Troubleshooting And Maintenance; Daily Checklist; Troubleshooting - EDAN Acclarix AX4 User Manual

Diagnostic ultrasound system, version 1.6

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Acclarix AX4 Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual

Maintenance

12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance

In order to ensure proper system operation and function, a maintenance and inspection plan

should be established to periodically check the safety of the system. If any system malfunction is

experienced, contact EDAN or authorized representatives.

Check before the system is switched on, if any system malfunction is experienced, eliminate the

malfunction before use, or contact EDAN or authorized representatives for service if needed.

 Visually inspect all the transducers. Do not use any damaged transducer.

 Visually inspect all the transducer assembly cables and associated connectors.

 Visually inspect all the cords. Do not turn on the power if a cord is frayed or split, or

shows signs of wear.

 Verify that the controls are clean and free from gel or contaminants.

Check after the system is switched on:

 Visually check the on-screen display and lighting. Verify that the monitor displays the

current date and time and there isn't any error message.

 Verify that the transducer identification and indicated frequency on the screen are correct

for the activated transducer.

 Ensure that there isn't obvious abnormal noise, discontinuous image or dark area.

 Ensure that it isn't smelly or too hot.

 Ensure that the ultrasound window isn't too hot, checking with your hand.

 Verify that the buttons on the keyboard are good to operate.

 Ensure that there isn't obvious abnormal noise from the loudspeakers.

 Ensure that there isn't obvious abnormal noise from the air fan.

If any persistent system malfunction is experienced, e.g. an onscreen error message, blank

imaging screen, absent menus, please refer to the following table below. If the failure cannot be

eliminated, please contact EDAN or authorized representatives.

Item

Problem

When the power switch is on,

there isn't any image displayed.

Solution

Check power supply.

Check wires and plugs.

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