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70002256
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  • Page 1 Chapter System Basics QUICK GUIDE 70002256 Rev. 0 (ENG) User Manual(E-CUBE 9) UG20100812 Rev.0...
  • Page 2 Guro-gu, Seoul, 08389, Republic of Korea T: +82 2 3282 0907 F: +82 2 851 5591 www.alpinion.com Copyright © 2016 ALPINION MEDICAL SYSTEMS Co., LTD. Revision Log The following is a list of major changes and additions that have been made to this quick guide since it was first released.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents System Basics ........... . . 5 Feature.
  • Page 4 Report operation ..........49 System Preset .

  • Page 5: System Basics

    System Basics Feature Table 1. Feature Height: 1455/1695 mm Width: 590 mm Physical Dimensions Depth: 895 mm Weight: 94 kg (not including options) Abdomen Obstetrics (OB) Gynecology (GYN) Urology Vascular Clinical Applications Small Parts (incl. Breast) Pediatrics Cardiology Musculoskeletal (MSK) Transcranial (TCD) 2D mode Harmonic mode (HAR)
  • Page 6 Xpeed™ Full SRI™ Spatial Compounding Image (SCI) Frequency Compounding Image (FCI) Filter method Tissue Harmonic Image (FTHI) Pulse Inversion Tissue Harmonic Image (PTHI) Dynamic Range Image Processing Colorize Technology Line Density Persist (frame average) Write/Read Zoom Beam Steering Virtual Convex Sweep Speed Needle Vision™/Needle Vision™...
  • Page 7 Distance Ellipse Trace Spline Velocity Available Time Measurements Slope Acceleration Auto Calculation Semi-Auto Calculation Auto IMT Auto NT Verification DICOM storage DICOM print DICOM storage commitment DICOM media DICOM worklist Connectivity DICOM MPPS Network Storage DICOM Structured Report (OB-GYN) DICOM Structured Report (Echocardiography) DICOM Structured Report (Vascular) Cube View™...

  • Page 8: System Components

    System Components Front view Figure 1. Front view Monitor LED lamp Touch screen Rotate lever USB port Up/Down lever DVD-RW Transducer cable holder CW port Transducer port Air filter...

  • Page 9: Rear View

    Rear view Figure 2. Rear view Air filter I/O panel Circuit breaker AC outlet AC inlet System on/off switch Voltage selector-output NOTE When connecting an external monitor to your system, use the monitor with 1366 x 768 or higher resolution.

  • Page 10: Side View

    Side view Figure 3. Side view Monitor Professional arm Rear handle Body cover Body base Wheel and control pedal...

  • Page 11: Footswitch (Option)

    Footswitch (Option) The optional tri-pedal footswitch that is connected with the rear panel of your system performs specific functions easily instead of pressing function keys on the control panel. Figure 4. Footswitch NOTE The footswitch is programmable. To configure the footswitch, go to System Preset > User Setting.

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    Control panel Patient Transducer End Exam E-view Report Angle T H I Text Depth Focus Zoom Exit Print Select Priority Figure 5. Control panel...
  • Page 13 Table 2. Key description Controls Description Power on/off Use this control to turn on and off the system. Use this control to display the Patient Registration screen. Patient You can enter patient data. Use this control to select the desired transducer, application, Transducer and preset.
  • Page 14 Controls Description Arrow Use this control to display an arrow pointer on the screen. Body Pattern Use this control to display the body pattern images. Text Use this control to annotate images. Use this control to activate Continuous Wave (CW) Doppler mode.
  • Page 15 Controls Description Use this control to select the desired function from the Select context menu on the screen. Use this control to scroll through menus or options on the Trackball screen by moving the cursor. Use this control to adjust the priority of Trackball. •...

  • Page 16: Qwerty Keyboard

    QWERTY keyboard To open the QWERTY keyboard, - Push the edge of the keyboard. The keyboard smoothly slides out. To close the QWERTY keyboard, - Slide the edge of the keyboard into the console, and then push it. Figure 6. QWERTY keyboard NOTE For using the special keys on the keyboard, refer to the User Manual.

