GE Vivid S5 N - Components and Function (Theory); Section 5-1 Overview; 5-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 5; Section 5-2 General Information

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Chapter 5 - Components and Function (Theory) 5-1
PRELIMINARY
Chapter 5
Components and Function (Theory)
Section 5-1
Overview
5-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 5
This chapter explains Vivid™ S5 N and Vivid™ S6 N system concepts, component arrangement, and
sub-system functions. It also describes the power distribution system, the cabling system and probes.
Section 5-2
General Information
The Vivid™ S5 N and Vivid™ S6 N systems are compact ultrasound scanners that can be used with
both phased array and linear array ultrasound probes and Doppler (Pedof) probes.
Weighing only 70 kg (154 lb), each system is extremely versatile and - depending upon the installed
software - can be used for various imaging modes, such as:
• 2D Gray Scale and 2D Color Flow imaging
• M-Mode Gray Scale imaging
• Color M-Mode
• Doppler
• Different combinations of the above modes
Table 5-1 Contents in Chapter 5
Section Description Page Number
5-1
Overview
5-1
5-2
General Information
5-1
5-3
Front End Unit
5-5
5-4
Back End Processor
5-22
5-5
Internal and External Input/Output (I/O)
5-31
5-6
Power Supply System
5-38
5-7
Top Console with Monitor and Operator Panel
5-45
5-8
ECG Module
5-50
5-9
Peripherals
5-52
5-10
Cooling System
5-54
5-11
Common Service Platform
5-55