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  • Page 1 GE Voluson E10 Ultrasound Training Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents ................... i Module 1 Introduction ................1 Other Course Offerings ................1 Voluson E10 ....................2 Module 2 System Hardware and Theory ..........3 Signal Flow ....................3 System Block Diagram ................... 4 System Front End Components .............5...
  • Page 3 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual B-Mode ..................... 20 Harmonic Imaging ................20 M-Mode .................... 21 Color Flow Doppler Mode ..............21 Power Doppler ................... 22 Pulsed (PW) Doppler ................22 Continuous Wave (CW) Doppler ............22 Other Modes ..................23 Module 4 Network Configuration ............
  • Page 4 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Module 7 Troubleshooting ..............52 Normal Power On/Boot Sequence ............52 Connect AC (mains) Power to the Vivid E9/Logiq E9 ......52 Turn System ON ................... 53 Sleep Mode ..................53 Troubleshooting Log/Image Capture........... 54 Shortcuts List ..................
  • Page 5 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Other Needed Information: ..............76 © 2017 Conquest Imaging...

  • Page 6: Module 1 Introduction

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Module 1 Introduction This manual is specific to the GE Voluson E10 systems field service training presented by the Conquest Imaging training department. After completing the training, you will:  Understand overall system operation.  Identify the parts, boards and modules.

  • Page 7: Voluson E10

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual  Preventive Maintenance  Probe Care and Handling  NFPA 99 Electrical Safety  Crash Course  OEM Platforms You can use this margin for taking notes. To see the full descriptions and the scheduling of these courses, please visit our training department website: http://conquestimaging.com/education/...

  • Page 8: Module 2 System Hardware And Theory

    Module 2 System Hardware and Theory The goal of the System Hardware and Theory Module is to provide you with a solid grounding on the purpose of the GE Voluson E10 system’s different components and how they function together within the system.

  • Page 9: System Block Diagram

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual System Block Diagram © 2017 Conquest Imaging...

  • Page 10: System Front End Components

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual System Front End Components This section covers system frontend topics for the GE Voluson E10. Front End is a general term for the parts of the ultrasound system that receive the reflections from acoustic energy that have been transmitted into the body and perform the various signal processing functions on them needed to produce an ultrasound image.

  • Page 11: Rtf - Probe Control Board

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual RTF - Probe Control Board The probe control board (RTF) recognizes different probe types and switches between the Probe Connectors (3 DLP-Connectors, 1 CW- Connector) as required. The board contains:  One optional CW-Probe Connector ...

  • Page 12: Front End Block Diagram

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual components of RSX board are also present on RFM - (RF-Interface & Beamformer) FE Mainboard. Front End Block Diagram System Backend Components This section describes the System Back End topics for the GE Voluson E10. The back end includes system blocks/components on the user...

  • Page 13: Back End Block Diagram

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Back End Block Diagram PC-Motherboard The major tasks of the motherboard are system control and image processing/rendering for 2D/3D/4D. It also provides control for the DVD drive and User Interface (UI) via USB connections. There are four motherboard configurations for the Voluson E10: ...

  • Page 14: Hard Disk Drive (Hdd)

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual  On Board VGA and Graphic Card  LAN  USB 2.0  USB 3.0  Sound  CPU: 3.1 GHz at 4 cores Hard Disk Drive (HDD) The 500GB Hard Disk is the main storage device of the Voluson E- Series ultrasound system.

  • Page 15: Graphic Card

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Graphic Card The graphic Card supplies the RTV (Video manager) board with DVI Video. It offers dynamic contrast enhancement and color stretch video processing. RTV - Video Management Board Distributes DVI-D-information coming from the Graphic Card to the DVI-D (digital) and DVI-I (integrated) connectors.

  • Page 16: Patient I/O Module

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Patient I/O Module Inputs for the patient I/O The Patient I/O module allows ECG inputs to be used in conjunction are not meant for patient with patient studies. The scanned image that is displayed is monitoring they are synchronized with the ECG and PCG traces.

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Control Panel The control panel is the main user interface, receives user inputs, communicates with the system host CPU via Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports and displays various outputs via the touch panel. 1.Power button...

