FujiFilm VisualSonics Vevo F2 User Manual page 495

PA-Mode Troubleshooting
Problem
No PA signal
PA signal is poor
PA-Mode (Oxy-
Hemo) button is
disabled
Physiological Data Troubleshooting
Problem
No ECG signal is
displayed
ECG signal
appears flatlined
ECG signal is poor
Reference
Check all connections from the system to the laser as follows:
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System
Trig Out
Trig In
USB
Select the appropriate port for your imaging session (Signal 680-970 nm,
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Idler 1200-2000 nm).
Select the appropriate Vevo Fiber Jacket and Vevo Optical fiber for your
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transducer.
Ensure the transducer fiber optic ferrule is pushed into the port as far as it
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can and that the lever lock is down.
Adjust the PA Gain and TGC sliders.
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PA-Mode (Oxy-Hemo) is not available when using the Idler (1200-2000 nm)
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laser port.
Ensure the ECG cable is connected to the physiological m onitoring and
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control system, and the keyed end of the cable i s connected to the Vevo cart.
Ensure that the ECG monitor is producing a strong, consistent signal.
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Ensure that all of the animal's limbs are secured to the ECG p ads on animal
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platform.
Ensure that no gel has leaked onto any of the contacts on the a nimal
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platform.
Ensure that there is no 50/60 Hz noise source near the animal p latform (for
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example a lamp or a power cable).
Vevo F2 Imaging System User Manual
Solution
Laser
Q Trig In
Lamp Sync Out
RS232/Remote
Solution
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