ESAOTE S.p.A.

January 2006

Rev.A

SERVICE MANUAL

8310061000
Introduction

This manual describes for the Service technicians the 6150 (and 6100) system
functions and the block diagram of the boards that implements these functions.
The manual is addressed to all the Service centres directly authorised by
ESAOTE. All the operations described in this manual are not critical from a
safety point of view.

Chapters Overview
This Service Manual is composed of the following chapters:

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: System overview
• Chapter 3: Disassembling the unit
• Chapter 4: Block Diagrams
• Chapter 5: MyLab70 Probes
• Chapter 6: Traceable Parts
• Chapter 7: Part Lists
• Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
• Chapter 9: Installation and planned maintenance notes
• Chapter 10: Protection against electrostatic discharges
• Chapter 11: Software Installation
• Chapter 12: DICOM Connection
• Chapter 13: Safety Test
• Appendix A: Hardware Modifications
• Appendix B: Peripherals

In this manual a WARNING pertains to possible injury to the operator. A

CAUTION describes the precautions which are necessary to protect the
equipment. Be sure that you understand and observe each of the
cautions and warnings.

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Introduction.................................................................................................................... ii
Chapters Overview....................................................................................................... ii
Introduction.....................................................................................................................1
Operating modes..........................................................................................................1
2-D Imaging mode...................................................................................................1
Spectral Doppler modes...........................................................................................2
Color Doppler Imaging Mode ..................................................................................2
M-Mode .................................................................................................................2
Following basic precautions..........................................................................................3
Identifying Boards type and revision..............................................................................3
System overview..............................................................................................................1
Configuration...............................................................................................................1
System Description......................................................................................................3
Control Panel Assembly...........................................................................................3
Console ...................................................................................................................3
Control Panel Assembly Orientation.............................................................................6
How to install the system..............................................................................................7
Assembly of the monitor...........................................................................................7
Switch on and off.....................................................................................................7
Configuration Menu......................................................................................................9
Keyboard ............................................................................................................9
Date/Time............................................................................................................9
Center .................................................................................................................9
Video ................................................................................................................10
Licenses.............................................................................................................10
Settings:.............................................................................................................12
System info ........................................................................................................12
Applications.......................................................................................................13
Options..............................................................................................................14
How to check the system and control the standard quality...........................................15
Looking for the standard ........................................................................................15
Control the imaging quality: lateral resolution, axial resolution with phantom..............17
Phantom overview..............................................................................................17
Positioning the probe on the phantom..................................................................17
Control contrast resolution......................................................................................19
Control Doppler sensitivity.....................................................................................20
Control Color Doppler Sensitivity...........................................................................21
Disassembling the unit.......................................................................................................1
Tools and instruments...................................................................................................1
PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGES ............................1
FIRST ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS-PERIPHERALS ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................2
HOW TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC PANELS ..........................................................5
Left and right side panels:.........................................................................................5

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 Lateral bumpers:......................................................................................................6
Upper group MyLab 70:..........................................................................................7
Upper group MyLab Gold Platform:.........................................................................9
Frontal panel:.........................................................................................................10
Keyboard’s plastic:................................................................................................12
Rear panel:.............................................................................................................12
Speakers’ panel: ....................................................................................................13
HOW TO OPEN THE UNIT....................................................................................14
HOW TO REMOVE THE BOARDS....................................................................15
HOW TO REMOVE THE ICS .............................................................................17
HOW TO REMOVE THE SPS.............................................................................18
HOW TO REMOVE THE PC GROUP ....................................................................19
HOW TO REMOVE THE ECG BOARD .............................................................22
HARD DISK.........................................................................................................23
REMOVE 5” ¼ PERIPHERALS...........................................................................24
KEYBOARD GROUP ..............................................................................................25
TRACKBALL.......................................................................................................26
DISPLAY GROUP ...................................................................................................27
SPEAKERS ..........................................................................................................30
MONITOR...............................................................................................................31
WHEELS ..................................................................................................................33
Frontal wheels........................................................................................................33
Rear weels.............................................................................................................33
SYSTEM’S FAN ......................................................................................................34
Upper fan ..............................................................................................................34
Lower fan group ....................................................................................................35
Block Diagrams ...............................................................................................................1
System Block Diagrams ...............................................................................................1
MyLab Gold Platform Block Diagram..........................................................................1
System Block Diagrams ...............................................................................................9
MyLab70 Block Diagram.............................................................................................9
BMB (9501103000)..................................................................................................11
ICS MyLab Gold Platform (9501087000) .................................................................11
ICS MyLab 70 (9501087100)...................................................................................11
ITR MyLab Gold Platform (9501089000)..................................................................12
ITR MyLab 70 (9501090000)...................................................................................12
ICC (9501091000) ...................................................................................................13
DIP (9501093000)....................................................................................................14
IMC (9501092000)...................................................................................................15
DCP (9501094000) ..................................................................................................16
DEP (9501095000)...................................................................................................16
BSC (9501097000)...................................................................................................17
BLC (9501099000)...................................................................................................17
Power Supply Group .................................................................................................18
MAINS POWER (9501140000)...........................................................................18
SPS (9501100000) ...............................................................................................18

