instructions to service
the ink cassette.
7. Reinstall the ink cassette into the printer by following the
same angled path used to remove it.
8. Readjust the keyboard and the height of the control
panel of the ultrasound system to your preferred working
position.
9. Reattach any transducer holders removed during this
procedure.

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System Ergonomics
You can make the following adjustments to the system:
Monitor You can tilt and swivel the monitor for optimal
viewing while scanning. The sides of the monitor provide a
general hand hold for tilting and swiveling the monitor.
Keyboard You can slide the keyboard out away from the
control panel when in use, and back under the control panel
when not in use.
Height Adjustment Control You can adjust the height of
the monitor, control panel, and keyboard by pressing the
Height Adjustment control and pulling up or pushing down.
Note: When two on-board peripheral devices are installed, the Height
Adjustment control is locked in the highest position.

Height adjustment
control

Location of the Height Adjustment control.

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System Presets
You can change the system presets such as the on-screen
display of the date, time, and hospital name using system
Presets. These settings display on the image screen as well
as on patient reports.

System Reference
RESOURCES:
System Presets

Ch 1

Modifying Hospital or Clinic Name

To change the hospital name:
1. Press the Presets key located on the keyboard or select
the Presets button at the bottom of the image screen.
The system displays the system Presets menu.
2. Select Basic System.
3. Select the Organization drop-down menu and do one of
the following:

If the hospital name is listed in the drop-down menu,

select the name.

If the hospital name is not listed in the drop-down

menu, select new from the drop-down menu and
enter the name of the hospital or clinic using up to
64 characters. Select OK to add the name to the list.

Basic System

4. Select OK to save the changes.

5. To exit the Preset menu, press the Presets key.

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Setting System Date and Time

The date is displayed numerically on the image screen. If it is
necessary to reset the current date or time, you can enter a
new date and time. You can also select the format in which
the date displays on-screen: Day/Month/Year or
Month/Day/Year.
To accommodate a Daylight Savings Time change, the
system time can be offset by adding (+) or subtracting (-)
one hour.

System Reference

Note: To view your changes to the image screen, unfreeze the system.

RESOURCES:
System Presets

Ch 1

To select the date or time format:

1. Press the Presets key located on the keyboard or select
the Presets button at the bottom of the image screen.
The system displays the system Presets menu.
2. Select Basic System.
3. In the Format section, do one or both of the following:

To change the format for displaying the time, select

a format from the Time Format drop-down menu.

To change the format for displaying the date, select

a format from the Date Format drop-down menu.

Basic System

4. Select OK to save the changes.

5. To exit the Preset menu, press the Presets key.
To change the system date or time:
1. Press the Presets key located on the keyboard or select
the Presets button at the bottom of the image screen.
The system displays the system Presets menu.
2. Select Basic System.
3. In the Organization section, do one or both of the
following:

To change the date, enter the new date into the

Date fields.

To change the time, enter the new time into the

Time fields.

4. Select OK to save the changes.

5. To exit the Preset menu, press the Presets key.

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