General Information - GE Voluson E Series Service Manual

Components and Functions (Theory)

5.1 General information

Voluson E-Series is a digital beamforming curved-, linear- and phased array ultrasound imaging system. It
has provisions for analog input sources like ECG and Phono.
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EC300/EC310 (BT15/BT16): any 3 probes may be connected at the same time (+ 1 pencil CW probe)
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EC320/EC330 (BT17/BT18): any 4 probes may be connected at the same time
Content in this section
5.1.1 Description of Operating Modes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-6
5.1.2 Block diagram Voluson E-Series - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-9
5.1.3 Data Flow Control Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-10
5.1.4 Description of Software Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-12
5.1.5 Description of Hardware Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-21
5.1.6 Data Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-22
1 Monitor arm (fully adjustable)
2 DVD+(R)W drive
3 ON/OFF Standby button
4 holder for Endocavity probe
5 Probe cable holder
6 Probe connectors incl. CW and probe storage connector (left
- not active for scanning)
7 23" Widescreen LED Monitor
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Figure 5-1 Voluson E-Series - Major Components
8 12.1" Touch Panel display
9 Control Console incl. Alphanumeric keyboard,
Hardkeys and Encoders/Joycoders
10 Control Console Movement buttons
11 Front Handle
12 Place for peripherals (e.g., ECG, printer,...)
13 Footrest
14 Front Caster wheels (lockable)
Voluson E-Series Service Manual
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