GE Vivid 7 User Manual

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Contact infor mation
If additional information or assistance is needed, please 
contact the local distributor or the appropriate support resource 
listed bellow:
Europe
GE Ultraschall KG
Deutschland GmbH & Co.
Beethovenstraße 239
Postfach 11 05 60
D-42655 SolingenTel: 0130 81 6370
Tel: (49) (0) 212-28-02-208
USA
GE Medical Systems
Ultrasound Service Engineering
4855 W. Electric Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53219
On-line Applications SupportTel: (1)...

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Latin and South America
GE Medical Systems
Ultrasound Service Engineering
4855 W. Electric Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53219
On-line Applications SupportTel: (1) 305-735-2304     
Tel: (1) 800-682-5327
or (262) 524-5698
Brazil
GE Ultrasound
Rua Tomas Carvalhal, 711
Paraiso
Cep: 04006-002 - São Paulo, SPTel: (55.11) 887-8099
Fax: (55.11) 887-9948 

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Chapter 1 
Getting started
This chapter includes the following information:
• Preparing the unit for use  ............................................................ ....  11• Site requirements  ....................................................................... 11
• Connecting the unit  .................................................................... 12
• Switching On/Off...

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Introduction
Only qualified physicians or ultrasound sonographers should 
perform scans of patients for medical diagnostic reasons. 
Request training, if needed. Ensure that unauthorized 
personnel do not tamper with the unit.
Service representatives authorized by GE Ultrasound will 
unpack and install the unit. Do not attempt to install the unit 
alone.
Never set liquids on the unit in order to avoid spillage into the 
unit or the control...

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Preparing the unit for use
The Vivid 7/Vivid 7 PRO ultrasound unit must operate within 
the proper environment and in accordance with the 
requirements described in this section. Before using the 
system, ensure that the requirements are met.
Site requirements
Optimal operation of the unit can be obtained by implementing 
the following requirements:
Power requirements
The Vivid 7/Vivid 7 PRO ultrasound unit uses a separate power 
outlet for...

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Electromagnetic interferences
The Vivid 7/
Vivid 7 PRO ul-
trasound unit is ap-
proved for use in 
hospitals, clinics 
and other environ-
mentally qualified 
facilities, in terms of 
the prevention of ra-
dio wave interfer-
ence. Operation of 
the unit in an inap-
propriate environ-
ment can cause 
electronic interfer-
ence to radios and 
television sets situ-
ated near the medi-
cal equipment.Ensure that the unit is protected from...

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 Figure 1-1: The rating label
Check the voltage range indicated on the label:
•  100–120 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 10A
Or
•  230 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 5A
1. Rating label
2. Circuit breaker
3. Power cable socket
4. Potential Equalization
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WARNINGIf the mains supply is not within the specified range, do not 
connect the unit to the power source. Contact the dealer to have 
the unit adjusted to the specific mains supply.  

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Connecting to the electrical outlet
1. Ensure that the wall outlet is of appropriate type, and that 
the power switch is turned off.
2. Uncoil the power cable, allowing sufficient slack so that the 
unit can be moved slightly.
3. Secure the power plug in the wall outlet.
Refer to page 381 
for further informa-
tion on peripherals.Peripheral/Accessor y connection
The external I/O connector is situated on the rear side of the 
unit See Figure...

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 Figure 1-2: The External I/O Panel
Socket Signal type Device type Note
Audio OutAudio VCR Audio 
amplifierLine level 1Vp-p
R = Right
L = Left
Trig OutDigital 
synchronization 
signalFor future use 0 to 3V digital trig pulse 
corresponding to ECG 

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Footswitch3 pedals 
footswitch
Serial port
RS-232RS-232  For future use
RemoteRemote control 
of external 
peripheralsFor future use
ModemAnalog phone 
lineConnection to GE 
OnLine Center or 
regional hubs for 
access to InSite 
remote diagnostic 
and iLinq 
assistance tool
Composite 
Video OutComposite 
NTSC/PAL 
videoVCR or video 
monitorSignal level 1Vp-p
Black & White 
Video OutBlack and white 
videoB&W printer Signal level 1Vp-p Socket...