Connecting To The Ultrasound Diagnostic Instrument - Hitachi UST-5550 Instruction Manual

MN1-5575 Rev. 11

4-2. Connecting to the ultrasound diagnostic instrument

The lock lever of the connector moves over the range shown in the figure at
right.
Align the ○ mark with the LOCK or RELEASE position and lock or release
the electronic probe connecting socket of the diagnostic instrument ( probe
connector ).
Connect the probe to the probe connector by following the procedure below.
• Connection procedure
The probe is connected when in one of the following states.
• The power switch is set to OFF.
• The image displayed on the ultrasound diagnostic instrument is
frozen.
Before inserting the probe into the probe connector, check that the connector
pins are not bent.
1. Turn the connector lock lever to align the ○ mark on the lever with the
RELEASE position.
2. Firmly insert the connector into the probe connector.
3. Turn the lock lever clockwise by 1/4 turn until the ○ mark is aligned with
the LOCK position.
4. Check that the connector is firmly inserted into the probe connector.
This completes connection of the probe.
Caution
If there is resistance when trying to turn the lock lever when connecting the connector, do not forcibly
try to connect it. Instead, correctly perform the steps for connecting the connector and firmly insert
it into the probe connector.
Forcibly turning the lever may damage the connector and the probe connector on the instrument.
○ mark
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Movable
range
Lock lever
Probe
connector