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Service Manual

260 Corvus

ART # 410127
DOC # 28B40SM02
DOC # 28B40SM02 Pie Medical Equipment
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1 Introduction ............................................................................................................1
1.1 About this manual ...........................................................................................1
1.2 The 260 Corvus ..............................................................................................1
1.3 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................2
1.3.1 Warnings .................................................................................................2
1.3.2 Precautions..............................................................................................3
1.4 Technical Specifications of the Scanner.........................................................4
1.4.1 Connections.............................................................................................4
1.4.2 General Specifications.............................................................................5

2 System Set-up .......................................................................................................7


2.1 Basic Set Up ...................................................................................................7
2.2 Programming Basic Settings...........................................................................8

3 Planned Maintenance ..........................................................................................15


3.1 Handling and Care 260 Corvus.....................................................................15
3.2 Handling and Care probes............................................................................15
3.2.1 Basic precautions probes ......................................................................15
3.2.2 Additional precautions for intraoperative probes. ..................................15
3.2.3 Additional precautions for the needle guide. .........................................15
3.2.4 Agents and procedures that may damage the probes...........................16
3.2.5 General probe cleaning .........................................................................16
3.2.6 Maintenance of the intraoperative probes .............................................16
3.2.7 Maintenance of probes other than intraoperative ..................................17
3.2.8 Maintenance of mechanical sector scan probes....................................17
3.2.9 Others....................................................................................................21

4 Corrective Maintenance .......................................................................................23


4.1 Unit disassembly...........................................................................................23
4.1.1 Monitor and topcover.............................................................................23
4.1.2 PCB Rack assembly ..............................................................................24
4.2 Connector overview ......................................................................................28
4.2.1 Main board.............................................................................................28
4.2.2 Multi connector board ............................................................................29
4.2.3 switched power supply...........................................................................30
4.2.4 Multi Media board ..................................................................................31
4.2.5 AC Mains board .....................................................................................32
4.3 Keyboard matrix............................................................................................33
4.4 Parts list ........................................................................................................34

5 Explanations ........................................................................................................35
5.1 Main board....................................................................................................36
5.1.1 Digital Control ........................................................................................36
5.1.2 Analog processing .................................................................................37
5.1.3 Motor control..........................................................................................38
5.2 Multi-connector board ...................................................................................39
5.3 Multi-media board .........................................................................................40

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6 Service information ............................................................................................. 41
6.1 Saving & restoring settings........................................................................... 41
6.2 Saving & restoring software ......................................................................... 41
6.3 Hidden test menu ......................................................................................... 42
6.4 Changing mains input voltage and video format .......................................... 45
6.4.1 Unit........................................................................................................ 45
6.4.2 External monitor.................................................................................... 46
6.5 Problem localizer.......................................................................................... 47

7 Software .............................................................................................................. 49
7.1 Software versions......................................................................................... 49
7.2 Installation instructions................................................................................. 54

8 System verification .............................................................................................. 55


8.1 Checking probes .......................................................................................... 55
8.1.1 Checking electronic probes................................................................... 55
8.1.2 Checking mechanical probes ................................................................ 56
8.2 Checking unit ............................................................................................... 57

9 ESD..................................................................................................................... 58
9.1.1 What is ESD ......................................................................................... 58
9.1.2 Preventing ESD damage ...................................................................... 58
9.1.3 ESD save workshop.............................................................................. 59
9.1.4 ESD safe field service........................................................................... 60
9.1.5 More information about ESD precautions. ............................................ 60

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1 Introduction
1.1 About this manual

This service manual can be used to service the 260 Corvus on board level.
The manual explains the functioning of the boards by means of functional block
diagrams while connections can be check at the connector overview.
Preventive and corrective maintenance is also included.

The circuit diagrams are only provided at the advanced service training
260 Corvus, training level S9.

1.2 The 260 Corvus

The 260 Corvus is a high quality Linear Array, Curved Array and Mechanical Sector
Scan scanner. The wide variety of probes and software programs makes it suitable
for virtually all diagnostic applications.

• Annular Array Sector and Annular Phased Array Sector (AAS / APAS)
This mechanical scanning system offers a number of advantages over other
techniques. A round crystal has a symmetrical ultrasound beam, giving equally high
lateral and transverse resolution, while its large size means high sensitivity and good
signal to noise ratio.
High overall resolution s assured by dividing the crystal up to 6 concentric rings, which
can be triggered individually or together. With the APAS method of probe design, good
resolution at depth and good resolution in near field is achieved.
A further advantage of a mechanical sector system is that it is possible to design a
probe with a very wide scan angle, which can be of particular importance in intra-cavity
scanning.

• Linear Array technology


A Linear Array probe is made up of, typically 80 or more, small rectangular crystal
elements mounted side by side to form a single strip. By triggering the elements
sequentially in groups, a rectangular ultrasound image is built up whose width
approximates the length of the array.
The ultrasound beam can be focused by using delay-lines to shape the wave front
transmitted by the crystal groups. Furthermore, by changing the beam shape in
sequential frames it is possible to work with multiple focal points.
The advantage of the Linear Array is its wide near field, which can be of particular
importance in Small Parts scanning.

• Curved Array technology


Curved Array technology is the same as Linear Array in every respect, except that
the crystal elements are formed into a curve, rather than into a straight line, which
gives a diverging ultrasound image.
The advantages of a curved array are its wide far field, coupled to a small "footprint,"
or narrow near field, which is often of advantage in abdominal scanning.

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1.3 Warnings and Precautions

1.3.1 Warnings

• A probe may only be connected to or disconnected from the scanner while the
instrument is switched off. Ignoring this may cause severe damage to your
scanner and/or probe.
• To avoid a risk of explosion the equipment must not be operated in the presence
of flammable anesthetics.
• To avoid a risk of electric shock do not open the equipment. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
• Be careful not to place the patient into contact with the ultrasound equipment or
other devices. If the ultrasound equipment or other devices are defective, there is
a risk of electrical shock.
• For continued protection against fire hazard, replace fuses only with the same
type and rating.
• The use of non-Pie Medical components with this scanner may result in damage
to Pie Medical components.
• To prevent hazards, refer to your local requirements for adequate electrical
installation in case of class 1 type CF equipment.
• Do not subject the equipment to excessive shock, for example, when moving the
equipment. If the equipment is repeatedly subjected to excessive shock,
mechanical parts may be damaged.
• Assembly operations, extensions, re-adjustments, modifications or repairs must
be carried out by authorized persons.
• The electrical installation of the relevant room must comply with the IEC
requirements.
• The product must be used in accordance with the instructions for use.