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 SPR MyLab Gold Platform (9501101000)............................................................18
SPR MyLab 70 (9501102000).............................................................................20
PSE (9501109000) ...............................................................................................20
KEYBOARD GROUP MyLab Gold Platform (9102639000)....................................22
KEYBOARD GROUP MyLab 70 (9102639500) .....................................................22
DISPLAY GROUP MyLab Gold Platform (9102706000) .........................................22
DISPLAY GROUP MyLab 70 (9102706500) ..........................................................23
PC GROUP ..............................................................................................................24
PC MOTHERBOARD and PC PERIPHERALS .......................................................24
PVA (9501110000) ..................................................................................................25
PLC (9501105000)...................................................................................................25
AKCP (9501168000) ...............................................................................................25
VCP (9501169000) ..................................................................................................26
ELECTRIC AND SCHEMATICS DIAGRAMS.......................................................26
MyLab70 Probes.............................................................................................................1
Geometry.................................................................................................................1
Linear probes.......................................................................................................1
Convex probes ....................................................................................................1
Phased Array probes ...........................................................................................1
Doppler probes....................................................................................................2
Linear/Convex probes..........................................................................................2
Frequency................................................................................................................2
Convex Probes ............................................................................................................2
Linear Probes ..............................................................................................................2
Phased Array Probes ...................................................................................................3
Specialty Probes ..........................................................................................................3
Doppler Probes ...........................................................................................................3
Environmental conditions ..........................................................................................3
Clinical Applications.....................................................................................................4
Cardiac Applications................................................................................................4
Vascular Applications...............................................................................................5
Abdominal Applications ...........................................................................................5
Small Parts Applications...........................................................................................5
Musculoskeletal Applications....................................................................................5
OB/Fetal Applications..............................................................................................5
Neonatal Head Applications.....................................................................................5
TCD Adult Applications...........................................................................................5
Transesophageal Cardiac Applications......................................................................5
Transrectal Applications ...........................................................................................6
Transvaginal Applications .........................................................................................6
Pediatric Applications...............................................................................................6
Probe introduction........................................................................................................6
Traceable Parts................................................................................................................1
Traceable Parts for MyLab70 ......................................................................................1
Traceable Parts for MyLab Gold Platform....................................................................2
Part Lists .........................................................................................................................1

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 MyLab70 Boards ........................................................................................................1
MyLabGold Platform Boards .......................................................................................2
PC Group ....................................................................................................................2
Available Boards inside the PC Groups (MyLab70 and MyLab Gold Platform).............2
MyLab70 Display Group .............................................................................................3
MyLab Gold Platform Display Group ...........................................................................4
Plastic Parts .................................................................................................................5
MyLab70 Plastic Parts.............................................................................................5
MyLabGold Platform Plastic Parts............................................................................6
Keyboard Parts ...........................................................................................................9
MyLab70 Keyboard Parts .......................................................................................9
MyLab Gold Platform Keyboard Parts...................................................................11
Various......................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................1
How to enter as administrator.......................................................................................1
How to simulate a probe ..............................................................................................2
Replacement of a board ...............................................................................................3
COMPATIBILITY TABLE MYLAB 70 AND MYLAB GOLD PLATFORM ...........4
Problems on the system................................................................................................5
How to download the error files ...................................................................................7
How to read the error files............................................................................................8
Installation and planned maintenance notes........................................................................1
Installation instructions..................................................................................................1
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................2
SYSTEM VERIFICATION ........................................................................................2
CONCLUDING STEPS .............................................................................................3
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................7
PROCEDURES ..........................................................................................................7
MONITOR MAINTENANCE .................................................................................10
Protection against electrostatic discharges.........................................................................1
Sensibile devices on MyLab.........................................................................................2
How to prepare an Electrostatic Protected Area (E.P.A.) .............................................3
Premise....................................................................................................................3
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE E.P.A........................................................................4
PRECAUTIONS FOR SERVICE OPERATION ON FIELD.....................................6
HOW TO USE THE KIT............................................................................................7
PRECAUTIONS TO SHIP AND STORE BOARDS .................................................7
BIBLIOGRAPHY.......................................................................................................7
Software Installation.........................................................................................................1
Installing 1.00 SW Release (EV1187) ..........................................................................1
Installing 1.10 SW Release (EV1242) ..........................................................................3
Updating to 1.10 SW Release (EV1242)......................................................................6
Updating driver for ATI RADEON 9600 SE Video Board ...........................................7
Updating to 1.10 SW Release (EV1242) from a lab version..........................................7
How to know the installed system version.................................................................7
Recovery procedure...................................................................................................11

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 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS..........................................................................11
OPERATIONS WITH THE RESTORE DVD.......................................................13
WINDOWS XP SETUP .......................................................................................15
MYLAB SW SETUP ............................................................................................16
DICOM Connection........................................................................................................1
Brief description of a DICOM network ........................................................................2
Network configuration..................................................................................................4
Performing MyLab70 Configuration for DICOM........................................................12
MyLab Icons .........................................................................................................12
Network Configuration...........................................................................................13
DICOM Configuration - General............................................................................14
DICOM Configuration - Quality.............................................................................15
DICOM Configuration - Server..............................................................................16
DICOM Configuration - Report .............................................................................17
DICOM Configuration - Print.................................................................................18
Adding a DICOM Printer.......................................................................................19
Managing the Printer Profiles..................................................................................20
Adding a Printer Profile ..........................................................................................21
Configuring the Print buttons...................................................................................22
Saving and sending images......................................................................................23
Printing images .......................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................24
Collecting the log files.............................................................................................24
Safety Test.......................................................................................................................1
Definitions....................................................................................................................2
MyLab safety test - Operating Procedures....................................................................3
Tools .......................................................................................................................3
Procedure................................................................................................................3
Measuring the Impedance of Protective Earth connection..........................................4
Measuring the Earth leakage current .........................................................................4
Measuring the Enclosure Leakage Current ................................................................5
Measuring the Patient Leakage Current (ECG cable) ................................................5
Measuring the Patient Auxiliary Current ....................................................................6
Probe safety tests.........................................................................................................7
Hardware Modifications...................................................................................................1
Audio Hardware modifications on MyLab70 and MyLab Gold Platform Systems..........1
Hardware modifications on ICS....................................................................................4
Peripherals.......................................................................................................................1

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Chapter

Introduction
MyLab 70 and MyLab Gold Platform (now indicated all as MyLab) are a
multipurpose ultrasound system designed to perform radiology, cardiac and
vascular exams. It has several operating modes and several probes formats
through either standard features or optional upgrades.

MyLab design is based on the use of modular, functionally isolated printed

circuit boards (PCBs) and subassemblies known as Field Repraceable Unit.
This modularization greatly simplifies on-site service and repair. In most
cases, on-site maintenance is accomplished by removing and replacing the
PCBs or subassemblies.

According the type of system and its configuration, it can offer the following
features:

B-Mode Imaging (Bi-dimensional)

M-Mode Imaging (Mono-dimensional)
Pulsed Wave Doppler
Continuous Wave Doppler
ECG
Digital FFT
Color flow mapping
TEI
X-RES
Archive to store images (Biolab)

The instrument is fully integrated and can be upgraded to a complete range of

clinical applications.

