Vivid S6

Product Description
The Vivid S6 is a high-performance ultrasound system
for cardiovascular and shared services applications.
It offers an innovative ergonomic design, superb image
quality, advanced connectivity, productivity tools and
advanced technology. Compatibility with the Vivid
product family offers flexibility in lab configuration and
upgrade opportunities. Enjoy increased diagnostic
confidence and a high standard of productivity.

System Architecture
The Vivid S6 is based on GEs TruScan architecture
common to all GE Ultrasound systems, EchoPAC PC
workstation, EchoPAC software and network solutions.
It features a software-driven, PC-based platform, raw
data storage with advanced post-processing capabilities,
seamless DICOM Standard connectivity, and compatibility
with the GE family of cardiovascular ultrasound systems.
Innovative tools offer advanced connectivity, remote
monitoring, and consultation to improve productivity and
quality of care.
Coded Harmonics Produces excellent quality images
even from difficult-to-image patients.

Data Acquisition
Programmable system architecture
Application-specific channel architecture: the Vivid S6
employs a flexible, digital beam-former architecture
capable of using up to 2048 channels depending on
specific application requirements
Application-specific digital beam forming algorithm
for each mode
Supports phased array, linear and curved array,
TEE and non-imaging pencil transducers
Receive focusing, aperture, apodization and frequency
response are all continuously variable as a function
of depth
Wide-aperture mode for improved penetration on
convex and linear array probes

Display Size: 1280 x 960 pixels with 256 shades of gray

and 16.7 million simultaneous colors available
Scanner software supports display resolution of
800 x 600 pixel
Screen tilts at angle of 20 backwards to 10 forward
Screen swivel at angle: 22 left or right
Screen can be tilted forward horizontally for mobility
and transportation
Wide-angle visibility
Automatic or manual digital brightness and contrast
adjustment for optimal viewing in different ambient
light conditions
Separate adjustment for external monitor
brightness/contrast

Display Formats
Instant-review screen displays 12 simultaneous
loops/images for a quick study review
Scanplane position indicator and probe temperature
are displayed with all multi-plane TEE probes
Image orientation marker
Selectable display configuration of duplex and triplex
modes: side-by-side or top-bottom during live, digital
replay and clipboard image recall
Single, dual and quad-screen view
Split-screen view

Display Annotations
Mechanical Index (MI)
Thermal index: application dependent
Patient name/ID and additional patient information
Hospital name
Time/date

Data Processing

Trackball-driven annotation arrows

Echo data processing of phase, amplitude and frequency

Scanning parameters

Easily upgradeable

Application

Digital raw data replay allows for image post processing

and uncompromised offline measurement and analysis

Probe name

Display Screen

Active mode display

High-resolution, wide field-of-view, flat 17-inch TFT

LCD screen

Parameter annotation follow ASE standard

Stress protocol parameters

Multi-language support for user interface,

keyboard overlay, reports and documentation
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Tissue Imaging
General
Variable transmit frequencies for
resolution/penetration optimization
High Resolution (HR)-zoom or display-zoom with
zoom area control
Variable contour filtering for edge enhancement
Variable dynamic range and transmit power settings
Depth range up to 30 cm probe specific
Selectable grayscale parameters: gain, reject, gray-maps,
DDP, persistence and compression can be adjusted in
live, digital replay and image clipboard recall
Automatically calculated TGC curves require less
operator interaction
Continuous Tissue Optimization (CTO) of the 2D-mode
image to optimize the uniformity and brightness of the
tissue continuously in real-time
Selectable Automatic Tissue Optimization (ATO)
of the 2D-mode image in digital replay or image
clipboard recall. ATO may be combined with
CTO user selectable
Clear Vessel (patent pending): aims to reduce
reverberations and clutter noise while scanning
the carotid
Smart depth: automatically optimizing transmit pattern
parameters according to scan-depth setting (option)
2D-mode
Sector tilt and width control
Coded Octave Imaging (COI): second-generation harmonic
tissue imaging providing improved spatial and contrast
resolution over conventional imaging* features reduced
noise and improved wall definition without sacrificing
frame rate making it the tissue well-suited in most cases,
for all patient groups
* Comparative claims made throughout this document are comparing
Vivid S6 imaging to conventional imaging techniques.

