GE Versana Balance User Manual

Facility needs
Versana Balance – Basic Service Manual System view 2-15
5808768-100 English Rev.9
2-3-3 Required facility needs(continued)
NOTE: Please note that image artifacts can occur, if at any time within
the facility, the ground from the main facility's incoming power
source to the Ultrasound unit is only a conduit.
• Dedicated single branch power outlet of adequate
amperage meeting all local and national codes which is
located less than 2.5 m (8 ft.) from the unit’s proposed
location
• Door opening is at least 76 cm (30 in) wide
• Proposed location for unit is at least 0.5m (1.5 ft.) from the
wall for cooling
• Power outlet and place for any external peripheral are within
2 m (6.5 ft.) of each other with peripheral within 1 m of the
unit to connect cables.
• Power outlets for other medical equipment.
• Power outlets for test equipment within 1 m (3.2 ft.) of
Ultrasound system.
• Clean and protected space to store probes (in their cases or
on a rack)
• Material to safely clean probes (done with a plastic
container, never metal)
For the amperage requirements, see:
2-2-3 ‘Electrical
requirements’ on page 2-6.
2-3-4 Desirable features
• Door is at least 92 cm (3 ft.) wide
• Circuit breaker for dedicated power outlet is easily
accessible
• Sink with hot and cold water
• Receptacle for bio–hazardous waste, like used probe
sheaths
• Emergency oxygen supply
• Storage for linens and equipment
• Nearby waiting room, lavatory, and dressing room
• Dual level lighting (bright and dim)
• Lockable cabinet ordered by GE for its software and
proprietary manuals

GE Versana Balance Specifications

General

Category	Ultrasound System
Doppler Modes	Color Doppler, Power Doppler, Pulsed Wave Doppler, Continuous Wave Doppler
Power Requirements	100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
DICOM Compatibility	Yes
Wireless Connectivity	Optional
Display	LED
Transducers	convex, linear, phased array
Image Storage	USB
Connectivity	USB, HDMI, Ethernet, DICOM
Applications	Obstetrics, Gynecology, Cardiology, Vascular, Urology
Imaging Modes	2D, M-Mode, 3D/4D
Operating Temperature	10°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Humidity Range	20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Display Size	15.6 inches
Transducer Ports	3 active transducer ports