Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc); What Is Emc; Compliance; Electrostatic Discharge (Esd) Prevention - GE Voluson P6 Service Manual

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1-3-9 Returning/Shipping System, Probes and Repair Parts
NOTE: The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has ruled that "items what were saturated and/or dripping
with human blood that are now caked with dried blood; or which were used or intended for use in patient
care" are "regulated medical waste" for transportation purpose and must be transported as a hazardous
material.
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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

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What is EMC?

Electromagnetic compatibility describes a level of performance of a device within its electromagnetic
environment. This environment consists of the device itself and its surroundings including other
equipment, power sources and persons with which the device must interface. Inadequate compatibility
results when a susceptible device fails to perform as intended due interference from its environment or
when the device produces unacceptable levels of emission to its environment. This interference is often
referred to as radio–frequency or electromagnetic interference (RFI/EMI) and can be radiated through
space or conducted over interconnecting power of signal cables. In addition to electromagnetic energy,
EMC also includes possible effects from electrical fields, magnetic fields, electrostatic discharge and
disturbances in the electrical power supply.
For applicable standards please refer to Chapter 2 in the Basic User Manual of the Voluson® P8 /
Voluson® P6.
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Compliance

The Voluson® P8 / Voluson® P6 unit conforms to all applicable conducted and radiated emission limits
and to immunity from electrostatic discharge, radiated and conducted RF fields, magnetic fields and
power line transient requirements as mentioned in IEC 60601-1-2.
NOTE: For CE Compliance, it is critical that all covers, screws, shielding, gaskets, mesh, clamps, are in
good condition, installed tightly without skew or stress. Proper installation following all
comments noted in this service manual is required in order to achieve full EMC performance.
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention

WARNING WARNING DO NOT touch any boards with integrated circuits prior to taking the necessary ESD
precautions:
!! WARNING:
1.) When installing boards, ESD may cause damage to a board.
ALWAYS connect yourself, via an arm-wrist strap, to the advised ESD connection
point located on the rear of the system (to the right of the power connector).
2.) Follow general guidelines for handling of electrostatic sensitive equipment.
Risk of electrical shock: System must be turned off.
WARNING WARNING
Avoid all contact with electrical contacts, conductors and components.
!! WARNING:
Always use non-conductive handles designed for the removal and replacement of ESD
sensitive parts. All parts that have the potential for storing energy must be discharged
or isolated before making contact.
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