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1.3.2 Precautions
• Cleaning the probe is done by first removing the ultrasound coupling gel with a
soft tissue and then gently wipe the probe dry using a new tissue or dry cloth.
• When more cleaning is required only a mild detergent or hand-soap may be used
together with some water and a soft tissue cloth.
• To avoid possible damage, the probe cable must not be coiled to a diameter of
less than 9 cm (3.5 inch).
• Although there is no danger to a patient with an implantable pulse generator
(IPG), ultrasonic scanning equipment could cause mechanical damage to the IPG
if used directly over the device's implant site.
• Do not use the equipment in locations subject to intense electric or magnetic fields
(near transformers, for example). If the equipment is used in such locations, the
monitor will be adversely affected.
• Do not use the equipment near devices generating high frequencies (such as
medical telemeters and cordless telephones). If used near such devices, the
equipment may malfunction or adversely affect such devices.
• To guarantee proper unit operation do not operate the scanner in an environment
with a temperature in excess of 35 °C. If the equipment is used in a small room,
the room temperature may rise. Proper ventilation must be provided.
• Avoid installation near a heater or in direct sunlight.
• For correct image geometry, only monitors properly adjusted by the manufacturer
may be used on the scanner.
• Inspect the probe carefully after a drop. A dangerous situation may arise due to
damaged insulation of the probe surface.
• To prevent damage to mechanical probes due to excessive heat, a warning
mechanism has been built into the system.
• If the storage temperature of a mechanical probe is lower than 0 °C, allow the
probe oil sufficient time to warm up before switching on the scanner.
• The oil in mechanical sector probes should never be replaced, only topped-up.
Only use oil from the refill set delivered with the probe or delivered by the
manufacturer.
• Use of the needle guide is only allowed when the probe is covered with a sterile
hose or condom.
• Handle needle guides with care. Do not use the needle guide if it is deformed in
any way.
• Needle guides are not shipped sterile, or disinfected.

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1.4 Technical Specifications of the Scanner

1.4.1 Connections

100/130V Power input: Connects instrument to


200/240V operating power.
The identification label at the rear of the
instrument specifies the voltage setting of the
instrument.

FUSES 100-240V : 2 x 3.15 AT


The fuses are located in the mains entry at the
back of the unit. The fuses should be replaced with
fuses of the same type and rating:

Equipotentiality To connect the scanner to the potential


equalization busbar of the electrical installation.

Video OUT: Video output terminal. 1V(p-p), 75 Ohm.

Video recorder
IN: Video input terminal, for display of recorded
images via the scanner monitor. 1V(p-p), 75
Ohm.
OUT: Video output terminal for video recording or
printing purposes. 1V(p-p), 75 Ohm.

Footswitch Connector for the freeze and M-mode selection


footswitch.

RS-232 Terminal connector for factory test purposes,


and computer interface.

ECG Terminal for ECG.

SVGA Terminal for SVGA monitor

PC SVGA IN Terminal for SVGA input

PC LPT Terminal for PC communication

Probe connections Three probes can be connected.

Diskette drive Floppy disk drive for image and data storage.

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1.4.2 General Specifications

Scanning methods Annular Phased Array Sector scan


Annular Array Sector scan
Mechanical Sector scan
Multifocus Linear array
Multifocus Curved array

Display Modes B, Dual B, M, B and M

Scanconverter Full digital, 512x512x8

Image storage capacity 2 images

Post processing 3 Gamma correction curves + 5 x 2 user


programmable curves

Patient ID Full alphanumeric keyboard

Caliper Microprocessor controlled, multifunctional


measurement system, able to measure Distance,
Length, Area, Circumference, angle, Time, Volume
and speed. Also controls the different calculation
packages for Obstetrics, Gynecology, Urology, and
Cardiology.

Display format Super VGA


CCIR: non interlaced 788 x 607 x 50Hz
EIA: non interlaced 782 x 481 x 60 Hz

Composite Video out


EIA/CCIR 1Vp-p, 75 Ohm

Dimensions W x D x H = 47 x 90 x 130 cm

Weight 75 kg

Enclosure leakage and Within specifications for class 1type BF


Earth leakage current according to IEC 601-1. For ECG input type CF
according to IEC 601-1.

Environmental Temperature 8-34 ºC Humidity up to 90% (20 ºC)


Operating conditions

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General storage conditions Temperature 0-50 ºC

Standards IEC 601-1, Class1, Type BF

Systems accuracies Diameter, length, circumference and


corresponding calculations (e.g. BPD<>diameter)
are better then 90%. Volume and weight are
estimates.

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2 System Set-up
2.1 Basic Set Up

• Check the probe(s) (housing, cable and connector) as well as the scanner for
damage.
• Connect the probe(s) to the scanner. The scanner has three connectors at the
rear of the system.
• Press the connector of the probe, with the cable pointing down, into the connector
of the scanner and push firmly.

NOTE:
A probe may only be connected to, or disconnected from the scanner while the
instrument is switched off. Ignoring this may cause severe damage to the scanner
and/or probe.

• Before connecting the mains cable verify that the mains voltage matches the
mains voltage indicated on the serial number sticker.
• If a video printer is available, connect the video input of the printer to the video
output of the scanner marked:

• If a footswitch is available connect it to the connector on the rear of the scanner


marked:

• If a VCR is available connect the video output of the VCR to the video input of the
scanner marked:

• and the video output of the scanner marked:

to the video input of the VCR.

NOTE:
If several video devices are chained to one source, make sure they are all set to HiZ
or High Impedance, except for the last device in the chain whose impedance must
be 75 Ohm.

The earth and enclosure leakage currents of the system in combination with the VCR
and video printer may not exceed the leakage limits for IEC-601-1 class I equipment.

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• To prevent hazards refer to your local requirements for adequate electrical
installation.
• Adjust intensity and contrast on the monitor until all gray tones on the bar are
clearly distinguished from each other and from the background black. The image
is best viewed in a darkened room. Monitor adjustments may have to be repeated
when the surrounding light level changes.

2.2 Programming Basic Settings

Basic settings are settings that are stored in the non-volatile memory of the scanner.
This means that when the mains power is switched off the settings will remain in
memory. After start up, the scanner is set to the basic settings that are programmed.

Note: The described menu’s can vary due to software version differences.
The following menu’s are applicable for software version C:3.3.

Program settings
The scanner is completely programmable to your liking. You can program the
scanner for different users or applications.
Before you start programming the scanner it is essential that you program the name
of the user or the name of the application by adding this name to the user menu.
Press SELECT and the Main menu will appear on the screen.

Obstetrics =>
Gynecology =>
Urology =>
Cardiology =>
Specials =>
Save recall image =>
Text =>
Body marks =>
Goto =>
User =>
Probes =>
Program =>
About the scanner =>

Select Program.
The Program menu consists of a number of items that can be programmed
according to your wishes.

NOTE:
Be aware that you have to store the programmed functions by selecting "Save
settings" in the user menu. Before you store the programmed functions you must
check which user (by checking the user name) is activated. The (active) user name
will be marked with a √.

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System settings

Select System settings.

System settings =>


Caliper settings =>
Text settings =>
Grey maps =>
Goto =>
Macro =>
User Tables =>
Compose fetal age =>
Help =>
Installation
Extern video

The System settings menu will be displayed on the screen:

Time & date =>


Time format =>
Date format =>
Watchdog =>
Scale format =>
Ball sensitivity =>
Colour

Time & date


Select Time & date in this menu. A new menu appears:

Time (HH:MM:SS) 14:52:03


Date (YYYY-MM-DD) 1998-10-15

With the numeric keys of the keypad a new Time can now be entered.
Use the trackball to move the cursor to Date and use the numeric keys of the keypad
to enter the date.
When the new time and/or date is entered, the SELECT key must be pressed. The
updated time and date are now stored in memory.
The time and date are displayed in the left top corner of the screen.

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Time format
With Time format the display of time can be altered. Selecting Time format will
generate the following menu:

HH:MM:SS
HH:MM AM/PM

..:..