UD Clarity and UD Speckle reduce imaging an advanced

image processing technique to remove speckle in real
time examining the relative difference between neighboring
pixel values and determining whether the grayscale
variations have a sharp difference, follow a trend, or are
random in nature
Coded Phase Inversion (CPI) for improved contrast resolution
Variable image width: a reduction either increases frame
rate or allows to increase the number of focal zones while
maintaining the frame rate application dependent on
linear/convex array probes
Multiple-angle compound imaging: multiple co-planar
images (on 4C-RS and on linear probes) from different
angles combined into a single image in real time improving
border definition, contrast resolution and reducing angular
dependence of border or edge
Virtual convex: provides a larger field-of-view in the far
field on Linear probes (option)
Virtual apex: provides a wider field-of-view with phased
array probes, effective with certain applications
Dual focus (on cardiac applications): offers additional focal
zone for added spatial and contrast resolution from heart
base up to apical areas (cardiology application only)
L eft/right and up/down invert in live, digital replay or
image clipboard recall
Digital replay for retrospective review or automatic
looping of images allowing for adjustment of parameters
such as gain, compression, reject, anatomical M-mode,
persistence and replay speed
Data Dependent Processing (DDP) performs temporal
processing, which reduces random noise but leaves
motion of significant tissue structures largely unaffected
can be adjusted even in digital replay
Different gray and colorized 2D maps user selectable
in real-time, digital replay or image clipboard recall
M-mode
Trackball-steerable M-mode line available with all
imaging probes max steering angle is probe dependent
Simultaneous real-time 2D-mode and M-mode

Confocal imaging: allows multiple transmit focal zones

over range of view and a high-vector density probes
dependent and user adjustable

M-mode PRF 1 kHz: all image data acquired are

combined to give high-quality recording regardless
of display scroll speed

Expanded cardiology performance on the M4S-RS

probe, including six levels of harmonics and ultra-high
frame rates

Digital replay for retrospective review of spectral data

Harmonic tissue imaging on all linear and convex probes

Adaptive reject for improved cardiac IQ

Several top-bottom formats, side-by-side format

and time-motion-only format can be adjusted in live
or digital replay
Selectable horizontal scroll speed:
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 seconds across display

 Horizontal scroll can be adjusted in live, digital replay

or image clipboard recall
Anatomical M-mode
Vingmed-patented, any plane M-mode display derived
from 2D cine loop
M-mode cursor can be adjusted at any plane
Can be activated from real-time scan, digital replay or
image clipboard recall
Anatomical color M-mode available in real-time scan,
digital replay or image clipboard recall
Measurement and analysis capability
Anatomical tissue velocity M-mode (option)

Color Doppler
General
Steerable color Doppler available with all imaging probes
max steering angle is probe dependent

Color Doppler Imaging

Digital signal processing power maintains high
frame rates with large Region of Interests (ROIs)
even for very low PRF settings
Variable Region of Interest (ROI) size in width and depth
User-selectable radial and lateral averaging to
reduce statistical uncertainty in the color velocity
and variance estimates
Data Dependent Processing (DDP) performs temporal
processing and display smoothing to reduce possibility for
loss of transient events of hemodynamic significance
Digital replay for retrospective review or automatic looping
of color images allowing for adjustment of parameters
such as DDP, baseline shift, color maps, color/tissue priority
and color gain even on frozen/recalled data
Application-dependent multivariate motion discriminator
reduces flash artifacts

Trackball-controlled Region of Interest (ROI) position/size

Smart Depth: automatically adjusts transmit pattern

parameters according to depth of color ROI (option)

Removal of color map from the tissue during digital replay

or image clipboard recall

Multiple-angle compound imaging in 2D mode is

maintained while in Color Doppler mode

Digital replay for retrospective review of color or color

M-mode data allowing for adjustment of parameters, such
as color/tissue priority and color gain, even on stored data

Color Angio (Color Intensity Imaging)

