Aquila Manual

USER MANUAL
0344
Doc. #: 58B11EN04
USER
MANUAL
Instructions for use
Technical description
U.S.A.: Federal law restricts this device to use by or on the

order of a physician.
Manufactured by:
Esaote Europe B.V. Your distributor:
Philipsweg 1
6227 AJ Maastricht
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (43) 382 4600
Fax: +31 (43) 382 4601
Internet: www.esaote.com
email: international.sales@esaote.com
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If there is an update for this version, please remember to recycle the
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0344
The Medical Device, specified hereafter, meets the provisions of the

Medical Device Directive 93/42 EEC (93)
The device configuration is listed in the attached configuration list. The

CE marking of conformity applied to this device encompasses all other
relevant Directives.
Esaote Europe B.V.

Philipsweg 1, 6227 AJ Maastricht,
The Netherlands
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emmisions
The Aquila Vet is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customer or the user of the Aquila Vet should assure it is used in such an enviroment.
Emmisons test Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance

RF emissions Group 1 The Aquila Vet uses RF energy only for its
CISPR 11 internal function. Therefore, its
RF emissions Class A The Aquila Vet is suitable for use in all
CISPR 11 establishments other than domestic, and
may be used in domestic establishments
Harmonic emissions Not applicable and those directly connected to the public
CISPR 11 network that supllies buildings used for
IEC 61000-3-2 domestic purposes, provided the following
caution is heeded:
Voltage fluctuations/ Not applicable
flicker emmisions
IEC 61000-3-3
Caution: This equipment/system is intended
for use by healthcare professionals only.
This is a CISPR 11 Class A medical
equipment/system. In a domestic
environment tis equipment/system may
cause radio interference, in which case it
may be necessary to take adequate
mitigation measures, such as re-orienting,
relocating or shielding the Aquila Vet or
filtering the connection to the public mains
network.
Device configuration List
Aquila Vet
Unit and probes

Article # Description Revision code
410853 Aquila Vet Basic Unit
411281 Aquila Vet Basic Unit
410638 3.5/5.0 MHz Curved Array HiD probe R40
401667 5.0/7.5 MHz Curved Array probe R17
410054 6.0/8.0 MHz Linear Array probe 6CM
410647 8.0 MHz Linear Array probe 4CM
401670 6.0/8.0 MHz LA DF Vet probe 30C/ 6CM
Disclaimer
410611 3.5 MHz LA AS probe 30C/180 mm
Veterinary use only

The above mentioned probe is for dedicated veterinary applications. The specifications of the probe do
not allow this probe to be used for medical applications.
When this probe is attached to the Aquila and active, the Medical device does not meet the provisions
of the Medical Device Directive 93/92 EEC (93).
Options
410856 Trolley Aquila
401526 Needle Guide Type L (for 410054)
401524 Needle Guide Type M (for 401667)
401391 Needle Guide Type I (for 410638, Rev B)
410661 Needle Guide Type U (for 410647)
410662 Needle Guide Type T (for 410638, Rev B)
400603 Footswitch
410871 Battery
410872 Battery recharger for battery
410680 Stand-off AS Probe Swine
410681 Stand-off AS Probe Cattle
402118 Calibration phantom backfat scanning
Explanation of symbols
Symbol Description
Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).

This symbol means that the device fully complies with
0344 European Directive 93/42/EEC.
Equipment conforms to IEC60601 Class I Type BF requirements

for medical electrical equipment.
Fuses.
Ground.
Equipotentiality earth terminal to connect extra ground lead.
Video Output.
Video Input.
Footswitch.
Consult user manual.
Printer remote cable.
Veterinary use only.*
* This sign will appear on the screen, when the 3.5 MHz LA AS probe
30C/180 mm is connected to the Aquila.
Explanation of symbols
Introduction A
System Set Up B
Instructions for Use C
General Information D
Index E
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A
ABOUT THIS MANUAL .......................................................................................................................A-1
CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE.........................................................................................................A-1
THE AQUILA VET................................................................................................................................A-1
Intended Use ..................................................................................................................................A-1
Two technologies.......................................................................................................................A-2
Linear Array ...............................................................................................................................A-2
Curved Array..............................................................................................................................A-2
THE OPERATION OF THE SCANNER...............................................................................................A-3
The Keyboard .................................................................................................................................A-3
The Screen ...................................................................................................................................A-10
The Image.....................................................................................................................................A-11
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................................A-13
SYSTEM SET UP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................................B-1
BASIC SET UP ....................................................................................................................................B-1
Preparing the examination environment ....................................................................................B-4
SYSTEM, USER AND APPLICATION SETTINGS..............................................................................B-4
System settings ..............................................................................................................................B-4
User settings ...................................................................................................................................B-5
Application settings .........................................................................................................................B-7
Reinstalling manufacturers default settings ....................................................................................B-8
Program settings.............................................................................................................................B-9
System settings .........................................................................................................................B-9
Caliper settings ........................................................................................................................B-12
Help .........................................................................................................................................B-15
Installation................................................................................................................................B-15
Extern video.............................................................................................................................B-19
.................................................................................................................................................B-19
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C
MEASUREMENTS.............................................................................................................................. C-1
General .......................................................................................................................................... C-1
Measurements .......................................................................................................................... C-2
Distance.................................................................................................................................... C-2
Length (manual/auto follow) ..................................................................................................... C-2
Area/Circumference (manual/auto follow) ................................................................................ C-3
Ellipse (Area/Circumference/Volume)....................................................................................... C-3
Angle......................................................................................................................................... C-4
M-mode measurement.............................................................................................................. C-4
MAIN MENU ....................................................................................................................................... C-5
Cardiology...................................................................................................................................... C-5
Veterinary ...................................................................................................................................... C-5
Animal Science .............................................................................................................................. C-5
Save recall image .......................................................................................................................... C-6
Save image............................................................................................................................... C-6
Save image from DSM.............................................................................................................. C-6
Recall image ............................................................................................................................. C-6
Delete image............................................................................................................................. C-6
High quality/Normal quality ....................................................................................................... C-6
Auto file name........................................................................................................................... C-6
Include overlay.......................................................................................................................... C-7
TEXT.............................................................................................................................................. C-7
Table of Contents
Pickup strings ............................................................................................................................C-8

Doctor ........................................................................................................................................C-8
Hide text ....................................................................................................................................C-9
Clear text ...................................................................................................................................C-9
Copy, Move and Delete block....................................................................................................C-9
Show special fields ....................................................................................................................C-9
Body marks...................................................................................................................................C-10
Goto ..............................................................................................................................................C-11
User ..............................................................................................................................................C-11
Probes ..........................................................................................................................................C-11
Settings....................................................................................................................................C-12
Upside down ............................................................................................................................C-12
Reverse ...................................................................................................................................C-12
Image Angle ............................................................................................................................C-12
Biopsy line ...............................................................................................................................C-12
Adjust Biopsy line ....................................................................................................................C-12
DNF .........................................................................................................................................C-14
Dynamic range ........................................................................................................................C-14
Automatic focus .......................................................................................................................C-14
Total Image Focus ...................................................................................................................C-14
High quality ..............................................................................................................................C-15
M-mode speed.........................................................................................................................C-15
Gray maps ...............................................................................................................................C-15
2D output power ......................................................................................................................C-15
Image size ...............................................................................................................................C-15
TCG Near ................................................................................................................................C-15
TCG Far...................................................................................................................................C-15
Program ........................................................................................................................................C-15
Memory.........................................................................................................................................C-16
About the scanner.........................................................................................................................C-16
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SCANNER.........................................................................D-1
Connections....................................................................................................................................D-1
General Specifications....................................................................................................................D-1
Handling and Care..........................................................................................................................D-3
Unit ............................................................................................................................................D-3
Battery .......................................................................................................................................D-3
ACCESSORY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................D-4
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................D-4
Warnings and Precautions..............................................................................................................D-5
Basic warnings probes ..............................................................................................................D-5
Instructions for Use.........................................................................................................................D-6
Clinical Applications:.......................................................................................................................D-8
Endorectal applications ........................................................................................................D-8
Abdominal or External applications ......................................................................................D-8
Instructions for Clinical Use ............................................................................................................D-9
Endorectal Use (6.0/8.0 MHz LA DF Vet probe) .....................................................................D-10
Abdominal Use ........................................................................................................................D-10
Cardiac ....................................................................................................................................D-11
Intraoperative...........................................................................................................................D-11
Preparing the intraoperative probe: ....................................................................................D-11
Handling, Care, and Storage ........................................................................................................D-11
General probe cleaning ...........................................................................................................D-11
Table of Contents
Others ..................................................................................................................................... D-12

Protective probe covers ..................................................................................................... D-12
Products for high level disinfection .................................................................................... D-13
Ultrasound coupling gel ..................................................................................................... D-13
Needle guide ..................................................................................................................... D-13
Probe holder ...................................................................................................................... D-13
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................... D-14
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PROBES ........................................................................ D-15
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E
About this Manual; Contents of the Package; The Aquila Vet Introduction
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This user manual provides information on the Aquila Vet and its probes. The
manual describes the set up of the scanner, instructions for use, technical
specifications, handling, storage and the different probes.
At the front of this manual you will find a sheet with the names of all
chapters (A - E).
The scanner employs an extensive 'pull-down' menu structure. Since a menu
may contain a next menu and/or previous menu they are constructed as a
hierarchical tree. Therefore, at the beginning of chapter B you will find a sheet
describing the hierarchical tree step by step.
Throughout the manual the keys are printed in capitals, whereas each menu
word and/or line is visualized in bold characters.
CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE

The package of the Aquila Vet consists of the following:
■ One Aquila Vet basic unit
■ One manual set
■ One bottle of coupling gel
■ One or more probes; depending on what was ordered.
THE AQUILA VET
Intended Use
The scanner and its range of probes are intended to perform diagnostic
ultrasound examinations in order to evaluate soft tissue. The indications for
use are probe dependent and are specified in section D.
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Introduction The Aquila Vet
Two technologies
It is generally accepted that different types of study may need different probe
technology. For this reason the Aquila Vet offers two technologies in one
system. Curved Array: often the probe of choice for abdominal scanning and
Linear Array; for high resolution small parts studies.
Linear Array
A Linear Array probe is made up of, typically 80 or more, small rectangular
crystal elements mounted side by side to form a single strip. By triggering the
elements sequentially in groups, a rectangular ultrasound image is built up of
which the width approximates the length of the array.
The ultrasound beam can be focused by using delay-lines to shape the wave
front transmitted by the crystal groups. Furthermore, by changing the beam
shape in sequential frames it is possible to work with multiple focal points.
The advantage of the Linear Array is its wide near field, which can be of
particular importance in Small Parts scanning.
Curved Array
Curved Array technology is the same as Linear Array in every respect, except
that the crystal elements are formed into a curve, rather than into a straight
line, which gives a diverging ultrasound image.
The advantages of the curved array are its wide far field, coupled to a small
"footprint", or narrow near field, which is often of advantage in abdominal
scanning.
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The Operation of the Scanner Introduction
THE OPERATION OF THE SCANNER

The menu tree starts with the main menu. The main menu is displayed on the
left side of the screen, overlapping the ultrasound image. When one of the
items is activated, the menus overlap the main menu in a cascading way.
The menu tree is mostly limited to four levels.
In general, the Aquila Vet consists of a keyboard and a screen. Both will be
explained below:
The Keyboard
The keyboard of the Aquila Vet can be divided into four sections:
1. The trackball and the five surrounding keys.