  • Page 18: Video Monitor

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Video Monitor The monitor and it’s The Voluson E-Series system video monitor displays the ultrasound housing are sold as images on a 23” color LCD. separate FRUs. Audio Audio is provided by two 8 Ohm speakers located in the user console on either side of the touch panel.

  • Page 19: Power Distribution Components

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual The audio system is used for:  Audio Doppler operation  Audio playback of recorded scan sessions  Audio error notification. The audio signal is passed to the speakers from either the RTH50 board or the RTT board depending on the version of the system.

  • Page 20: Power Supply Block Diagram

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual In addition, the AC/DC device contains the digital motor amplifier. Input Voltage Range: 100 - 240VAC; 50/60Hz Auxiliary Output Voltage nominal 115VAC All DC-supply voltages for built-in peripherals are also generated in the RSP- Power Supply Module.

  • Page 21: Rtb - Distribution Board Bottom

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual RTB - Distribution Board Bottom The following are the functions of the Distribution Board Bottom (RTB):  USB2.0 Interface, Board is connected to PC via a USB cable.  5 port USB2.0 Hub for connecting peripherals (e.g., optional ECG) ...

  • Page 22: Normal Boot-Up Process

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual 5. Hold down the ON/OFF standby button (see: Figure 3-3 below) on the control console for ~3 seconds. The system automatically performs an initialization sequence which takes about two minutes and includes the following:  Loading the operating system.

  • Page 23: Normal Power Off / Shutdown

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual 3. Back End processor is turned ON and starts to load the software. 4. The start screen is displayed on the monitor. 5. Start-up progress bars indicating software loading procedures, are displayed on the monitor.
  • Page 24 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual  Air holes in the RSP power supply allow the air to pass through; the three fans inside the RSP pull in the air and circulate it through the beamformer.  The two backend fans blow air through the GEB-box (along its internal components and the PC- Motherboard).

  • Page 25: Module 3 Operating Modes

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Module 3 Operating Modes The following general operating modes are available on Voluson E10 systems: B-Mode B-Mode is a two-dimensional image of the amplitude of the echo signal. It is used for location and measurement of anatomical structures and for spatial orientation during operation of other modes.

  • Page 26: M-Mode

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual M-Mode In M-mode, soft tissue structure is shown as a scrolling display, with depth on the Y-axis and time on the X-axis. It is mostly used for cardiac measurements. M-mode is also known as T-M mode or Time- Motion mode.

  • Page 27: Power Doppler

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Power Doppler Power Doppler is the same as Color Doppler except that it uses the amplitude of the signal to detect movement. The power in the remaining signal after wall filtering is then averaged over time to present a steady state image of blood flow distribution.

  • Page 28: Other Modes

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual The benefits of CW Doppler include high sensitivity to low velocities and detection of high velocities without aliasing. CW Doppler cannot distinguish between the sending and receiving signals or extraneous echoes, nor does CW Doppler produce a precise image like Pulsed Wave Doppler.

  • Page 29: Module 4 Network Configuration

    Module 4 Network Configuration The following sections provide some basic biomedical networking background information along with information and procedures specific to the GE Voluson E10 ultrasound systems. DICOM The Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) is a standard that specifies a consistent file structure for biomedical...

  • Page 30: Tcp/Ip Configuration

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual flows. Each dataflow defines the transfer of patient information from either an input source to the system, or from the system to an output source. The following are the most common examples:  The local database is used for patient archiving. Images are stored to internal hard drive.
  • Page 31 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual The IP addresses for the 1. Press the Utilities key on the control console. default gateway and other routers at the site 2. In the “Utilities” menu touch the Setup button to invoke the setup for ROUTING desktop on the screen.
  • Page 32 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual WLAN Setup The following sections describe WLAN connectivity and setup. Connecting to the WLAN To connect and set up the WLAN: Note All software drivers 1.Connect the Wireless Network adapter to any accessible USB port.
  • Page 33 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Note If the WLAN fails to 8. Highlight the wireless network you want to use and then click connect, review and/or Connect. recreate the Wireless connection in the Security Disconnecting from the WLAN tab. 1. Press the Utilities key on the control console.
  • Page 34 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual  Network Name (SSID)  Check box "Connect even if Network is not Broadcasting its Name (SSID)"  Network Authentication (Open, Shared Key, WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK)  Data Encryption  Network Key  Key Index 4.
  • Page 35 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual 2. On the right side of the screen select Connectivity and then click the Device Setup tab. 3. Click the WLAN Configuration button; see Figure 3-52 on page 3-59 4. The Wireless Network Configuration tool with available Wireless Networks appear.

