A6T/A6/A5 Portable Ultrasonic Diagnostic System
4701-0040-01A
5-3
5.2 Transducer
Before using the transducer, check if there is any damage in the transducer
housing, cable or connector. If there is, contact the service agent. Using
ultrasound gel on the transducer surface as coupling between the patient and
the transducer. After finishing the exam, conduct necessary cleaning and
disinfection.
WARMING:
Only the manufactured transducer can be used with the system.
Connecting the transducer to any other system may result in electric
shock or damage.
5.2.1 Maintenance
The structure of the convex and the linear transducers is shown in Fig 5-1a.
z The probe may be damaged even by a slight impact. Use it carefully to
avoid shocking or striking against any hard object;
z Ensure that the main unit is in frozen or power-down state while
connecting or disconnecting a probe;
z Be very careful not to scratch the probe head surface (acoustic lens);
z Use a sponge or soft cloth soaked with water to clean the probe after
use. DO NOT use alcohol or wiper containing alcohol or other organic
solvent like diluent to do the cleaning.
z The probe shall not be inserted into water over the bonding
boundary,or it may lead to potential damage. In this case, please
contact our service immediately;
z If the probe cable is exposed due to scratch, please stop to use it and
contact our service immediately.
z Install the transducer by rotating the locker in the indicated direction,
and avoid to damage the connector;