  • Page 17: Touch Screen

    Touch screen Your ultrasound system has the touch screen that enables you to easily access menus or adjust options on the current monitor display. With the touch screen, you can also enter text instead of using the QEWRTY keyboard. Simply touch the menu or option you want.

  • Page 18: Image Screen Display

    Image screen display Figure 8. Image display Company logo Hospital logo Hospital name, Current date & time Patient ID, Patient name Operator ID, Transducer name Mechanical index, Thermal index Zoom reference window (Zoom mode) Labeled measurement menu Depth scale bar Focus mark Image parameter Gray scale bar...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting Started Powering on Make sure that the power cord is plugged into the power outlet. CAUTION CAUTION Make sure that the system power is supplied from a separate and properly rated power outlet. Push the System On/Off switch to turn on the system power on the bottom rear of the system.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the monitor Contrast Press the Mode/Select () button at the right side of the monitor once. Adjust the contrast value using the Up (  ) or Down (  ) button. To increase the contrast, press the Up (  ) button. Press the Down (  ) button to decrease the contrast.

  • Page 21: Connecting/Disconnecting The Transducer

    Connecting/Disconnecting the transducer You can connect or disconnect the transducer to/from the transducer port regardless of when the system is turned off or on. Make sure that you press the [Freeze] key on the control panel before connecting or disconnecting the transducer.

  • Page 22: Activating/Deactivating The Transducer

    Activating/Deactivating the transducer Activating the transducer To activate the transducer, follow these steps: On the control panel, press the [Transducer] key. The Transducer and Application Selection dialog box appears. Select the desired transducer, application, and preset on the touch screen. NOTE Selecting the Automatic Preset selection when changes the Transducer check box displays the default application and preset for the selected transducer.

  • Page 23: Starting A Study

    Starting a Study Patient registration screen Figure 9. Patient registration screen Menu selection Function selection Patient information Application information Transducer and application selection Patient search (Switch to the Study list) Exit HDD capacity indicator...

  • Page 24: Entering A New Patient Data

    Entering a new patient data Press the [Patient] key on the control panel, or select Patient on the touch screen to display the Patient Registration screen. The cursor positions the Patient ID field. Enter the patient information using the QWERTY keyboard. You can also select and use the virtual keyboard on the touch screen.

  • Page 25: Quick Id

    Quick ID You can simply register patient data using the Quick ID screen. Only patient data is required for registration. Press the [Quick ID] key on the QWERTY keyboard to display the Quick ID screen. Figure 10. Quick ID NOTE You can use user-defined key to activate Quick ID.

  • Page 26: Imaging Modes

    Imaging Modes 2D mode/M mode Image optimization controls Gain You can increase or decrease in the amount of echo information displayed in an image. It may have the effect of brightening or darkening the image if sufficient echo information is generated. To adjust this function, rotate the [2D] key on the control panel.
  • Page 27 Harmonic Harmonics enhances near field resolution for improved small parts imaging as well as far field penetration by Digitally Encoded Ultrasound (DEU). Harmonics reduces low frequency high amplitude noise. Turning on this feature may be beneficial when imaging isoechoic lesions in shallow-depth anatomy in the breast, liver, and hard-to-visualize fetal anatomy.
  • Page 28 Dynamic Range Dynamic Range is useful for optimizing tissue texture for different anatomy. Dynamic Range should be adjusted so that the highest amplitude edges appear as white while lowest levels (such as blood) are just visible. To adjust this function, rotate the DR soft key.
  • Page 29 Elastography (Option) Elastography is a technique that adds value to the sonographic examination by enabling you to evaluate the stiffness of tissue. To activate this function, select Elasto on the touch screen. Persist Persistence provides a visible smoothing effect to the 2D-mode image by persisting lines of image data for each frame of imaging.
  • Page 30 Edge Enhance Edge Enhance allows your system to provides a clearer view of tissue and organ outlines. To adjust the edge enhance, select < or > of Edge Enhance on the touch screen. Sweep speed (M mode only) You can change the sweep speed of the display by selecting < or > of Sweep on the touch screen.

  • Page 31: Color Flow (Cf) Mode/Power Doppler (Pd) Mode

    Color Flow (CF) mode/Power Doppler (PD) mode Image optimization controls Gain Gain amplifies the overall strength of echoes processed in the Color Flow window or the PW Doppler timeline. To adjust this function, rotate the [CF] key. Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) Increases or decreases the PRF on the color bar.

