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5-2 Section 5-2 - General Information
Section 5-2
General Information
The Voluson i / Voluson e is a compact, fully portable, digital beamforming curved and linear array
ultrasound imaging scanner. Weighing only 5 kg / 11 lbs. (without peripherals), this laptop-style system
is extremely versatile. Depending upon the installed software, it can be used for various applications.
The system can be used for:
-2D Mode
- M Mode + MCFM Imaging (Color Flow and M Mode)
- Color Doppler Imaging (CFM - Color Flow Mode and PD - Power Doppler)
- Doppler (PW)
- Static 3D and 4D Real Time Imaging (optional)
- Different combinations of the above modes
The Voluson i / Voluson e technology includes advanced power management based on SMBus
(System Manager Bus) and ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface).
The various power options include:
- Rechargeable Battery (internal/external)
- AC/DC Power Supply (auto-sensing)
- Docking Unit
The system is equipped with a highly efficient power supply, resulting in low power consumption and
minimal acoustical noise.
Figure 5-1 Voluson i / Voluson e Major Components
Trackball and
Probe Port
ON/OFF Switch
Display LCD Monitor
Control Panel
Trackball Buttons
incl. alphanumeric keyboard
and buttons used to operate
the system