  • Page 36: Device Setup

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Setup Instructions 3-62 Voluson E-Series Service Manual 5539550APB Revision 4 Available WLAN Channels The available WLAN channels show availability of wireless connect point that the system can talk to. Each channel supports a finite number of users and has limited signal strength. This may effect the ability to connect, the throughput and the connection dropping out.

  • Page 37: Dicom Configuration

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual DICOM Configuration The dialog section is where you set up details of all of your DICOM target nodes (image servers). AE Title - Enter the AE (Application Entity) Title under which your Controls DICOM application is known to other DICOM applications (required).
  • Page 38 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual connection. Retry Count Seq. - Retry count for sequential mode (only valid if Send sequ. is checked). If the end number of Retry Count Seq. is reached and sending was not successful then the “problem” data set is marked as “failed”...

  • Page 39: Adding A Service

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual activated server. If more than one Service is added, then a selection of one Service can be done with the checkbox. To check the same Services is not possible for:  Print  MPPS ...
  • Page 40 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual  STORE: Send screen images, 2D cine sequences and 3D/4D data Further information regarding each service is to a DICOM server (e.g., Viewpoint). provided in the following  STORE3D: Send 3D/4D data only (volumes and cine sequences) to sections.

  • Page 41: Store / Store3D Screen

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual STORE / STORE3D Screen Note: 2D JPEG Quality is only active when Compression is set to JPEG. Cine JPEG Quality is only active when Cine Compression is set to JPEG. Volume Compr. Quality is only active when Volume Compr.

  • Page 42: Mpps

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual  If Use for servers that have Send sequ. is not checked, up to 5 data sets can be none of the limitations transferred at the same time. This means that transfer is listed in the above faster.

  • Page 43: Str.report

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual STR.REPORT With the DICOM Structured Report it is possible to send OB, GYN, Vascular and Cardio data. Storage Commit The Storage Commit drop down list contains all currently added Storage Commit servers. The selected Storage Commit server is used for committing the images sent to this store server.

  • Page 44: Report

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Note Private Tags only work if the other system also supports Private Viewpoint default Loads the default settings for Viewpoint. Tags. REPORT Select one of the following Transfer Modes.  Network: Send the patient report to a PC report station via DICOM network.

  • Page 45: Module 5 Preventive Maintenance

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Module 5 Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance procedures are very important in a clinical setting. Be sure to follow the health care facilities documentation procedures. System Backup System backup is very important. Backup the system anytime you are...

  • Page 46: Save Small Backup (Scan Settings)

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual  D: partition of internal hard disk  DVD/CD+R/RW  Mapped Network Drive.  Any other drive connected to the system (e.g.; USB-Stick or external hard disk drive). Save Small Backup (Scan Settings) The Image/Scan Settings contain: ...

  • Page 47: Load Backups

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual 6. Select the desired media (2) and click the Save button (3). 7. Select the File... key and enter a file name (without extension). 8. Click the key to start the process. When the saving has been completed, click OK.
  • Page 48 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual group: 6. Choose the media (2) and click the Load button (3). Note If it is desired to load 7. Select the appropriate file and click OK. settings from media Internal HDD, click on the 8.

  • Page 49: Backup Full System Configuration (Full Backup)

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Note To return selected 3. Click the [+] sign and copy the desired content by clicking the [>>] items from the “Load button; and so on ..Data” field to “Backup Data” field select the [<<] 4.
  • Page 50 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual 3. On the right side of the screen select Backup and then click the System Configuration tab. 4. Click the Save button of the "Full System Configuration" group. 5. Choose the destination (1). 6. Enter the description of the Full Backup (2).