  • Page 32: Pulsed Wave Doppler (Pwd) Mode

    Flow State Flow State allows you to adjust the PRF of the color image. To adjust this function, select Low, Mid, or High of Flow State on the touch screen. The flow state values may vary depending on the transducer and application. Blending Blending function superimposes a color image over a 2D image in the color image area.
  • Page 33 Wall Filter Insulates the Doppler signal from excessive noise caused from vessel movement. To adjust the wall filter, select < or > of WF on the touch screen. Angle Correct Estimates the flow velocity in a direction at an angle to the Doppler vector by computing the angle between the Doppler vector and the flow to be measured.

  • Page 34: Continuous Wave Doppler (Cwd) Mode

    Continuous wave Doppler (CWD) mode Image optimization controls Adjusts the velocity scale to accommodate faster/slower blood flow velocities. Velocity scale determines pulse repetition frequency. To adjust the PRF, rotate the Scale soft key. Baseline Adjusts the baseline to accommodate faster or slower blood flows to eliminate aliasing.

  • Page 35: Tissue Doppler Imaging (Tdi) Mode

    Tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) mode Tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) mode allows you to view the status of the myocardium by measuring the velocity of the tissue movement on the Doppler image. This mode only is available for adult cardiac application. For using this feature, you need an additional request to your local agent.

  • Page 36: 3D And 4D Modes

    3D and 4D modes Acquiring volume data The 4D application allows you to acquire volume data through an acquisition interface. To acquire volume data, follow these steps: Obtain a 2D image and optimize the 2D image for best quality. On the touch screen, select 4D. The yellow-colored ROI and soft menus for 4D mode appear.
  • Page 37 Change the Tile parameter selecting Single, Dual, or Quad on the touch screen. Description Single Single : Display 3D image only Dual Dual : Display one reference image and 3D image Quad Quad : Display three reference images and 3D image Rotate X, Y, and Z axes using the [Angle](X), [PW](Y), and [CF](Z) keys respectively.
  • Page 38 Render Setting Render Setting allows you to optimize the volume tissue component. To configure the render setting, follow these steps: Select Render Setting on the context menu. Select the proper value using the [Select] key. To adjust the image, select the option you want on the context menu. Easy Cut Easy Cut allows you to edit a 3D image.

  • Page 39: Managing Image And Patient Data

    Managing Image and Patient Data Clipboard The clipboard displays the captured ultrasound images for quick review. Pressing the [Print] key captures the active image and displays a preview image on the clipboard. When reloading the previous study, the images belongs to that study appear on the clipboard.
  • Page 40 Deleting images from the clipboard Move to the clipboard using [Trackball]. The cursor appears. Move the cursor over the image you want to delete and press the [Set] key. Press the [Cursor] key to show the cursor again. Click the Trash Can icon, indicating delete on the left corner. Click Yes on the Confirmation dialog box to delete image.

  • Page 41: Patient Browser

    Patient Browser The E-CUBE 11 ultrasound system provides Patient Browser that allows you to manage an image fast and easily. With Patient Browser, you can view the all patients from the local database or removable media as well as export/ import. You can save images with PC friendly format and send DICOM images to remote server over the network.
  • Page 42 List view List view allows you to search patients and studies for a quick view from the local HDD or a removable media. To search patients and studies from the local HDD or a removable media, follow these steps: Select the source from the Source drop-down list. In the search area, you can specify searching filter according to the search key such as patient ID, patient name, birthdate, exam date, and lock.
  • Page 43 Save as Save as allows you to save images or studies from your PC to a removable media, extension drive, and network storage. NOTE Before you click Save As, insert your media into the tray properly. Press the [Cursor] key on the control panel to select images. You can select several images at the same time.
  • Page 44 If you selected DCM in step 6, you can select a compression type. Select a compression type in the Compression field. If you selected JEPG in step 6, you can select an image quality. Select an image quality in the Quality field. Select a video file format.
  • Page 45 To import from removable media to local HDD, follow these steps: Insert the CD or DVD, which includes exported patient data, into the tray. Select the removable media from the Source drop-down list. Select patient(s) from the List view. Click Import. The progress bar appears during importing files. To eject the removable media, press the [Eject] key on the QWERTY keyboard.