2. The direct operating keys.
3. The alphanumeric keyboard.
4. The gain knobs.
The on and off key is located at the right top corner.
On/Off
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Introduction The Operation of the Scanner
1. The trackball and the five surrounding keys.
SELECT
Pressing the SELECT key, when only the ultrasound image is on the screen,
will display the main menu. By scrolling through this menu using the
trackball, any item can be highlighted and then activated by pressing the
SELECT key again. This will display a second menu from which any item can
be chosen by using the trackball as before.
Pressing SELECT again will result in one of the following:
■ another menu.
■ an action, for example the appearance of a measurement caliper cross.
■ programming of the selected item.
ESCAPE
With the ESCAPE key you can go back through the menus. Activating this key
will make the chosen menu disappear from the screen without activating an
item from that menu.
Pressing the ESCAPE key will, in a frozen image, erase measurements one at
a time.
AGAIN
The AGAIN key immediately reselects the menu item that was active before.
E.g., select OBSTETRICS from the main menu, then GSD, then DISTANCE 1.
Now you can perform the measurement and press AGAIN to jump
immediately to the menu where DISTANCE 2 can be selected.
SET
In some menus (gamma curve editor, formula editor) the SET key is used to
edit operations. When no menus are displayed, the SET key is used to activate
and control the caliper.
FREEZE
The FREEZE key freezes or unfreezes the image. Upon unfreezing the image
annotations are automatically cleared, unless programmed otherwise
(menu: program/text settings/). After freezing, the Cine Memory is
automatically activated, as indicated by the Cine Memory bar in the bottom
right of the frozen image. The leftmost number indicates the actual image on
display. The bar graph indicates its relative position in the Cine Memory. Use
the trackball to scroll forward or backward through the Cine Memory. Quickly
move the trackball either to left or right, to start auto replay. Touch the
trackball again to stop. The total number of images stored in Cine Memory
depends on several factors, such as: current display mode, frame-rate, image-
depth, number of transmit focal points and time elapsed since last unfreeze
command. Cine memory is available in all image modes; B, B+B, B-M and
M-mode, as well as for both image memories independently.
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2. The direct operating keys.
SAVE
With the SAVE key the active measurement and calculated data are stored into
the report (This key is deactivated when Automatic store mode is selected)
(menu: program/caliper settings/store measurements).
MULTI MEASURE
The MULTI key puts the result of the measurement on the screen and allows
another measurement to be made in the same image, to a maximum of
5 measurements.
PROBE
By pressing the PROBE key you open the probe and application selection
menu. Select using the trackball, then press PROBE or SELECT again to
activate.
MACRO
The MACRO keys are used to store commands which are used frequently, but
are hidden away in the menu structure of the scanner.
Example: To change the scan angle of the image, you will have to press the
SELECT key, then select Probes and Settings from the menu and finally Image
angle.
If this function is often required it can be programmed as a single key under
one of the macros. How to program a MACRO key is explained in the
Application manual.
STORE
The STORE key enables up to 160 ultrasound images to be stored on memory
card.
☞ A formatted 32 MB Memory card (Sandisk or Kodak) must be inserted in the

slot at the back of the scanner.
Images stored on the memory disk can be redisplayed on the monitor by

pressing FUNCTION-SAVE.
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GOTO
The goto function is used to automate sequences of commands which are used
frequently. Press FUNCTION M1 and the scanner will now start the
programmed sequence of actions. How to program a Goto is explained in the
Application manual.
FOCUS POINTS
Four focus points can be operated independently with these keys. Linear and
curved array probes can handle up to 4 focus points simultaneously. The
numbered triangle arrow(s) left of the image, indicate(s) the position of the
focus points. Pressing the (+) key will increase the number of focal points and
the (-) will decrease the number of focal points. The focal points can be moved
up or down with the adjacent arrow key.
The focus of the transducer may also be set to automatic focus which
maintains optimum focus throughout the middle of the image.
B-MODE
The scanner will start up in the single image live B-mode. Pressing the
B-MODE key will always switch to single image live B-mode.
The active image can be frozen by pressing the FREEZE key, using the
footswitch or by pressing SET, if programmed.
An 'F' will be displayed in the status field when the image is frozen.
DOUBLE B-MODE
The DOUBLE B-MODE key displays dual image on the screen. If the scanner
is already in dual image mode, the same key is used to select the live image on
the left or on the right.
A highlighted character 'B' indicates if the left or right image is active.
DUAL IMAGE B+M-MODE

The DUAL IMAGE B+M-MODE key displays a B-mode (left) and an M-mode
(right) on the screen.
Press the B+M-MODE key again and the B-mode will become active and the
M-mode will be frozen. Using a Linear Array or Curved Array probe, the
B-mode image and the M-mode image are always active simultaneously.
The distance between two dotted vertical lines on the M-mode image
represents 1 second. The total sweep time over the entire width of the screen is
indicated in the status field: Swp:...s.
The M-mode sweep speed can be altered. Press the SELECT key on the
keyboard. Select Probes and press SELECT. Now select Settings and press
SELECT.
Move the cursor to M-mode speed and press SELECT again to obtain a bar at
the bottom of the image that, by use of the trackball, selects the M-mode sweep
speed. Press SELECT to store the speed.
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The M-mode selection line can be positioned with the trackball. Use the
FREEZE key or footswitch to freeze or unfreeze the image (B-or M-mode).
Press the B-MODE key to return to single B-mode image.
M-MODE
The M-MODE key displays an M-mode image which will be displayed over
the entire width of the screen.
The distance between two dotted vertical lines represents 1 second. The total
sweep time over the entire width of the screen is indicated in the status field:
Swp:...s.
The M-mode sweep speed can be altered as explained before.
REVERSE IMAGE
Pressing this key reverses the image Right/Left; Left/Right.
LEFT/RIGHT SWITCH
This key switches between the right and the left image when measuring in
double image mode.
ZOOM
While the scanner displays a live single image B-mode, pressing the
ZOOM ON key will display a square on the image, the zoom box. This square
represents the image size of the zoomed image, and can be moved with the
trackball. The size can be altered with the two image depth keys.
Now press the ZOOM ON key again to obtain the zoomed image.
The position can still be changed with the trackball. Press the ZOOM OFF key
to exit the zoom function.
The active image can be frozen by pressing the FREEZE key or using the
footswitch. This is indicated with an 'F' in the status field.
IMAGE DEPTH
With the IMAGE DEPTH key the displayed image depth can be changed. The
upper and lower limit of these selections depend on the probe type and
frequency. A lower frequency will be able to display a greater depth.
When the zoom mode is switched on, these keys are used to change the size of
the zoom box.
PRINT
Pressing this key activates a video printer (if attached using the printer remote
cable).
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REPORT
Upon pressing the REPORT key, the report from the application being used,
will be displayed. Use the trackball to scroll through the report pages, if more
then one page is available.
SCAN ANGLE
By pressing the SCAN ANGLE key the angle of the image can be cycled
through from maximum to minimum aperture.
3. The alphanumerical keyboard.
NEW PATIENT
To start an examination with a new patient press the NEW PATIENT key. All
measurements made and stored in the reports and patient data such as the
name, date of birth or patient number will be erased.
A full system reset will occur when pressing FUNCTION and then NEW
PATIENT.
BACKSPACE
Pressing the BACKSPACE key will erase one character to the left of the current
cursor position. This key will auto-repeat when pressed continionsly.
ENTER
Pressing the ENTER key will move the cursor to the first position on the next
line.
COMPOSE
With the COMPOSE key special characters can be created such as é or ö. E.g.
to create é press COMPOSE, then the character e and then the character '. For
ö, first press COMPOSE then the character o and then the character :.
TEXT ANNOTATION
Activating the TEXT key will display a cursor in the image. This cursor can be
moved with the trackball. Position the cursor and enter the text with the
alphanumeric keyboard. You can also enter text in different places. Just move
the cursor to another position and enter the text. Move the cursor to another
position etc. Press TEXT again to switch off the cursor.
ARROW INDICATOR
Press FUNCTION-, then Arrow-key (up, down, left or -right) to obtain an
arrow indicator for image annotation. Then use the trackball to position the
arrow-indicator. Use the Escape key to erase arrow-indicators one-by-one.
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USER
Press the USER key to show the User menu. Move the cursor with the trackball
to choose one of the items of this menu. You can add, delete or activate one of
the programmed user settings.
CAPS
With the CAPS on all characters entered will be capitals.
FUNCTION
All rows of the alphanumeric keyboard have a secondary function. For
instance the double function of the character Q is the BPD measurement. The
secondary function of the character A is the AP body mark.
The second function of these keys can be activated by pressing FUNCTION
first and then the key with the required key. This way, fetal age measurements,
body marks and pickup strings are easily initiated on the screen.
Press SHIFT-FUNCTION to lock the FUNCTION key. This is a useful option

to be able to perform several fetal age measurements in a sequence by just
pressing the corresponding character on the alphanumeric keyboard.
Press SELECT, choose Program, then Help to find the list of shortcuts.
4. The gain knobs.
Time gain compensation

Time gain compensation in normal situations is defined so that the entire
ultrasound image has a uniform echo density. This normal situation is
achieved when the TOTAL GAIN knob, and the DEPTH GAIN knobs are in
their center position.
For certain applications this normal position may not be suitable. Adjust the
overall brightness level of the ultrasound image to a convenient level with the
total gain knob.
To correct the brightness level at a certain depth, adjust with the near or far
gain knob. The cross-over point depth between near and far gain can be
adjusted as described on page C-15, chapter “Instructions for use”,
“TGC Near-Far”.
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The Screen
The screen is divided into the following areas:
Status field
The Status field displays the actual mode/status of the scanner on the left side
of the screen, such as FREEZE (F), REVERSE (R), DYNAMIC NOISE FILTER
(DNF), FRAMERATE and DOUBLE IMAGE.
Results field
Image field
Depth scale & focus points

A scale format indicates the displayed depth. There are two different scale
formats available in the scanner (menu: program/system settings/
scale format). You can also choose between a cm- or an inch scale
(menu: program/installation/measurement unit). How to select and program
the scale format and cm/inch scale of your choice is explained in chapter B,
SYSTEM SET UP, page B-11. The active focus points are indicated with an
arrow.
Results field
The Results field displays the measurement result.
Image field
The Image field displays the image in the center of the screen.
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The Image
Optimal image resolution
The focus setting and the number of echolines per image influence the
resolution.
Focus
The focus of an ultrasound image is defined in three planes:
1. Axial resolution
The resolution in line with the ultrasound beam.
The axial resolution is determined by the frequency of the probe. The higher
the frequency the better the axial resolution. However, the maximum
penetration decreases.
2. Lateral resolution
The resolution perpendicular to the direction of the ultrasound beam, is
the lateral resolution and is defined by the focussing of the probe. More
transmit focal points increase the lateral resolution. However, the frame rate
mostly decreases. With ‘Total Image Focus’ activated, the Aquila Vet adjusts
receive focus in an optimal way. Good lateral focussing can be obtained over
full depth of view, with only one transmit focal point selected.
3. Transverse resolution
The resolution perpendicular to the plane of the ultrasound image, is
the transverse resolution and is also defined by the focussing of the probe. For
Linear and Curved Array probes the transversal focus is determined by means
of the acoustic lens and is optimized at one depth.
With Linear and Curved Array probes up to four focal points can be activated.
You can select a focal point and its position by pressing and or .
The position of the focal points are indicated in the depth scale as triangle
arrows.
The number and position of the focal points can be selected with the focus keys
in the focus section.
If you want to erase a focal point you must press the corresponding focus key.
However one focal point will always remain visible.
☞ NOTE: More focal points decreases the frame rate.
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Optimize image presentation

