Facility needs
Ultrasound System – Common Service Information 3-23
Direction 5444964-100 English Rev. 5
Required facility needs
NOTE:  GE requires a dedicated power and ground for the proper 
operation of its Ultrasound equipment. This dedicated power 
shall originate at the last distribution panel before the Ultrasound 
system.
The Ultrasound system will function on voltages from 100-240 
Volts and 50 or 60 Hz. However, if using 220-volt power in North 
America, then a center tapped power source is required.
Sites with a mains power system with defined Neutral and Live
:
The dedicated line shall consist of one phase, a neutral (not 
shared with any other circuit), and a full-size ground wire from 
the distribution panel to the Ultrasound outlet.
Sites with a mains power system without a defined Neutral
:
The dedicated line shall consist of one phase (two lines), not 
shared with any other circuit, and a full-size ground wire from 
the distribution panel to the Ultrasound outlet.
 Figure 3-1. Minimal floor plan, 2.5 m x 3 m (8 by 10 foot)
Scale: 
Each square equals one square 
foot (app. 31 x 31 cm)
1.  Door – at least 762 mm (30 
inches)
2. Film Viewer
3.  Counter Top, Sink with hot 
and cold water and Supplies 
Storage
4. Linen Supply
5. Probes/Supplies
6.  Examination Table – 1930 x 
610 mm (76 x 24 inches)
7. Footswitch
8. Stool
9. Ultrasound system
10. External Peripherals
11.  Dedicated Power Outlet - 
Circuit Breaker protected and 
easily accessible
12. Network Interface
13. 457 mm (18 inches) distance 
of Ultrasound system from 
wall or objects
14. GE Cabinet for Software and 
Manuals
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