Powerful digital signal processing maintaining high

color frame rates of more than 300 fps application
and transducer dependent
PRF settings: user selectable
Advanced regression wall filter gives efficient suppression
of wall clutter
For each encoding principle, multiple-color maps can be
selected, including variance maps, in live digital replay or
image clipboard recall
More than 65,000 simultaneous colors processed providing
smooth display, 2D color maps containing a multitude of
color hues
Simultaneous display of grayscale 2D and 2D with color
flow in live or digital replay or image clipboard recall
Color invert: user selectable in live or digital replay or in
image clipboard recall
Variable color baseline: user selectable in live or digital
replay or in image clipboard recall
Multivariate color priority function gives reliable
delineation of disturbed flows even across bright
areas of the 2D-mode image
Color Doppler frequency can be changed independently
from 2D for optimal flow
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Angle-independent mode for visualization of small vessels

with increased sensitivity compared to standard color flow
Color M-mode
Variable Region of Interest (ROI) length and position
user selectable
User-selectable radial averaging to reduce statistical
uncertainty in the color velocity and variance estimates
Selectable horizontal scroll speed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16
seconds across display can be adjusted during live,
digital replay or image clipboard recall
Real-time 2D image while in color M-mode
Same controls and functions available as in standard
2D color Doppler
Anatomical Color M-mode
Vingmed-patented, any plane, color M-mode display
derived from color Doppler cine loop
Available in real-time scan, digital replay or image
clipboard recall
Also applicable to Tissue Velocity Imaging (option)
Measurement and analysis capability

B-Flow (option)

Adjustable velocity scale

B-Flow is a digital imaging technique that provides real-time

visualization of vascular hemodynamics by directly visualizing blood reflectors and presenting this information in a
grayscale display

Wall filters with a range of 10-3000 Hz

(velocity scale dependent)
Angle correction with automatic adjustment of velocity
scale in live, digital replay and image clipboard recall

Use of GE-patented techniques to boost blood echoes and

to preferentially suppress non-moving tissue signals

Stereo speakers mounted in the front panel

B-Flow is available for most vascular and

shared service applications

Display annotations of frequency, mode, scales,

Nyquist limit, wall filter setting, angle correction
and acoustic power indices

Blood Flow Imaging (BFI) (option)

Combines color Doppler with grayscale speckle imaging
Allows better delineation of blood flow without bleeding
into tissue or vessel wall

Spectral Doppler
General
Operates in PW, HPRF PW and CW modes
Trackball-steerable Doppler available with all imaging
probes max steering angle is probe dependent
Selectable Doppler optimization
Real-time duplex or triplex operation in PW Doppler mode
for all velocity settings
Frame rate control for optimized use of acquisition power
between spectrum, 2D and color Doppler modes in duplex
or triplex modes
Spectral analysis with an equivalent DFT rate of 0.2 ms
Automatic Spectrum Optimization (ASO) provides a
single press, automatic, real-time optimization of PW
or CW spectrum scale, and baseline display
Dynamic gain compensation for display of flows with
varying signal strengths over the cardiac cycle
Dynamic reject gives consistent suppression of
background user selectable in real-time, digital replay
or image clipboard recall
Digital replay for retrospective review of spectral
Doppler data
Several top-bottom formats, side-by-side format and
time-motion only format can be adjusted in live or
digital replay or in image clipboard recall
Selectable horizontal scroll speed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16
seconds across display can be adjusted in live or
digital replay or in image clipboard recall
Adjustable spectral Doppler display parameters:
gain, reject, compress, color maps can be adjusted
in live or digital replay or in image clipboard recall
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PW/HPRF PW Doppler
Automatic HPRF Doppler maintains its sensitivity
even for shallow depths and with the highest PRFs
Digital velocity tracking Doppler employs processing
in range and time for high-quality spectral displays
User-adjustable baseline shift in PW live, digital replay
and image clipboard recall
Adjustable sample volume size of 1-15 mm
(probe dependent)
Maximum sample volume depth 30 cm
Tissue Doppler Imaging
Myocardial PW Doppler provides real-time Doppler
spectral information for specified myocardial motion
allowing for instantaneous tissue velocity measurement
CW Doppler
Highly sensitive steerable CW available with all
phased array and pencil probes

