1 General Information

1.1 Overview
Chapter 1 contains the information necessary to plan the Troubleshooting of
SONOACE X8
The SONOACE X8 is a high-resolution color ultrasound scanner with high
penetration and a variety of measurement functions

Contents General Information

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

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1.2 Features and Advantages of SONOACE X8
y High-end Digital Beamforming : The SONOACE X8 utilizes the newly developed
Digital Beam forming technology.
y A variety of applications : The SONOACE X8 is optimized for use in a variety of
ultrasound departments, including general, abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology,
vascular, extremity, pediatric, cardiac, breast, urology, and etc.
y Various diagnostic Modes : 2D Mode, M Mode, Color Doppler Mode, Power
Doppler Mode, PW Spectral Doppler Mode, CW Spectral Doppler Mode, etc.
y 3D / 4D images can be obtained.
y Measurement and Report Functions : Besides the basic distance, area,
circumference and volume measurement functions, the SONOACE X8 also
provides application-specific measurement functions. The report function
collates measurement data.
y Review of Scanned Images : The SONOACE X8 displays Cine images of 5242
frames and loop images of 8192 lines.
y SonoViewTM : This is a total ultrasound image management system, which
allows a user to archive, view and exchange documents.
y Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine (DICOM) Function : This is
used to archive, transmit and print DICOM images through a network.
y Peripheral/Accessory Connection : A variety of peripheral devices including
VCRs and printers can be easily connected to the SONOACE X8.

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1.3 Product Configuration
This Product consists of the monitor, the control panel, the console, and the probes.

1.3.1 Console
The console consists of two parts – the inner unit and the outer unit. The interior of
the console mainly contains devices that produce ultrasound images. On the
exterior of the console are various connectors, probe holders, storage
compartments, handles, wheels, etc.

LCD Arm LCD Monitor

USB Port
DVD-R Drive

Control Panel

Handle

Probe Connector

CW Doppler Connector
Air Filter

Wheels

[Figure 1-1] Console of SONOACE X8

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[Figure 1-2] Console of SONOACE X8

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1.3.2 LCD Monitor
The monitor of this system is a color VGA monitor, which displays ultrasound
images and additional information. Use the monitor arm to adjust the height or
position of the monitor.

[Freely Movement] [Articulation (360o)]

[Figure 1-3] LCD Arm

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1.3.3 Control Panel

The control panel can be used for controlling the system. It consists of the
following four sections:
1) Function keys for mode selection and scanning, located on the right side of the
control panel.
2) Function keys for annotation and measurements, located around the Trackball.
3) Menu selection buttons, located on the left side of the control panel.
4) An alpha-numeric keyboard, located under the control panel.

Button

Dial-Button

Slide

Track Ball

Alpha-Numeric Key Board

[Figure 1-4] Control Panel

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1.3.4 Probe

Probes are devices that generate ultrasound waves and process reflected wave
data for the purpose of image formation.

NOTE For more information, refer to `Chapter 9 Probes’.

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1.4 Specifications

Height: 1329mm (with monitor)

Width: 510mm
Physical Dimensions
Depth: 885mm
Weight: more than 101kg (with monitor)
Monitor 17 inch LCD monitor
Electrical Parameters 100-120V/200-240VAC, 10A, 50/60Hz
Operating: 700hPa to 1060hPa
Pressure Limits
Storage: 700hPa to 1060hPa
Operating: 30% to 75%
Humidity Limits
Storage & Shipping: 20% to 90%
O O
Operating: 10 C ~ 35 C
Temperature Limits O O
Storage & Shipping: -25 C ~ 60 C
2D imaging mode
M imaging mode
Color Doppler Imaging(CDI) mode
Power Doppler Imaging(PDI) mode
Directional Power Doppler Imaging(DPDI) mode
Power Pulse Inversion Imaging(PPII) mode
Pulse Wave(PW) Spectral Doppler imaging mode
Imaging modes
Continuous Wave(CW) Spectral Doppler imaging mode
3D imaging mode
Dual modes
Quad modes
Combined modes
Simultaneous mode
Zoom mode
Transmit focusing, maximum of eight points (four points simultaneously
Focusing selectable)
Digital dynamic receive focusing (continuous)
Abdomen, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Adult Cardiac, Pediatric Cardiology,
Small Part, Vascular, Pediatric Abdomen, Musculoskeletal, TCD
Application General, Renal, Aorta, Appendix, Fetal Hart, Superficial, Carotid,
Arterial, Venous, Shoulder/Knee, Hand/Foot, Elbow/Wrist, Aortic Arch,
Cervix, Prostate, Bladder

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 Obstetrics
Gynecology
Cardiology
Measurement Fetal Echo
Packages Vascular (Carotid, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Varicose)
Urology
Radiology
* Refer the Chapter 5 of User manual
Trackball operation of multiple cursors
2D mode: Linear measurements and area measurements using
Measurement elliptical approximation or trace
M mode: Continuous readout of distance, time, and slope rate
Doppler mode: Velocity and trace
Cine loop memory (maximum 5242 frames)
Image Storage
Image filing system
Gray Scale 256 (8 bits)
TGC control
Mode-independent gain control
Acoustic power control (adjustable)
Signal processing Dynamic aperture
(Pre-processing) Dynamic apodization
Dynamic range control (adjustable)
Image view area control
M-mode sweep speed control
Spatial Compound Imaging
Dynamic MR
Frame average
Signal processing Edge Enhancement / Blurring
(Post-processing) Gamma-scale windowing
Image orientation (left/right and up/down, rotation)
White on black/black on white
Zoom
Curved Linear Array
C2-5EL
C3-7EP
Probes Linear Array
HL5-12ED
L5-12EC
L5-12/50EP

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 Phased Array
P2-4AH
P3-5AC
Endocavity Curved Linear Array
NER4-9ES
NEV4-9ES
Volume Probe
Probes
3D2-6ET
3D4-8EK
3D4-8ET
3D5-9EK
CW
CW2.0
CW4.0

Probe connections 4 probe connectors (including CW probe connector)

VHS and S-VHS, VCR left and right audio

Microphone
Rear Panel B/W printer video and remote control
Input / Output VGA monitor
Connections Parallel port
USB
LAN
VCR
Video Page Printer
Color Video Page Printer
USB Video Printer
USB Color Video Printer
Inkjet Printer
Auxiliary
Laser Printer
USB MO Driver
Foot Switch
USB Flash Memory Media
Microphone
EXT Monitor

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