Supplying Power To The System - Siemens ACUSON Antares Instructions For Use Manual

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Supplying Power to the System

The ultrasound system is powered on and off using the green partial power
on/off switch ( ) located on the front of the system.
You can also use the green partial power on/off switch ( ) to place the
system in a standby status, using the Mobile QuikStart optional feature.
Siemens recommends powering off the system every 24 hours to maintain
optimal performance.
Note: This switch does not completely shut down or disconnect the system from the
power mains. This switch only powers on, or off, a portion of the ultrasound system. To
completely disconnect the system from the power mains, the circuit breaker located on
the back panel must be switched from the I to O position.
Caution: Wait approximately 20 seconds between powering the system off
and then on again. This allows the system to complete its shutdown sequence.
To power on the system:
1. Before using the system, perform the Daily Checklist.
2. Verify the power cord is plugged into the system and then into the
power supply.
3. Power on ( ) the ultrasound system.
Cold-Boot
When the system is powered on, it runs through a series of
self-diagnostic and calibration tests, after which the system is ready
for use.
Note: The system will not run through the complete power-on routine if a problem
occurs. Instead, an error code or message appears on the screen to indicate the
problem. Please note the message and call your local Siemens service
representative.
Standby
If you selected the Standby button (Mobile QuikStart optional feature)
during system power off, then the system is ready for use within
approximately 30 seconds.
The system restarts the transfer of images if a network connection is
detected upon system power on from a standby status. This restart
occurs only for images that could not be transferred when the system
was placed in a standby status. For example, a network connection did
not exist when the system was placed in a standby status.
4. Visually check the on-screen displays and lighting indicated in the
Daily Checklist.
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