HH:MM:SS (Time is displayed in 24 hour format)


HH:MM AM/PM (Time is displayed in 12 hour format)

Activate the Time format of your choice.

Date format
With Date format the display of date can be altered.

Activate the Date format of your choice. Selecting Date format will give you the
following menu:

MM/DD/YY
YY-MM-DD
DD.MM.YY
DD-MM-YY
DD/MM/YY
../../..

Activate Date format of your choice.

Watchdog
The scanner can be programmed to switch off the mechanical probe and the keypad
illumination automatically, if the unit has not been used for a certain period of time.
This feature, called Watchdog, can be activated as follows:
Return to the System settings menu, and select Watchdog.
The following menu will appear on the screen:

Off
Short
Normal
Long

Off: The scanner will not go on standby.


Short: The scanner will go on standby after ± 1 min.
Normal: The scanner will go on standby after ± 10 min.
Long: The scanner will go on standby after ± 1/2 hour.

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Scale format
The Scale format gives you an indication of the depth and breadth of the image.
Return to the System settings menu, and select Scale format. A menu with two scale
formats appears on the screen. The first format is without the actual cm numbers
next to the scale, the second one shows the actual numbers. Move the cursor to the
scale format of your choice and press SELECT again. The chosen scale format will
now be installed.

Ball sensitivity
The sensitivity of the cursor movement in relation to the trackball can be
programmed.
Return to the System settings menu and activate the Ball sensitivity. The following
menu appears on the screen:

High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Low sensitivity

You can now choose between high, medium and low sensitivity.
In high sensitivity the cursor or caliper will jump immediately to another position when
the trackball is moved lightly. In low sensitivity the cursor or caliper will move only
when the trackball is rolled firmly.

Colour
Return to the System settings menu and select Colour. The colour of the caliper
cross and the text displayed in the image can be selected to be White, Grey or Dark
gray.

White
Grey
Dark gray

The criterion is the average brightness of structures to be visualized. If images in


which measurements have to take place are often light, a darker cursor may be
selected to make it more visible.

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Installation
Return to the Program menu and select Installation. The Installation menu will be
displayed on the screen:

Settings =>
Language =>
PC Keyboard =>
Main menu =>
Measurement unit =>
Weight unit =>

Settings
The settings window will be displayed as follows:
Install default settings =>
Install settings from disk =>
Current settings to disk =>
Install scanner software =>

Install default settings


Select Install default settings. A menu appears and you can choose between
YES or NO.
Selecting YES: The original settings installed by the manufacturer will now be
activated (All the settings programmed will be erased).
Selecting NO: The menu structure will disappear from the screen. You can
continue. The stored settings will remain stored in the scanner.

Settings to/from disk


The settings to/from disk menu can be used to save and restore user settings to and
from floppy disk.
When selecting follow on screen instructions.

Install scanner software


In 260 Corvus the software can be loaded from floppy disk and a back up of the
installed software version can be made.

Select Install software and follow on screen instructions.

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Language
Return to the Installation menu and select Language. From the menu that appears
you now can choose Dutch, English or Italian, French, German and Spanish.

PC Keyboard
Return to the Installation menu and select PC keyboard. From the menu that
appears you can choose the type of external keyboard that can be connected to the
scanner (English, German and French).

Main menu
Return to the Installation menu and select Main menu. A new menu will be
displayed:

Obstetrics
Gynecology
Urology
Cardiology
Veterinary
Specials
Animal Science

√) or deselected by
From this menu the different applications can be selected (√
pressing SELECT. Selected applications will be displayed in the Main menu.

Measurement unit
Measurement unit. A new menu will be displayed:

cm
inch

Now you can choose by selecting the corresponding item if you want to display the
scale-bar on the screen in centimeters (cm) or in inches (inch).

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Weight unit
Weight unit. A new menu will be displayed:

kg
lbs

Now you can choose by selecting the corresponding item if you want to display the
weight on the screen in kilograms (kg) or in pounds (lbs).

The items of the program menu have now been described and perhaps you have
programmed items different from those originally programmed by the manufacturer.
We remind you again that in order for the scanner memorize these changes they
should be saved under a user.

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3 Planned Maintenance
3.1 Handling and Care 260 Corvus

Although the scanner is produced with the utmost care and only the highest quality
components are used, maintenance will be necessary from time to time to ensure
trouble-free operation.
• Remove loose dust from the exterior with a soft cloth or a dry brush. A solution of
water with a mild detergent may be used. Avoid aggressive cleaners.
• Check the ventilation fans of the unit for proper operation.
• Clean the track ball
• remove the cover, by pulling the plunger, at the lower side of the keyboard
• remove the ball by pushing upwards from the lower side
• clean the ball and O rings that touches the ball with alcohol

3.2 Handling and Care probes

3.2.1 Basic precautions probes


Always follow these basic precautions:
• Inspect the probe daily for cracks and other damage.
• DO NOT use a probe that has been cracked or damaged.
• DO NOT use a probe that has been dropped or struck against another object until
it is inspected by a service engineer.
• Avoid pinching or kinking the probe cable. If the probe housing becomes cracked
or broken or if there are cuts or openings in the probe cable the electric safety of
the probe could be compromised.
• Disconnect the probe from the scanner before cleaning and disinfection. Make
sure to switch the system off before disconnecting or connecting the probe.

3.2.2 Additional precautions for intraoperative probes.


Always follow these additional precautions for intraoperative probes:
• Clean and disinfect the probe prior to use and between each exam.
• Use a protective sterile probe cover or hose to cover the probe during patient
exams.
• To avoid patient-to-patient contamination always dispose of probe cover and hose
immediately after each examination.

3.2.3 Additional precautions for the needle guide.


Always refer to the instructions delivered with the individual needle guide.

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3.2.4 Agents and procedures that may damage the probes.
Some agents and procedures damage probes. Use of any of the following
procedures or products WILL VOID your probe warranty.
Agents that contain the following chemicals are known to damage the probe:
• Acetone
• Methanol
• Denatured ethyl alcohol
• Mineral oil
• Iodine
• Any lotions or gels containing perfume

Check with the ultrasound gel manufacturer regarding gel contents. If you have
additional questions, please contact your representative.
The following procedures are known to damage probes:
• Autoclaving
• Soaking the probe in chlorine bleach

3.2.5 General probe cleaning


Cleaning the probe is done by first removing the ultrasound coupling gel with a soft
tissue and then gently wipe the probe dry using a new tissue or dry cloth.
When more cleaning is required only a mild detergent or hand-soap may be used
together with some water and a soft tissue cloth.

3.2.6 Maintenance of the intraoperative probes


• After each exam, regard the probe hose and any other wastes as potentially
infectious and dispose immediately.
• Wipe the probe clean with a towel.
• Scrub the probe with water and a mild detergent. Use a soft cloth or towel. Never
use an abrasive sponge.
• Disinfect the probe using Cidex‘ Activated Dialdehyde Solution according to the
manufacturer's directions.

After it has been cleaned and disinfected, the probes can be stored, either in the
probe holder on the scanner, or in its original case.

NOTE:
Always follow these basic precautions for cleaning and high level disinfecting:

DO NOT soak the probe in alcohol. Alcohol is nearly inactive against certain
organisms.

DO NOT rub the probe with an abrasive sponge when washing with soap and water.
Use a soft cloth or towel.