Operating modes
MyLab displays ultrasound information in several operating modes. The
modes available to the user depend on the option installed on the system and
the probes used.

2-D Imaging mode

In 2-D imaging mode (called also B-Mode), the system displays a two
dimensional image of the tissue that lies within the scan plane. Because the

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system displays 2D images in real-time, the motion of the organ can be

observed.

In B-Mode the depth and the field of view can be varied as well as the
frequency and the processing of the image in order to provide more
information contents for greater diagnostic capability.

Spectral Doppler modes

Doppler capability allows monitoring blood flow through vessel or within the
heart. In spectral Doppler modes the system graphs both the direction and
velocity of blood flow on a spectral display.

In pulse Wave Doppler the user selects the vessel of interest by positioning a
Doppler cursor within the 2D image. Pulse Wave Doppler displays velocities
within the range bounded by the Doppler gate on the cursor. The unit can
simultaneously display the B-Mode image and Doppler spectral information,
or independently display Doppler spectral information.

The Continuous-wave (CW) Doppler, the simplest mode, receives flow

information from all the moving reflectors in the path of the beam (selected
on the screen with the beam line) and is not depth selective. Therefore, CW
Doppler is able to provide the V max (the maximum velocity through the
sample area). Pulsed-wave (PW) Doppler, in contrast, cannot be used for
higher velocities.

Color Doppler Imaging Mode

Color Doppler Imaging mode allows real time spatial visualization of the
blood flow velocity patterns in the vessels. Color Doppler information is
displayed within the B-Mode image. Blood flow towards the transducer
appears in one color (Red) and flow away from the transducer appears in
another color (Blue). The color representation is an estimate of the mean
velocity at the sample area. The equipment can combine Doppler to display
B-Mode, Color Mode, and Spectral Doppler information or B-Mode, Color
Mode and M-Mode information at the same time.

M-Mode
In M-Mode the system displays a graphic representation of the selected line
of interest within the B-Mode display. M-mode displays a graph that shows
how the line selected changes over time.

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Following basic precautions

Servicing the system shall only be conducted by Esaote trained service
provider. Lethal voltages are present inside MyLab. Use caution when
opening the unit.

Always consult the User Manual for proper use and operation of the system.

The system requires proper care and cleaning. System care includes periodic
inspections, cleaning and sanitizing the system.

Transducers require proper handling, care and cleaning. Transducer care

includes daily inspection, daily cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization
whenever necessary.

In particular:

• Do not drop the transducer. Dropping the transducer against a hard

surface can damage the transducer elements and acoustic lens and
damage the electrical safety features.
• Do not use a broken transducer. It may present a danger of electric
shock.
• Do not pinch or kink the transducer cable. If the transducer housing
becomes broken or if there are cuts in the cable, the electrical safety
features of the transducer could be compromised.

When the system has to be moved, move it carefully. In particular pay

attention when moving it along inclined passages.

Observe the following precautions when moving the system.

• Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord and any other
cord.
• Remove all the probes and place them in a safe place, or at least, be
sure that the transducer cables are away from the wheels before
moving the system.
• Unlock the wheels before moving the system.
• Do not allow the system to strike walls or doorframes.

Identifying Boards type and revision

Printed circuit boards are identified by board type, part number and Index of
configuration (IC).

The board type indicates the board’s major function. The type is abbreviated
into few letters acronym.

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To each board is assigned a code, that is the part number of that board.

The Index of configuration indicates the level of revision, both software and
hardware.

When new modifications in hardware or software of PLD components of the

boards will be introduced, the number indicates in the label of figure 1 will
increase.

Every modification to the IC will be communicated from the Service DPT.

Figure 1

All these data are written in labels placed on the board.

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Chapter

System overview
This chapter will introduce MyLab70 and MyLab Gold Platform (now
indicated all as MyLab) units.

Configuration
This table summarize the MyLab Gold Platform codes, modules and
performances.

CODE ITEMS DESCRIPTION NOTES

9806100000 MyLab Gold Platform Digital Ultrasound Ecotomograph

8820028000 Euro 16A 250V L=2m

8820077000 H.G. 15A 250V L=2m Power cords

8820078000 Italian 16A 250V L=2m

9102923100 Power supply 230V Power supply

standard
9102923101 Power supply 115V

8370202000 Video PAL

Video Standard
8370202100 Video NTSC

8610274001 Vascular Licence

General Imaging (including ABDOMINAL, THYROID, Application
8610274002 SMALL PARTS, MUSCULOSKELETAL, BREAST, Licences
NEONATAL, PEDIATRIC, UROLOGY)
8610274004 Ob/Gyn Licence

8610273009 Dicom Licence Option Licences

9102909010 VTR Cable set

9102910010 BW printer Cable set

Peripheral Cables
9102911010 RGB printer Cable set

8830749000 USB Cable

ECG Cables-
9102756000 Freeze Footswitch
Various
8610264000 MyLab Service Key

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This table summarize the MyLab70 codes, modules and performances.

CODE ITEMS DESCRIPTION NOTES

9806150000 MyLab 70 Digital Ultrasound Ecotomograph

8820028000 Euro 16A 250V L=2m

8820077000 H.G. 15A 250V L=2m Power cords

8820078000 Italian 16A 250V L=2m

9102923150 Power supply 230V Power supply

standard
9102923151 Power supply 115V

8370202000 Video PAL

Video Standard
8370202100 Video NTSC

9102572000 Standard Processing

PC Units
9102572500 X-View Processing

8610273001 Vascular Licence

General Imaging (including ABDOMINAL, THYROID,
8610273002 SMALL PARTS, MUSCULOSKELETAL, BREAST, Application Licences
NEONATAL, PEDIATRIC, UROLOGY)
8610273004 Ob/Gyn Licence

8610273009 Dicom Licence Option Licences

9102909010 VTR Cable set

9102910010 BW printer Cable set

Peripheral Cables
9102911010 RGB printer Cable set

8830749000 USB Cable

ECG Cables-
9102756000 Freeze Footswitch
Various
8610264000 MyLab Service Key

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System Description

The system consists of a control

panel assembly with the monitor,
and a console with the system
electronics and connectors.

The console top is equipped to

house video peripherals. It has a
rear mains switch to power up the
console, display and peripheral
units. For transportation, the
system provides a handle (control
panel front) and brakes (front
wheels).