Tissue Velocity Imaging and Tissue Tracking

Tissue Velocity Imaging TVI
Myocardial Doppler imaging with color overlay on
tissue image
Tissue Doppler data can be acquired in background
during regular 2D imaging
Segmental wall motion analysis can be obtained with
use of anatomical M-mode from digital replay or image
clipboard recall
Tissue color overlay can be removed to show just the
2D image, still retaining the tissue velocity information
Tissue Tracking
Real-time display of the time integral of TVI for
quantitative display of myocardial systolic displacement
Myocardial displacement is calculated and displayed as a
color-coded overlay on the grayscale and M-mode image
different colors represent different displacement ranges

Tissue Synchronization Imaging TSI (option)

Uninterruptible Power Supply

Parametric imaging which gives information about

synchronicity of myocardial motion

In case of power failure or accidental shutdown,

when power is restored within less than 10 minutes,
the system automatically turns on instantly,
maintaining exact system state prior to shutdown

Delayed myocardial segments produce red overlay

whereas segments moving in normal rhythm are green
Waveform trace available to obtain quantitative time to
peak measurement from TSI Image
Available in live scanning as well as an offline calculation
derived from TVI data including velocity trace visualization

Strain/Strain Rate Imaging (option)

Tissue deformation (Strain) and rate of deformation are
calculated and displayed as real-time, color-coded overlay
on the 2D Image

Automated Function Imaging (AFI) (option)

Parametric imaging tool which gives quantitative data
for global and segmental wall motion
A decision support tool for regional assessment of the
LV systolic function
Allows assessing the complete Left Ventricle with all
segments at a glance by combining three longitudinal
views into one comprehensive bulls-eye view
Integrated into M& A package with worksheet summary
2D strain based data moves into clinical practice
Simplified workflow with adaptive ROI, quick tips and
combined display of traces from all segments

For longer periods of power interruptions, the

system automatically saves data and turns off
into Standby mode

Physiological Traces
Integrated ECG or external ECG lead input
Internally generated respiratory trace using ECG leads (option)
External respirator interface (option)
High-resolution display of the ECG and respiratory trace
User Adjustable trace gain/position and
trace-invert controls
User pre-settable trace gain/position control
Automatic QRS complex detection

Analysis Program
Personalized measurement protocols allow individual
set and order of measurement and analysis items
Measurements can be labeled seamlessly by using
protocols or post assignments
Bodymark icons for location and position of probe
Cardiac calculation package including extensive measurements and display of multiple repeated measurements

Automated Ejection-Fraction Calc (option)

Vascular measurements package

Automated EF measurement tool based on 2D-speckle

tracking algorithm

Measurements assignable to protocol capability

Integrated into M& A package with worksheet summary

Cine Memory
Holds up to 180,000 frames (with default image settings:
2,500 to 5,600)
High-fidelity loops and images may be reviewed by
scrolling or by running cine loops
TruScan architecture offers broad post-processing
capabilities of recalled images and loops allowing
manipulation of parameters such as gain, baseline,
color maps, sweep speeds and cine speed
Image Clipboard for thumbnail storage and
review of saved images and loops
Trackball-controlled cine review

Parameter annotation follow ASE standard

Measurements assignable to report generator
Doppler auto trace function with automatic calculations
in both live or digital replay or image clipboard recall
Seamless data storage and report creation
Measurements are summarized in worksheets
individual results can be edited or deleted
User-assignable parameters
Report templates can be customized on board
ASE-based default text modules (English) user customizable
Image view during reporting
Ability to export Report in PDF or CHM format
Generate report templates by the Report Designer or
import from EchoPAC PC

Smart Stress Echo (option)

Stress package with memory buffer offers pharmaceutical,
treadmill and bicycle stress exam protocols with userconfigurable templates and shuffle mode
Smart Stress function with the ability to save over
17 imaging parameters from each imaging plane
these imaging parameters are recalled at each stress
level, thereby requiring no system adjustments
Reference loop display during acquisition for comparing
resting images or previous-level images to each stress
level (dual screen)
Advanced and flexible stress-echo examination capabilities
Image acquisition, review, all-segment scoring
and reporting
Stress treadmill-exercise with more than 120 seconds of
raw data continuous capture
Possibility of extensive post-processing of images
under review
Wall motion scoring (Bulls-eye and segmental)
Template Editor to customize the number of stress levels,
number of views, number of heart cycles, and systolic or
full-cycle capture

