SONOLINE Prima Imaging System

US

Maintenance Instructions

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Register 7
Print No.: U3.LH300.101.01.01.02 16 December 1996
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Page
1 _______Introduction ___________________________________________________ 1 - 1

Hints on Performing the Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Equipment, Materials and Documents Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

2 _______Planned Maintenance ___________________________________________ 2 - 1

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 1
Safety Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Preventive Parts Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Functional System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Peripheral Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Concluding the Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Appendix: Mandatory System Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

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Introduction 1-1

1 Introduction

Planned maintenance consists of visual inspection, cleaning, and functional performance

checks. It should be performed at least every 12 months.
A separate Maintenance Certificate1 is provided with this procedure. Make a good (prefer-
ably 2-sided) copy of this certificate and fill it out while performing the procedure. When
you have completed the maintenance, give the customer the completed certificate, and
return a copy of it to your Regional Service Office or Home Office, as appropriate to your
region.
Some areas have regulations that require planned maintenance more frequently. Make
sure that you are aware of, and adhere to, all local regulations regarding Planned Mainte-
nance intervals for this equipment.

1.1 Hints on Performing the Maintenance

If one of the checks fails ...
• and the customer has signed a “full” service contract for the equipment:
- do not check not OK, but repair the defect, and repeat the check. If it passes, check
OK.
• and the customer has not signed a full service contract:
- If the customer gives you the order to repair the defect:
Perform the repair, and repeat the check. If it passes, check OK.
- If the customer does not want the defect to be repaired:
Check not OK, and make a note in the "Open Issues" section of the certificate.

1.2 Equipment, Materials and Documents Needed

1.2.1 Equipment
• Standard Field Service Tools
• Electrical Safety Analyzer
• Ultrasound Phantom (see ARTD)
• Formatted 3.5’’ HD diskette for saving system preset data

1.2.2 Materials
• 2 lamps for control panel lighting (P/N 48 30 977 LE300)
The same type of lamps is used in different SONOLINE systems.
• Lithium battery (P/N 99 06 496 LE007)
A battery in a system should be replaced every 3 years.
The same type of battery is used in different SONOLINE systems.
• printer cleaning sheets2 (depends on printer installed in a system)

1. Document “SONOLINE Prima Imaging System - Planned Maintenance Certificate”, U3.LH300.105.01.01.02 (or
newer).
2. See document “OEM Products & Accessories - Spare Parts List”, US-OEM.081.01.02 (or newer).

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1.2.3 Documents
• “SONOLINE Prima Imaging System - Service Manual”, U3.LH300.064.01.01.02
• “Safety Regulations for Installation and Maintenance”, ARTD-002.731.17.01.02 (or
newer)1
• If the customer has a Video Imager Camera CCM 601 with a maintenance contract:
document “Video Imager Camera CCM 601 - Preventive Maintenance Instructions”,
U0.LHOEM.101.01.01.02 (or newer)

1. This document is a revised version of the former “TI 236” document, which is no longer valid.

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2 Planned Maintenance

2.1 Preparations
WARNING When handling parts that may have had patient contact, take
appropriate precautions against exposure to bloodborne patho-
gens (see TI 246, “Prophylactic Measures Against Infectious Dis-
eases in Servicing”).

PM Discuss with the Customer

1. Discuss with the customer how the system has been performing.
Find out if the customer has any concerns about the system that need to be
addressed. Note any customer concerns and the actions taken to resolve them in
the Comments section of the Maintenance Certificate.
2. Save system preset data on a diskette.
3. Turn system power off.
PM Clean the System
4. Use a soft cloth, lightly moistened with a mild soap solution, to clean the outside of
the system, including the operator control panel, transducer holder, system
panels, and OEM peripheral devices. 1

CAUTION Do not use alcohol or other organic solvents, nor cleansing

agents that contain alcohol or other organic solvents.

PM Clean and Inspect all Transducers

5. Clean each transducer with a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution. 1

CAUTION Do not clean the transducer head with isopropyl alcohol or other
organic solvents.
Do not allow the transducer cable and connector to become really
wet.

6. While cleaning, check the transducer heads for physical damage such as cracks,
splits, air bubbles (sector transducers), or any other malfunction that may affect
their performance. Inspect the cable and the connection at the strain relief on both
ends of the cable.
7. Inspect all transducers and user accessible ports for damage, loose connectors,
bent pins, etc.
PM Clean the Air Flow Filter
8. Rinse the filter, using flowing cold water, to remove any lint. 1
Shake excess water from the filter, and allow it to dry before reinstalling.

1. You may also refer to the Operator’s Manual for more information on cleaning the system, the transducers, and the
filter.