Control Panel Assembly

The control panel assembly includes the unit handle, all system controls,
including an ON/OFF button, the loud speakers, probe and gel holders (right
side), and probe and ECG cables holders on the left.

This assembly can be rotated for optimal orientation for the operator and for
transportation.

Console
Probe Connectors Probes connectors are located on the front of the system (right side); three
(four in MyLab Gold Platform ) imaging and one Doppler probe connectors
are available.

Imaging probes can be connected to the rectangular connectors (EA1, EA2,

EA3 or EA4) ; the Doppler probe has its own dedicated connector (D).

Probe connection procedure: make sure that the connector-securing device is

in the "OPEN" position, align the pins of the two connectors and carefully
attach the probe connector. To secure it, move the securing device to its
"LOCK" position. To connect a Doppler probe, attach the connector with
the reference facing up.

Never disconnect the probe while it is active. Press the FREEZE key
C A U T I O N
before disconnecting the probe.

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USB Ports Two USB ports are located on the front of the system (left side); these ports
can be used to connect a USB printer or a USB pen key for digital data
storage.

CD/DVD A combo device (MyLab70) and a DVD writer (MyLab Gold Platform ) are
available on the front of the system (left side); this driver allows the operator
to burn data on CD and DVD (only for MyLab Gold Platform) or to read
data from a CD and a DVD (for the combo).

Power Plug The power cord plug, the fuse box and the electrical power switch (mains
switch) are located on the bottom of the system, at the rear.

Wheels The posterior wheels are permanently fixed; anterior wheels are rotational.
Each anterior wheel has two levers to lock (grey to brake and green to lock
the rotational mechanism) and one on top to release.

Peripherals
Housing
The console top is equipped to
house two video peripherals (for
example a printer and a VTR);
peripherals can be easily
connected and disconnected via
the pre-installed cables (shown in
the drawing at the left) and
secured to the system console with
belts.

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1. Keyboard
2. Mouse
3. Pedal
4. Reserved
5. Reserved
6. Serial port for VTR remote
control
7. Parallel port
8. Audio out to the VTR
9. Audio in from sound card (18)
10. Remote Control for video
printers
11. C-Video out for B/W and color
Video Printer
12. Two USB ports
13. Two USB ports one of which
free for connection of USB
printers
14. RJ45 LAN port
15. Keyboard control
16. S-Video out for VTR or Color
Video Printer
17. Auxiliary VGA video out
18. Microphone in from the front of
the system (left side)
19. Audio out to the audio in (9)
20. Audio in from VTR
21. Headphones Audio out to the
front of the system (left side)
22. PC video out to 25
MyLab Connectors 23. Reserved
24. Reserved
25. PC video in from 22
26. Video out to monitor
27. Reserved, three connectors
28. S-Video in from VTR
29. ECG

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Control Panel Assembly Orientation

System closed This assembly can be laterally

position
oriented to maximize operator
comfort; also, it can be tilted
toward the back of the system for
optimal maneuverability (closed
position).

These two rotations are controlled by locks located below the control panel
(as shown in the drawing below).

The anterior locking device is used

to rotate the assembly into its
optimal working position: when
pushed, this device allows lateral
rotation of the assembly (i.e.,
control panel and display). The
posterior lock is used to rotate the
assembly by 180°, so that the
handle moves to the rear of the
system, for optimal transportation.

To the right of the locking device

a lever allows to lift or let down
the keyboard.

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How to install the system

At the examination site, place the control panel assembly into its working
position (unlock the posterior locking device and rotate the assembly by
180°); unlock the anterior wheels (green levers) for final position
adjustments.

Check that the correct options line voltage (fuses on the power supply) is set.
In units where it’s present the manual switch to set the line voltage, before
turn them on check that it’s set to the correct line voltage. Once the unit is
on check also the Video Standard one.

Assembly of the monitor

The unit is sent with the monitor not assembled.

To install it is sufficient to follows the instructions described in the chapter 3.

Switch on and off

• Plug the power cord found in the package in the Main unit’s power
supply plug (see next image) and then to a socket.

Main
Main unit’s switch
plug

• Switch on the main switch located in the power supply.

• Push the ON/OFF button located in the frontal side of the unit (on
the right side above the TGC controls). The ON/OFF Switch is
located in the right upper corner of the control panel.

• Wait till the system performs its start-up (Windows XP and MyLab
programs).

• Select a probe, an application and a preset.

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Main’s plug on
SPS

System fuses and Line voltage

aux. plug’s fuses selection
Auxiliary plug Auxiliary plugs for
with monitor’s peripherals directly
supply supplied from
System’s auxiliary MyLab
plug

To switch the unit off:

• Push the ON/OFF button, the system shut down automatically all
the programs and then, after few seconds, switch it off. In this
condition the unit is in stand-by. To switch it on again it’s sufficient
to push the ON/OFF button again.

For servicing on the unit, is necessary to turn off also the main switch in the
NOTE
power supply, and to remove the power supply cord from the plug.

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Configuration Menu
The MENU key provides access to the system menu. The system displays the
following possible options.

Some menu options are arranged in groups (identified by the symbol ). To

display the options included in a group, position the cursor on the group and
press ENTER.

General Preset The available options are internally organized in folders. To access the
individual folders, position the trackball on the required folder and press
ENTER.

Keyboard
Keyboard enables the operator to change the Echograph Light, the Softkeys
Light, the LCD Contrast and the LCD Backlight via four different sliders.

Date/Time
Date/Time enables the operator to change the date and time, and to select
the required data and time formats (12 or 24 hour).

Center
Center is used for inputting the name of the center, which will then be
shown on the screen.

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Video
Video is used for selecting the required video standard (PAL or NTSC) and
the video signal (S-VHS or VHS).

User Preset This item allows the user to cancel an existing preset (DELETE PRESET
option).

Peripherals The system can remotely control (with keys 1, 2 and 3) recording by VTR (for
specific models) and printing (in B&W and color).

The menu also enables the operator to select the required print format. The
set printing format icon is displayed next to the relevant printer symbol, in
the heading bar.

