Connecting To The Ultrasound Diagnostic Instrument - Hitachi ASU-1014 Instruction Manual

MN1-5933 Rev.5

4-2. Connecting to the ultrasound diagnostic instrument

The lock lever of the connector moves over the range shown in the figure at
right.
Align the ○ mark with the LOCK or RELEASE position and lock or release
the probe connector.
Connect the scanner to the electronic probe connecting socket of the
diagnostic instrument ( probe connector ) by following the procedure
below.
• Connection procedure
The scanner is connected when in one of the following states.
• The power switch is set to OFF.
• The image displayed on the ultrasound diagnostic instrument is
frozen.
Before inserting the scanner into the probe connector, check that the
connector pins are not bent.
1. Turn the connector lock lever to align the ○ mark on the lever with the
RELEASE position.
2. Firmly insert the connector into the probe connector on the ultrasound
diagnostic instrument.
3. Turn the lock lever clockwise by 1/4 turn until the ○ mark is aligned with
the LOCK position.
4. Check that the connector is firmly inserted into the probe connector on
the instrument.
This completes connection of the scanner.
Caution
If there is resistance when trying to turn the lock lever when connecting the connector, do not forcibly
try to connect it. Instead, correctly perform the steps for connecting the connector and firmly insert
it into the probe connector.
Forcibly turning the lever may damage the connector and the probe connector on the instrument.
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○ mark
Lock lever
Movable
range
Probe
connector