GE Voluson P6 User Manual

GE DRAFT VOLUSON™ P8/VOLUSON™P6
DIRECTION 5775469, R
EVISION 3 DRAFT (JULY 19, 2018) BASIC SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 5 - Components and Functions (Theory) 5-3
Section 5-2 General Information (cont?)
Among other significant features of the Voluson™ P8/Voluson™P6 are the following:
- Integrated FrontEnd (uses advanced FGPA technologies)
- Open connectivity using USB ports
- Bluetooth - wireless connectivity
- High performance 17” LCD monitor
- Low profile, backlit Keyboard
Voluson™ P8/Voluson™P6 has a digital beam forming system (incorporated in the FrontEnd) which
can handle up to 192 element probes by use of multiplexing.
Signal flow from the Probe Connector Panel, to the FrontEnd (FE) Electronics, to the BackEnd
Processor, and finally is displayed on the LCD monitor and peripherals.
Voluson™ P8/Voluson™P6 internal electronics are divided into three:
- Front End (FE) Processor
- Back End Processor
- Power Supply Unit
Interconnecting signals from FrontEnd, BackEnd, keyboard, monitor, and power distribution sub-
systems are routed internally.
Major System Components:
• FrontEnd processor: Section 5-3 on page 5-25
• BackEnd processor: 5-4-2 on page 5-31
• Top Console User interface (System I/O with hard keys):
Section 5-6 on page 5-34
•Monitor: Section 5-7 on page 5-40
• External I/O: Section 5-9 on page 5-41
• Peripherals: Section 5-10 on page 5-42
• System mechanical chassis: trolley to keep all major components Figure 5-1 on page 5-2

GE Voluson P6 Specifications

General

Transducer Ports	3
3D/4D Imaging	Yes
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Application	Obstetrics, Gynecology
Imaging Modes	Color Doppler, Power Doppler
Probe Types	Convex, Linear, Endocavity, Phased Array
Operating Temperature	10°C to 40°C
Humidity Range	30% to 80%
Transducer Options	endocavity probes