Application This option allows configuration of the available measurement packages by

Measurements using the MEASURE key. MyLab allows programming of different packages for
each application. For each measurement group, a description may be entered
and the derived measurement enable.

Report MyLab offers different menus allowing configuration of the desired report.

Glossary When in annotation mode, the system allows the user to enter pre-existing
sentences or words. Through this option, applications libraries of words can
be created.

Dicom This option allows to configure the Dicom Server to which the MyLab is
Configuration connected.

Service This option is organized in two folders. To access the individual folders,
position the trackball on the required folder and press ENTER.

Licenses
This procedure enables activation of the available Demo licenses and, when
necessary, to disable licenses. Demo licenses last two hundreds (200)
working hours before expiring; once expired, it can not be re-activated. If a
Demo license is installed, it is possible to check its expiring date.

To activate a demo license position the trackball on the desired enable demo
checkbox and press ENTER to confirm. Use the same procedure to disable
licenses.

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The Status checkbox is displayed only if a license has been acquired and it
allows to disable the selected license.

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Settings:
Once entered the SETTINGS option, the system displays:

The Language Settings folder is used for choosing the default language. One
of the following languages can be set:

• English
• Italian
• French
• German
• Spanish

Licenses The license number can be input from this folder. The license comes into
operation at the next power up. This option is organized in three tabs.

System info
Summarize the status of the licenses.

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Applications
This tab shows the ID hardware of the system related to the ID button. The
license passwords are generated according to this number. To activate a
license write down the password in the field code and press Verify, if the
number is correct the status change to on. Note that the system is case
sensitive.

In case of a demo license has been activated in the tab are shown the elapsed
time and the time left.

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Options
This tab shows two different ID hardware. The first, related to the MAC
address, is used to generate the password for X-View license; the second,
related to the ID button, is used to generate the password for Dicom license.
To activate a license write down the password in the field code and press
Verify, if the number is correct the status change to on. Note that the system
is case sensitive.

In case of a demo license has been activated in the tab are shown the elapsed
time and the time left.

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How to check the system and control the standard

quality

To verify the level of performances, the following procedures are requested:

• Looking for the standard

• Setting the monitor
• Control the imaging quality: lateral resolution, axial resolution with
phantom
• Control contrast resolution
• Control Doppler sensitivity
• Control Color sensitivity

Looking for the standard

With CA621 probe connected and located on the probe holder, turn ON the
power, select the GENERAL preset.

Set the system in the following conditions:

1. General Gain MAX

2. TGC Gain MAX
3. Doppler Gain MAX
4. Color Gain MAX
5. B-Mode angle MAX

The image shown should not present the following problems:

a) Random spike
b) Black shadow cone
c) High level of background noise

In Doppler mode the spectral display should not present:

a) Fix white tone

b) White spurious signal
c) High level shift noise

In color mode set the box in the lower part of the imaging.

In the box the color should be displayed with:

a) Multicolor imaging, without random vertical spike with different

intensity
b) The colors have to be only in the box and not out of it.

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With 2D image only put the image at the maximum dept and angle, and select
only one focus (the deeper).

Using a thin blade with thickness about 1 mm, move it on the external
surface of the array’s transducer see next figure.

At the same time on the monitor will appear a white shadow cone. This
shadow must be continuous from the beginning of the array to the end. See
next figure.

Put the probe in the probe holder, than look the image on the monitor, in this
condition, you have to see the ultrasound image as shown in next figure.

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Control the imaging quality: lateral resolution, axial resolution with

phantom
The most important feature of an ultrasound device is to show in the clearest
way the reality of the organs under examination.

This capability depends on the various resolutions of the system.

Phantom overview
The phantom is made of tissue mimicking gel and provides an effective
means of monitoring the image quality of an ultrasound system.

Ultrasound systems can be checked easily for linearity, axial and lateral
resolution, Doppler sensitivity, color sensitivity and depth-marker geometry.

In order to check the image quality it is necessary to have a phantom.

In next figure there is an example of an ultrasound phantom.

Positioning the probe on the phantom

• Connect the probe LA 523 to MyLab Gold Platform and switch it

on.
• Put the image Gain at the medium level.
• TGC control at the medium level.
• Place with a probe holder the probe on the Phantom.

An initial scan of tissue mimicking phantoms is done in order to adjust the

receiver sensitivity controls properly.

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This should be set so that a uniform grey scale texture is obtained as far as
possible into phantom.

Before starting the trial it is necessary to check if the Phantom is properly

oriented.

Proper orientation includes:

a) Be sure that the image plane is parallel to the sidewalls of the

phantom

b) Adjust the scan plane tilt so that the image plane is perpendicular to
the reflectors in the phantom.

Tilt adjustment may be done by maximizing the echo signals US imaging

originating from line reflectors situated in the focal region of the transducer
beam.

Meaningful tests of both Axial and Lateral resolution require more pertinent
procedures, since measurement results are a function of sensitivity control
settings of the instrument.

The target of the resolution tests is to obtain measurements with sensitivity

controls (TGC) adjusted to some standard level greater than the level usually
required for obtaining good normal images while scanning. The Nylon line
reflectors in the phantom are used for this test.

The Phantom’s reflectors are attainable at the sensitivity level to which they
are just well discernible on the display.

In order to verify the axial resolution, it is necessary to distinguish at least

two reflectors on the ultrasound beam propagation axis, with the quality
shown in next figure.

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In order to verify the Lateral resolution, it is necessary to distinguish at least

two reflectors targets which are perpendicular to the propagation ultrasound
beam, the quality has to be as shown in next figure.

Control contrast resolution

The contrast resolution is the capability of an ultrasound system to recognize

two near zones with different acoustic impedance.

The concept of similarity is concerned when there are two areas with similar
structures; similar structures mean similar acoustic echoes when hit by an
ultrasound beam.

The best the contrast resolution the best the capability of the system to
recognize reflected echoes at a very low intensity.

For this control it necessary to follow this procedure:

• Switch on the MyLab unit.

• Connect a probe to the unit
• Select the Image Gain and TGC control at the medium level.
• Select the maximum number of focuses.
• Move the focus in the area where you want to perform the image.

For this test it is possible to use The RMI CONTRAST PHANTOM.

