Friction Brakes (V5Ms) - Siemens Acuson S1000 Instructions For Use Manual

Friction Brakes (V5Ms)

The friction brakes lock the deflection positions of the distal tip. When the brakes are engaged,
you can change the imaging scan plane without losing acoustical contact.
A friction brake is located on each side of the transducer handle. The friction brakes are color-
coded to match their corresponding flex control.
Example of V5Ms transducer with locked/unlocked icons. Brake for Anterior/Posterior flex control is in
the locked position.
1 Anterior/Posterior flex control (light gray)
2 Brake for Anterior/Posterior flex control (light gray)
Example of V5Ms transducer without locked/unlocked icons. Brake for Anterior/Posterior flex control
is in the unlocked position.
To lock the anterior/posterior deflection position of the distal tip:
Press the raised tactile indicator located on the button of the corresponding brake.
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To unlock a brake:
Press the flat portion on the button of the corresponding brake.
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