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260 Corvus
ART # 410127
DOC # 28B40SM02
DOC # 28B40SM02 Pie Medical Equipment
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DOC # 28B40SM02 Pie Medical Equipment
DOC # 28B40SM02 Pie Medical Equipment
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
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
7 Software .............................................................................................................. 49
7.1 Software versions......................................................................................... 49
7.2 Installation instructions................................................................................. 54
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
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.
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.
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.
1.4.1 Connections
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.
Diskette drive Floppy disk drive for image and data storage.
Dimensions W x D x H = 47 x 90 x 130 cm
Weight 75 kg
• 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 VCR is available connect the video output of the VCR to the video input of the
scanner marked:
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.
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 √.
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.
HH:MM:SS
HH:MM AM/PM
..:..
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
../../..
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
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
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 =>
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).
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
• Topcover
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.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
To remove the main board, disconnect the connector connected to the multi-
connector board and connection board to multi-media 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.
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
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
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.
The functions of the main board are divided over 3 functional blocks:
• Digital control
• Analog processing
• Motor control
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.
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.
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.
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.
Press: SELECT
Now select: Program
Now select: Installation
Now select: Settings
Press: SELECT
Now select: Program
Now select: Installation
Now select: Settings
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).
The test menu is a service purpose menu and may be activated by authorized
personnel only.
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.
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.
Lateral correction
Used at factory only.
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.
6.4.1 Unit
NOTE
Always turn system power off and remove the power cord from the power source
before working on the switched power supply.
NOTE
After changing the mains input voltage or the video format change the ID label as well
The video setting EIA or CCIR can be set through the software menus.
The settings of external monitor model 410002 do not have to be changed when
either the video format or mains input voltage changes.
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
1. Obstetrics:
2. Gynecology:
3. Urology:
5. Veterinary Cardiology
6. Veterinary:
Report (2 pages)
8. Animal science:
New probes
New probes
New functionality
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
The checks mentioned below are functional checks and do not include image quality
aspects.
Check the functionality of the focal zones by selecting different focal points (if
possible).
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.
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
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.
ESD safe
Field service kit
All precautions against ESD damage are described in the CECC 00015/I
regulations, composed by the CECC (Cenelec electronic Components
Committee).