GE Voluson E Series Service Manual page 149

The system can be used for:
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2D Mode Imaging and additional Operating Modes (B-Flow, XTD-View, Contrast Imaging, etc.)
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Color Doppler Imaging (CFM, PD, TD and HD-Flow)
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M Mode + MCFM Imaging
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Doppler (PW, CW)
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3D Mode and Real Time 4D Imaging
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Different combinations of the above modes
Among other significant features of the Voluson E-Series ultrasound system are the following:
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Integrated FrontEnd (uses advanced ASIC and FGPA technologies)
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Open connectivity using USB ports
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Bluetooth - wireless connectivity
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high-resolution 23" LCD Flat panel monitor with LED display
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Low profile, backlit Keyboard
Voluson E-Series has a digital beam forming system (incorporated in the FrontEnd) which can handle up to
256 element probes by use of multiplexing.
Signal flow from the Probe Connector Panel, to the FrontEnd (FE) Electronics, to the BackEnd Processor
(BEP), and finally is displayed on the LCD monitor and peripherals.
Voluson E-Series internal electronics are divided into three:
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FrontEnd (FE)
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BackEnd Processor (BEP)
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Power Supply Unit
Interconnecting signals from FrontEnd, BackEnd, keyboard, monitor, and power distribution sub-systems are
routed internally.
Major System Components
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FrontEnd processor:
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BackEnd processor:
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Control Console (User interface); System I/O with hard keys, Touch Panel and EL-Display:
on page 5-35
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Monitor:
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External I/O:
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Peripherals:
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Power supply and Isolation transformer for the peripherals,
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System mechanical chassis: trolley to keep all major components,
Voluson E-Series Service Manual
5539550APB Revision 6
Section 5.2 on page 5-23
Section 5.3 on page 5-25
Section 5.6 on page 5-39
Section 5.7 on page 5-40
Section 5.8 on page 5-42
Components and Functions (Theory)
Section 5.9 on page 5-44
Section 5.10 on page 5-45
Section 5.5
5-3