Cine compound displays cineloops generated from a

temporal averaging of multiple consecutive heart cycles
Quantitative profiles (Q-Analysis) can be derived on data
transferred to EPPC workstation

Intima-Media Thickness (IMT)

Measurement Program (option)
Automatic measurements (patent pending) of carotid
artery Intima-Media Thickness (IMT) on any acquired frame
On-board IMT package provides non-interrupted
workflow fully integrated with M& A, worksheet,
archiving and reporting functions
Robust algorithm provides quick, reliable measurements
which can be stored to the on-board archive for review
and reporting
IMT measurement can be made from frozen images
or images retrieved from archive
IMT package supports measurements of different regions
of the intima in the carotid vessel (e.g., Lt./Rt./CCA/ICA etc.)
Frame for IMT measurement can be selected in relation
to the ECG waveform

OB/GYN Application Module (option)

IMT protocol allows to pre-define the size and location

of the IMT ROI relative to some vertical marker (bulb),
to support consistent results

OB package for fetal growth analysis containing

more than 100 biometry tables

User Interface

Dedicated OB/GYN reports

Fetal graphical growth charts
Growth percentiles
Multi-gestational calculations (up to four)
Programmable OB tables
Expanded worksheets
User-selectable fetal growth parameters based on
European, American or Asian methods charts
GYN package for ovary and uterus measurements
and reporting

Quantitative Analysis (Q Analysis) (option)

Q analysis software package, designed for analysis of TVI
related (Tissue Tracking, Strain, Strain rate, TSI) raw data
Quantitative profiles for TVI, tissue tracking, strain and
strain rate can be derived. Up to eight traces can be
generated from selected points in the myocardium
Sample-area points may be dynamically anchored to
move with the tissue when running the cineloop
Arbitrary Curved anatomical M-Mode
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Ergonomic Flex Fit design with left/right swivel

and up/down arm-mobility of keyboard and
monitor permitting both physiological sitting or
standing operation
Easy-to-learn user interface with intelligent keyboard
Keyboard with application-specific assignable rotaries
and push buttons for primary controls
Interactive back-lighting of application-specific
push buttons
Full-size, alphanumeric keyboard with
adjustable backlighting
Application-specific secondary controls available through
slide bars operated by a four-way rocker
Slide pot TGC curve with six pots
Dedicated rotary for overall gain for 2D-mode
Dedicated rotary for M-mode, CFM or Doppler controlled
by active mode
Digital harvesting of images and loops into
image clipboard
Patient browser screen for registration of demographic
data and quick review of image clipboard contents

 Fully programmable user presets for probe/application

default settings

Biopsy Bracket Support (option)

Support for international keyboard characters in

12 languages

On-screen biopsy Guide-Line, Guide-Zone and

depth measure for Civco multi-angle biopsy
bracket, supporting probe models

Integrated speakers

M4S-RS

Probe and gel holders on both sides of keyboard

Three user-programmable FLEX keys for easy access to an
often-used function in global and on application level

8L-RS
9L-RS
12L-RS

Wideband Probes
Electronic selection between four solid-state and
one standalone Doppler probe connectors
Three probe-sockets are RS type one socket is LogiQ
type to support TEE probes with LogiQ connectors only
probe

4C-RS

frequency range

catalog #

Phased Array Sector Probes

e8C-RS

Supported Applications (probe dependent)

Cardiac (adults, pediatrics and fetal heart)
Vascular
Pediatric

M4S-RS

1.5 3.6 MHz

H40452LH

Neonatal cephalic

5S-RS

2.0 5.0 MHz

H4000PC

Transcranial (adult cephalic)

