Connect and disconnect probes
Vivid S70 / S60 – User Manual 3-27
BC092760-1EN 01
NOTE: Further information on handling of ICE and TEE probes is
located in the particular user manuals supplied with these
probes.
Connect the 6Tc-RS or the 9T-RS TEE probe
The 6Tc-RS and the 9T-RS probes are equipped with a Vivid i
connector. To connect these probes to the ultrasound system,
use the RS probe port(see Figure 3-16).
To connect a probe (Small connector - type RS)
1. Hold the probe connector vertically with the cable pointing
upward.
2. Push the connector locking handle to the right-most
position.
3. Align the connector with the probe port and carefully push
into place.
4. Push the connector locking handle to the left-most position.
5. Position the probe cable so that it is not resting on the floor.
Do not allow the probe head to hang freely. Impact to the probe
head may result in irreparable damage.
Take the following precautions with the probe cables:
• Keep free from the wheels.
• Do not bend.
• Do not cross cables between probes.
Do NOT touch the patient and any of the connectors on the
ultrasound system simultaneously, including ultrasound probe
connectors.
Transesophageal probes require a special handling. Refer to
the user documentation enclosed with these probes.
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