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2.2 Safety Checks

1. Make sure the system is turned off, and remove the power plug from the wall
outlet.
SI Wheels and Locking Brakes
2. Check the wheels and locking brakes.
SI Monitor
3. Check that the monitor is securely mounted and can be turned and tilted easily.
SI Fan
4. Apply power to the system, and check that the cooling fan (inside the system) is
working properly.
SI Electrical Safety Check
5. Perform an electrical safety check according to the document
ARTD-002.731.17.01.02 (see page 1 - 2).

2.3 Preventive Parts Replacement

1. Turn the system power off.
2. Remove the rear panel, the left side panel, and the card cage shield plate of the
system.

CAUTION When working on the system with the cover removed, take appro-
priate precautions to prevent damage to static-sensitive parts due
to electrostatic discharge (ESD).

PM Preventive Parts Replacement

CAUTION To make sure that configuration data is not lost, do not switch off
the system while the battery pack cable is disconnected.

3. If the battery on the A21 Battery Pack PCB has been in the system for more than 3
years (see page 1 - 1):
- Apply power to the system,
- disconnect the cable from the A21 Battery Pack PCB to the A44 System
Controller board,
- replace the battery on the A21 Battery Pack PCB,
- write the replacement date onto the battery,
- and reconnect the battery pack cable.
(The cable may be connected in either polarity.)
4. Turn the system power off.
5. Replace the two lamps of the control panel lighting.
If necessary, insert a spare lamp.

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2.4 Maintenance
PM Boards and cables
1. Check that all boards are properly seated and that all cables are properly
connected.

CAUTION Do NOT remove the battery pack cable from the A44 System Con-
troller board, or configuration data may be lost.

PM Mandatory System Modifications

2. Check that all mandatory system modifications have been made (see page 2 - 5).
Upgrade if necessary.
3. Re-install the card cage shield plate, the side panel, and the rear panel.

2.5 Functional System Check

Q System Quality
1. No sooner than 10 minutes1 after replacing the battery on the A21 Battery Pack
PCB, apply power to the system and check that the monitor displays “UNDER
CALIBRATION”2.
2. Check that an appropriate image and corresponding graphic overlay are
displayed on the monitor (depends on the selected transducer and user presets).
3. Type VERSION#= and note the system software version on the Maintenance
Certificate (page 3).
4. Check the system time and date, and reset if necessary.
5. Functionally test all operator controls and indicators, including the foot switch, the
alphanumeric keyboard, the diskette drive, and the control panel lighting switch
on the monitor.
6. Check the operation of B- and M-mode.
For system software 1.9.0 and lower: 3
1. Check the test patterns TEST3$ON ... TEST5$ON.
2. Check the test patterns BITSPI$ON, BITAPI$ON, and BITRBA$ON/BITRBB$ON.
For system software 2.2.0 and higher: 4
1. Perform a complete system check with the FRU Diagnostics menu of the system
Diagnostics.
2. Perform a system status check with the System Status menu of the system
Diagnostics.

1. See document “SONOLINE Versa Imaging System - Repair Instructions”, U4.LH400.091.02.01.02 (or newer).
2. The message text depends on the selected language. With system software 2.2.0 or higher, automatic calibration
is performed only once a day (when the system is powered on for the first time).
3. See document “SONOLINE Prima Imaging System - Troubleshooting Guide”, U3.LH300.072.01.01.02 (for system
software 1.9.0 and lower).
4. See document “SONOLINE Prima Imaging System - Troubleshooting Guide”, U3.LH300.072.01.02.02 (or newer;
for system software 2.2.0 and higher).

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Q Image Quality and Transducers
Transducers must always be checked, even if the customer has not signed a mainte-
nance contract for them. Replacement depends on the type of maintenance contract.
1. Perform a scan on a phantom with each transducer, and evaluate the image
quality (see the steps below). While scanning, flex the cable at the strain relief.
Make a pass/fail judgement based on your experience and training.
2. Check array transducers for signs of dropout (dark columns emanating into the
image).
3. Check sector transducers for signs of a wobbling or flickering image.
4. Check the Freeze function from all applicable transducers, control panel, and foot
switch.