Instead of using phantom contrast resolution it is possible, in order to

evaluate if the system is working well, to produce by you an image of the
liver and the nearby parenchyma. Only by personal experience it will be

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possible to evaluate if the system that you are using is correctly set (in next
figure an image on phantom)

Control Doppler sensitivity

• Switch the unit on.

• Place the probe on the Doppler Phantom using a probe holder.

An initial scan of tissue mimicking phantoms is made in order to adjust the

receiver sensitivity controls properly.

The receiver sensitivity controls should be set in order that a uniform grey
scale is obtained as far as possible in the phantom reflector(s).

Before starting with the trial it is necessary to check if the Phantom is

properly oriented.

The Doppler sensitivity test must quantify the ability of the system to detect
ultrasonic echoes originating at a certain depth. A very good estimation of the
sensitivity can be determined under clinical evaluation.

Basically this test entails scanning the phantom's 45 degree angled simulated
blood vessel at different depths and watching on the monitor the Doppler
level at different depths.

The sample volume test is the accuracy by which a Doppler unit places an
electronically generated video gate on a region of interest.

Moving the gate while scanning carries out this test.

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A properly functioning Doppler unit will detect very little Doppler signal
when the gate is positioned outside the region of interest of the image that
corresponds to the vessel's lumen.

Another possibility to check the Doppler , is to find the Doppler spectrum on

a finger ‘s vessel. In figure 45 is shown the result of this kind of check.

Next figure XX shows how to find the finger’s vessel in order to perform the
Doppler scan.

Control Color Doppler Sensitivity

The sensitivity in Color refers to the instrument's ability to extract the

maximum flow information from echoes and to allow the clinician to
visualize the flow from the physiological point of view as well.

The system must accomplish to two important tasks, which are: reliability
and accuracy, in faithful relationship to the B-mode image and body's
anatomy, without introducing any artifacts at all.

Sensitivity refers to the quality of B-Mode and Doppler information within a

certain range of depths allowed by the ultrasound beam penetration at a given
frequency.

The evaluation of the Color sensitivity is acquired by referring to a personal

experience method.

For an Ultrasound system it is more difficult to detect the low flow velocity;
therefore for detecting the Color quality a little artery is suggested.

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After connecting the unit with a High Frequency probe LA 424 try to
visualize the color on your artery coming from a finger of your hand , and as a
result you will have to see a good image with an artery dimension of 2-3.mm.

To achieve the previous results, it is necessary to set the system in the

following condition:

• Set the Color gain around 100 (+ 5) ; the B gain around 180 (+ 10) ;
the TGC at the medium level
• Set the minimum depth
• Set the B frequency at 10 MHz ; the CFM at 8.3 MHz
• Set the PRF at a value of.2.5 kHz
• Set the box window size according to the purpose.

On the monitor you will find an image that can be compared to the following

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3
Chapter

Disassembling the unit

Tools and instruments

For the technical operations on MyLab 70 and Gold Platform units (now all
indicated as MyLab-only in case of differences will be indicated the long
name), like the installing steps, opening the system, operations on the boards, we
suggest the kind of instruments and tools, which are necessary:

star screwdriver set

flat screwdriver set
allen spanners set;
ratchet spanners set;
digital multimeter

NOTE: All the operations described in the following pages must be done with the
unit switched off, and with the power cord disconnected. When it will be necessary
to connect the line voltage to the unit, it will be specified in the notes.

PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGES

Opening and servicing MyLab it’s necessary to keep attention to the electrostatic
sensible devices. In the unit are contained several boards and single components
that can be damaged with electrostatic discharges.

In the chapter 10 are listed all the sensible parts and are indicated the procedures to
handle them.

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FIRST ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS-

PERIPHERALS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
To start the unit it’s necessary to connect the power supply cable and to turn on the
main power switch on the unit.

They are positioned in the lower backside of the unit (see next pictures).

Also it’s necessary to connect the supply from the Mains Power group to the SPS.

This is possible due to one auxiliary plug on the system, which supplies the SPS.

With one electrical cord the system’s auxiliary plug is connected to the plug on the
SPS board and sends to this board the line voltage (115 or 220 Vac).

All the plugs are accessible from the backside of the unit.

Main
Main switch
unit’s plug

Figure 1.

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Fixing screws

Rear panel

Rear bumper

Figure 2.

It’s necessary to open the rear panel and the rear bumper.

For the backside panel it’s sufficient to turn 90 degrees the two backside fixing
screws and to raise it from the bottom; the panel will remain opened.

The same for the backside bumper; it’s sufficient to rise up and to open it as
shown.

One of the four auxiliary plugs is used to supply the monitor (as shown in the next
figure).

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Main’s plug on
SPS

System fuses and Line voltage

aux. plug’s fuses selection Auxiliary plug Auxiliary plugs
with monitor’s for peripherals
supply directly supplied
System’s from MyLab
auxiliary plug

Figure 3.

The line voltage selectors, when the unit is set, are covered with a metallic plate in
order to protect them, against not desired modifications (see figure Figure 4). On
the panel is indicated the voltage set.

To access to them it’s sufficient to unscrew the four screws which fix it.

Figure 4.

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HOW TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC PANELS

Left and right side panels:

The mentioned plastic panels are not fixed with screws to the unit. To remove
them it’s sufficient to pull them gently. Proceed in the following way:

-raise the rear panel in order to keep better the two lateral panels

-pull the panels gently they are fixed with four pins which match four holes on the
metallic chassis.

On the two sides there is the access to the system’s board and to the PC group

Fixing
pins

Figure 5. Left panel code 8107604000

Fixing holes

Figure 6.

To insert the panels it’s sufficient to match the pins with the holes and to push
gently the panel until it’s fixed.

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Lateral bumpers:
The plastic panels they are not fixed with screws to the unit.

The holding system is the same of the left and right panels: four pins on the
bumper that matches four holes on the metallic chassis.

To remove the lateral bumper it’s necessary to remove first its lateral panel, then
pull gently the bumper until the fixing pins are out from the holes

Fixing
pins

Figure 7.Left bumper code 8107600000

Fixing holes

Figure 8.

To insert the bumper it’s sufficient to match the pins with the holes and to push
gently the bumper until it’s fixed.