6S-RS

2.7 8.0 MHz

H45021RP

Abdominal

7S-RS

3.5 8.0 MHz

H4000PE

10S-RS

4.5 11.5 MHz

H4000PF

Gynecological
Obstetrical

Linear Array Probes

8L-RS

4.0 13.0 MHz

H40402LT

Musculoskeletal including Superficial

9L-RS

3.5 10.0 MHz

H40442LL

Small Parts

12L-RS

6.0 13.0 MHz

H40402LY

Convex Array (Curved) Probes

Breast

4C-RS

1.8 6.0 MHz

H4000SR

Nerve Imaging

8C-RS

4.0 11.0 MHz

H40402LS

Coronary

Convex Array Transvaginal Probe

e8C-RS

4.0 11.0 MHz

H40402LN

Intra-Operative Probes
i12L-RS

5.0 13.0 MHz

Advanced Options
Contrast Imaging*

H40402LW

All contrast agents should be used as described

on the label by the contrast agent manufacturers

Doppler Pencil Probes

2D(P2D)

2.0 MHz

H4830JE

LVO Contrast (option) *

6D(P6D)

6.0 MHz

H4830JG

LV Contrast (on M4S-RS, 5S-RS 6Tc, and 6T-RS or

6Tc-RS probes) enhances delineation of the LV border in
combination with ultrasound contrast agents. The new
implementation of GEs Coded Phase Inversion (CPI)
provides high-resolution detection of contrast in the
LV cavity and excellent suppression of myocardial
tissue signals

Multi-Plane Transesophageal Phased Array Probes

6Tc-RS

2.9 8.0 MHz

H45551ZE

9T-RS

4.0 10.0 MHz

H45531YM

6Tc

2.9 8.0 MHz

H4551ZD

9T

4.0 10.0 MHz

H45521DY

* Harmonic imaging for supporting contrast agent imaging

was developed by Schering.

LogiQView (option)

Excel Export

L OGIQView: provides the ability to construct and view

a static 2D image with wider field-of-view of a linear
array transducer this allows viewing and measurements of anatomy that is larger than what would fit
in a single image

Allows export of all archived measurement and textual

patient information in standard Microsoft Excel files

Image Management and Archiving

Built-in patient archive with images/loops, patient
information, examination information and texts,
measurements and report
Raw data workflow with instant data management
Data are either stored internally or to a remote archive
(EchoPAC or Image Vault server)
Raw data allows changes to gain, baseline, color maps,
sweep speeds, etc. for recalled images and loops
DICOM 3.0 Image Format: DICOM incorporates raw image
data information with all its data management flexibility
into the image communication standard DICOM
Images can be directly stored or exported in DICOM
format to a DICOM server (PACS)
(option see DICOM Network Connectivity)
Image clipboard for stamp-sized preview images to allow
recalling images or loops of choice directly
2D, CFM and TVI data at maximum frame rate may be
reviewed by scrolling or by running cine loops
Internal archive data can be exported to removable image
storage through DVD/CD-RW, USB flash card (option),
External Hard-disk (option), Magnet-Optical Disk (option)
in Raw-Data and DICOM format

EchoPAC Connectivity
Connectivity and image analysis capability of Vivid S6
from EchoPAC PC
EchoPAC PC allows instant access to ultrasound raw data
provided by the system
Comprehensive review, analysis and post-processing
capabilities on EchoPAC PC
Advanced quantitative analysis and
post-processing capabilities
Q-Analysis on raw data from Vivid S6 on EchoPAC PC
Three user levels help organizing data
security requirements

DICOM Media Support

DICOM media: read/write images on DICOM format

DICOM Network Connectivity (option)

Provides communication to a DICOM server and
Dicom printer. Includes:
Ethernet network connection
Verification AE
Image export AE (network storage)
Modality worklist AE
Storage commitment

Internal hard disk: for storing programs, application

settings, ultrasound images and patient archive

Performed procedure step

Over 120 Gbyte disk space for exam archive storage

DICOM structured report SCU for cardiac and vascular

Configurable HTML-based report function

Report template designer package

Verify: provides verification of an active connection

between the scanner and another DICOM device

Raw-Data, DICOM, AVI, MPEG and JPEG export

DICOM print

Built-in DVD writer (supports CD-R and DVD-R)

Support of two patient ID fields in DICOM

Self-contained DICOM Viewer

DICOM Modality Worklist (option)