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3.2.7 Maintenance of probes other than intraoperative
• Clean the probe after each examination by wiping off the coupling gel residues
and other impurities.
• Wash the probe with a mild detergent and water every day.
• Store the probe in the probe holder on the scanner or place the probe in its
original storage case.

3.2.8 Maintenance of mechanical sector scan probes

Clean the probe after each examination as detailed in section General Safety
Measures.

NOTE The sector scan probes operate with an oil bath for ultrasound transmission.

The oil should never be replaced, only be filled up!


Only use oil from the refill set delivered with the probe.

Inspect the probe carefully after a fall. A dangerous situation may arise due to damaged
insulation.

Do not immerse probe in water. Refer to the user manual for maximum immersion depths.

Due to temperature changes during operation and rest, which in fact means volume
changes of the oil, an air bubble may come up in the oil compartment. The following
procedures for the AAS probes should be carried out to remove possible air bubbles
from the probe.

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AAS PROBES
This refill procedure is for both standard AAS probes and endovaginal AAS probes.
(For illustration refer to the refill instruction supplied with the transducer.)
To fill the probe the following materials are needed:

- 2 five ml. syringes


- 2 luer-lock nozzles
- dimpled nut key
- oil reservoir (appr. 50 ml)

Before starting the oil fill procedure, the air bubbles should be collected under the
transparent cap, which is achieved by placing the probe in an upright position for
about one hour. During this time the probe may not run.
After the air bubble is collected, the refill procedure can start.

1. Take the probe and keep it vertical, with both dimpled nuts towards you. In the
transparent cap you will now see the end of a transparent tube. Make sure that
during the procedure the air bubble collects next to this tube.
2. Turn the probe horizontal, with the cable pointing towards you and the dimpled
nuts still pointing upwards.
3. Remove the left dimpled nut, with the special key provided. Make sure the O-ring
stays in its place. Replace it, when it is stuck to the dimpled nut.
4. Screw in a luer-lock nozzle. Be careful not to strip the thread.
5. Fill one of the syringes with oil. With the tip up, remove all the air and place it
securely in the luer-lock nozzle.
6. Repeat step 3, 4 and 5 for the right side fill opening.
7. Press very carefully the right syringe, until in the left syringe a tiny air bubble
comes up. This bubble is caused by removing the dimpled nut and installing the
nozzle and syringe.
8. Make sure the air bubble is near the end of the transparent tube, and slowly
press on the left syringe. The air will disappear through the tube and appear in
the right syringe, followed by oil.
9. When the right syringe is about half full, pull the plunger of the left syringe.
10. The oil from the right syringe will now return in the probe and appear in the left
syringe.
NOTE Make sure there is always some oil left in both syringes.
11. Pump the oil several times from left to right, until you are sure there is no air in
the probe left.
12. Remove carefully the right syringe. Keep a finger on the plunger opening, so no
oil will be spilled. The oil can be returned in the oil reservoir. Unscrew the nozzle
and place the dimpled nut. Make sure the O-ring is still in its place.
13. Repeat step 15 for the left fill opening. Clean the probe with a soft tissue and
keep it in vertical position to perform a final check on total absence of air bubbles.

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Endovaginal probe
The same procedure can be followed with the endovaginal probe. However the
collected air bubble has to be moved to a little transparent tube as indicated in the
illustration on the refill instruction card delivered with the probe.

Multi-plane endovaginal probe


The refilling procedure for the multi-plane endovaginal probe is described under the
refilling procedure for AAS probes. The collected air bubble has to be moved to a
little transparent tube as indicated in the illustration
on the refill instruction card delivered with the probe.

Hemisphere Multi-plane endorectal probe


The refilling procedure for the Hemisphere multi-plane endorectal probe is described
under the refilling procedure for AAS probe with two refill nuts. The collected air
bubble has to be moved to a little transparent tube as indicated in the illustration of
the endovaginal probe on the refill instruction card delivered with the probe.

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Multi-angle probe
To refill the Multi-angle probe the following materials are needed:

- 2 five ml syringes
- 2 luer lock nozzles
- 1 special refill adapter
- dimpled nut key
- oil reservoir (approx. 50 ml)
- cleaning tissue

Before starting the oil fill procedure, the air bubbles should be collected under the
transparent cap that is achieved by placing the probe in vertical position for about
one hour. During this time the probe should not run.
After the air bubble is collected, the refill procedure can be started.

1. Place the probe in a horizontal position with the nut locks for the refill holes
pointing upwards. Remove the nuts carefully with the nut key. Make sure the
gasket rings remains in its place. Replace it when it is stuck to the nut.
2. Screw the luer locks into the probe. Be careful not to strip the screw thread.
3. Place the special refill adapter at one of the syringes. Fill both syringes with 2,5
ml oil. Remove all the remaining air in the syringes by pushing the piston upw-
ards until the oil leaves the syringe.
4. Place the syringe with the adapter on the luer lock next to the transparent cap.
The piston push-rod is pointing to the front of the probe. Place the second syringe
in the luer lock.
5. Remove the air bubble out of the probe by pulling at the piston push-rod of the
syringe placed next to the transparent cap. Push at the same time new oil into the
probe with the second syringe. Notice the air bubbles go into the syringe. Now
push the piston of the first syringe at the same time into the starting position.
6. Repeat this step a few times to be sure that all air bubbles are removed.
NOTE Make sure there is always some oil left in both syringes.
7. Remove carefully both syringes and luer locks.
8. Make sure both gasket rings remain in the probe. Fill the refill holes of the probe
with some oil from one of the syringes. Now screw in the nut locks one at a time
into its place by hand. Tighten it with the nut key.

NOTE Finally make sure that all air bubbles are removed.

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3.2.9 Others
For a proper use of the probes the following additional items are necessary:
• Protective probe covers (for invasive probes).
• High level disinfection solution (Use recommended brand only).
• Ultrasound coupling gel.
• Needle guide.
• Probe holder and tray.

This section “Others” briefly describes these supporting materials and for some of
them vendors are listed. Also vendors not listed may be able to provide these items.
The manufacturer does not endorse any product on any basis. Rather, on empirical
evidence, it is confirmed that these items as being acceptable to maintaining the
system and service warranty status in full.

Protective probe covers


You can use the intraoperative probe with gamma sterilized probe hoses. These
probe hoses are open on 2 sides, measurements are:
• Length 200 cm
• Width 10 cm
• Material thickness 0.05 mm
These hoses are not intended for reuse. Also discard the hoses if the expiration date
of the sterilization, as indicated on the package, is exceeded.
Severe allergic reactions, although infrequent, have been reported with medical
devices containing latex (natural rubber). Inquire for known latex sensitivity before
using latex probe covers and be prepared to treat allergic reactions promptly if they
occur. Ref. FDA Medical Alert MDA 91-1,
March 29, 1991.

Products for high level disinfection


Cidex‘ Activated Dialdehyde Solution is available from:
Surgikos, Inc.
P.O. Box 130
Arlington, Texas 76010
800-433-5009
(Within Texas: (817) 465-3141)
Technical information is available from the manufacturer. Call Johnson & Johnson
Medical Inc. Customer Relations at 800-423-5850.

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Ultrasound coupling gel
Use an ultrasound coupling gel to prepare the probe for an exam. Certain ultrasound
gels may be toxic to human reproductive cells. It is recommended that you check
with the product's manufacturer to determine appropriate use. Refer to the "Agents
and procedures that may damage probes" earlier in this section for additional
information about coupling gels.

