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ART NUMBER FN091065, REVISION 2 VS5 N AND VS6 N SERVICE MANUAL
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PRELIMINARY
1-1-2 Purpose of Service Manual
This manual provides installation and service information for the Vivid S5 N and Vivid S6 N ultrasound
scanners, and contains the following chapters:
• Chapter 1 - Introduction
Contains a content summary and warnings.
• Chapter 2 - Site Preparations
Contains pre-installation requirements for the Vivid S5 N and Vivid S6 N ultrasound scanner.
• Chapter 3 - System Setup
Contains installation procedures and an installation checklist.
• Chapter 4 - Functional Checks
Contains functional checks that must be performed as part of the installation, or as required during
servicing and periodic maintenance.
• Chapter 5 - Components and Function (Theory)
Contains block diagrams and functional explanations of the electronic circuits.
• Chapter 6 - Service Adjustments
Contains instructions for performing service adjustments to the Vivid S5 N and Vivid S6 N
ultrasound scanner.
• Chapter 7 - Diagnostics/Troubleshooting
Provides instructions for setting up and running diagnostic, troubleshooting and other related
routines for the Vivid S5 N and Vivid S6 N ultrasound scanner.
• Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures
Provides disassembly and reassembly procedures for all Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).
• Chapter 9 - Renewal Parts
Contains a complete list of field replaceable parts for the Vivid S5 N and Vivid S6 N ultrasound
scanner.
• Chapter 10 - Care and Maintenance
Provides periodic maintenance procedures for the Vivid S5 N and Vivid S6 N ultrasound scanner.
1-1-3 Typical Users of the Service Manual (This Manual)
This manual is intended for the following categories of users:
• Hospital service personnel.
• Contractors (some parts of Chapter 2 - Site Preparations).