Appendix A Technical Description
A - 4 Instructions for Use
Monitor
ï‚§ 54.5 cm (21.5 inch) High-resolution Flat Panel Display (Monitor)
ï‚§ 16:9 wide screen format
ï‚§ 256 shades of gray
ï‚§ 8 bit (16.7 million colors)
ï‚§ Recordable image area of 800 by 600 pixels (clips)
ï‚§ Recordable image area of 1024 by 768 (static image)
ï‚§ IPS (in-plane switching) technology
ï‚§ 1920 x 1080 resolution, progressive scan, flicker-free monitor
ï‚§ Brightness controls
ï‚§ Built-in microphone
ï‚§ Reduced glare in all working environments
ï‚§ Variable positioning adjustments:
– Range of height: 176 cm to 140 cm; folds down for transport or portable exams to
115 cm
– Left and right swivel: ±180°
– Extended wide-angle viewing angle (rotation at the base of the monitor): ±178°
– Tilt front (+90°) and back (-10°)
ï‚§ Articulating arm adjustments (independent of control panel):
– Left and right swivel: ±180°
– Vertical: up to 12.7 cm
Mobility
ï‚§ The Mobile QuikStart feature for portable studies decreases the time required to power the
system on or off by using the installed battery to place the ultrasound system in a standby
status.
– Startup from standby in approximately 30 seconds
– Shutdown to standby in approximately 10 seconds
ï‚§ Central braking system and individual caster lock system
ï‚§ Swivel casters with shock attenuation features
ï‚§ Compact and lightweight industrial design
ï‚§ Large steering handle for portability and maneuvering
ï‚§ Transducer holders and cable management
ï‚§ Tilt-down flat panel
ï‚§ Locking arm for flat-panel monitor