  • Page 51: External Usb-Devices

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual The directory structure of the full backup data is as follows: The sub folders have the names fbX where X is a number (e.g., Z:\fullbackup\fb1). The data resides within a directory structure within these sub folders.

  • Page 52: Disconnection Of External Usb-Devices

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Note When connecting When an external USB-storage device (such as an USB-memory stick external USB devices, be or an external hard disk) is connected to the Voluson E-Series, the sure to execute Safety operating system detects the device and automatically installs a Directions found in the driver.

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Air Filters

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Confirm the "‘Stop Device" dialog with and Close the "Connect USB and Network Drives" window. The device can now be safely removed. Cleaning the Air Filters Clean the system's air filter to ensure that a clogged filter does not cause the system to overheat and reduce system performance and reliability.

  • Page 54: Module 6 General Safety Precautions

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Module 6 General Safety Precautions This section is not intended to be an all-inclusive safety procedure guide. It is only brief overview of best practices that applies to all health care facilities and types of medical equipment. You should be...

  • Page 55: Electromagnetic Interference

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Electromagnetic Interference Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) between wireless electronic transmitting devices and medical equipment can cause degradation of the ultrasound image. The system is in compliance with existing EMI/EMC requirements. However, the use of this system in proximity of an electromagnetic field can cause degradation of the ultrasound image at times.

  • Page 56: Fire Safety

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual  Low humidity (hot and dry conditions)  Improper grounding  Unshielded cables  Poor connections Use the following precautions in order to reduce ESD:  Wrist straps  Antistatic mats  Antistatic spray on carpets or linoleum Before handling a board or you can touch a grounded surface such as the power supply housing to discharge any built-up charge.

  • Page 57: Module 7 Troubleshooting

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Module 7 Troubleshooting This module covers common troubleshooting tools and procedures for the Voluson E10 systems. Normal Power On/Boot Sequence Note: a probe should be The following describes the normal power on/boot sequence for the...

  • Page 58: Turn System On

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Turn System ON Switch ON the Mains power circuit breaker at the rear of the unit. The control panel ON/OFF button should become amber. You should also hear a “click” sound from the relays in the AC Power supply and the unit is ready to boot.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting Log/Image Capture

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Troubleshooting Log/Image Capture You should collect vital system information before starting any troubleshooting. 1. Press the Utilities key on the control console. 2. In the “Utilities” menu touch the Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.

  • Page 60: Shortcuts List

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual 8. Hardware configuration (board versions) 9. Mainboard Type (e.g. ADVANTECH ATX) 10. Console version Shortcuts List Press the Ctrl + H key simultaneous to display the shortcuts list and a description of what they do. Some functions that appear on this list are for factory use only.

  • Page 61: System Does Not Boot-Up

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual System Does Not Boot-up Trouble shooting tree: © 2017 Conquest Imaging...

  • Page 62: Monitor Troubleshooting

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Monitor Troubleshooting The following suggestions may be useful in troubleshooting monitor malfunctions: Problem Check No Image Is the power cord is properly connected? Is the video cable is properly connected? Are any pins on the video cable...

  • Page 63: Monitor Test

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual 3. Touch the Semi-Dark Room button to load default monitor settings for your system. Monitor Test 1. Press the Utilities key on the control console. 2. In the “Utilities” menu touch the Setup button to invoke the setup desktop on the screen.

  • Page 64: Trouble Shooting Operator Panel Issues

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual 8. To exit the Monitor Test program, press ESC. Trouble Shooting Operator Panel Issues This section covers common operator panel issues. No Audio Check volume settings in the application and also in Windows. Use headphones, (the type that you use on a personal CD player or a laptop) to test the audio output directly from the back of the BEP.

  • Page 65: Touch Panel Not Responding

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Touch Panel Not Responding  Calibrate the Touch Panel.  Reload software.  Replace Upper Panel Assembly. Probe Recognition Check all the probes on all the ports. Remove all the probes, and then check each probe singly in every port.

