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IRECTION 2300164-100, REVISION 7 VIVID™ 3 PRO/VIVID™ 3 SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 4 - Functional Checks  4-25
4-4-5 Probe 10S Image Quality Tests
4-4-5-1 2D Center Noise Test
NOTE: This test should be performed in a dark room.
4-4-5-2 Doppler Artifacts Test
4-4-6 2D (Pencil) Probe Image Quality Test
4-4-6-1 Image Quality Test
Table 4-39    2D Noise Center Test (10S)
Step Task Expected Result(s)
1
Perform this test with a 10S probe in the air for all the 
probe ports.
2
Reduce the 2D Gain until the background noise 
disappears.
3
Increase the Gain until “flashlight” noise is displayed in 
the center of the screen, as shown opposite, and write 
down the Gain value.
4
Increase the Gain until background noise is displayed, 
and write down the Gain value.
Ensure that the Gain difference is not higher than 4.
Table 4-40    Doppler Artifacts Test (10S)
Step Task Expected Result(s)
1
Perform this test in PW and CW Modes.
2
Find a suitable surface that can simulate a signal on the 
neck (for example, RMI1425A) and look for artifacts in all 
possible frequencies.
No artifacts are detected.
Table 4-41    Image Quality Test (2D Pencil Probe)
Step Task Expected Result(s)
1
Activate CW Mode.
2
Find a signal in the neck or other suitable surface.
Find a suitable surface that can simulate a signal on the 
neck (for example, RMI1425A) and look for artifacts 
while searching for a signal.
No artifacts are detected.
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