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Acclarix AX8/Acclarix AX7 Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Measurements and Reports

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8.1.3.2. Trace

The Trace measurement can provide a wide range of results, as shown below. The actual results

displayed will depend on Measure Setup(See section 10.4 for details).

 PS

 ED

 MD

 TAMax

 PGmax

 PGmean

 PI

 RI

 S/D

 VTI

 Time

 AT

 DT

 HR

Trace measurement is only available on a frozen strip. There are Manual Trace, Spline Trace and

Auto Trace methods.

Manual Trace Method:

1. Freeze the strip and invoke the generic measurement function.

2. Select Generic-> Manual Trace.

3. Move the caliper to the start point.

4. Press the <Set> key to fix the start point and start drawing the trace.

5. Moving the caliper to mark the trace outline.

Presses of the <Update> key will toggle between active calipers, allowing you to adjust the

positions of the PS or ED points in the trace.

6. Press the<Set> key to complete the trace.

Spline Trace Method:

1. Freeze the strip and invoke the generic measurement function.

2. Select Generic-> Spline Trace.

3. Move the caliper to the desired location.

4. Press the <Set> key to place the first point.

5. Repeat step 3~4 to place other points. A trace will be created after three points are placed.

6. If a point is not placed satisfactorily, press Undo button to remove it. Each press of Undo

button removes one point.

7. Double press the <Set> key to complete the trace.

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