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IRECTION KTI106052, REVISION 10 SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Section 1-1
Overview
1-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 1
This chapter describes important issues related to safely servicing the Voluson i / Voluson e.
The service provider must read and understand all the information presented in this manual before
installing or servicing a unit.
Always observe the instructions given in the manual of the peripheral/auxiliary device.
Under consideration of general maintenance requirements a minimum lifetime of 7 years for the
equipment and 5 years for the probes may be expected. To maintain the safety and performance of the
ultrasound system, a regular check (once per year) by authorized personnel is recommended.
1-1-2 Purpose of this Service Manual
This Service Manual provides installation and service information for the Voluson i / Voluson e portable
Ultrasound Scanning System and contains the following chapters:
1.) Chapter 1 - Introduction: Contains a content summary and warnings.
2.) Chapter 2 - Site-Preparation: Contains pre-installation requirements.
3.) Chapter 3 - Setup Instructions: Contains setup and installation procedures.
4.) Chapter 4 - Functional Checks: Contains functional checks that are recommended as part of the
installation, or as required during servicing and periodic maintenance.
5.) Chapter 5 - Components and Functions (Theory): Contains block diagrams and functional
explanations of the electronics.
6.) Chapter 6 - Service Adjustments: Contains instructions on how to make available adjustments.
7.) Chapter 7 - Diagnostics/Troubleshooting: Provides procedures for running diagnostic or related
routines.
8.) Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures: Provides disassembly procedures and reassembly
procedures for all changeable Field Replaceable Units (FRU).
9.) Chapter 9 - Renewal Parts: Contains a complete list of field replaceable parts.
10.)Chapter 10 - Care & Maintenance: Provides periodic maintenance procedures.
Table 1-1 Contents in Chapter 1
Section Description Page Number
1-1
Overview
1-1
1-2
Important Conventions
1-3
1-3
Safety Considerations
1-8
1-4
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
1-17
1-5
Customer Assistance
1-18
!! NOTICE:
This Service Manual is valid for Voluson i / Voluson e ultrasound systems.
For the sake of simplicity, descriptions in this manual will be briefly denoted
with Voluson i / Voluson e if no special differentiation is required.
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