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Chapter 1. General Information 1-1

1.1 Overview 1-1

1.2 Features and Advantages of SONOACE X8 1-2
1.3 Product Configuration 1-3
1.3.1 Console 1-3
1.3.2 LCD Monitor 1-5
1.3.3 Control Panel 1-6
1.3.4 Probe 1-7
1.4 Specifications 1-8

Chapter 2. Safety 2-1

2.1 Overview 2-1

2.2 Safety – Related Information 2-2
2.2.1 Safety Symbols 2-3
2.2.2 Label 2-4
2.3 Electrical Safety 2-6
2.3.1 Prevention Electric Shock 2-6
2.3.2 ECG - Related Information 2-7
2.3.3 ESD 2-8
2.3.4 EMI 2-8
2.3.5 EMC 2-9
2.4 Mechanical Safety 2-15
2.4.1 Precautions on Ramps 2-15
2.4.2 Safety Note 2-16
2.4.3 Safety Note for Monitor 2-16
2.5 Biological Safety 2-17
2.5.1 ALARA Principle 2-17
2.6 Environmental Protection 2-29

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Chapter 3. Installing the Product 3-1

3.1 Overview 3-1

3.2 Transportation 3-3
3.2.1 Precautions for Transportation 3-3
3.2.2 Temperature and Humidity 3-3
3.2.3 Transportation of the Product 3-4
3.3 Unpacking 3-5
3.3.1 Unpacking the Box 3-5
3.3.2 Checking Package Contents 3-6
3.4 Precautions for Installation 3-7
3.4.1 Precautions 3-7
3.4.2 Installation Location 3-8
3.5 Installation Procedure 3-9
3.5.1 Installation Safety 3-9
3.5.2 Connecting the Power Cord 3-10
3.5.3 Connecting the Network Cable 3-11
3.5.4 Connecting the Foot switch 3-11
3.5.5 Connecting the Probe 3-12
3.6 Starting the Product 3-13
3.7 Shutting down the Product 3-14
3.8 Connecting the Peripherals 3-15
3.8.1 BW Printer 3-15
3.8.2 Color Printer 3-15
3.8.3 Line Printer 3-16
3.8.4 USB Storage Device 3-16
3.9 System Setting 3-18
3.9.1 General System Setting 3-18
3.9.2 Peripherals Setup 3-22
3.9.3 System Information 3-24
3.9.4 DICOM Setup (Option) 3-25
3.9.5 Utilities Setup 3-36
3.9.6 Option Setup 3-40
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Chapter 4. Checking the Product 4-1

4.1 Overview 4-1

4.2 Power On/Boot up 4-2
4.3 Control Panel 4-3
4.3.1 Detail Control Panel 4-4
4.4 Checking the Performance 4-16
4.4.1 Basic Check 4-16
4.4.2 Detail check 4-17

Chapter 5. Product Structure 5-1

5.1 Overview 5-1

5.2 System Block Diagram 5-3
5.3 Basic Structure of SONOACE X8 5-4
5.3.1 Overview 5-4
5.3.2 Ultrasound System Part 5-5
5.3.3 PC Part 5-5
5.3.4 User Interface Part 5-6
5.3.5 AC to DC Power Module 5-6
5.4 PSA 5-7
5.5 Beamformer Board 5-9
5.6 CW Board 5-12
5.7 Back End Board 5-17
5.8 PCI Board 5-22
5.9 DVI Board 5-24
5.10 VGA Card 5-26
5.11 PC Mother Board 5-28
5.12 Software DSC 5-30
5.13 LCD IF Board 5-32
5.14 Rear Board 5-34
5.15 Motor Control Board 5-35
5.16 Control Panel 5-37
5.17 Power Supply 5-39

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Chapter 6. Basic Maintenance 6-1

6.1 Overview 6-1

6.2 System Information 6-2
6.3 Windows Mode 6-3
6.4 Upgrade 6-4
6.4.1 Software Upgrade 6-4
6.4.2 Hardware Upgrade 6-5
6.5 Admin Mode 6-6
6.5.1 Entering Admin Mode 6-6
6.5.2 Admin Mode Functions 6-7
6.6 Adding and Deleting Options 6-12
6.6.1 Option Type 6-12
6.6.2 Registering Options 6-13
6.6.3 Deleting Options 6-16
6.6.4 Option Status 6-17