Monitor adjustment
The monitor has to be adjusted in a dim (darkened) room.
To adjust brightness and contrast of the monitor, a grayscale is available. The
grayscale is displayed at the left hand top corner of the image field.
Beneath the monitor are the “pop out” Brightness and Contrast knobs. Turn
the BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST knobs fully counterclockwise.
Turn the near-, far- and total gain knobs to the mid position.
Turn BRIGHTNESS clockwise until the darkest square of the grayscale can just
be distinguished from the black background.
Turn the CONTRAST until the two brightest squares can be distinguished
from each other.
Now the optimal adjustment of the monitor is established. The adjustment is
dependent on the ambient light. Readjustment is necessary when the ambient
light changes.
Always try to optimize the image with the gain controls of the scanner and
keep the adjustment of the monitor fixed.
Video manipulation
The scanner enables digital grayscale conversion.
Grayscale conversion can be useful in certain applications to enhance the
visibility of tissues.
The scanner has 8 preprogrammed and 2 user programmable gray maps. The
gray maps influence the video grayscale, just before the video is output to the
monitor.
It is possible to program two gray maps. How to program the gray maps is
described in the Application manual.
Image orientation
Linear and Curved Array probes
The green light on the probe indicates whether the probe is selected for use
(illumination). The green light also indicates the orientation of the scan plane.
In normal operation the green light corresponds to the left side of the image on
the monitor.
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Warnings and Precautions Introduction
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Before connecting and operating the scanner this section must be read
carefully.
Definition:
Warnings alert the user to potential serious outcomes (death, injury or serious
adverse events) to the patient of user or to prevent misdiagnosis.
Precautions are directions which if not followed could cause damage to the
equipment or environment.
Warnings
■ The 3,5 MHz Animal Science probe (410611) can only be activated when
the items Animal Science and Veterinary are displayed in the main
menu. The items Obstetrics, Gynecology and Urology must be
deactivated and should not be displayed in the main menu.
■ To avoid a risk of explosion the equipment must not be operated in the
presence of flammable anesthetics.
■ To avoid a risk of electric shock do not open the equipment. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
■ Be careful not to place the patient into contact with the ultrasound
equipment or other devices. If the ultrasound equipment or other
devices are defective, there is a risk of electrical shock.
■ For continued protection against fire hazard, replace fuses only with the
same type and rating.
■ To prevent hazards, refer to your local requirements for adequate
electrical installation in case of class 1 type BF equipment.
■ - Assembly operations, extensions, re-adjustments, modifications or
repairs must be carried out only by authorized persons.
- The electrical installation of the relevant room must comply with the
IEC requirements.
- The product must be used in accordance with the instructions for use.
■ Do not use the footswitch in operating rooms
■ Ultrasonic scanning equipment could cause mechanical damage to an
implantable pulse generator if used directly over the device's implant
site.
■ Inspect the probe carefully after a drop. A dangerous situation may arise
due to damaged insulation of the probe surface.
■ Use of the needle guide is only allowed when the probe is covered with
a sterile hose or condom.
■ Handle needle guides with care. Do not use the needle guide if it is
deformed in any way.
■ Needle guides are not shipped sterile, or desinfected.
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Introduction Warnings and Precautions
☞ NOTE: The use of ACCESSORY equipment not complying with the

equivalent safety requirements of this equipment may lead to a reduced level
of safety of the resulting system. Considerations relating to the choice shall
include.
- use of the accessory in the PATIENT VICINITY
- evidence that the safety certification of the ACCESSORY has been
performed in accordance to the appropriate IEC 60601-1/IEC60950-1
and/or IEC60601-1-1 harmonized national standard.
Precautions
Before cleaning the scanner, switch the scanner off and disconnect the
main cable from the scanner. Cleaning the scanner is done by gently
wiping the scanner using a new tissue or dry cloth.
Cleaning the probe is done by first removing the ultrasound coupling
gel with a soft tissue and then gently wipe the probe dry using a new
tissue or dry cloth.
When more cleaning is required only a mild detergent or hand-soap
may be used together with some water and a soft tissue cloth.
To avoid possible damage, the probe cable must not be coiled to a
diameter of less than 9 cm (3.5 inch).
■ A probe may only be connected to, or disconnected from the scanner
while the instrument is switched off. Ignoring this may cause severe
damage to your scanner and/or probe.
■ The use of non-Esaote Europe components with this scanner may result
in damage to Esaote Europe components.
■ Do not subject the equipment to excessive shock, for example, when

moving the equipment. If the equipment is repeatedly subjected to
excessive shock, mechanical parts may be damaged.
■ Do not use the equipment in locations subject to intense electric or
magnetic fields (near transformers, for example). If the equipment is
used in such locations, the monitor will be adversely affected.
■ Do not use the equipment near devices generating high frequencies (such
as medical telemeters and cordless telephones). If used near such devices,
the equipment may malfunction or adversely affect such devices.
■ To guarantee proper unit operation do not operate the scanner in an
environment with a temperature in excess of 40 °C. If the equipment is
used in a small room, the room temperature may rise. Proper ventilation
must be provided.
■ Avoid installation near a heater or in direct sunlight.
■ For correct image geometry, only monitors properly adjusted by the
manufacturer may be used on the scanner.
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Warnings and Precautions Introduction
☞ Precautions for the NiMH battery:

– Do not open, throw in fire, heat or short circuit.
– Charge only with provided charger.
– Do not use the battery pack in any other devices than specified.
– Do not connect directly to a power outlet.
– Be sure to charge the battery within a temperature range of 0 to 40 °C.
– Storage temperature: -20 to +30 °C.
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Introduction Warnings and Precautions
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PROGRAM
(See page B-10)
(See page B-11)
Time & date .
Time format .
Date format .
Wa t c h d o g .
Scale format . (See page B-12) Normal
Ellipse (See page B-13)
Ball sensitivity .
Colour .
Axes .
(See page B-12) (See page B-13
Points .
(See page B-12)
(See page B-13)
Area/Circumference method .
Ellipse method .
Measurement method .
Automatic left/right . (See page B-13)
Distance line .
Store measurements .
(See page B-9) (See page B-9) Image freeze when activating caliper .
(See page B-14)
Cardiology . System settings .
Veterinary . Caliper settings .
Animal Science . Text settings . (See page B-14)
Save recall image . Gray maps .
Text . Goto .
Body marks . Macro .
Goto . Bodymarker keys . (See page B-15) (See page B-15)
User . Store key .
Probes . User tables . Install default settings .
Program . Compose fetal age . Install settings from disk .
Memory . Help . Current settings to disk .
About the scanner . Installation . Install scanner software .
E x t e rn v i d e o
(See page B-15)

Obstetrics
Settings . Gynecology
Language . Urology
Main menu . Cardiology (See page B-18)
Measurement unit . Veterinary
Weight unit . Specials
Animal science
Assembly Instructions; Basic Set Up System Set Up
SYSTEM SET UP
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Depending upon what has been ordered the Aquila Vet can be delivered as a
table-top unit, or as a mobile system with trolley.
BASIC SET UP
■ Check the probe(s) (housing, cable and connector) as well as the scanner
for damage.
■ Connect the probe(s) to the scanner. The scanner has two connectors at
the backside of the system.
Press the connector of the probe, into the connector of the scanner and push it
firmly.
☞ NOTE: A probe may only be connected to or disconnected from the scanner

while the instrument has been switched off. Ignoring this may cause severe
damage to the scanner and/or probe.
■ Before connecting, verify that the mains voltage used matches the mains
voltage indicated on the serial number label, then connect the mains
cable to the power inlet of the scanner and connect the other end to a
properly grounded power outlet.
■ The Aquila Vet can operate on a battery (410871) This battery can be
inserted at the back of the scanner. Operating time of the battery is
+/- 40 minutes. Recharging time of a complete empty battery is 5 hours,
using the Esaote Europe battery recharger (410872).
☞ NOTE: If the battery has never been used the battery slot will be covered by
a protection plate. Remove the plate and insert the battery.
■ If a video printer is available, connect the video input of the printer to

the video output of the scanner marked:
■ Printer remote cable must be connected to the printer remote cable input
on the scanner.
■ If the scanner is placed on the trolley, a video printer can be placed in

the special compartment. Connect the power to a properly grounded
power outlet.
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System Set Up Basic Set Up
■ If a footswitch is available connect it to the connector on the backside of

the scanner marked:
■ If a VCR is available connect the video output of the VCR to the video
input of the scanner marked:
■ and the video output of the scanner marked:
to the video input of the VCR.
☞ NOTE: The 32 Mb memory card can be inserted in the memory card slot at
the back of the scanner. This card will have to be inserted in order to be able
to use the storage capacity of 160 images. The memory card can be inserted
and taken out of the slot when the scanner is switched on or off.
☞ NOTE: If several video devices are chained to one source, make sure they are
all set to HiZ or High Impedance, except for the last device in the chain, of
which the impedance must be 75 Ohm.
☞ NOTE: The use of ACCESSORY equipment not complying with the

equivalent safety requirements of this equipment may lead to a reduced level
of safety of the resulting system. Consideration relating to the choice shall
include:
– Use of the accessory in the PATIENT VICINITY
– Evidence that the safety certification of the ACCESSORY has been
performed in accordance to the appropriate IEC 60601-1/IEC 60950
and/or IEC 60601-1-1 harmonized national standard.
■ To prevent hazards refer to your local requirements for adequate
electrical installation.
■ The system can be isolated electrically from the supply mains, by
disconnecting the power supply cord from the appliance inlet.
■ Adjust intensity and contrast on the monitor until all greytones on the
bar are clearly distinguished from each other and from the background
black (See also page A-12). The image is best viewed in a darkened
room. Monitor adjustments may have to be repeated when the
surrounding light level changes.
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Basic Set Up System Set Up
Explanation of the serial number label:
Modelnumber Made by:

aaaaa Rev.xxx
Serial number: Equipment BV
Philipsweg 1
6227 AJ Maastricht
99999999 the Netherlands
Mains: bbbbbbbb
Freq : 47-63 Hz
Power: cccccc
Video: dddddddd
class I
The serial number holds the production year and week number in which the
unit was produced. The first two digits represent the year, the next two the
week.
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System Set Up System, User and Application settings
Preparing the examination environment

When the scanner is in position the castors should be locked.
The scanner is best used in a darkened room.
The scanner is connected to the mains supply as described on pages B-1 and
B-2. If the scanner fails to start up, the cable connections should be checked. If
a subsystem such as a video printer is not working, its power connection,
power switch and signal connecting lead should be checked.
A general reset of the system, which acts like a power-off/power-on sequence
is performed when the keys FUNCTION and then NEW PATIENT on the
keyboard are pressed subsequently.
Should you still have problems starting up the system, please contact your
local dealer.
SYSTEM, USER AND APPLICATION SETTINGS
Most configuration settings can be saved in non-volatile memory in the

scanner. After the mains power has been switched off, the settings will be
retained. At start-up, the scanner will be set according to the settings stored in
the non-volatile memory.
The Aquila Vet non-volatile settings are organized into three different levels.
These levels are:
1. System settings
2. User settings
3. Application settings
Programming “user settings” and “application settings” is not different from

normal use of the system. The only specific action required is to save the
settings before switching off the system. This concept is also referred to as
“programming by example”.
System settings
System settings comprise all configurable items in the scanner, including user
and application settings. System settings can be saved to, and loaded from
memory card. Loading system settings from memory card will overwrite all
user and application settings in the system.
☞ NOTE: System settings are software version dependent, and are not
guaranteed to be portable between software versions.
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System, User and Application settings System Set Up
Save system settings to diskette:

Select menu: “Program / Installation / Settings / Current settings to disk”
Recall system settings from diskette:

Select menu: “Program / Installation / Settings / Install settings from disk”.
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Program U s e r t a b l e s. .
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Installation .
User settings
A total of five users can be distinguished by the Aquila Vet. Upon initial
configuration the Aquila Vet contains one user, named “Manufacturer”. Up to
four additional users can be programmed into the scanner, for a total of five
independent users. The initial user “Manufacturer” can be deleted and
replaced by any other user name. Users are identified by a 19 character
alfanumeric string. Each user stores an independent set of user settings.
Switching between users is instantaneously, and does not require a full reboot
of the system.
Upon initial creation of a new user, this user is automatically saved to the non-
volatile memory.
The initial new user’s configuration will be a copy of the current active user at
the time the new user was created.
Add User
Select menu item “User / Add user”. You can now enter a user name with the
keyboard.
Delete User
Select menu item “User / Delete user”. Use the trackball to select the user to
be deleted, then press select to remove the selected user.
Select User
Select menu-item: “User / <username>”
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Save User settings

Select menu item “User / Save settings”
How to configure the user setting for a specific user:

1. Select the user, or add the user to the system if the user does not yet exist.
2. Configure the system according the users preferences, by normal
operating of the scanner, and selecting whatever preferences are required.
3. If satisfied with the settings, save to non-volatile memory using menu
“User / Save Settings”. Optionally the users settings can also be saved to
memory card. Please note only the users settings for the current active
user will be saved to memory card.
Cardiology .
V e t e r iS
n a vre y settings .
A n i m a lASdcdi eunsceer . .
S a v e rD eeca l el lt ei muasgeer . .
T e x t S e t t i n g s t o d.i s k .
B o d y mS aertktsi n g s f r o m . disk .
G o t o M a n u f a c t u r e.r
User .
Probes .
Program .
Memory .
About the scanner .
System parameters stored as part of “User settings” are:

■ Watchdog
■ Scale format
■ Trackball sensitivity
■ Color of text annotation
■ Caliper settings
■ Text settings
■ Goto keys
■ Macro keys
■ User tables
■ All active menu selections
■ Measurement methods
☞ NOTE: User settings are software version dependent, and are not guaranteed
to be portable between software versions.
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Application settings
Each user as identified above can configure a number of applications per
probe. Upon switching users the set of applications belonging to that user will
be automatically activated, and made available under the probes and
applications menu.
■ New application
■ Save application
■ Save application as
■ Rename application
■ Delete application
■ Copy an application
■ Paste an application
■ Save an application to non-volatile memory
■ Load/Save an application from/to diskette
Cardiology .
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Anima S le tStci inegnN
sceew a p p.l i c a t i.o n .
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Text S a v e a p.p l i c a t i o n a s .
B o d y m a r k s R e n a m e .a p p l i c a t i o n .
Goto Delete a . pplication .
User Copy app . lication
Probes P a s t e a.p p l i c a t i o n
Program A p p l i c a t. i o n t o d i s k .
Memory A p p l i c a t. i o n f r o m d i s k .
About the scanner .
How to create/configure an application:

To add a new application to the system, follow the three step process described
below.
1. If the application does not yet exist, create a new ‘application’. Select
menu item “Probes/Edit/New application”.
A 15 character alfanumeric name can be entered for later identification.
There are also menu items available for copying and pasting an exisiting
application, and for renaming. Otherwise select an existing application.
2. Set the application preferences according to the users preferences by

normal operation of the scanner, and select whatever preferences are
required.
3. If satisfied with the settings, save to non-volatile memory. Optionally the

application settings can also be saved to memory card. Please note only
the active application will be stored.
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System parameters stored as part of “Application settings” are:

■ Probe identification
■ Gray map
■ Zoom factor
■ Auto focus
■ Focal point positions
■ Max number of simultaneous focal points
■ Mmode speed
■ Framerate
■ Image height
■ DNF
■ Scan angle
■ Image reverse (Left/Right)
■ Image upside down
■ Total Image Focus
■ High Quality image mode
■ TGC near-far takeover point
■ Output power
■ Biopsy line
■ Dynamic range
☞ NOTE: Application settings are software version dependent, and are not
guaranteed to be portable between software versions.
☞ NOTE: The following limitations apply:
1. Maximum number of applications per probe: 5 for each frequency.
2. Maximum number of applications per system for each user: 20. The
operator is free to decide how to divide the available system resources
between the applications and users.
Reinstalling manufacturers default settings

To bring the scanner into a known initial state, use the Program/Installation/
Settings/Install default settings menu item. This will bring the scanner back
into its original shipping state. All previous users, user settings and
application settings will be lost.
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Program settings
The scanner is completely programmable to your liking. You can program the
scanner for different users or applications.
☞ NOTE: Before you start programming the scanner it is essential that you
program the name of the user or the name of the application by adding this
name to the user menu.
☞ NOTE: Be aware that “application settings” are not saved under “user
settings”. They have to be saved separately as described above.
Press SELECT and the Main menu will appear on the screen.
Cardiology .
Veterinary .
Animal Science .
Save recall image .
Text .
Body marks .
Goto .
User .
Probes .
Program .
Memory .
About the scanner .
Select Program.
The Program menu consists of a number of items which can be programmed
according to your wishes.
System settings
Select System settings.
System settings .
Caliper settings .
Text settings .
Gray maps .
Goto .
Macro .
Bodymarker keys .
Store key .
User tables .
Compose fetal age .
Help .
Installation .
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The System settings menu will be displayed on the screen:
Time & date .

Time format .
Date format .
Wa t c h d o g .
Scale format .
Ball sensitivity .
Colour .
Time & date

Select Time & date in this menu. A new menu appears:
T i m e ( H H : M M : S S) : 1 4 : 5 2 : 0 3
D a t e ( Y Y- M M- D D) : 0 3 - 0 1 - 0 2
With the numeric keys of the keyboard a new Time can now be entered.
Use the trackball to move the cursor to Date and use the numeric keys of the
keyboard to enter the date.
When the new time and/or date is entered, the SELECT key must be pressed.
The updated time and date are now stored in memory.
The time and date are displayed in the left top corner of the screen.
Time format
With Time format the display of time can be altered. Selecting Time format
will generate the following menu:
HH:MM:SS (Time is displayed in 24 hour format)

HH:MM AM/PM (Time is displayed in 12 hour format)
Activate the Time format of your choice by pressing the desired format and
pressing SELECT.
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Date format
With Date format the display of date can be altered.
Selecting Date format will give you the following menu:
Activate Date format of your choice.
Watchdog
The scanner can be programmed to switch off the keyboard illumination
automatically, if the unit has not been used for a certain period of time. Press
any key to return to screen.
This feature, called Watchdog, can be activated as follows:
Return to the System settings menu, and select Watchdog.
The following menu will appear on the screen:
Off: The scanner will not go on standby.

Short: The scanner will go on standby after ± 1 min.
Normal: The scanner will go on standby after ± 10 min.
Long: The scanner will go on standby after ± 1/2 hour.
Scale format
The Scale format gives you an indication of the depth and width of the image.
Return to the System settings menu, and select Scale format. A menu with
two scale formats appears on the screen. The first format is without the actual
cm or inches numbers next to the scale, the second one shows the actual
numbers. Move the cursor to the scale format of your choice and press SELECT
again. The chosen scale format will now be installed.
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Ball sensitivity
The sensitivity of the cursor movement in relation to the trackball can be
programmed.
Return to the System settings menu and activate Ball sensitivity. The
following menu appears on the screen:
You can now choose between high, medium and low sensitivity.
In high sensitivity the cursor or caliper will jump immediately to another

position when the trackball is moved lightly. In low sensitivity the cursor or
caliper will move only when the trackball is rolled firmly.
Colour
Return to the System settings menu and select Colour. The colour of the
caliper cross and the text displayed in the image can be selected to be White,
Grey or Dark grey.
The criterion is the average brightness of structures to be visualized. If images

in which measurements have to take place are often light, a darker cursor may
be selected to make it more visible.
Caliper settings
Return to the Program menu and select Caliper settings. The following menu
will appear on the screen:
Area/Circumference method .
Ellipse method .
Measurement method .
Automatic left/right .
Distance line .
Store measurements .
Image freeze when activating caliper .
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Area/Circumference method
Select Area/Circumference method.
Press SELECT. The following menu will appear on the screen:
Normal
Ellipse
From the menu that appears you can choose whether you want to make the
Area/Circumference method measurement normally (manual or auto follow)
or use the ellipse method.
Ellipse method
Axes .
Points .
Choose the preffered method for indicating Ellipse under Ellipse method
menu.
Measurement method
The choice manual or auto follow can be programmed under Measurement
method.
Select Measurement method.
Press SELECT. The following menu will appear on the screen:
From the menu that appears you can choose whether you want to make the
length or Area/Circumference method measurement manually or auto follow.
Manual
In manual the cross is positioned where you want to start the measurement.
Press the SET key. Move the cross to the next position along the contour of the
structure you want to measure and press SET again. Repeat these steps until
you have described a complete contour or length of the structure.
Auto follow
In auto follow the cross is moved to the position where you want to start the
measurement. Press the SET key. Draw a circumference of the structure or
measure the length by moving the cross.
Automatic left/right
Return to the Caliper settings menu and move the cursor to Automatic left/
right. Press SELECT. The following menu will appear on the screen:
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On: When the dual image mode is displayed on the screen the caliper cross can
be moved from the left to the right image, or vice versa, by moving the
trackball horizontally.
Off: When the dual image mode is displayed on the screen the caliper cross
can be moved from the left to the right image, or vice versa, by pressing the
Left/Right key on the keyboard.
Distance line
Return to the Caliper settings menu and select Distance line. The following
menu will appear on the screen:
Visible: The dotted line between two caliper crosses will be visible.
Invisible: The dotted line between two caliper crosses will be invisible. Only
the two caliper crosses are visible.
Store measurements
Return to the Caliper settings menu and select Store measurements. After
performing a measurement, which has been selected out one of the
measurement packages in the main menu, the result can be transferred to the
corresponding report. Press SELECT. The storage can be done either manually
or automatically:
If Manual is selected, the menus from which measurements are performed,

contain a selection: Store measurements. This, as well as the SAVE key on the
keyboard, can be used to store the measurements. When Automatic is
selected, store measurement will not appear in the menus. The result of a
selected measurement will be stored automatically as soon as it is performed.
☞ NOTE: When Automatic is selected the result of a measurement is

immediately transferred to the report. The last measurement of the type of
measurement that was made will be stored. This means that for instance the
obstetrics report can contain only one BPD measurement, one FL
measurement etc. etc. Only in manual mode, therefore, can multiple fetal age
measurements of the same kind be included in the report.
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Image freeze when activating caliper

Return to the Caliper settings menu and move the cursor to Image freeze
when activating caliper.
The following menu will appear:
The image will be frozen automatically by selecting YES. As soon as you press
the SET key on the keyboard, the caliper is activated and ready to perform a
measurement. If you do not want the image to freeze automatically when you
press the SET key, select NO.
Help
Return to the Program menu and select Help. A short explanation of the most
important shortcuts is given on the screen. Move the trackball in vertical
direction to obtain more information.
Press ESCAPE to exit the Help function.
Installation
Return to the Program menu and select Installation. The Installation menu
will be displayed on the screen:
Settings .
Language .
Main menu .
Measurement unit .
Weight unit .
Settings
Selecting Settings. The following submenu will be displayed:
Install default settings .

Install settings from disk .
Current settings to disk .
Install scanner software .
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Install default settings

Select Install default settings. The following menu appears:
!
Install default settings ?
Current settings will be lost !!
Yes No
Selecting Yes: The original manufacturer settings will be installed (All the
programmed settings will be erased).
Install Settings from disk

Select Install Settings from disk. The following menu appears:
!
Settings from disk ?
Current settings will be lost !!
Yes No
After selecting Yes. The directory settings will appear. After pressing SELECT
all stored settings will appear. Move the trackball and press SELECT to choose
the appropriate setting. All the user, system and application settings, including
user programmed text strings, stored on the memory card will replace the
existing settings, which will be lost.
Current settings to disk

Selecting Current settings to disk will prompt for a file name. After entering
a file name and pressing SELECT, all user, system and application settings,
including user programmed text strings will be saved to the memory card.
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Install scanner software

The Aquila Vet software can be upgraded in the field. The upgrade can be
performed by the end-user or by the authorized Esaote Europe distributor.
☞ NOTE: Reprogramming the scanner software can cause the system to

become inoperable. Only perform this action if you feel comfortable with this
procedure, and only do so after clear written instructions by Esaote Europe or
your Esaote Europe authorized distributor to do so.
Never perform this action without such instruction.
In case programming fails the system will have to be returned for service to
your authorized distributor or Esaote Europe.
Esaote Europe nor your distributor or any of its affiliates can be held liable for
any partial or complete loss of use or functionality of the scanner if this
action fails.
To upgrade the software, proceed as follows:
1. Requirements
a) Memory card, with new software release for Aquila Vet. Please note
only software releases labeled “C:N.N#1”
(where N.N. designates the version number) can be used, unless a
written exception notification has been obtained from Esaote Europe
to allow the use of pre-release or experimental versions.
b) The same memory card can be used, for backup of current software
release.
2. Enter into programming mode.

a) Normal start of programming is achieved through menu item:
- Program/Installation/Settings/Install scanner software.
b) Alternatively, the system can be forced into programming mode by

following procedure:
- Connect a footswitch
- Switch off the system
- Keep both switches on the footswitch pressed
- Switch on the system
3. After entering into programming mode the system will ask

a) Backup scanner software?
Select YES and press Select button to start the backup process.
b) Erase scanner software?
Select YES and press Select button to erase.
c) After this the scanner will install the new software release.
d) After the new software has been installed the scanner will reboot
successfully.
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4. Please verify software release after programming, by pressing the

