Name And Function Of Each Part Of The Probe - Mindray DC-40 Operator's Manual

13.1.1 Name and Function of Each Part of the Probe

The basic structures and corresponding functions of probes are basically the same; the
following will take probe 3C5A as an example.
<1>
No.
<1> Probe head
<2> Needle-guided bracket
fix tabs and grooves
<3> Probe cable
<4> Probe connector
<5> Lock handle
Tips:
The probes' structure marked <2> in the figure above may vary with the matched needle-
guided brackets.
13-2 Probes and Biopsy
<5>
Name
It converts the electrical signal into ultrasound signal,
making the sound beams focus in the given direction;
meanwhile, it will receive the ultrasound signal and then
convert the received signal into electrical signal. The
lens on the surface is the acoustic lens. Apply
ultrasound gel on the acoustic lens.
Used to mount the needle-guided bracket.
Used to transmit electrical signals between the probe
body and connector.
Used to connect the probe to the ultrasonic diagnostic
system.
Used to lock the connector to the ultrasonic diagnostic
system.
<2>
Function
<3>
<4>