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting 7-1

7.1 Overview 7-1

7.2 Power 7-2
7.2.1 Power Failure 7-2
7.2.2 Power cannot be turned off 7-2
7.2.3 Power is automatically turned off 7-3
7.3 Monitor 7-4
7.3.1 Blank Screen 7-4
7.3.2 Screen Color is Abnormal 7-4
7.4 Error Messages 7-5
7.4.1 System hangs after an error during booting 7-5
7.4.2 System works even if error occurred 7-5
7.5 Image 7-6
7.5.1 No BW Image Echo 7-6
7.5.2 No BW Mode Image Format 7-6
7.5.3 Noise Link Rain over the BW Mode Image (Noise) 7-6
7.5.4 PW Doppler Mode Trouble 7-7
7.5.5 CW Doppler Mode Trouble 7-7
7.5.6 Color Doppler Mode Trouble 7-7
7.5.7 Motion Mode Trouble 7-7
7.5.8 3D and LIVE 3D Trouble 7-7

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Chapter 8. Disassembly and Reassembly 8-1
8.1 Overview 8-1
8.2 Disassembly and Reassembly of the Exteral Case 8-4
8.2.1 Preparations 8-4
8.2.2 Cover Front Lower 8-4
8.2.3 Cover Body Rear 8-5
8.2.4 Cover Rear Upper 8-6
8.2.5 Cover Base Rear 8-7
8.3 Disassembly and Reassembly of the LCD Monitor 8-8
8.3.1 Preparations 8-8
8.3.2 LCD Monitor 8-8
8.4 Disassembly and Reassembly of the Ultrasound System PCB Part 8-10
8.4.1 Preparations 8-10
8.4.2 PSA ASSY 8-10
8.4.3 CW Board, BF Board, BE Board 8-11
8.4.4 Motor Board 8-12
8.4.5 LCD IF Board 8-13
8.5 Disassembly and Reassembly of the HDD 8-14
8.5.1 Preparations 8-14
8.5.2 HDD 8-14
8.6 Disassembly and Reassembly of the PC Part 8-15
8.6.1 Preparations 8-15
8.6.2 PC Part 8-15
8.6.3 DVI Board, PCI Board, VGA Card 8-17
8.6.4 Rear Board 8-18
8.6.5 PC Mother Board 8-19
8.7 Disassembly and Reassembly of the Power Supply 8-20
8.7.1 Preparations 8-20
8.7.2 AC to DC Power Module 8-20
8.7.3 DC to DC Power Module 8-21
8.7.4 PC Power Supply 8-22
8.8 Disassembly and Reassembly of the Control Panel 8-23
8.8.1 Preparations 8-23
8.8.2 Control Panel 8-23
8.8.3 Key Matrix Board 8-24
8.8.4 Track Ball 8-25
8.8.5 Alpha Numeric Keyboard 8-26

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8.9 Disassembly and Reassembly of the DVD 8-27
8.9.1 Preparations 8-27
8.9.2 DVD 8-27
8.10 Disassembly and Reassembly of the ECG Module 8-28
8.10.1 Preparation 8-28
8.10.2 ECG Module 8-28

Chapter 9. Probe 9-1

9.1 Overview 9-1

9.2 Probe List 9-2
9.3 Thermal Index (TI Table) 9-5
9.4 Ultrasound Transmission Gel 9-6
9.5 Sheaths 9-7
9.6 Probe Precautions 9-8
9.7 Cleaning and Disinfecting the Probe 9-10

Chapter 10. User Maintenance 10-1

10.1 Overview 10-1

10.2 System Maintenance 10-2
10.2.1 Installation Maintenance 10-2
10.2.2 Cleaning and disinfections 10-3
10.2.3 Cleaning the Air Filter 10-4
10.2.4 Fuse Replacement 10-5
10.3 Administration of Information 10-6
10.3.1 User Setting Back-up 10-6
10.3.2 Patient Information Back-up 10-6
10.3.3 Software 10-6

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Chapter 11. Service Part List 11-1

11.1 Overview 11-1

11.2 Cover 11-2
11.3 Ultrasound System Part 11-4
11.4 PC Part 11-6
11.5 Power Part 11-8
11.6 User Interface Part 11-9
11.7 Electric Part 11-11
11.8 Cable Part 11-12
11.9 Option 11-13
11.10 Probe 11-14

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