GE Voluson P6 - Page 210

GE HEALTHCAREDRAFT VOLUSON® P8 / VOLUSON® P6
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EVISION 6 DRAFT (JANUARY 17, 2013) PROPRIETARY SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 5 - Components and Functions (Theory) 5-3
Section 5-2 General Information (cont’d)
Among other significant features of the Voluson® P8 / Voluson® P6 are the following:
- Integrated FrontEnd (uses advanced FGPA technologies)
- Open connectivity using USB ports
- Bluetooth - wireless connectivity
- High performance 15” LCD monitor
- Low profile, backlit Keyboard
Voluson® P8 / Voluson® P6 has a digital beam forming system (incorporated in the FrontEnd) which
can handle up to 192 element probes by use of multiplexing.
Signal flow from the Probe Connector Panel, to the FrontEnd (FE) Electronics, to the BackEnd
Processor, and finally is displayed on the LCD monitor and peripherals.
Voluson® P8 / Voluson® P6 internal electronics are divided into three:
- Front End (FE) Processor
- Back End Processor
- Power Supply Unit
Interconnecting signals from FrontEnd, BackEnd, keyboard, monitor, and power distribution sub-
systems are routed internally.
Major System Components:
• FrontEnd processor: Section 5-3 on page 5-20
• BackEnd processor: 5-4-2 on page 5-26
• Top Console User interface (System I/O with hard keys):
Section 5-6 on page 5-29
•Monitor: Section 5-7 on page 5-35
• External I/O: Section 5-8 on page 5-36
• Peripherals: Section 5-9 on page 5-37
• System mechanical chassis: trolley to keep all major components Section 5-11 on page 5-45