Handling And Connecting/Disconnecting The Transducer; Handling The Transducer; Connecting/Disconnecting The Transducer - Toshiba Aplio 500 TUS-A500 Operation Manual

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Handling and Connecting/Disconnecting the Transducer

7.2.1 Handling the transducer

CAUTION: 1. Do not subject the acoustic lens surface of the transducer to shock by
2. Do not apply stress to the transducer cable (tension, twisting, bending,
3. Do not scratch or rub the acoustic lens surface of the transducer. This
For other precautions concerning handling of the transducer, read all instructions
provided in this operation manual and the operation manual supplied with the
transducer.

7.2.2 Connecting/Disconnecting the transducer

CAUTION: 1. Be sure to turn OFF the power or select another transducer connector
2. Do not connect or disconnect a transducer during system startup or
(1) Connect the transducer.
hitting it against a hard object or dropping it on the floor. A failure
affecting the safety or functionality of the transducer may result.
pinching, etc.). The shield wire or signal wire inside the cable may
break or short-circuit, which could result in electric shock to the patient
or operator, or abnormal ultrasound images.
may cause the transducer to fail.
before connecting a transducer to or disconnecting the transducer from
the currently selected transducer connector. Connecting a transducer
to or disconnecting the transducer from the currently selected
transducer connector can cause damage to the system or the
transducer.
shutdown. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
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