SELECT key and selecting: About the scanner. The software release
displayed after programming must match the software on the memory
card.
5. If any problems occur during programming you may not be able to

reboot the scannner. In that case, please use the alternate programming
mode as described under item 2b) to retry.
Language
Return to the Installation menu and select Language. From the menu which
appears now you can choose a language, i.e.:
Nederlands = Dutch
English
Français = French
Deutsch = German
Español = Spanish
Italiano = Italian
After selecting a language the system will reset. The Help text and the Menu
text will now appear in the selected language.
Main menu
Return to the Installation menu and select Main menu. A new menu will be
displayed:
Obstetrics
Gynecology
Urology
Cardiology
Veterinary
Specials
Animal science
From this menu the different applications can be selected (√) or deselected by
pressing SELECT.
Only the selected applications and their calculation packages will appear in
the Main menu.
Measurement unit
A new menu will be displayed:
cm
inch
Now you can choose by selecting the corresponding item if you want to
display the scale-bar on the screen in centimeters (cm) or in inches (inch).
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Weight unit
A new menu will be displayed:
kg
lbs
Use this menu to choose whether you are using kgs (kg) or pounds (lbs).
Extern video
When a video recorder is connected to the scanner, recorded images can be
reviewed on the monitor of the scanner.
Select Extern video from the program menu to erase the screen. Start the video
tape by activating the play button of the video recorder. The recorded images
will now be displayed.
Press the ESCAPE key on the keyboard to return to normal operation.
Some items of the Program menu have now been described and perhaps you
have programmed items different from those originally programmed by the
manufacturer.
☞ We remind you again that in order for the scanner to memorize these
changes they should be saved under a user.
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Measurements Instructions for Use
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

MEASUREMENTS
General
To make measurements the following is available:
- SET key
■ Initializes measurement and generates the caliper cross.
■ Initializes measurement mode.
■ Fixes caliper cross at position.
■ If you press the SET key repeatedly, before touching the trackball the
Measurements can be selected.
The following Measurements are available in B-mode:
■ Distance
■ Length
■ Area/circumference (manual or auto follow)
■ Ellipse (Volume)
■ Angle
The following measurements are available for M-mode:
■ Distance
■ Time
■ Velocity
■ Heartrate
- Trackball
To position the caliper cross.
- LEFT/RIGHT key
In dual image mode (B+B or B+M), this key switches the active caliper from
the left to the right image and vice versa if the automatic caliper switch from
left to right is de-activated (See also chapter B, SYSTEM SET UP).
- Multi measure
Up to five measurements can be made in one image. This can be any
measurement type. The result of a measurement is displayed at the left side of
the screen. When the MULTI key on the keyboard is pressed the measurement
will be displayed in a special field at the bottom of the screen. The last
measurement result is always displayed in the result field (left side of the
image). Pressing ESCAPE will erase the results in reverse order.
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Instructions for Use Measurements
Measurements
Five types of measurements are available in B-mode images:
D (cm) means: Distance measurement between two points.
L (cm) means: Length measurement of a curve.
A (cm2) and C (cm): Area and Circumference, Manual or Auto
follow method.
A (cm2), C (cm) and V (cm3): Area, Circumference and Volume, Ellipse
method.
Alpha (degrees): Angle measurement.
The Measurements can be activated with the SET key through a step function.
The Measurements are installed in the following order: Distance, Length,
Area/Circumference, Ellipse, Angle.
The active measurement mode is displayed on the left of the screen.
Distance
Distance measurement is between two points in a straight line. Press the SET
key once or repeatedly until the distance measurement is displayed. The first
caliper cross appears on the screen.
■ Move the caliper cross with the trackball to the desired position.
■ Press the SET key to fix the first cross.
■ Move the trackball. A second caliper cross can be positioned at the
second position. DO NOT press SET again.
■ The distance is displayed on the left of the screen.
Length (manual/auto follow)

Length measurement is a measurement along a curved line. The length
measurement can be performed manually or auto follow. This measurement
type can be selected and programmed.
Press the SET key repeatedly until the length measurement is displayed.
The first caliper cross appears on the screen.
■ Then draw a contour along the structure with the trackball. This contour
can be drawn in two ways depending on the measurement type, active
at that moment:
1. Manual: Drawing a contour is performed by repetitively pressing the

SET key and moving the caliper cross with the trackball.
2. Auto follow: Drawing a contour is performed by positioning the caliper

cross to the correct position. Press the SET key and draw a contour with
the trackball.
■ The result is displayed on the left of the screen.
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Measurements Instructions for Use
Area/Circumference (manual/auto follow)

Area and circumference are measured simultaneously. The Area/
circumference measurement can be performed manually or with auto follow.
This measurement type can be selected and programmed.
Press the SET key repeatedly until the (first) Area/circumference measurement
is displayed. The first caliper cross appears on the screen:
■ Draw a circumference along the structure with the trackball. This
circumference can be drawn in two ways depending on the
measurement type active at that moment:
1. Manual: Drawing a circumference is performed by repeatedly
pressing the SET key and moving the caliper cross with the trackball.
2. Auto follow: Drawing a circumference is performed by positioning
the caliper cross in the correct position, pressing the SET key and
drawing a circumferencewith the trackball.
■ The result is displayed at the left side of the screen.
Ellipse (Area/Circumference/Volume)
Area, Circumference and Volume are measured simultaneously with the
Ellipse measurement method.
Two ellipse measurement methods are available:
1. Method using five points
2. Method using indication of long axis

To change the Ellipse measurement method: go to Program/Caliper settings/
Ellipse method, and choose between “Axes” or “Points”. This setting is saved
as a user preference, so make sure to select Select/User/Save settings
afterwards.
Method 1: Points
Press the SET key repeatedly until the Ellipse measurement is displayed. The
first caliper cross appears on the screen.
• Move the caliper cross with the trackball to the desired position.
• Press the SET key to fix the first cross.
• Move the caliper cross with the trackball to the next desired position.
• Press the SET key to fix the second cross
• Repeat until five points have been set.
• Now an ellipse through the five points will automatically be displayed.
• The results are displayed at the left side of the screen.
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Instructions for Use Measurements
Method 2: Axes
Press the SET key repeatedly until the Ellipse measurement is displayed. The
first caliper cross appears on the screen:
■ Draw a straight line along the long axis of the structure.
■ Press the SET key to fix the second cross.
■ An ellipse with a small area is drawn automatically.
■ Change the area of the Ellipse with the trackball.
The position, size and rotation of the ellipse can still be changed by pressing
the SET key again, an icon in the left top corner of the screen will appear for a
few seconds and indicate which of the variables; position, size or rotate is
controlled with the trackball.
Angle
Press the SET key repeatedly until the angle measurement is displayed.
The first caliper cross appears on the screen:
■ Move the caliper cross with the trackball to the position where the angle
should be measured.
■ Draw a straight line along one of the axis of the angle.
■ Press the SET key to fix this line.
■ Move the trackball. A second line will be visible. Put this line along the
other axis of the angle.
M-mode measurement
In M-mode the SET key can be used to measure:
Time T(s)
Heartrate Hr(b/m)
Distance D(cm)
Velocity V(cm/s)
Press the SET key and the M-mode measurements appear at the right side of
the M-mode image. The caliper cross will be displayed in the M-mode image.
☞ NOTE: The heartrate is calculated and displayed when the measurement is

made over two heartcycles!
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Main Menu Instructions for Use
When the Mitral-, Aortic- or Pulmonary valve is displayed the opening

velocity of the valve can be calculated:
■ Move the caliper cross to the position just before the valve opens.
■ Move the trackball. A second cross can now be positioned on the first
top of the valve movement.
■ The opening velocity will be automatically calculated and displayed at
the left side of the screen.
MAIN MENU
As already explained in the Introduction of this manual, the scanner employs
an extensive 'pull-down' menu structure. These menus will be explained as the
different applications are being discussed.
Cardiology
See for the explanation of Cardiology, the Cardiology measurement package
and the Cardiology report, the chapter "Cardiology" of the Application
manual.
Veterinary
See for the explanation of Veterinary, the Veterinary measurement package
and the Veterinary report, the chapter "Veterinary" of the Application manual.
Animal Science
See for the explanation of Animal Science, the Animal Science measurement
package and the Animal Science report, the chapter "Animal Science" of the
Application manual.
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Instructions for Use Main Menu
Save recall image

Select Save recall image. The following menu will appear on the screen:
Save image .
Save image for DSM .
Recall image .
Delete image .
High quality
Normal quality
Auto file name
Include overlay
Format disk
Save image
To store the image on the memory card this item should be selected. If
autofilename is not active another menu will appear on the screen. You can
now enter a name or number. Press SELECT to store the image.
Save image from DSM

To save images on the memory card in DSM format.
Recall image
To recall a stored image from the memory card this item should be selected.
Another menu will appear on the screen. Use the trackball to put the cursor on
the image which has to be recalled. Press SELECT.
Delete image
To delete a stored image from the memory card this item should be selected.
Another menu will appear on the screen. Use the trackball to put the cursor on
right directory and press SELECT. Now choose the image which has to be
deleted and press SET. More images can be selected using the SET key. Press
SELECT to delete the selected images.
High quality/Normal quality

Images may be stored on the memory card in either normal or high resolution.
The number of images that may be stored on the memory card is depending
on the size of the memory card.
Auto file name

The images to be stored on memory card can be given a file name either
automatically or manually. When the Auto file name is selected, each stored
image will be given an 8 digit number; for instance 30131001. In this example
the file name will be 30131001.bmp, meaning that this image is the first image
(001) made in 2003 on January 31 (30131). A second image stored on this day
will be given the file name 30131002.bmp.
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To give a specific file name to an image the ‘Auto file name’ must be turned off.
In this mode, each time store image is selected, a window will appear on the
screen where the operator can enter an 8 character file name. The file be
entered using either the keyboard. The SELECT key is pressed to store the
image.
Include overlay
Pressing Include overlay enables the image to be saved with or without the
text overlay and screen scale. A ✓indicates the overlay will be included.
☞ NOTE: .BMP images saved to memory card with Aquila Vet can be viewed
correctly on a PC with “Imaging (Wang or Kodak)”, available standard in
Microsoft Windows. Please note that several other .BMP viewers available
under Microsoft Windows and Unix are not suitable for viewing images
saved by Aquila Vet, following differences in aspect ratio. The .BMP images
saved by Aquila Vet have different horizontal and vertical resolution, and
many programs do not treat the information supplied in the .BMP header
correctly. These include a.o. Microsoft Paint, Paintshop Pro, ACDSee,
Graphic Work Shop, Xv (Unix) and the Gimp (Unix). In order to obtain
correct aspect ratio display in these other applications first open the .BMP
files saved by Aquila Vet with Wang/Kodak Imaging, then save as .TIF and
open in the other application.
TEXT
Select Text. The following menu appears on the screen:
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Pickup strings
Frequently used words and/or sentences can be stored into the scanner and
inserted in the image through Pickup strings. A total of 70 Pickup strings is
available in the scanner. To program a word or sentence you select Pickup
strings to display another menu:
Select Pickup strings 1-10.