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Upper group MyLab 70:

the upper group is composed by one superior metallic panel, which covers the
plastic top cover. Under this metallic panel are positioned the cables to hold the
peripherals to the system.

The metallic cover it’s fixed to the plastic panels with four little magnets.

To remove it it’s sufficient to raise it.

On the two sides there are two little metallic insert, also fixed with other two
magnets.

Plastic upper Metallic upper

panel panel

Figure 9.

Metallic
frontal panel

Fixing screws

Figure 10.

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To remove the plastic panels there are some screws which fix it to the metallic
frame

The procedure to remove it is the following:

-Remove the screws which are accessible removing the metallic top cover (see
Figure 11)

-remove the 2 screws which fix the little metallic panel placed in the frontal part.
The two screws are accessible from the bottom (one in the left and one in the right
side) so it’s necessary to remove the left and right lateral panels (see next picture)

Figure 11.

After it’s possible to remove the plastic upper cover, sliding it from the bottom.

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Upper group MyLab Gold Platform:

the upper group for the MyLab Gold Platform is composed in the same way of the
MyLab 70 but it’s fixed in a different way.

The metallic cover it’s fixed to the plastic panels with four little magnets.

To remove it it’s sufficient to raise it.

On the two sides there are two little metallic insert, also fixed with other two
magnets.

7 fixing
screws

Lateral Lateral
metallic metallic
Magnets to fix the
insert insert
metallic top panel

Figure 12.

To remove the plastic panels there are twelve screws which fix it to the metallic
frame

The procedure to remove it is the following:

-Remove the seven screws which are accessible removing the metallic top cover
(see Figure 12)

-remove the 4 screws which fix the plastic shells for the column (see the next
pictures).

The rear shell covers another fixing screw, unscrewing the plastic basement it’s free
and it’s possible to remove it from the backside.

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Screws which fix the

plastic shells for the
column

Figure 13.

Screw under the

rear column’s shell

Figure 14.

Frontal panel:
the frontal panel is fixed to the unit with six screws: two for every side and two in
the upper part of the panel

To remove it it’s necessary proceed in the following way:

remove the left and right plastic panels to access to the lateral screws

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Lateral screws

Figure 15.

To access to the upper screws it’s necessary to remove the little metallic cover
positioned in the frontal part of the unit.

The first step is to remove the metallic cover (as described before). Without the big
metallic cover it’s possible to access to the two screws which fix the little metallic
cover (see next image).

Fixing screws
for little metallic
top cover

Figure 16.

Removing the little metallic cover, it’s possible to access to the two upper screws
which fix the frontal plastic panel (in the picture is indicated the MyLab Gold
Platform unit, for the MyLab 70 the fixing screws are positioned in a different way)

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Upper screws
for frontal panel

Figure 17.

Keyboard’s plastic:
To remove it it’s necessary to remove the complete keyboard group.

See in the next paragraphs how to do it.

Rear panel:
The rear panel is fixed with pins in the upper part and it’s possible to raise it due to
one little metallic fork fixed to the panel with two screws.

To remove the panel the procedure is the following:

-Unscrew the two screws that fix the fork to the panel

-push the top part of the panel, in order to remove the plastic pin of the panel from
the metallic guide (form both the left and right sides)

Metallic fork
to move up
and down the
back panel

Screws that fix the

metallic fork

Figure 18.

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PUSH

Plastic pin to fix Metallic guide to hold the plastic

the backside panel pin on the backside panel

Figure 19. Figure 20.

Speakers’ panel:
To remove it it’s necessary to remove the complete display group.

See in the next paragraphs how to do it.

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HOW TO OPEN THE UNIT

To open the unit, in order to approach the internal boards, it’s necessary to remove
the lateral plastics (left and right) and the lateral bumpers (left and right as well).

From one side there will be the access to the PC group, on the opposite side to the
system’s boards.

The access to the internal part of the unit is protected from two metallic panels,
fixed to the chassis with four screws.

Removing the metallic panels it’s possible to access to the system’s boards and to
the PC group.

PC group
side System’s
boards side

Figure 21. Figure 22.

Four screws to access

Four screws to access to to the PC group
the system’s boards

Figure 23. Figure 24.

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HOW TO REMOVE THE BOARDS

The procedure to remove the boards it’s almost the same for all.

There are some differences for the ICS, the SPS and for the PC group (with all the
boards which compose it).

For all the other boards it’s necessary to remove the plastic and the metallic lateral
panels.

The boards are blocked inside the chassis with two metallic stops (one in the upper
side and one in the lower).

It’s sufficient to open them and to raise the two plastic levers and the board will be
removed form its connector.

In the next picture are shown all the blocking systems.

Plastic
levers to
remove the

Metallic block for boards

Figure 25.

In the next figure is indicated the position of every board of the unit on the main
bus.

To insert the boards in the system, is necessary to fit them into the right slit; paying
attention that the two lateral tracks placed in the inner part of the slit must match
the board and that the two lateral blocks of the board are risen.

The board must slide slowly inside the unit until it is almost completely inserted.
Fix it pushing the two lateral blocks of the board.

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Figure 26.: MyLab70 and MyLabGold Platform (DEP is optional for MyLab70 units)

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HOW TO REMOVE THE ICS

To remove the ICS the steps are the following:

-remove the fontal plastic panel and the lateral panels (plastic and metallic)

-remove the lateral support; this part is fixed with four screws (see next picture)

-remove the eight frontal screws which fix the ICS to the frontal frame

Four fixing 8 fixing

screws for the Lateral
support screws
lateral support

Figure 27. Figure 28.

-Now the ICS is blocked inside the chassis only with the two metallic stops (one in
the upper side and one in the lower).

It’s sufficient to open them and to raise the two plastic levers and the board will be
removed from its connector.

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HOW TO REMOVE THE SPS

The line voltage supplies the mentioned board, so it’s not possible to operate on it
with the system on.

All the operations have to be performed with unit off.

It’s also necessary to wait few minutes, in order to permit to the internal capacitor
to lose the charge and to avoid electrical shocks.

The part is protected with a metallic frame, in order to avoid shocks.

The procedure to remove it is the following:

-remove the metallic protection frame pulling it

-remove the rear cord, which supply the line voltage to the SPS board.