Needle guide
• Clean the needle guide before, after and between each examination until no
visible tissue residue, fluid or other material remains on the needle guide. Scrub
the needle guide with water and a mild detergent. Use pipe cleaners to clean the
inner lumen of the needle guide.
• Sterilize the needle guide prior to the first use and between all subsequent
examinations.

There are two ways to sterilize the needle guide:


• Steam autoclaving.
• Soaking the needle guide in Cidex‘ Activated Dialdehyde Solution according to the
manufacturer's directions.

• After sterilizing the needle guide, rinse it in sterile water.


• Store the needle guide in a plastic bag in the original probe storage container.

Probe holder and tray


• Every day loose dust or coupling gel residues should be removed with a soft cloth
or a brush. A solution of water with a mild detergent is recommended. Abrasive
cleansing solutions should be avoided. The tray can be removed for cleaning.
• Check after cleaning the probe holders and probe tray for visual damage.

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4 Corrective Maintenance
4.1 Unit disassembly

4.1.1 Monitor and topcover

Remove rear panel from the unit.


Detach the mains input cable
Detach cables from the monitor that are connected to the unit.
Turn the monitor to the left (seen from the front of the unit) until it locks.
Press the clip underneath the monitor and turn the monitor until the total angle is
90º.
Remove the monitor.

• Topcover

Remove probes from the probe holder.


Remove cable antenna.
Remove the 14 screws that fix the topcover to the trolley.
NOTE: BE SURE THE MAINS INPUT CABLE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE
UNIT.
Flip the topcover to the left (seen from the front) and detach the mains cable from
the ON/OFF switch and note the position of the connections.
Detach the cable connected to the keyboard.

Track ball
Detach the connector from the track ball assembly.
Remove the 4 nuts and remove the track ball assembly.

Rotary knob
Detach the rotary cable connector from the keyboard.
Remove the 3 nuts and remove the rotary knob.

Keyboard
Remove the 12 nuts that secure the keyboard and remove the keyboard.

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4.1.2 PCB Rack assembly

Remove rear panel from the unit.


Detach cables and probes from PCB rack.
Remove screws # 1, as indicated in figure 1.
Slide the PCB rack carefully out the trolley.
Detach the power cable at the rear of the PCB rack
Note: be sure the mains cable is disconnected.

Figure 1

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• Switched power supply
Remove screws #2, in figure 1, to remove the PCB rack back panel.
Remove switched power supply shielding see figure 2.
Detach connectors from switched power supply.
Remove the screws and distance busses that secure the switched power supply and
remove the switched power supply.

Figure 2

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• Main board / multi-connector board / multi-media board

Detach the connectors from the switched power supply.


Disconnect the 2 pin Molex connector, connected to the fans.
Remove the screws indicated by the arrows in figure 3 and remove switched power
supply assembly.

Figure 3

Detach the connectors from the main board


Remove the 7 screws as indicated in figure 4.

Figure 4

To remove the main board, disconnect the connector connected to the multi-
connector board and connection board to multi-media board.

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Multi-connector board

Detach the connector from the multi-connector board.


Remove the nuts that secure the PCB and remove the multi-connector board

Multi-media board

Remove the screws and distance busses, located at the panel, from the ECG,
SVGA, PC SVGA in, PC LPT and keyboard internal connector.
Detach the connectors and PCB clips and remove the multi-media board.

• AC Mains board

Detach the connectors from the AC Mains board and remove the screws that secure
the PCB.
Remove the AC Mains board.

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4.2 Connector overview

4.2.1 Main board

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4.2.2 Multi connector board

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4.2.3 switched power supply
switched power supply version: Advantec
ret
ret
GND
Vaccu
Vaccu

ret
HV switch
ret
HV sel
POWon
Batlow

ret
ret
220 V ret
+5V
position +5V
+13V
+13V
+13V
110 V -12V
-12V
position -70V
ret
+70V
ret
-180V

ret: GND
HV switch (HVEN):
“0”= High Voltage disabled
“1”= High Voltage enabled
HV Sel: not used, always “0”
POWon (ON/OFF): “0”= switched power supply enabled
“1”= switched power supply disabled
Batlow: not used in 260 Corvus

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4.2.4 Multi Media board

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4.2.5 AC Mains board

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4.3 Keyboard matrix

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4.4 Parts list
For up to date parts list refer to Pie Medical Service magazine

Description Art #
PCB rack assembly, 260 Corvus 308802
Multi-connector board, 3T 308795
AC-Mains board, 260 Corvus 308812
Main board 308849
Multi-media board, 260 Corvus 308866
Keyboard, 260 Corvus Pie Medical 308755
Track ball, 260 Corvus 310022
Floppy drive 3,5" 308508

Knob TGC slider 310005


S-VGA 15” Monitor 410002

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5 Explanations
The 260 Corvus is a 30 channel system and can operate with Linear Array, Curved
Array and APAS probes. The image is displayed on a SVGA monitor.
The floppy disk, keyboard and track ball are used as user interface.

The switched power supply provides the supply voltage for the main board, multi
connector board and internal monitor and it generates the high voltage, used for
acoustic power, as well.

Almost all functions are located on the main board. All analog processing of ultrasound
data is done in the “analog processing circuit”. All transmit and receive settings are
controlled by the Digital receiver.
The motor control circuit positions the crystal of mechanical probes and is driven by the
digital receiver

The multi connector board switches between Probe connector 1, 2 or 3 when selecting
a different probe. The Multi Media board provides the communication with PC and the
SVGA monitor is connected to this board.

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5.1 Main board

The functions of the main board are divided over 3 functional blocks:
• Digital control
• Analog processing
• Motor control

5.1.1 Digital Control


The digital control includes the CPU function.
The CPU circuit is built around a 68020 processor. The software for this processor is
loaded in FLASH PROMS and the software can be downloaded from floppy disk.
User settings are also stored in FLASH PROMS. All user settings can be saved and
retrieved to and from floppy disk. See chapter 6, Service information page 41.
A Real Time Clock is used to display the time and date.

The digital receiver controls all settings for the analog processing.
All transmit and receive settings are generated by this circuit as well as the control
signals to position the crystal in mechanical probes.

Digital samples are taken from the received ultrasound information Zout.
The orientation of the samples is from top to bottom while the video lines are from
left to right.
The converter changes the up/down orientation of the ultrasound information into
left/right orientation for video.

The interpolated ultrasound data and overlay (text and menus) are digitally
transferred to the Multi-Media board.

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5.1.2 Analog processing
The analog processing takes care of transmitting and receiving the ultrasound
waves.
The unit is a 30 channel system and therefor there are 30 pulsers and 30 pre-amps.
The EP signal (emission pulse) triggers the pulser that generates the high voltage
pulse which causes the crystal to start oscillating. The crystals starts transmitting.
After transmitting the crystals are receiving returned ultrasound information. This
amplitude modulated information is amplified by the PRETGC amplifier.
The PreAmp is a voltage controlled amplifier that amplifies the returned signal in
relation to the depth.
The larger the depth the more amplification is needed to display the same intensity
for the same tissue. These losses of intensity are caused by absorption and
scattering.

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5.1.3 Motor control

The motor control circuit positions the crystal of mechanical probes.