  • Page 46: Measurements And Reports

    Measurements and Reports Measurement operations To begin the measurement, follow these steps: On the control panel, press the [Measure] key. Use [Trackball] to move the point. Press the [Set] key to fix the point. To modify measurements, press the [Measure] or [Priority] key on the control panel.

  • Page 47: Basic Measurements

    Basic measurements Distance Press the Distance soft key. The start point is displayed. Move the marker to the start point using [Trackball]. To fix the point, press the [Set] key. The end point, overlapping the start point, appears. Move the marker to the end point using [Trackball], and then press the [Set] key.
  • Page 48 Slope Press the Slope soft key. The vertical line and the horizontal line are displayed perpendicular to each other. Use [Trackball] to move the point where they intersection point, and then press the [Set] key. The start point is fixed and the end point appears. Use [Trackball] to move the point, and then press the [Set] key again.

  • Page 49: Report Operation

    Report operation To view a report, use following ways: [Report] - Press the key on the control panel. Report - Select on the context menu. To edit a report, follow these steps: Move the cursor to the field that you want to change. Press the [Set] key.

  • Page 50: System Preset

    System Preset Pressing the [System Preset] key on the control panel allows you to enter the System Preset menu. To exit the System Preset menu, press the [Exit] or [2D] key on the control panel. The System Preset provides the following categories: System Customize the system configurations such as general settings, control panel, peripheral, patient info, and monitor calibration.

  • Page 51: Safety And Regulatory Information

    ALPINION MEDICAL SYSTEMS Co., LTD. does not have liability for your failure to comply with these requirements.

  • Page 52: Equipment Safety Information

    Equipment Safety Information  Installing the system yourself may cause damage to the system WARNING or electrical shock.  To avoid damage to the system and avoid electrical shock, only qualified ALPINION service engineer must install the system.  Do not remove the covers of a system yourself to avoid damage to the system and unexpected electrical shock.

  • Page 53: Patient Safety Information

     You must make sure grounded integrity of the power outlet WARNING and system regularly.  Always make sure that you do not use the system in an explosive atmosphere.  For patient safety, you must locate the system to easily unplug the power cord from the power outlet when a malfunction or error occurs.

  • Page 54: Electrical Safety Information

    Electrical safety information  Do not clean or disinfect a system before turning off and WARNING unplug the system from the power outlet. Otherwise, it could result in electrical shock and damage to the system.  Do not place water or liquids on the system. Dripping water or liquids into the system may cause electrical shock and damage to the system.

  • Page 55: Transducer Safety Information

    Transducer safety information  Do not use damaged or defective transducer to prevent system WARNING damage and serious patient injury.  Make sure you do not bend or pull the transducer cable to prevent the damage to the transducer.  Use only approved ultrasound gels. Using unapproved gels may damage the transducer and void the warranty.

  • Page 56: Safety Symbols And Labels

    Safety symbols and labels The following tables show a list of system symbols and labels for safety. Refer to the manual for specific information to prevent personal injury or damage to the system. Safety symbols/ Location Explanation Labels On the power button of System on/off/stand-by the control panel On the system rating label...
  • Page 57 Safety symbols/ Location Explanation Labels On the multi-caution This system complies with label, rating label for regulatory requirements of overseas, and system European Directive 93/42/EEC packing box regarding medical device. On the multi-caution Consult instructions for use (or label, gel warmer label, consult operating instructions) and I/O panel Attention (Caution) –...
  • Page 58 Safety symbols/ Location Explanation Labels To ensure safety of user, moving and delivering system On the multi-caution label shall be performed by at least 2 persons. Do not forcibly push the On the LCD caution label monitor or the system when and multi-caution label the casters are locked.
  • Page 59 Safety symbols/ Location Explanation Labels Top (or side panel) of the No gender detection label system body Top (or side panel) of the Safety working load label system body System rating label for Rear of the system base overseas System rating label for Rear of the system base domestics On the cable port of the...
  • Page 60 QUICK GUIDE 70002256 Rev. 0 (ENG)

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