Appendix A Technical Description
Instructions for Use A - 3
Technical Description
Except as noted, the content of this chapter applies to the following ultrasound systems:
ACUSON S1000 ultrasound system
ACUSON S2000 ultrasound system
ACUSON S3000 ultrasound system
Standard Features
System operating software
Power cordset
Biopsy software
DICOM software
High-density hard disk
Recordable disk drive (DVD)
Coupling Agent (Gel), 0.25 liters
Security package
– Restricts access to the ultrasound system by adding user accounts and passwords
– Tracks user activities and saves the information to a security log file
– Encrypts DICOM communication transferred from the system to a DICOM compatible
device
Note: The available features depend on the licenses purchased for your system.
Operator Control Panel
Task lighting and backlit controls and keys
Control panel height adjustment for standing and sitting positions
– Left/right swivel: ±38°
– Range of height: 85 cm to 100 cm
Control panel text in English, German, French, Spanish, or Italian
Language-specific alphanumeric keyboard
Control panel layout supports ambidextrous operation
Five locking positions
System Operating Software
Image screen text in English, German, French, Spanish, or Italian
Customizable system settings
User-Defined exam type feature for defining up to 10 specific exam, transducer, and image
parameter settings per exam type
Supports DICOM file format
Supports PC file format