2.6 Peripheral Devices

Peripheral devices (“OEMs”) must always be checked (including, if necessary, cleaning
and optimization of settings), even if the customer has not signed a maintenance contract
for them. Replacement depends on the type of maintenance contract.
For information about operating and cleaning peripheral devices, refer to the respective
OEM’s Operator’s Manual.
Q Video Printer
1. Freeze an image and test the printer by making a print.
2. If necessary, clean the print head and re-test the printer.
3. If necessary, optimize the printer settings together with the customer.
Q VCR
4. Test the VCR by recording an image and playing it back.
5. If necessary, clean the VCR heads according to the instructions in the VCR
Operator’s Manual and re-test the VCR.
Q Multiformat Camera
6. Freeze an image and test the camera by making a print.
7. If necessary, clean the internal optical elements of the camera1 and re-test the
camera.
8. If necessary, optimize the camera settings2 together with the customer.
Q Other OEMs (if applicable)
9. Check.
10. If necessary, clean the OEM, and optimize the settings.

1. See document “Video Imager Camera CCM 601 - Preventive Maintenance Instructions”, U0.LHOEM.101.01.01.02
(or newer).
2. See document “SONOLINE Versa Imaging System - Installation Instructions for Video Imager Camera CCM 601”,
U4.LH400.031.06.01.02 (or newer).

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2.7 Concluding the Maintenance

PM Check System Preset Data
1. Check system preset data, and restore from the diskette if necessary.
SI Check the Protective Ground Wire
2. Check the protective ground wire again, according to document
ARTD-002.731.17.01.02.
PM Concluding the Maintenance
3. Discuss with the customer the maintenance findings and any items noted in the
Comments section of the Maintenance Certificate.
4. Give the customer the completed Maintenance Certificate, and return a copy of it
to your Regional Service Office or Home Office, as appropriate to your region.

2.8 Appendix: Mandatory System Modifications

The following tables show the latest relevant mandatory system modifications (at the
time this document was published).
For new mandatory system modifications, please refer to the latest UTs (Speed Infos).

Mandatory
System Modification H/W S/W Completion Documentation Verification of Modification
Date
Verify that product status on PS
label is PS3B or PS3D or PS4.0 (or
Upgrade of A33 RBF Boards ■ 31 January 1997 UT 96-09 higher)
Verify that system SW version is
1.8.0 (or higher)

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Maintenance Certificate

Customer:
Department: Room:

Address:

Contact person: Telephone:

Cust. specific no.: Customer no:

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Register 7
Print Number: U3.LH300.105.01.01.02 16 December 1996
Replaces:
KS-Nr.: . . . . . . . . Maintenance Certificate
Siemens office

Address:

Region: Country:
Contact person: Telephone:
FSE in charge: Telephone:

Explanation of abbreviations

Abbreviation Explanation
SI Safety Inspection
PM Preventive Maintenance
Q Quality Check

Measurement devices

Measurement Device Type Serial No. Date of use Calibrated until

Ultrasound Phantom
Electrical Safety Analyzer

Comments

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Maintenance Certificate KS-Nr.: . . . . . . . .
System

System: Ser. No.:

SONOLINE Prima
Software Version Product Status (PS):

Maintenance contract no.: Type of contract:

Open issues

Open issues Solved FSE

(Date) (Name)

System Status

The equipment has passed all Siemens recommended maintenance checks.

The equipment is okay to use.

The equipment has minor problems that do not restrict the use of it. The equipment is
okay to use. Siemens recommends scheduling service to repair the minor problems.

The equipment has major problems that restrict the use of it. The equipment is not okay
to use. Siemens strongly recommends that the equipment not be used until the problem
has been resolved.

Date

Name of the FSE

Signature

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1 Introduction 1-1
1.1 Hints on Performing the Maintenance 1-1

1.2 Equipment, Materials and Documents Needed 1-1

1.2.1 Equipment 1-1
1.2.2 Materials 1-1
1.2.3 Documents 1-2

2 Planned Maintenance 2-1

2.1 Preparations 2-1
PM Discuss with the Customer ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-1
PM Clean the System ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-1
PM Clean and Inspect all Transducers ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-1
PM Clean the Air Flow Filter ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-1

2.2 Safety Checks 2-2

SI Wheels and Locking Brakes ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-2
SI Monitor ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-2
SI Fan ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-2
SI Electrical Safety Check ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-2

2.3 Preventive Parts Replacement 2-2

PM Preventive Parts Replacement ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-2

2.4 Maintenance 2-3

PM Boards and cables ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-3
PM Mandatory System Modifications ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-3

2.5 Functional System Check 2-3

Q System Quality ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-3
Q Image Quality and Transducers ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-4

2.6 Peripheral Devices 2-4

Q Video Printer ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-4
Q VCR ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-4
Q Multiformat Camera ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-4
Q Other OEMs (if applicable) ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-4

2.7 Concluding the Maintenance 2-5

PM Check System Preset Data ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-5
SI Check the Protective Ground Wire ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-5
PM Concluding the Maintenance ❍ ❍ ❍ 2-5

2.8 Appendix: Mandatory System Modifications 2-5

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