GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION FC091194, REVISION 11    VIVID 7 SERVICE MANUAL 
2 - 6 Section 2-2 - General Console Requirements
2-2-2-3 Inrush Current
Inrush current is not a factor to consider due to the inrush current limiting properties of the power 
supplies. 
Maximum inrush current at startup:
• 230 VAC: 12 A
• 120 VAC: 7 A
2-2-2-4 Site Circuit Breaker
It is recommended that the branch circuit breaker for the unit be readily accessible.
2-2-2-5 Site Power Outlets
A dedicated AC power outlet must be within reach of the unit without extension cords. Other outlets 
adequate for the external peripherals, medical and test equipment needed to support this unit must also 
be present within 1 m (3.2 ft.) of the unit. Electrical installation must meet all current local, state, and 
national electrical codes.
2-2-2-6 Unit Power Plug
If the unit arrives without a power plug, or with the wrong plug, you must contact your GE dealer or the 
installation engineer must supply what is locally required.
2-2-2-7 Power Stability Requirements
Voltage drop-out
Max 10 ms.
Power Transients
(All applications)
Less than 25% of nominal peak voltage for less than 1 millisecond for any type of transient, including 
line frequency, synchronous, asynchronous, or aperiodic transients.
FC000210
Vivid 7 (BT ’02)
100-120 VAC ±10% 10 A 50-60 Hz
FC000200
Vivid 7 (BT ’02)
230 VAC ±10% 5 A 50-60 Hz
FC000190
Vivid 7 PRO (BT ’02)
100-120 VAC ±10% 10 A 50-60 Hz
FC000180
Vivid 7 PRO (BT ’02)
230 VAC ±10% 5 A 50-60 Hz
FC000060
Vivid 7 (BT ’01)
100-120 VAC ±10% 10 A 50-60 Hz
FC000030
Vivid 7 (BT ’01)
230 VAC ±10% 5 A 50-60 Hz
CAUTION
POWER OUTAGE MAY OCCUR. The Vivid 7 requires a dedicated single branch circuit. To avoid 
circuit overload and possible loss of critical care equipment, make sure you DO NOT have any 
other equipment operating on the same circuit.
Table 2-4    Electrical Specifications for Vivid 7 (cont’d) sheet 3 of 3
GE VINGMED 
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION VOLTAGE TOLERANCES CURRENT FREQUENCY