GE Vivid 4 BT03 RFI - Probe 10 S Image Quality Tests; 2 D Center Noise Test; Doppler Artifacts Test; 2 D (Pencil) Probe Image Quality Test

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IRECTION 2392751-100, REVISION 3VIVID™ 4 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.