D
IRECTION 5813707-100, REVISION 2 VENUE GO™  SERVICE MANUAL
3-16 Chapter 3 - System Setup
PRELIMINARY
3-5-3 Electrical Specifications
3-5-3-1 Verification of the Venue Go™   Voltage Setting
Verify that the mains voltage specified for the Venue Go™   is available on-site.
The voltage setting for the Venue Go™   is found on a label near the Mains Power Circuit Breaker on 
the rear of the Venue Go™  . 
3-5-3-2 Electrical Specifications for the Venue Go™  
In the table below, the electrical specifications for Venue Go™   includes monitor and on board 
peripherals.
The system only current drain will vary depending on the mains voltage.
• At 240 VAC the current may be up to 1.04 A.
• At 100 VAC the current may be up to 2.5 A.
3-5-4 Connections on the I/O Rear Panel 
NOTE: Accessory equipment connected to the analog and digital interfaces must be certified according to the 
respective IEC standards (e.g. IEC60950 for data processing equipment and IEC60601-1 for medical 
equipment). Furthermore, all complete configurations shall comply with the valid version of the system 
standard IEC60601-1-1. Everybody who connects additional equipment to the signal input part or signal 
output part of Venue Go™  , configures a medical system, and is therefore responsible that the 
Ultrasound system complies with the requirements of the valid version of IEC60601-1-1. If in doubt, 
consult the technical service department or your local representative for GE.
3-5-4-1 Network Connection
Connect the network cable to the Ethernet connector on the External I/O.
The connector is located on the rear side of Venue Go™  .
3-5-5 Connecting Probes
3-5-5-1 Introduction to Connecting Probes
Probes can be connected or changed any time, as described below, regardless of whether the system 
is powered ON or OFF.
Connecting a Venue Go™  to the wrong voltage level will most 
likely destroy it.
Table 3-16    Electrical Specifications for all Venue Go™   Models
Voltage 100-240 VAC ±10%
Power Consumption 
(system only)
250 Watt
Power Consumption 
(with cart and peripherals)
350 Watt
Frequency 50-60 Hz