Performance Testing; Overview; Recommend Test Equipment; Setting Up Performance Tests - FujiFilm SonoSite EDGE II Service Manual

Chapter 8: Performance Testing

Overview

WARNING: Critical Test Function — A failure of the system functions tested in this section could
adversely affect safety or effectiveness of the system. While performing the steps in this
section, verify that the images on the system display and on the external monitor are
acceptable.
To obtain 2D images, SonoSite recommends using the Gammex 403GS Soft Tissue Phantom or the
Gammex 413A Multipurpose Phantom. A .7db/cm phantom is recommend but not required.
Some features and capabilities are optional and therefore may be unavailable to test.

Recommend Test Equipment

• SonoSite ultrasound system under test
• rC60xi/5-2 MHz transducer
• rP19x/5-1 MHz transducer
• Gammex 403 GS Multipurpose Phantom, 413A Soft Tissue Phantom, or equivalent.
• Acoustic gel
• Edge Mini-Dock

Setting Up Performance Tests

Set up
Performance
Tests
1 Attach the rC60xi/5-2 MHz transducer to the system.
2 Select Gen for optimization and OB for exam type.
3 Couple the transducer to the phantom, adjusting gain settings and transducer for a
proper phantom image (e.g., pins are high-level echoes positioned in straight lines;
cysts are sonolucent, edges are sharp, and graphite particles of the phantom are
mid-grays).
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