Exams can be exported to CD/DVD or USB media with

an integrated EZ DICOM CD viewerTM

Modality worklist: gives access to a list of patients

provided by a worklist server

Self-contained EZ DICOM CD viewerTM allows review

of exams from media on a standard PC

DICOM Print (option)

Storage to DICOM server

Allows printing images via a DICOM printer

Database Importation from

Vivid 3 and Vivid 4 Systems (option)
Provides a one-time database import capability from
a Vivid 3 or a Vivid 4 system
Allows user to review previous exams generated on
a Vivid 3 or a Vivid 4 system in DICOM format
Allows to add examinations to patients already existing
in the imported database

Virtual Printer (option)

Provides the ability to send Print commands to any
of two printers even when not connected to a printer
upon re-connection of printer, the system automatically
produces hard copies from print images saved in
chronological succession on disk

MPEGvue (option)
Using MPEGvue, exams may be stored onto removable
media or on remote networked shared drive together with
integrated MPEGvue player for viewing on standard PC
Smart email feature allows transparent transmission
of images from a separate PC via email using resident
Outlook email client
Patient management utility on the receiving standard
PC provides ability to organize the exams on different
sub-directories on the users hard disk

eVue (option)
Allows interactive viewing of images, loops or full
exams from remote location on any PC, using LAN
or wireless LAN

Insite Express Connection (ExC) Enables

Remote Service and Training*

Easy, Flexible and Secure connectivity configuration

The "Contact GE" on-screen button directly generates a
real-time service request to the GE online engineering or
application specialist. It takes a snapshot of the system
at the time of the service request to enable analysis of
problem before customer contact.
Virtual Console Observation (VCO) enables the customer to
allow desktop screens to be viewed and controlled remotely
over the encrypted tunnel to enable real-time training,
device configuration and clinical application support.
* Operation of Insite Express Connection is dependent on
the infrastructure being available. Check with your local
GE service representative.

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File Transfer enables the customer (Biomed or Clinician)

to directly transfer system information (e.g. system logs,
images, parametric data) to GE product engineering teams
Software reload provides remote application
reconstruction and recovery capabilities in the
event of system corruption

Peripherals (options)
USB black and white video printer with control from
system panel
USB color video printer with control from system panel
USB inkjet printer, supporting ink-saving mode
External MOD 5.25" drive
USB flash drive for exam export
USB flash memory card
USB wireless network interface accessories
External USB Hard Disk USB2.0 RAID 1 mirrors
the contents of one hard disk onto another
effective size: 1TB

Accessories (options)
Interface cable for External ECG
ECG adapter for DIN-type pediatrics electrode leads
Three-pedal foot switch with
programmable functionality
Rear and folder boxes
Disposable hygenic covers for the operator panel

Console
Probe and gel holder
Hand rest and handles
Four swivel wheels front wheel breaks
Rear wheels direction lock

Inputs and Outputs

DVI/VGA video output
Audio out
Four USB-2 connectors two at rear and two at front
to support video printers, MOD, flash memory cards
LAN Ethernet

Dimensions and Weight

Virus Protection

Depth: 70 cm/27.6" (approx.)

To minimize virus vulnerability, Vivid S6 is configured with a

minimal set of open ports and with all network services not
actively used by the system closed down. This significantly
reduces the risk of a virus attack on the Vivid S6.

Width: 55 cm/21.7"
Height: 123 cm/48.4" to 143 cm/56.3"
Minimum height with folded screen: 95 cm/37.4"
Weight: < 70 kg/154 lbs

Electrical Power
Mains-line operation
Input rating: 100-120/230 VAC
Power: 500 VA
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Two isolated AC outlets

Safety Conformance
Built to meet the requirements of:
EN / IEC / UL 60601-1 / CSA 22.1 601-1, Class I,
Type B with BF or CF Applied Parts
EN / IEC60601-1-1
EN / IEC 60601-1-2, Class B
EN / IEC 60601-2-37
NEMA UD-2, UD-3

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GE is continuously judging the need for additional actions to

reduce vulnerability of equipment. This includes vulnerability
scanning of our products and evaluation of new security
patches for the third-party technology used. Microsoft and
other security patches that address serious issues with Vivid S6
will be made available to customers after GE verification of
those patches.

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