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ART NUMBER FN091065, REVISION 2 VS5 N AND VS6 N SERVICE MANUAL
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1-1-5 Product Description
1-1-5-1 Overview of the Vivid™ S5 N and Vivid™ S6 N Ultrasound system
The Vivid Vivid™ S5 N and Vivid™ S6 N is a compact, phased, linear array ultrasound imaging
scanner.
Weighing only 65 Kgs (144 lbs), each Ultrasound system is extremely versatile and, depending upon
the installed software, can be used for a variety of applications.
The Vivid™ S5 N and Vivid™ S6 N Ultrasound system is based on parallel products in the Vivid family.
Using the same advanced technology, the innovative features and versatility of the system represent
the future of ultrasound scanning.
NOTE: Upgrade options may be available with future versions.
NOTE: No upgrade from Vivid S5 N to Vivid S6 N is possible.
1-1-6 Purpose of Operator Manual(s)
The Operator Manual(s) should be fully read and understood before operating the Vivid S5 N or Vivid
S6 N system, and also kept near the unit for quick reference.