When applying a sinewave to the motor coil, the shaft of the linear motor moves up
and down and as a result the crystal will wobble.

Because of the movement of the shaft and applying a 50 kHz sinewave (LP) to the
primary coil of the LVDT (linear voltage displacement transformer) an AM signal (LS)
is available at the input of the position detector. The position detector demodulates
the AM signal and the “real position voltage” is subtracted from the “wanted position
voltage”. The result is amplified and drives the linear motor.

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5.2 Multi-connector board

The multi connector board toggles between two probe connectors when activating a
different probe.

The probe and ultrasound information is coming and going to and from the main
board.
The switch activates the selected probe connector.
When a mechanical probe is activated, the motor driver amplifies the motor drive
signal MO.

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5.3 Multi-media board

The multi-media board takes care of forming the non-interlaced VGA output signal,
based on the video output of the main board. A VGA input is also incorporated.

The Multi-Media board also reads the keyboard and track ball activity and an ECG
amplifier is fully functional.

The LPT parallel gate provides communication with a PC for image storage. The
VGA out of the PC is connected to the VGA input of the Multi-Media board. By
means of this method the display of the external monitor can toggle between
scanner and PC.
The PC can be operated through the scanner’s keyboard.

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6 Service information
6.1 Saving & restoring settings
In 260 Corvus all system settings can be loaded from floppy disk and a back up of the
installed settings can be made.
Only use DOS formatted HD 1.44 MB floppy disks.

Press: SELECT
Now select: Program
Now select: Installation
Now select: Settings

The installation window will be displayed as follows:

Install default settings =>


Install settings from disk =>
Current settings to disk =>
Install scanner software =>

Now select: Settings to/from disk.


Follow the on screen instructions.

6.2 Saving & restoring software


In 260 Corvus the software can be loaded from floppy disk and a back up of the
installed software version can be made.
Only use DOS formatted HD 1.44 MB floppy disks.

Press: SELECT
Now select: Program
Now select: Installation
Now select: Settings

The installation window will be displayed as follows:

Install default settings =>


Install settings from disk =>
Current settings to disk =>
Install scanner software =>

Now select: Install software.


Follow the on screen instructions.

When installing new software it is advisable to make a back up of the installed software
version first (3 DOS formatted HD 1.44 MD floppy disks needed).

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6.3 Hidden test menu

The test menu is a service purpose menu and may be activated by authorized
personnel only.

To activate the test menu press: FUNC and then CAPS.

The following menu is displayed:

Show console =>


Bourne shell =>
Debuggers =>
Windows demo =>
Performance =>
Test Pattern =>
Probe info =>
Biopsy angle =>
Lateral correction =>
Show diagnostics =>
Codes =>
Installation =>

Show console
This menu will display error messages, recognized by the software, at the active
moment.

Bourne shell
The only instruction that may be entered in this menu is; pdiag –c [return]
This function will erase the data displayed in the Show diagnostics menu.

Debuggers
Used at factory only.

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Windows demo
Selecting this menu will display the following menu:

Move Beethoven =>


See Zebra =>
See Penguins =>
Lifetest =>

Lifetest
In lifetest mode the scanner activates all possible image modes.

Performance
A performance meter is displayed and indicates the activity of MPU and interrupts.

Test Pattern
Used at factory only.

Probe info
This menu displays information about the active probe, such as:
image mode
probe type
probe code
number of echo lines
line time
number of Mmode and Bmode lines

Biopsy angle
Used at factory only.

Changing these settings may cause wrong diagnosis.

Lateral correction
Used at factory only.

Changing these settings may cause wrong diagnosis.

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Show diagnostics
This menu shows an error log file.
The log file can be erased in the Bourne shell.

Codes
Used at factory only.

Installation
Selecting this menu will display the following menu:

Video setting
See section 6.4 Changing mains input voltage and video format, page 45.

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6.4 Changing mains input voltage and video format

6.4.1 Unit

Mains input voltage

NOTE
Always turn system power off and remove the power cord from the power source
before working on the switched power supply.

Remove rear panel from the unit.


Detach cables and probes from PCB rack.
Remove screws # 1, as indicated in figure 1.
Slide the PCB rack carefully out the trolley.
Detach the power cable at the rear of the PCB rack
Note: be sure the mains cable is disconnected.

Set the 3 mains input selection switches in the required position.

NOTE
After changing the mains input voltage or the video format change the ID label as well

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Video Format

The video setting EIA or CCIR can be set through the software menus.

Press FUNC and then CAPS.


Now select INSTALLATION and then VIDEO STANDARD.
Select the requested video standard (EIA is 525 video lines, CCIR is 625 video
lines). After pressing SELECT the system will restart.

6.4.2 External monitor

The settings of external monitor model 410002 do not have to be changed when
either the video format or mains input voltage changes.

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6.5 Problem localizer

Problem description Possible cause


No image on monitor Brightness/Contrast settings
Main board
Multi Media Board
External monitor
Action #1
Check brightness and contrast
Action #2
Connect external video monitor or video printer to the video output
When there is image on the external video monitor/printer, the main board is OK
Action #3
Connect external monitor to other 260 Parus or PC. If the monitor does not display
an image, the monitor is defective. In case the monitor does display an image, the
multi-media board causes the problem.

Problem description Possible cause


Probe not recognized by scanner Software
Probe
Main board
Action #1
Check software version of scanner (about scanner menu) and check minimum
software version for probe model in the service magazine or Chapter 7 Software
Software versions, page 49
Action #2
Check probe connector for broken pins and check probe on other scanner (with
correct software version installed.

Problem description Possible cause


No ultrasound information Settings
Probe
High voltage not present
RF circuit, on main board
Action #1
Check gain, power and Dynamic range settings.
Action #2
Try other probe, or probe on other system.
Action #3
Measure the High Voltage, generated on the switched power supply.
(on main board connector P22 pin 7 (-70V) and P22 pin 8 (+70V) or on switched
power supply).
• High Voltage not present: switched power supply defective or control
signal HVEN always “0”.
• High Voltage present: problem on main board

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Problem description Possible cause
Poor ultrasound information Image and Gain settings
Probe
High voltage not present
RF circuit, on main board
Action #1
Check gain, power, dynamic range settings, focal points and Processing curve.
Action #2
Try other probe, or probe on other system.
Action #3
Measure the High Voltage, generated on the switched power supply.
(on main board connector P22 pin 7 (-70V) and P22 pin 8 (+70V) or on switched
power supply).
• High Voltage not present: switched power supply defective or control
signal HVEN always “0”.
• High Voltage present: problem on main board

Problem description Possible cause


Please insert disk message Floppy disk
Disk drive
Floppy controller
Action #1
Check floppy disk, only formatted HD disk can be used. Note that floppy disks may
get corrupted when ejecting as the green LED of the floppy disk drive is still lit
Action #2
Check floppy disk drive and cable to disk drive.
Action #3
Problem on main board

Problem description Possible cause


High voltage malfunction message probe
Main board
Switched power supply
Action #1
In case a mechanical probe is connected, check whether the article number is listed
in the probe overview in chapter 7, Software
Software versions page 49.
Mechanical probes used on Scanner 100, 240 and 250+ will generate this message
and can not be used on 260 Corvus.
Action #2
If possible check unit with other probe or probe on other unit to detect which part is
defective.
Action #3
Measure the high voltage generated on the switched power supply.
If present: main board defective.
If not present: switched power supply defective.

