Transducer Connection; Connecting The Probe - GE LOGIQ S8 Service Manual

GE H RAFT
EALTHCARE
D 5394227, R
IRECTION EVISION
3-6-4

Transducer Connection

3-6-4-1

Connecting the Probe

Inspect the probe before and after each use for damage or degradation to the housing, strain
CAUTION
relief, lens, seal, cable and connector. DO NOT use a transducer which appears damaged until
!! CAUTION:
functional and safe performance is verified. A thorough inspection should be conducted during
the cleaning process.
Remove any dust or foam rests from the probe pins.
CAUTION
!! CAUTION:
Fault conditions can result in electric shock hazard. Do not touch the surface of probe
CAUTION
connectors which are exposed when the probe is removed. DO NOT touch the patient when
!! CAUTION:
connecting or disconnecting a probe.
Probes can be connected at any time, regardless of whether the console is powered on or off. To ensure
that the ports are not active, place the system in the image freeze condition.
To connect a probe:
1.) Place the probe's carrying case on a stable surface and open the case.
2.) Carefully remove the probe and unwrap the probe cord.
3.) Put the probe in the probe holder.
DO NOT allow the probe head to hang free. Impact to the probe head could result in irreparable
CAUTION
damage. Use the integrated cable management hook to wrap the cord.
!! CAUTION:
4.) Hold the probe connector vertically with the cable pointing upward.
5.) Turn the connector locking handle to the left.
6.) Align the connector with the probe port and carefully push into place.
7.) Turn the connector locking handle to the right to secure the probe connector.
8.) Carefully position the probe cord so it is free to move and is not resting on the floor.
3-26
3 DRAFT (N
Figure 3-15 Probe port
Section 3-6 - Completing the Set Up
17, 2011)
OVEMBER
LOGIQ™ S8
S
ERVICE
a. Active probe port
b. Parking probe port
c. Pencil probe port
M
ANUAL