A window, in which ten words or sentences with a total of 32 characters for
each line can be inserted, appears on the screen.
The displayed cursor window can be moved with the trackball. Put the cursor
window on one of the empty lines. Insert text by using the keyboard. Move the
cursor to another line and insert another word or sentence. Store the pickup
strings by pressing SELECT. When all ten lines are filled in, return to the
previous menu (Press ESCAPE) and choose Pickup strings 11-20 etc.
Place a pickup string in the image as follows:
Select Pickup strings again. Move the cursor to the pickup strings set under
which the desired pickup string is stored. Press SELECT. The stored words
and/or sentences will now be displayed. Move the cursor window to the
pickup string of your choice and press SELECT again. The pickup string will
now be displayed in the image and can be positioned anywhere in the image
with the trackball. Press SET to fix the pickup string.
In order to place another pickup string into the image return to the Pickup
string menu (press AGAIN) and repeat the steps as above described.
The Pickup strings 1-10, 11-20 etc. can also be displayed by pressing the
FUNCTION key and one of the corresponding double function keys at the
bottom of the alphanumerical keyboard.
Text can also be inserted in the image by activating the ABC key on the
keyboard.
Doctor
Selecting Doctor provides a window in which 10 names can be entered. When
selected with the trackball these names are displayed in the Doctor field in the
screen text. (For programming Special fields see advanced features in the
Application manual). A name in the doctor screen can be linked to a user.
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Hide text
Selecting Hide text removes screen text. By pressing Text again Expose text
can be selected so that the original text will reappear on the screen.
Clear text
Selecting Clear text deletes all screen text.
Copy, Move and Delete block

By selecting one of these modes and pressing SET, a block of text can be
highlighted with the trackball. Pressing SET will then copy, move or delete the
highlighted text.
Show special fields

Selecting Show special fields and the field of interest will highlight the
position and size of this field. (For programming Special fields see Advanced
features in the Application manual).
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Body marks
Selecting Body marks activates a menu allowing the selection of body mark
icons. From left to right and from top to bottom is displayed:
Place the cursor on the body mark of your choice and press SELECT. A body
mark will be displayed in the image.
With the following body marks it is possible to indicate the position of the
probe with an arrow:
■ Frontleg of the horse
■ Hindleg of the horse
■ Left view of the cat
■ Right view of the cat
■ Left view of the dog
■ Right view of the dog
■ AP view of the dog/cat
■ Uterus + left and right uterus horn
Place the cursor on the body mark and press SELECT. A body mark will be
displayed in the image. Use the trackball to change the position of the arrow
in the body mark. Use the SET key to rotate the arrow in the body mark to the
desired position. Press SELECT and the body mark will be displayed in the left
top corner of the screen.
To erase the body mark return to the Body mark menu and select the icon X.
☞ NOTE: It is possible to use the shortcut keys, Func B1-B9 to display or erase
the bodymarker. See the application manual how to program the
bodymarkers under these shortcut-keys.
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Place the cursor on the body marker of your choice and press SELECT. A body
marker will be displayed in the image. Use the trackball to change the position
of the arrow in the body marker. Use the SET key to rotate the arrow in the
body marker to the desired position. Press SELECT and the body marker will
be displayed in the left top corner of the screen.
Goto
Select Goto and a submenu appears on the screen. This submenu contains the
programmed Gotos. Move the cursor to the Goto of your choice and press
SELECT. The scanner will now start its programmed sequence of actions. If no
Gotos are programmed Goto will appear in white in the main menu.
The Application manual, section Advanced features, explains how to program
and activate a Goto.
User
The User function allows you to store, recall and delete user settings. See page
B-5 for the explanation of this item.
The User menu can also be displayed by activating the USER key on the
keyboard .
Probes
Selecting Probes will display a second menu displaying following choices:
Select .
Settings .
Edit .
Selecting Select will open a full screen page showing all connected probes, and
the applications set up for each connected probe. Move the cursor to the probe
and application of your choice and press SELECT. The scanner will be reset to
the settings programmed for the selected probe and application.
There is also a probe key on the keyboard. Activating this key will directly
display the probes and applications page.
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Settings
Selecting settings in the Probes menu will generate the following menu:
Upside down
Reverse
Image angle
Biopsy line
Adjust biopsy line .
Dnf
Dynamic range .
Automatic focus
Total Image Focus
High quality
M mode speed .
Gray maps .
2D output power .
Image size .
TGC Near .
TGC Far .
Upside down
Selecting Upside down will invert the image. Selecting this item again will
return the image to the original display.
Reverse
Selecting Reverse will reverse the displayed image. Selecting this item again
will return the image to the original display.
Image Angle
Selecting Image angle will change the scan angle. Each Curved Array probe
has four different scan-angles. The angle itself depends on the number and
position of the focal points. There is also a SCAN ANGLE key on the keyboard.
Biopsy line
Selecting Biopsy Line will display a Biopsy line in a non frozen image. The
biopsy line can also be displayed by pressing the FUNCTION key and then the
PROBE key.
If a Biopsy line is displayed in the image, this line can be erased by selecting
Biopsy line in this menu or by pressing the FUNCTION key and then the
PROBE key.
Adjust Biopsy line
☞ NOTE: When a biopsy attachment is going to be used with a probe, please

check the position of the biopsy line before using this attachment.
Activate the item biopsy line and check the position of the line in combination
with a needle. If the line and the path of the needle do not match, the line has
to be adjusted.
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Return to the Settings menu and choose the item Adjust biopsy Line.
The following menu will appear.
WA R N I N G
MAKE SURE THAT THE BIOPSY
ATTACHMENT IS CORRECTLY PLACED
ON THE ORIENTATION MARK/ LED
SIDE OF THE PROBE ! ! !
Ok Cancel
In case the biopsy attachment is positioned correctly select OK.

The following menu will appear in the image.
WA R N I N G
ARE YOU SURE THAT THE BIOPSY
ATTACHMENT IS CORRECTLY PLACED
ON THE ORIENTATION MARK/ LED
SIDE OF THE PROBE ???
Ok Cancel
In case you are sure, select OK.

The following menu will appear in the image.
BIOPSY SETUP HELP

You are inside the BIOPSY SETUP option !
Create an image of the needle in a
water tank and press <select>
Ok Cancel
Press Select and make your image. The press Select again and the following
menu will appear in the image.
BIOPSY SETUP HELP

Use trackball to change the position
and angle of the biopsy line
Press <Select> to fixate it.
Ok Cancel
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If you select OK the following menu will appear.
WA R N I N G
B E F O R E U S I N G T H E B I O P S Y, M A K E S U R E
TO FOLLOW THE EXACT PROCEDURE
Ok Cancel
If you select OK, the system will return to normal B-mode image. The biopsy
line is now adjusted.
To insert the biopsy line choose the item Biopsy line from the Probes-settings
menu
☞ NOTE: If you want to quit the procedure to adjust the biopsyline, choose
cancel in either of the displayed menu’s or press <Escape>
The following warning will appear in the image
WA R N I N G
BIOPSY NOT INITIALIZED!
DNF
Selecting this item will switch on or off the Dynamic Noise Filter.
Dynamic range
Selecting dynamic range will display a horizontal control bar. By using the
trackball the “receive” dynamic range can be adjusted to match the current
application. Please note total image gain may have to be readjusted after
selecting a new dynamic range setting.
Automatic focus
Selecting Automatic focus will activate the automatic focussing. This means
that, upon changing the depth of the image, the focal zone will automatically
switch to the position for optimal focussing for the chosen image depth.
Total Image Focus

Selecting Total Image Focus will toggle the automatic receive dynamic
focusing. When enabled the Total Image Focus circuitry will provide a best
possible receive focus over the total displayed image depth, at the expense of
the framerate that is half the framerate without Total Image Focus. Choose
Total Image Focus depending on the application and the range of depth to be
displayed.
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High quality
Selecting High Quality will toggle between half and full pitch (this item will
only be displayed when a linear array probe is attached to the Aquila Vet).
M-mode speed
Select M-mode speed and a bar will appear at the bottom of the image. Use the
trackball to select the M-mode sweep speed. When you have the required
sweep press SELECT to program this speed. There are 5 different speeds.
Gray maps
The Aquila Vet offers digital grayscale conversion. There are
8 preprogrammed and 2 user programmable gray maps. The gray maps
influence the video grayscale, just before the video is output to the monitor.
Gray maps can be changed after the image is frozen.
Select Gray maps to choose the gray map of preference for the current
application.
How to program the gray maps is described in the application manual.
2D output power
Select 2D output power and a horizontal control bar will appear at the bottom
right of the monitor. Use the trackball to change the transmitted 2D output
power. Maximum setting of ‘9’ equals default setting and maximum allowed
output power.
Image size
Select Image size and a bar will appear at the bottom of the image. Use the
trackball to change the size of the image. When you have the required image
press SELECT to program this size.
TCG Near
Selecting TCG Near activates a vertical control bar on the monitor. By using
the trackball the cross-over point of the near gain control can be continuously
adjusted from 5% to 50% of the maximum image depth.
TCG Far
Selecting TCG Far activates a vertical control bar on the monitor. By using the
trackball the cross-over point of the far gain control can be continuously
adjusted from 50% to 100% of the maximum image depth.
Program
Program contains certain functions which can be programmed according to
user’s wishes. This item is explained in chapter B, SYSTEM SET UP,
Programming basic settings, page B-9.
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Memory
The scanner has 2 volatile memories. In combination with double image mode
this results in the possible storage of 4 images. Pressing SELECT and Memory
now switches to a fresh screen, where you can perform a new examination.
This screen can also be stored by pressing the FREEZE key.
You can now switch from one screen to the other by pressing SELECT and
Memory.
The selected memory number is displayed in the results field. Each memory
stores the ultrasound data and all the overlay data such as text, measurements
and system settings. The contents of both memories can be erased by pressing
the NEW PATIENT key.
☞ NOTE: Before switching memories, make sure that the image is frozen, since
no automatic freeze action will take place before storage.
About the scanner

Select About the scanner, press SELECT and a second screen will be
displayed. This screen contains information for the service engineer, as for
instance the software release number and date. Also the installed options are
shown.
Move the trackball down and more information appears, displaying the
installed fetal age tables.
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Technical Specifications of the Scanner General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
The APPENDIX section consists of two subsections:
■ Technical specifications of the scanner.
■ Accessory information.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SCANNER
Connections
120V Power input: Connects instrument to operating power.
240V The identification label at the rear of the instrument specifies the voltage
setting of the instrument.
FUSES
The fuses are located in the mains entry inside the unit. The fuses should be
replaced with fuses of the same type and rating:
240V : 2 x 3.15 AT
Battery 15 AT 15 VDC (Located above mains entry outside the unit)
Equipotentiality To connect the scanner to the potential equalization busbar of the electrical
installation.
Video OUT: Video output terminal. 1V(p-p), 75 Ohm.
Video recorder IN: Video input terminal, for display of recorded images via the
scanner monitor. 1V(p-p), 75 Ohm.
OUT: Video output terminal for video recording or printing purposes.
1V(p-p), 75 Ohm.
Footswitch Connector for the freeze and M-mode selection footswitch.
RS-232 Terminal connector for service purposes, and computer interface.
Probe connections Two probes can be connected to the connectors A and B installed at the back of
the scanner.
General Specifications
Scanning method Multifocus Linear Array
Multifocus Curved Array
Display modes B-mode, B-mode + M-mode, M-mode. B+B, zoomed B-mode
Scan converter Full digital, 512 x 512 x 8
Image store capacity 160 images on memory card (32 MB)
Postprocessing 10 Gamma correction curves (gray maps)
Patient ID Full alphanumeric keyboard
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General Information Technical Specifications of the Scanner
Caliper Microprocessor controlled, multifunctional measurement system, able to

measure Distance, Length, Area, Circumference, Angle, Time, Volume and
Speed. Also controls the different calculation packages for Obstetrics,
Gynecology, Urology and Cardiology.
Display format Standard CCIR or EIA video
Mains 120/240 Volt, 50/60 Hz, 115 VA (max.), 12 NiMH Volts battery 4500 mAh
(Operating time approx. 40 min) (Article number 410871).
Dimensions W x D x H = 31 x 51 x 33 cm
Weight 11 kg
Enclosure leakage and Within specification for class I type BF according to IEC 60601-1
earth leakage current
Use in the presence of Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of flammable mixtures.
anaesthetic mixtures
Protection against Classification according to the degree of protection against ingress of water
ingress of water according (IPX0).
Environmental Temperature 10-40 °C Humidity up to 95% (40 °C)
operating conditions
General storage Storage temperature -20/+60 °C

conditions RH (Humidity): up to 95%
Pressure: 700-1060 hpa
Standards IEC 60601-1, Class I, Type BF
System accuracies Diameter, length, circumference and the corresponding calculations (e.g.
BPD <> Diameter) are better than 95%. Area accuracy and the corresponding
calculations are better than 90%. Volume and weight are estimates.
☞ NOTE: The supplier will make available on request such circuit diagrams,
component part lists, descriptions, calibration instructions or other
information which will assist your appropriately qualified technical
personnel to repair those parts of equipment which are classified by the
manufacturer as repairable.
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Technical Specifications of the Scanner General Information
Handling and Care

Although the scanner is produced with the utmost care and only the highest
quality components are used, maintenance will be necessary from time to time
to ensure trouble-free operation.
Unit
A contract for yearly service can be made with your local representative.
■ Remove loose dust from the exterior with a soft cloth or a dry brush. A
solution of water with a mild detergent may be used. Avoid abrasive
cleaners.
■ Check the ventilation fans of the unit for proper operation.
■ To ensure proper functioning of the trackball, it has to be cleaned
regularly. Remove the track ball ring by turning counter clockwise.
Remove the ball, adhesive tape might help to remove the ball.
Clean the ball and O-rings that touch the ball, with alcohol.
Battery
■ A sealed NiMH battery is used, which does not need maintenance.
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General Information Accessory Information
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
Introduction
The scanner has a range of multipurpose probes. In the next part these probes
and other accessories such as needle guide and disinfection solution,
ultrasound coupling gel and probe covers, holders and trays will be discussed.
An overview of all probes and their intended uses are given below:
3.5/5 MHz CA DF HiD Probe/R40
8.0 MHz LA TRD Probe/40 mm

5/7.5 MHz CA DF Probe/R17
6/8 MHz LA DF 30C/60 mm
6/8 MHz LA DF Vet probe
3.5 MHz LA AS probe

System Aquila
Pregnancy detection large animals √ √

Pregnancy detection farm animals √ √ √
Pregnancy detection small animals √ √ √ √ √
Abdominal √ √ √ √ √
Endorectal √ √
Musculoskeletal √ √ √ √
Tendon √ √ √ √
Ophthalmic √ √ √
Cardiac √ √
Backfat √
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Accessory Information General Information
Warnings and Precautions

Basic warnings probes
Always follow these basic precautions:
■ Inspect the probe daily for cracks and other damage.
■ DO NOT use a probe that has been cracked or damaged.
■ DO NOT use a probe that has been dropped or struck against another
object until it is inspected by a service engineer.
■ Avoid pinching or kinking the probe cable. If the probe housing
becomes cracked or broken or if there are cuts or openings in the probe
cable the electric safety of the probe could be compromised.
■ Disconnect the probe from the scanner before cleaning and disinfection.
Make sure to switch the system off before disconnecting or connecting
the probe.
Additional precautions for endovaginal and intraoperative probes.
Always follow these additional precautions for endovaginal and
intraoperative probes:
■ Clean and disinfect the probe prior to use and between each exam.
■ Use a protective sterile probe cover or hose to cover the probe during
patient exams.
■ To avoid patient-to-patient contamination always dispose of probe
cover and hose immediately after each examination.
Additional precautions for the needle guide.