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7 Software
7.1 Software versions

• Software version C:3.5

Available probes: (* marked are preferred)

Article # Description Needle guide type

401512 Curved Array R40 DF 3.5/5.0 MHz 80el 16ch Soft lens I
401513 Curved Array R17 5.0/7.5 MHz 80el 16ch Hard lens M
401518 Linear Array 5.0/7.5 MHz 64el 12ch 67mm Soft lens VET -
401519 Linear Array 5.0/7.5 MHz 64el 12ch 67mm Soft lens B
401520 Linear Array 3.5/5.0 MHz 64el 12ch 120mm Soft lens A
401525 Linear Array 7.5 MHz 64el 12ch 40mm Hard lens K
401586 Curved Array R17 5.0/7.5 MHz 80el 16ch Soft lens M
401587 Curved Array R40 DF 3.5/5.0 MHz 80el 16ch Soft lens I
401612 * Curved Array R40 HD 3.5 MHz 112el 30ch Soft lens I
401663 Linear Array 6.0/8.0 MHz 80el 30ch 60mm Soft lens L
401664 * Curved Array R75 3.5/5.0 MHz 128el 30ch Soft lens A
401665 * Curved Array R40 DF 3.5/5.0 MHz 80el 30ch Soft lens I
401667 * Curved Array R17 5.0/7.5 MHz 80el 30ch Soft lens M
401669 * Linear Array 3.5/5.0 MHz 80el 24ch 120mm Soft lens A
401670 * Linear Array 6.0/8.0 MHz 80el 30ch 60mm Soft lens VET -
401671 * Linear Array 7.5 MHz 80el 30ch 40mm Soft lens N
401785 Curved Array R40 DF 3.5/5.0 MHz 80el 30ch Soft lens I
401788 * Curved Array R10EC 5.0/7.5 MHz 128el 30ch Soft lens O
402143 * Annular Phased Array APAS 3.5 MHz 19 mm 5ch E
402144 * Annular Array AAS 3.5 MHz 19 mm 2ch E
402151 * Annular Array AAS 3.5 MHz 19 mm 2ch 30cm E
402154 * Mechanical sector TVT 5.0/7.0 MHz 7.5 mm 1ch F
402155 * Mechanical sector MAP 7.5 MHz 7.5 mm 1ch J
402156 * Multiplane endorectal MERA 5.0/7.0 MHz 7.5 mm 1ch H
402157 * Multiplane endovaginal MEVA 5.0/7.0 MHz 7.5 mm 1ch G
402198 * Linear Array 8.0 MHz 128el 30 c 40mm softlense R
410054 * Linear Array 6.0/8.0 MHz 80el 30ch 60mm Soft lens L

Available languages Available applications


1. English 1. Obstetrics
2. Dutch 2. Gynecology
3. German 3. Urology
4. French 4. Cardiology
5. Italian 5. Veterinary
6. Spanish 6. Specials
7. Animal Science

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Available calculation packages:

1. Obstetrics:

Fetal age tables


User programmable tables (2)
EDD/LMP Calculation
Manual Input LMP
Ratio
FW Calculated from BPD and AC measurements and Lookup table form Sheppard.
Biophysical observations
Observed fetal anatomy
Observed maternal anatomy
Report (5 pages)

Available medical fetal age tables:

AC Campbell C:002 AD Eriksen C:002


Hadlock C:001 Hansmann C:002
Hansmann C:002 Staudach C:002
Nicolaides C:000 BPD Campbell C:002
Staudach C:002 Hansmann C:003
Chitty C:000 Kurtz C:001
CRL Hansmann C:004 Nicolaides C:000
Robinson C:003 Staudach C:003
Staudach C:004 Rempen C:000 (EV)
Rempen C:000 (EV) Hadlock C:000
FL Hansmann C:003 HC Campbell C:003
Jeanty C:001 Hadlock C:001
Nicolaides C:000 Hansmann C:001
O'Brien C:001 Nicolaides C:000
Staudach C:003 Staudach C:001
Chitty C:000 GSD Hellman C:001
OFD Hansmann C:000 Rempen C:000 (EV)
Nicolaides C:000 MAD Rempen C:000 (EV)

2. Gynecology:

Uterus : Length, AP Diameter, Coronal Width


Right Ovary: Length, AP Diameter, Width
Left Ovary: Length, AP Diameter, Width
Endometrium
Report (2 pages)

3. Urology:

Kidney : Length, Height, Report


Bladder : Transverse, Sagittal, Oblique
Coefficient, Report
Prostate: Transverse, Sagittal, Oblique Report

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4. Cardiology:

Left ventricle calculations B-MODE DODGE SINGLE PLANE


Left ventricle calculations B-MODE DODGE BIPLANE
Left ventricle calculations B-MODE BULLET
Left ventricle calculations M-MODE
Left ATRIUM/AORTA calculations
MITRAL VALVE calculations
PULMONARY VALVE calculations
Each with special report page

5. Veterinary Cardiology

Left ventricle calculations B-MODE DODGE SINGLE PLANE


Left ventricle calculations B-MODE DODGE BIPLANE
Left ventricle calculations B-MODE BULLET
Left ventricle calculations M-MODE
Left ATRIUM/AORTA calculations
MITRAL VALVE calculations
PULMONARY VALVE calculations
Each with special report page in which a selection for Cat, Horse and Dog can be
made. In addition the weight of the dog can be programmed to obtain corresponding
normal ranges.
The Veterinary Cardiology selection is automatically made if the systems main menu
contains either Veterinary or Animal Science.

6. Veterinary:

Sheep CRL Bogaard C:000


Swine Heart LAX Fraunholz C:000
Stomach LAX Fraunholz C:000
Bovine CRL White C:000
Trunk Diam. White C:000
Brain Diam. Kähn C:000
CRL Kähn C:000
CRL Hughes C:000
Uterine Diam. White C:000
Equine Eyeball Diam. Kähn C:000
Rump Diam. Kähn C:000
Skull Diam. Kähn C:000
GSD Pipers C:000
Llama BPD Haibel C:000

Report (2 pages)

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7. Specials:

Graf : Hip-Joint classification


Thyroid : Volume measurement
Volume : General volume measurement using 3 distances, D1, D2 and D3.
Where V = π/6 x D1 x D2 x D3

8. Animal science:

A special calculation program for Back-fat scanning and the


determination of the percentage intermuscular fat for:
Beef Hide thickness
Fat thickness
Loin thickness
Loin area
Quip Index
Weight
Sheep Fat thickness
Loin thickness
Loin area
Weight
Swine Fat thickness
Loin thickness
Loin area
Weight
Automatic Loin area calculation
Report (3 pages)

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Known restrictions in this release

• Images saved to floppy with Scanner 100/240/250+ cannot be loaded on


100 Falco / 240 Parus / 260 Corvus. Images saved to floppy with
100 Falco / 240 Parus / 260 Corvus cannot be loaded on Scanner 100/240/250+.
• System settings saved to floppy with Scanner 100/240/250+ cannot be loaded on
100 Falco / 240 Parus / 260 Corvus. System settings saved to floppy with
100 Falco / 240 Parus / 260 Corvus cannot be loaded on Scanner 100/240/250+.
• Several .BMP viewers available under Microsoft Windows and Unix are not
suitable for viewing images saved by 100 Falco/240 Parus/260 Corvus nor
Scanner 100/240/250+, due to a problem with aspect ratio. These include a.o.
Microsoft Paint, Paintshop Pro, ACDSee, Graphic Work Shop, Xv (Unix), The
Gimp (Unix). However they can be viewed correctly with “Imaging (Wang or
Kodak)”, available in most releases of Microsoft Windows

• Software version C:3.6#1

Software C:3.6#1 for O.E.M. purpose only.

