Quick Start Guide - Pa-Mode; Before You Begin; To Acquire, Analyze And Export A Pa-Mode Image - FujiFilm VisualSonics Vevo F2 User Manual

Quick Start Guide - PA-Mode

This tutorial provides a high-level overview for acquiring and analyzing a PA-Mode image and then
exporting your data.
Note: PA-Mode (Photoacoustics Mode) is only available when the Vevo F2
Imaging System is connected to a Vevo LAZR-X laser cart.
Before You Begin
Ensure the following:
A transducer is connected to the transducer port on the front of the Vevo F2.
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The transducer is properly equipped with the Vevo Fiber Jacket and Vevo Optical Fiber.
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The animal is properly prepared on the animal platform and connected to the animal monitoring
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system.
The Vevo Optical Fiber is connected to the appropriate port on the laser cart, according to your
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imaging needs (Signal 680-970 nm, Idler 1200-2000 nm).
The laser is calibrated and warmed up.
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All safety precautions have been taken. This includes safety precautions related to the test
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environment, and safety equipment worn by the user.
WARNING:
Safety on page 461 and Laser Safety on page 464.
To Acquire, Analyze and Export a PA-Mode Image
1. Ensure the Vevo F2 is plugged in, and the main power switch is on.
2. Push the power button to start the Vevo F2. Refer to System Startup on page 23.
3. Ensure the Vevo LAZR-X laser cart is plugged in, the main power switch is on, and the emergency
laser button is not pressed.
If the emergency laser button is pressed, rotate it clockwise to disengage it.
4. On the laser cart, turn the key to the Enable position, then push the power button to start the laser.
Note:
5. Log in as a user or as a guest. Refer to Logging In on page 34.
6. Choose an application from the transducer panel.
The B-Mode imaging window appears, and the system begins acquiring B-Mode data. Refer to
Image Display on page 36.
7. Tap PA (Photoacoustics), but do not tap Start.
Introduction
Before using PA-Mode, users must read Vevo F2 Imaging System
The laser needs 20 minutes to warm up from the time it is turned on.
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