  • Page 66: Module 8 Parts Replacement

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Module 8 Parts Replacement Check the model number This section provides procedures and information for replacing spare and other vital parts on the E10 systems. Always follow the standard ESD and safety information before procedures when replacing parts or modules. Pay close attention to...

  • Page 67: System Power Down

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual System Power Down The system should be completely powered down before opening the chassis and beginning any parts replacement: Panel Removal Panels should be removed in the following order: Foot Rest To unlock:  Turn the 4 quick release devices below the footrest 90°...

  • Page 68: Front Panel

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Front Panel To remove the front panel from the console:  Gently remove the strip from around the probe openings on the front panel while the panel is still affixed to the console. Remove Plastic Strip ...

  • Page 69: Side Panel

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Side Panel Back Panel After the side panel has been removed you can proceed to remove the back panel. Boards and Modules Power supply © 2017 Conquest Imaging...

  • Page 70: Power Supply

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Power Supply Front End Back End Monitor and Arm Replacement Lift cover off gently to dislodge from clips. © 2017 Conquest Imaging...

  • Page 71: Module 9 System Adjustments

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Module 9 System Adjustments This module covers adjustments that can be made to the GE E10 systems. Control Console Positioning For ergonomic considerations the control console can be rotated, translated and adjusted in height.  Height adjustment: 20 cm (7.9 inch) ...

  • Page 72: Glossary

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Glossary Apodization – A weighting function used as means of reducing side lobes in the beam. Application Entity – A node in a DICOM network. Back End – System block on the user interface side that contains master controller, signal processing, image memory and video layout, peripheral and user interface.
  • Page 73 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual twice the frequency of the transmitted sound. C – Inter-IC bus, a two wire serial bus for communication between integrated circuits. Developed by Philips in the 1980’s it is now an industry standard. In Plane Switching – A type of thin film transistor LCD screen that has particularly good wide viewing angle and accurate color reproduction.
  • Page 74 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Tissue Velocity Imaging – calculates and color-codes the velocities in tissue. The velocity is acquired by sampling of tissue Doppler velocity values at discrete points. QRS Detect – QRS is ventricular depolarization part of a normal EKG waveform which is easiest to detect to count a single heart beat due to it having the highest amplitude.

  • Page 75: Acronyms

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Acronyms These Acronyms are AC – Alternating Current color coded ACR – American College of Radiology according to type: AE – Application Entity Standard Electronic ASIC – Application Specific Integrated Circuit Industry terms ADC – Analog to Digital Converter DICOM terms ATCG –...
  • Page 76 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual FPGA – Field Programmable Gate Array FRU – Field Replaceable Unit HDD – Hard Disk Drive HIS – Hospital Information System IC – Integrated Circuit HSS – High Speed Serial bus IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission IPS –...
  • Page 77 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual VGA – Variable Gain Amplifier VI – Video Interface WXGA – Wide eXtended Graphics Array © 2017 Conquest Imaging...

  • Page 78: Appendix 1 Network Configuration Worksheets

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Appendix 1 Network Configuration Worksheets The DICOM server may You can print out these pages to gather information when preparing need to be configured to for network configuration. Most of the necessary information can be...

  • Page 79: Print Device Information

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Parameter Description Gateway The IP address for the gateway, which indicates where to direct TCP/IP traffic destined for another subnet. Not all systems require a gateway IP address. AE Title The AET for the storage device.

  • Page 80: His/Ris Server Information

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Parameter Description communicate with the ultrasound system To complete the DICOM Print Device Configuration you will also need to gather the following information from the device vendor:  The type of print device.  The film sheet format (for the Film Sheet Formats option; only required if the customer plans to use a format other than the default format).

  • Page 81: Dicom Devices To Connect To System

    GE Voluson E10 Training Manual DICOM Devices to Connect to System: Note that several types of DICOM (network) printer servers can be connected, if the servers are on different ports you will DICOM storage server need the cooresponding port information.
  • Page 82 GE Voluson E10 Training Manual Device Name Printer Information Number of copies (usually one) Film Size specified Film Medium Film Display Format Film Orientation Portrait Landscape © 2017 Conquest Imaging...

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