• Software version C:4.0#1

Footswitch bug solved.


Repeatedly pressing the footswitch may cause the unit to reset.

• Software version C:4.1#1

New probes

• 402116 Curved Array R40 DF 3.5/5.0 MHz Hid 128 el 30 ch


Biopsy attachment S, art # 402141

• Software version C:4.2#1

New probes

• 410638 Curved Array R40 DF 3.5/5.0 MHz HiD 128 el 30 ch


No biopsy available

New functionality

• In the obstetrics calculation package added:


o Biophysical profile
o AFI measurement
o Twins measurement

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7.2 Installation instructions

File extraction
When the software file is received through e-mail or downloaded from the support
web page, the file C_x_x_x.exe should be extracted to obtain the software diskettes.
Four (4) PC Formatted diskettes (3.5 “, 1.44 Mb) are required to extract.

Double click the file C_x_x_x.exe and allow the program to write the four diskettes.
Clearly label the diskettes 100 Falco / 240 Parus / 260 Corvus release C:x.x#x” and
number 1of 4 to 4 of 4.
Diskette 4 of 4 is the “Language” diskette.

Note
The diskettes obtained by the file C_x_x_x.exe can be used to upgrade
unit 100 Falco / 240 Parus / 260 Corvus.
Software diskettes obtained through the unit back-up procedure can only be used to
upgrade the same unit type only. The Language diskette is not required then.

Unit update

Before starting the update process verify the BOOT PROM and ALTERA version.
The BOOT PROM version can be checked during start up sequence.
The ALTERA version is displayed in the “about the scanner” menu.
Contact the service department in case:
the BOOT PROM version is less then 3.0
the ALTERA version is less then 6

Start the software installation process by selecting menu: Program / Installation /


Settings / Install software from disk
The system will prompt to make a backup of the installed software (4 diskettes
required). If no other software diskettes are available this option is recommended. To
save time the option may be skipped.
The system will prompt to erase the installed software version. Select YES.
The scanner will prompt to insert the software diskettes. Start with 1 of 4, then 2 of 4
and 3 of 4.
When ready switch of the unit. Wait 10 seconds and switch on again.
The scanner will prompt for the “Language” diskette (4 of 4). Inserting will finalize the
installation procedure.

Alternatively the scanner software installation process can be initiated in following


way, even after a failed previous install:

Connect a standard two pedal footswitch.


Push both footswitch pedals simultaneously while switching on the scanner, to
initiate the software loading process.
Proceed with step 2 above.

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8 System verification
It might be obvious that judging image quality needs a lot of experience.
When checking image quality aspects, it is therefor recommended to compare units
by using an ultrasound equivalent tissue phantom.
When scanning the ultrasound phantom watch for sufficient penetration, focal zones
and noise level.
When comparing two units, be sure that the Grey maps (press SELECT, select
Applications and then Grey maps) are set to the same setting. Grey map 4 and 5 are
programmable.

The checks mentioned below are functional checks and do not include image quality
aspects.

8.1 Checking probes


Before connecting probes to the scanner check for visual damages.
Dangerous situations might occur due to cracks or other damage due to service
abuse.

8.1.1 Checking electronic probes


Electronic probes need to be checked on element dropouts and channel dropouts.
This can be done, by sliding a small needle or screwdriver along the crystal.
When doing this, a white reflection will be visible in the ultrasound image and the
position of the reflection corresponds with the position of the needle.

When at a certain position no reflection is displayed, it indicates that this element is


not active.

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The smallest reflection is obtained when selecting F1 only and switch of DNF.

The element/channel dropouts can also be seen when scanning an ultrasound


equivalent tissue phantom.

8.1.2 Checking mechanical probes


When connecting a mechanical probe check whether the motor runs smoothly or
not. Check at all the image angles.

The lateral correction need to checked as well.


• Switch off DNF.
• Make a scan of the ultrasound equivalent tissue phantom.
• Check at the center of the field of interest whether the image is shaking left and
right for both low and high frame rate.

Check the functionality of the focal zones by selecting different focal points (if
possible).

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8.2 Checking unit

• Connect a good working probe and switch on the unit.


• Check if the scanner starts up correctly and that the probe is recognized correctly.
• Check the functionality of the gain and bright/contrast potentiometers.
• Set the gain potentiometers in mid position.
• Adjust the brightness and contrast potentiometers in such way that the 8 steps in
the grayscale are visualized.
• Check the video output by means of an external monitor or video printer.
• Check the video input by means of a VCR or video generator.
• Check the footswitch and PC keyboard functionality.
• Activate all functions accessible directly from the keyboard.
• Make a scan of an ultrasound equivalent tissue phantom.
• Check if there is ultrasound information visible in all possible depths.
• Select maximum depth.
• Check for sufficient penetration and noise level.
• Activate, if possible, all possible focal zones and watch the image change
accordingly.

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9 ESD
9.1.1 What is ESD
Electro Static Discharge (ESD) is the transmission of electro static charges between
two bodies with a potential difference.
This transmission can be achieved by direct contact or by an inducted electro static
field.

Electro static discharges are not always noticed by men, because ESD is:
• sensed at 3.500 Volt
• audible at 4.500 Volt
• visible at 5.000 Volt

Components and integrated circuits are more sensitive as men and might be damaged
by lower voltage discharges.

component type ESD sensitivity in Volts


V-MOS 30-1800
mosFET 100-200
EPROM 100
JFET 140-7000
OP-AMP 190-2500
C-MOS 250-3000
Schottky Diodes 300-2000
Bipolar Transistors 380-7000
ECL 500-1500
SCR 680-1000
Schottkey TTL 1000-2500

9.1.2 Preventing ESD damage


• Use electro static sensitive parts only in an ESD safe workshop.
• Use ESD safe packing material.
• Remove all static chargeable materials (plastics) from the workshop.
• Wear ESD safe clothing.
• Always check wrist strap and other ESD equipment before use.
• Be grounded.
• BE AWARE.

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9.1.3 ESD save workshop

To be sure that the is no potential difference between body, boards and work
surface, the work surface should be made of electrostatic dissipative rubber.
The work surface should be connected to a central ground point.
The engineer, handling the boards should also be connected to the central ground
point, either through wrist strap or heal strap (and conductive floor).

Pie Medical
Electrostatic
dissipative rubber mat
Scanner 100

To central
GND point

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9.1.4 ESD safe field service

To enable ESD field safe service an ESD field service kit has to be used when
handling boards.
This ESD field service kit should be connected to a central ground point and the
service engineer should be connected to the ESD field service kit through a wrist
strap.
Handle boards only on this ESD field service kit and pack in ESD safe packing
material.

To central GND point

ESD safe
Field service kit

9.1.5 More information about ESD precautions.

All precautions against ESD damage are described in the CECC 00015/I
regulations, composed by the CECC (Cenelec electronic Components
Committee).

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