Always refer to the instructions delivered with the individual needle guide.
Agents and procedures that may damage the probes.

Some agents and procedures damage probes. Use of any of the following
procedures or products WILL VOID your probe warranty.
Agents that contain the following chemicals are known to damage the
probe:
■ Acetone
■ Methanol
■ Denatured ethyl alcohol
■ Mineral oil
■ Iodine
■ Any lotions or gels containing perfume
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Check with the ultrasound gel manufacturer regarding gel contents. If you
have additional questions, please contact your representative.
☞ WARNING: The following procedures are known to damage probes:

■ Autoclaving
■ Soaking the probe in chlorine bleach
Instructions for Use

Connection and selection of probes
WARNING: The connection and disconnection of probes is only allowed

when the system has been switched off.
Press the plug with the cable pointing right and firmly press the plug.
The connected probes can be selected via the keyboard by pressing the PROBE
key or the SELECT key:
1. Pressing the PROBE key will generate a menu on the screen. This menu
contains all the connected probes. Use the trackball to select a probe.
Press the PROBE or SELECT key again in order to activate this probe.
2. Pressing the SELECT key will result in the display of the main menu.
Choose Probes by moving the trackball and pressing SELECT. Choose
select and press SELECT. A submenu, displaying the connected probes,
appears on the screen. Move the trackball to select the probe and press
SELECT again.
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In the probe menu the frequency of the probe is indicated. To distinguish the
type of the probe a name is added into the menu field. The meaning of these
names is as follows:
CONVEX Curved Array probes

LINEAR Linear Array probes
The depth, measured from the probe tip, to which the probe may be immersed
into the fluid is described in the following table:
A. Description Curved Array D. Description Linear Array

of Probe dual freq. of Probe
Freq. (MHz) 3.5 or 3.5/5.0 Freq. (MHz) 8.0
Depth 40 mm Depth 50 mm
B. Description Curved Array E. Description Linear Array

of Probe dual freq. of Probe
Freq. (MHz) 5.0/7.5 Freq. (MHz) 3.5
Depth Probe & Cable Depth 40 mm

(Not the probe
connector)
C. Description Linear Array F. Description Linear Array

of Probe dual freq. of Probe dual freq.
Freq. (MHz) 6.0/8.0 Freq. (MHz) 6.0/8.0
Depth 30 mm Depth Probe & Cable

(Not the probe
connector)
☞ NOTE: The distance under 'DEPTH' is measured from the probe tip and not
from the probe connector. High-level disinfect probes ONLY by soaking in the
recommend liquid germicide. Other methods are NOT allowed. These could
damage the probes.
☞ NOTE: Sterile covers are available for the endorectal probe, and for the
small size Linear Array probe.
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Clinical Applications:
Your scanner and its range of probes can be used for a variety of clinical
applications.
An overview of the veterinary probes and its intended use is given below.
Endorectal applications
Probe description Frequency in MHz Intended Use
Linear Array Vet 6.0/8.0 Detection and evaluation

of pregnancies and ovaries
within large and smaller
animals like sheep and
swine.
Abdominal or External applications
Linear Array 6.0/8.0 Pregnancy detection and

evaluation within small
animals like dogs, sheep,
goat, or swine. Evaluation
of abdominal organs
within small animals like
dogs and cats.
Linear Array (4 cm) 8.0 Evaluation of tendons.
Linear Array Vet 6.0/8.0 Evaluation of tendons.
Curved Array R40 3.5/5.0 Pregnancy detection and

of abdominal organs
dogs and cats.
Linear Array 3.5 Backfat, rumpfat loineye

area and determination of
intramuscular fat.
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Curved Array R17 5.0/7.5 Pregnancy detection and

of abdominal organs
dogs and cats.
Basic cardiac examination
in small animals.
Instructions for Clinical Use

For endorectal or abdominal ultrasound examinations with the veterinary
probes, the frequency to be used depends on the structure or organ to be
visualized:
Organ is positioned Frequency to be used:

at a depth of:
0 - 20 cm 3.5 MHz
0 - 12 cm 5.0 MHz / 8.0 MHz
0 - 6 cm 7.5 MHz / 6.0 MHz
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Endorectal Use (6.0/8.0 MHz LA DF Vet probe)

The 6.0/8.0 MHz Linear Array DF Vet probe is a special designed Veterinary
probe and can be used endorectally with or without a hose (sterile or non
sterile) for the probe.
☞ NOTE: Despite that short contact with coupling gel and body fluids cause in
no way decrease in flexibility of the cable. The manufacturer, strongly
recommends to use a condom which covers the veterinary probe and cable
during examination.
Clean the rectum off all faeces. Cover your arm with a hose. Place the
veterinary probe with enough gel in your hand and enter the rectum. Be sure
that the crystal side of the probe is facing downwards when you enter the
rectum. Place the crystal side of the veterinary probe against the rectumwall in
order to get a good image. The scanplane is longitudinal. Rotating your arm to
the left or the right results in changing the scanview more to the left or to the
right.
☞ NOTE: The manufacturer strongly recommends for the 6.0/8.0 MHz Linear
Array DF VET probe to clean the veterinary probe and cable to the remote
control in cold water right after every examination.
The image on the screen can be frozen or memorized by pressing the
corresponding key on the remote control or the keyboard. Also the depth of
the image can be changed by pressing the DEPTH key on the remote control
or the keyboard.
The frequency of the veterinary probe can be changed from 6.0 MHz to
8.0 MHz and vice versa by pressing the PROBE key on the keyboard.
Abdominal Use
The linear and curved array probes can be used for abdominal examinations
with small animals like for instance sheep, dogs and cats. If necessary the
abdominal wall of the animal must be shaved in order to obtain good contact
between the veterinary probe and the skin. When the hair is removed rinse the
shaven part of the abdominal wall with water and apply enough gel on the
abdominal wall and the crystalside of the probe to get a good contact.
Depending on the organ or structure to be visualized you can use a probe with
a frequency of 3.5 MHz, 5.0 MHz, 6.0 MHz, 7.5 MHz or 8.0 MHz.
Sheep and dogs can be examined standing up or lying on their side or back.
Cats and small dogs have to be examined lying on their back.
The 3.5 MHz LA AS probe is special designed for backfat applications in cattle,
swine and sheep.
☞ NOTE: A sign will appear in the image when this probe is activated
indicating to use this probe on animals only! (See also beginning of this
manual).
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Cardiac
Use the 5.0/7.5 MHz R17 Curved Array probe, whenever structures of the
heart are to be visualized. The probe ought to be positioned parasternal or
apical, depending upon the structures to be visualized and the measurements
to be made. Make sure sufficient coupling gel is used. Adjust the gain control
levers to obtain a good clinical image (See also the chapter “Cardiology” of the
Application manual).
Intraoperative
For structures in the range of 0 - 6 cm a 8.0 MHz or 6.0/8.0 MHz Linear Array
probe may be used.
When using this technique the probe has to be covered with a sterile hose.
Position the probe over the organ of interest. Adjust the gain control to obtain
a good clinical image.
Preparing the intraoperative probe:

Use a sterile hose with a length of 1.5 meters, which is open on both sides. Put
sterile coupling gel in one end of the hose and enter the probe from the other
side. Fold the hose lightly as around the element side backwards and secure
with a sterile wrap. Make sure the gel is between elements and plastic hose.
The other end is secured with a strap.
Handling, Care, and Storage

General probe cleaning
Cleaning the probe is done by first removing the ultrasound coupling gel with
a soft tissue and then gently wipe the probe dry using a new tissue or dry
cloth.
When more cleaning is required only a mild detergent or hand-soap may be
used together with some water and a soft tissue cloth.
Maintenance linear and curved array probes:
No special maintenance is needed for correct functioning of the Linear and
Curved Array probes.
Inspect the probe carefully after a fall. A dangerous situation may arise due to
damaged insulation of probe cable and probe lens.
☞ NOTE: The temperature of cleaning material may not exceed the

temperature range of 5 - 34 °C.
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Maintenance of the intraoperative probes:

■ After each exam, regard the probe hose and any other wastes as
potentially infectious and dispose immediately.
■ Wipe the probe clean with a towel.
■ Scrub the probe with water and a mild detergent. Use a soft cloth or
towel. Never use an abrasive sponge.
■ Disinfect the probe using Cidex™ Activated Dialdehyde Solution
according to the manufacturer's directions.
After it has been cleaned and disinfected, the probes can be stored, either in the
probe holder on the scanner, or in their original case.
☞ NOTE: Always follow these basic precautions for cleaning and high level
disinfecting:
■ DO NOT soak the probe in alcohol. Alcohol is nearly inactive against

certain organisms.
■ DO NOT rub the probe with an abrasive sponge when washing with
soap and water. Use a soft cloth or towel.
Others
For a proper use of the probes the following additional items are necessary:
■ Protective probe covers (for invasive probes).
■ High level disinfection solution (Use recommended brand only).
■ Ultrasound coupling gel.
■ Needle guide.
■ Probe holder and tray.
This section “Others” briefly describes these supporting materials and for
some of them vendors are listed. Also vendors not listed may be able to
provide these items. The manufacturer does not endorse any product on any
basis. Rather, on empirical evidence, it is confirmed that these items as being
acceptable to maintaining the system and service warranty status in full.
Protective probe covers

It is strongly advised to use the endorectal probe with specially designed
probe covers.
You can use the intraoperative probe with gamma sterilized probe hoses.
These probe hoses are open on 2 sides, dimensions are:
■ Length 200 cm
■ Width 10 cm
■ Material thickness 0.05 mm
These hoses are not intended for reuse. Also discard the hoses if the expiration
date of the sterilization, as indicated on the package, is exceeded.
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Severe allergic reactions, although infrequent, have been reported with

medical devices containing latex (natural rubber). Inquire for known latex
sensitivity before using latex probe covers and be prepared to treat allergic
reactions promptly if they occur. Ref. FDA Medical Alert MDA 91-1,
March 29, 1991.
Products for high level disinfection
To disinfect the probe use Cidex™ Activated Dialdehyde Solution. For more
information please check www.cidex.com or contact the manufacturer
Johnson & Johnson (www.jnj.com).
Ultrasound coupling gel
Use an ultrasound coupling gel to prepare the probe for an exam. Certain
ultrasound gels may be toxic to human reproductive cells. It is recommended
that you check with the product's manufacturer to determine appropriate use.
Refer to the "Agents and procedures that may damage probes" earlier in this
section for additional information about coupling gels.
Needle guide
■ Clean the needle guide before, after and between each examination
until no visible tissue residue, fluid or other material remains on the
needle guide. Scrub the needle guide with water and a mild detergent.
Use pipe cleaners to clean the inner lumen of the needle guide.
■ Sterilize the needle guide prior to the first use and between all
subsequent examinations.
There are two ways to sterilize the needle guide:
1. Steam autoclaving.
2. Soaking the needle guide in Cidex™ Activated Dialdehyde Solution

according to the manufacturer's directions.
■ After sterilizing the needle guide, rinse it in sterile water.
■ Store the needle guide in a plastic bag in the original probe storage
container.
Probe holder
■ Every day loose dust or coupling gel residues should be removed with
a soft cloth or a brush. A solution of water with a mild detergent is
recommended. Abrasive cleaning solutions should be avoided. The
holder can be removed for cleaning.
■ Check after cleaning the probe holder for visual damage.
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Keyboard
■ The keyboard should occasionally be cleaned with a damp cloth and
mild soap solution. Abrasive cleaning solutions should be avoided.
Probes for Scanner Aquila Vet

