GE Voluson E Series Service Manual page 341

This chapter describes Care and Maintenance on the Voluson E-Series system
and its peripherals. These procedures are intended to maintain the quality of the
Content in this chapter
Caution: Practice good ESD prevention.
Wear an anti-static strap when handling electronic parts and even when disconnecting/connecting
cables.
Warning
Where applicable, there are several places on the backplane and the AC distribution that are
dangerous. Be sure to disconnect the Voluson E-Series ultrasound system power plug and switch
off the main circuit breaker before you remove any parts. Be cautious whenever power is still on
and covers are removed.
Caution
Do not pull out or insert circuit boards while power is ON.
Caution
The system requires all covers. Do not operate the Voluson E-Series system unless all board
covers and frame panels are securely in place. The covers are required for safe operation, good
system performance and cooling purposes. When covers are removed, EMI may be present.
Caution
To ensure the mutual protection and safety of GE service personnel and our customers, all
equipment and work areas must be clean and free of any hazardous contaminants before a service
engineer starts a repair. This includes, but is not limited to, decontamination and/or sterilization,
depending on the application or use of the medical device.
Voluson E-Series Service Manual
KTD106657 Revision 2
Voluson E-Series systems performance. Read this chapter completely and
familiarize yourself with the procedures before performing a task.
10.1 Why do Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-2
10.2 Maintenance Task Schedule - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-2
10.3 Tools required - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-4
10.4 System Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-5
10.5 Using a Phantom - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-9
10.6 Electrical Safety Tests - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-10
10.7 When there's too much Leakage Current... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-22
10.8 Ultrasound Equipment Quality Check - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-23
Care and Maintenance
Chapter 10
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