1 3.5/5.0 MHz R40 Curved Array HiD probe (410638)
2 5.0/7.5 MHz R17 Curved Array probe (401667)
3 6.0/8.0 MHz Linear Array probe 60 mm (410054)
4 8.0 MHz Linear Array probe 40 mm (410647)
5 6.0/8.0 MHz Linear Array vet probe endorectal (401670)
6 3.5 MHz Animal Science probe (410611)
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Technical specifications of the Probes General Information
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PROBES
Acoustic output information for the

3.5/5.0 MHz R40 Curved Array HiD probe (410638)
Mode B M
Parameter
P_ (MPa) 1.7 1.7
Ispta (mW/cm2) 24.7 70.0
System settings Frequency mode 3.5 3.5
Focus point 2.0 2.0
Scan angle minimum -
Scan depth minimum minimum
2D Power output 9.0 9.0
B-B mode - -
TIF* off off
HQM** - -
Lp (mm) 37.3 37.3
W pb6 (⏐⏐) (mm) 2.4 2.4
W pb6 (_⏐) (mm) 3.6 3.6
prr (kHz) 5405 1000
srr (Hz) 68 -
Output beam dimensions:
Area (mm2) 313.7 97.5
Length x width (mm) 28.5 X 11 8.9 X 11
fawf (MHz) 3.7 3.7
Acoustic power-up fraction (%) 100 -
Acoustic initialisation fraction (%) 0 -
Maximum power (mW) 27.1 5.0
Iob (mW/cm2) 8.6 5.1
Power-up mode B B
Initialization mode B B
Acoustic output freeze yes yes
Ltt (mm) 0 0
Lts (mm) contact contact
Inclusive modes
* Total image focus

**High Quality mode
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General Information Technical specifications of the Probes

5.0/7.5 MHz R17 Curved Array probe (401667)
Mode
Parameter B M
P_ (MPa) 2.1 2.1
Ispta (mW/cm2) 22.5 75.9
System settings 7.5 MHz 7.5 MHz
focus 2 focus 2
min. scan angle TIF off
min. scan depth Power 9
TIF off 1
Power 9
Lp (mm) 23.0 23.0

W pb6 (⏐⏐) (mm) 1.4 1.4
W pb6 (_⏐) (mm) 2.0 2.0
prr (kHz) 5555 1000
srr (Hz) 101 -
Area (mm2) 134.5 50.9
Length x width (mm) 19.41 X 6.93 7.34 X 6.93
fawf (MHz) 5.3 5.3
Acoustic power-up fraction (%) 100 100
Acoustic initialisation fraction (%) 0 0
Iob (mW/cm2) 7.2 3.5
Power-up mode B B
Acoustic output freeze Yes Yes
Ltt (mm) 0 0
Inclusive modes
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Technical Specifications of the Probes General Information

6.0/8.0 MHz Linear Array probe 60mm (410054 + 401670)
Mode
Parameter B M
P_ (MPa) 2.5 2.5
Ispta (mW/cm2) 24.8 86.6
System settings Frequency mode 6.0 6.0
Focus point 2.0 2.0
Scan width minimum minimum
Scan depth minimum minimum
2D Power output 6.0 6.0
B-B mode yes -
TIF* off off
HQM** off off
Lp (mm) 26.8 26.8
W pb6 (⏐⏐) (mm) 1.4 1.4
W pb6 (_⏐) (mm) 1.7 1.7
prr (kHz) 5.000 1.000
srr (Hz) 132 -
Area (mm2) 228.7 56.7
Length x width (mm) 36.30 x 6.3 9.00 x 6.3
fawf (MHz) 5.4 5.4
Acoustic power-up fraction (%) 100 -
Acoustic initialisation fraction (%) 0 -
Iob (mW/cm2) 4.2 3.4
Power-up mode B B
Ltt (mm) 0 0
Inclusive modes
* Total image focus

**High Quality mode
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General Information Technical Specifications of the Probes

8.0 MHz Linear Array probe 40 mm (410647)
Mode
Parameter B M
P_ (MPa) 3.3 3.3
Ispta (mW/cm2) 45 84.6
System settings BB-mode Focus 3
Min. scan depth Power 9
Focus 3
High quality
+
Total image
focus Off
Power 9
Lp (mm) 16 16
W pb6 ( ) (mm) 1.4 1.4
W pb6 ( ) (mm) 1.4 1.4
prr (kHz) 5.556 1.000
srr (Hz) 111
Output beam dimensions
Area (mm2) 84 25.2
Length x width (mm), (mm) 21 x 4 6.3 x 4
fawf (MHz) 5.8 5.8
APFa (%) 100 100
AIFb (%) 0 0
Maximum Power (mW) 7.2 1.3
Iob (mW/cm2) 8.5 5.1
Power-up mode B B
Initialisation mode B B
Ltt (mm) 0 0
Lts (mm) Contact Contact
Inclusive modes BM mode
a Acoustic power fraction

b Acoustic initialization fraction
Note: Refer to IEC 1157 for other abbreviations
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INDEX
Index
A Display format D-2

Display modes D-1
Abdominal D-10 Distance C-2
About the scanner C-16 Distance line B-14
Accessory Information D-4 DNF C-14
Adjust Biopsy line C-12 Doctor C-8
Again A-4 Double B-Mode A-6
Alphanumerical keyboard A-8 Dual Image B+M-Mode A-6
Angle C-4 Dynamic range C-14
Animal science C-5
Area/Circumference B-13, C-3
Assembly B-1 E
Auto file name C-6 Earth leakage current D-2
Auto follow B-13, C-2, C-3 Ellipse measurement C-3
Automatic focus C-14 Ellipse method B-13
Automatic left/right B-13 Enclosure leakage D-2
Axial resolution A-11 Endorectal probe D-12
Endovaginal probe D-5
B Enter A-8
Environmental operating D-2
Backspace A-8 Equipotentiality D-1
Ball sensitivity B-12 Escape A-4
Basic Set Up B-1 Examination environment B-4
Biopsy line C-12 Extern video B-19
B-Mode A-6
Body marks C-10
F
C Focus A-11
Focus points A-6, A-10
Caliper B-12, B-15, D-2 Footswitch D-1
Caliper settings B-12, B-13, B-14 Freeze A-4
Caps A-9 Func B-4
Cardiology C-5 Function A-9
Care D-11
Clear text C-9
Clinical Applications D-8 G
Colour B-12 Gain A-9
Compose A-8 General storage D-2
Connections D-1 Goto A-6, C-11
Copy, Move and Delete block C-9 Gray maps C-15
Coupling gel D-13
Current settings to disk B-16
Curved Array A-2, C-12 H
Curved array probes D-11
Handling D-11
Handling and Care D-3
D Help B-15, B-18
Hide text C-9
Date format B-11 High quality C-15
Depth scale A-10
Dimensions D-2
Disinfection/sterilization D-13
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Index
I N
Image angle C-12 Needle guide D-13
Image depth A-7 New Patient A-8, B-4
Image field A-10
Image freeze B-15
Image orientation A-12
O
Image size C-15 Operating keys A-5
Image store capacity D-1 Operation A-3
Install default settings B-16 Optimize image presentation A-12
Install scanner software B-17 Optimize image resolution A-11
Install Settings from disk B-16
Installation B-15, B-18
Instructions for Use D-6 P
Intraoperative D-11 Patient ID D-1
Intraoperative probes D-5, D-12 PC Keyboard B-17
Pickup strings C-8
K Postprocessing D-1
Precautions A-14, D-5
Keyboard A-3, D-14 Print A-7
Probe A-5, C-11
L Probe connections D-1
Probe holder D-13
Language B-17 Program B-9, B-12, B-15, C-15
Lateral resolution A-11 Program settings B-9
Left/Right key C-1 Protective probe covers D-12
Left/Right switch A-7
Length C-2
Linear and Curved Array probes A-12
R
Linear Array A-2 Report A-8
Results field A-10
M Reverse C-12
Reverse image A-7
Macro A-5 RS-232 D-1
Main Menu B-18, C-5
Mains D-2
Manual A-1, B-13, C-2
S
Measurement Method B-13 Save A-5
Measurement mode C-1, C-2 Save image from DSM C-6
Measurement unit B-18 Scale format B-11
Measurements C-1 Scan angle A-8
MEM (Memory) C-16 Scan converter D-1
Menu B-18 Scanning method D-1
M-Mode A-7, C-1 Screen A-10
M-Mode measurement C-4 Select A-4
M-Mode speed C-15 Set A-4
Monitor adjustment A-12 Set key C-1
Multi measure C-1 Show special fields C-9
Standards D-2
Status field A-10
Storage D-11
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Index
Store A-5
Store measurements B-14
Surgical probe D-11
System accuracies D-2
System Set Up B-1
System settings B-9, B-11, B-12
System, User and Application settings B-4
T
TCG Far C-15
Technical Specifications D-1
Technical specifications of the Probes D-15
Time & date B-10
Time format B-10
Time gain compensation A-9
Total Image Focus C-14
Trackball C-1
Transverse resolution A-11
U
Upside down C-12
User A-9, C-11
V
Video D-1
Video manipulation A-12
Video recorder D-1
W
Warnings A-13, D-5
Watchdog B-11
Weight D-2
Z
Zoom A-7
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USER MANUAL

U.S.A.: Federal law restricts this device to use by or on the

The Medical Device, specified hereafter, meets the provisions of the

The device configuration is listed in the attached configuration list. The

Esaote Europe B.V.

Emmisons test Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance

Unit and probes

Veterinary use only

Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).

Equipment conforms to IEC60601 Class I Type BF requirements

Equipotentiality earth terminal to connect extra ground lead.

Consult user manual.

Printer remote cable.

Veterinary use only.*

Instructions for Use C

Pickup strings ............................................................................................................................C-8

Others ..................................................................................................................................... D-12

CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE

THE AQUILA VET

THE OPERATION OF THE SCANNER

1. The trackball and the ﬁve surrounding keys.

The on and off key is located at the right top corner.

1. The trackball and the ﬁve surrounding keys.

2. The direct operating keys.

☞ A formatted 32 MB Memory card (Sandisk or Kodak) must be inserted in the

Images stored on the memory disk can be redisplayed on the monitor by

DUAL IMAGE B+M-MODE

3. The alphanumerical keyboard.

Press SHIFT-FUNCTION to lock the FUNCTION key. This is a useful option

4. The gain knobs.

Time gain compensation

Depth scale & focus points

☞ NOTE: More focal points decreases the frame rate.

Optimize image presentation

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

☞ NOTE: The use of ACCESSORY equipment not complying with the

■ Do not subject the equipment to excessive shock, for example, when

☞ Precautions for the NiMH battery:

(See page B-15)

☞ NOTE: A probe may only be connected to or disconnected from the scanner

■ If a video printer is available, connect the video input of the printer to

■ If the scanner is placed on the trolley, a video printer can be placed in

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■ If a footswitch is available connect it to the connector on the backside of

■ and the video output of the scanner marked:

to the video input of the VCR.

☞ NOTE: The use of ACCESSORY equipment not complying with the

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Explanation of the serial number label:

Modelnumber Made by:

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Preparing the examination environment

SYSTEM, USER AND APPLICATION SETTINGS

Most conﬁguration settings can be saved in non-volatile memory in the

Programming “user settings” and “application settings” is not different from

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Save system settings to diskette:

Recall system settings from diskette:

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Save User settings

How to conﬁgure the user setting for a speciﬁc user:

System parameters stored as part of “User settings” are:

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