-remove the two screws on the rear part of the unit which fix the SPS to the
metallic chassis

Supply cable for SPS

Fixing screws

Figure 29. Figure 30.

Now the SPS is blocked inside the chassis only with the two metallic stops (one in
the upper side and one in the lower).

It’s sufficient to open them and to raise the two plastic levers and the board will be
removed form its connector.

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HOW TO REMOVE THE PC GROUP

The following board composes the PC group:

PC motherboard, AKCP, VCP, video board (external board not integrated on the
PC motherboard), PVA, Frame grabber, PLC and PSE (with ECG inside).

Figure 31.: Backside view of the PC group

To remove the PC group the procedure is the following:

-remove the lateral plastic panel and bumper and the metallic panel which covers
the PC group

-raise the rear panel to access to the cables connected to the group

-disconnect all the rear cables of the PC group: mouse, alphanumeric keyboard, 3
USB connectors and the audio IN from microphone on the PC motherboard, the
supply for the keyboard and display group and the audio out for headphones
(connector C7) on the AKCP board and the video cable for the monitor
(connector C12 on the PVA) and other cables eventually connected (peripherals,
ECG…)

-unscrew the ten screws on the backside panel which connect the PC group to the
metallic chassis (see Figure 31)

-disconnect the internal flat cables that connect the PC group to the main bus of
the unit (two on PSE, one to the PLC and another on the PVA) and the audio
cable, as shown in the next pictures

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Flat cables to
disconnect

Audio to
internal
SoundBlaste
r

Figure 32. Figure 33 (audio connection).

-disconnect the two cables which supply the upper fan (connected to the AKCP)
and the lower group of fan (connected to the PSE).

Supply for the

lower group of
fan
Supply for the
upper fan

Figure 34. Figure 35.

-remove the IDE and the supply cables from the 5” ¼ peripherals

-unscrew the two internal screws which fix the metallic chassis of the PC group to
the unit (see next pictures)

Fixing
screw

Fixing
screw

Figure 36. Figure 37.

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Figure 38.: backside view of the PC group without cables

PS2 connectors alphanum.

keyboard and trackball

COM

PARALLEL

USB
NETWORK

SOUNDBLASTER

Figure 39.: backside view of the PC group without cables

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HOW TO REMOVE THE ECG BOARD

The ECG is integrated on the PSE board (inside the PC group), so it’s necessary to
remove the PSE.
The steps are the following:

-remove the lateral plastic panel and bumper and the metallic panel which covers
the PC group
-raise the rear panel to access to the cables connected to the group
-remove the ECG cable from the connector
-remove the metallic block for the boards from the metallic chassis (see next
picture)
-disconnect all the cables connected to the PSE board (2 flat cables, one cable
which supplies the lower group of fan, one flat between the PSE and PVA, all the
supply cables for the part of the PC group), the flat connected to the PVA and
PLC and the audio cable to the PC motherboard (se previous point)

Metallic
block

Figure 40.

-unscrew the two screws which fix the board to the PC chassis and remove it.

Fixing screws

Figure 41.fixing screws for PSE board

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HARD DISK
The Hard Disk drive is positioned inside the PC group.
The necessary steps to remove it are the following:

-remove the lateral left panels (plastic and metallic)

-disconnect the cables connected to the device (supply and serial-ata cables)
-unscrew the four screws which fix the support of the HDD to the PC group and
remove it
-unscrew the HDD from its metallic support

Four screws
which fix the
HDD support

Supply and S-
ATA cables

Figure 42. Figure 43.

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REMOVE 5” ¼ PERIPHERALS
The 5” 1/4 peripherals are accessible from the PC group.
The necessary steps to remove them are the following:

-remove the lateral left panels (plastic and metallic)

-disconnect the cables connected to the device (supply and IDE cables)
-unscrew the four screws which fix the support of the HDD to the PC group and
remove it

IDE and supply cables

Two of the screws

that fix the
peripherals support

Two of the screws

which fix the
peripherals
support
Figure 44. Figure 45.

-unscrew the peripherals from its metallic support

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KEYBOARD GROUP
To replace the keyboard group it’s necessary to remove nr. 9 screws positioned
below the keyboard.
Figure 46, Figure 47, Figure 48 and Figure 49 show the mentioned screws.

Screw
Screw nr. 2 Screw Screw Screw
nr. 3 nr. 1 nr. 4 nr. 3 Screw
nr. 2

Figure 46. lower right side Figure 47. lower right side

Screw
nr. 5 Screw
nr. 6

Screw
nr. 7 Screw
nr. 9 Scre
w nr.
8
Screw
nr. 7 Screw
nr. 6

Figure 48. lower left side Figure 49. lower left side

Rising the part it’s necessary to proceed carefully, because two flat cables connect
the keyboard group to the display group.
Figure 50 and Figure 51 show the flat cables and the connectors on the keyboard
group.

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connectors

Figure 50. the flat cables Figure 51. the two connectors

TRACKBALL

To access the trackball zone it’s necessary to remove first the keyboard group (see
previous point).
After unscrew the four screws indicated in the next pictures and disconnect the
two cables connected to the side of the trackball.

Cables to
disconnect 4 screws

Figure 52.

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DISPLAY GROUP

To remove the display group it’s necessary to proceed in the following way:

-remove the monitor in order to access to the plastic panel that covers the speaker
and the backside of the display group
-remove the plastic panel unscrewing the five screws which fix it to the unit (see
next pictures)

Figure 53. Figure 54.

-remove all the cables connected to the display group: nr.2 PS2 cables for keyboard
and mouse, the supply cable for the keyboard group, the USB cable for all the
commands, the two flat cables which connect the keyboard group to the display
group and the speaker’s cables in the two upper sides

Supply for
keyboard and
display groups

Audio for
speakers

PS2 connectors
for keyboard
and mouse

Flats to
keyboard group
USB

Figure 55.

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Figure 56.

-remove the six screws which fix the display group to the metallic chassis.
Removing the mentioned screws the display is free, so it’s necessary to keep
attention do not fall down the part.

Position of the
six screws

Figure 57. Figure 58.

Figure 59. Figure 60.

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Figure 61. Figure 62.

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SPEAKERS

To remove the speakers it’s necessary to remove first the display group.
In this way it’s possible to access to the two speakers.
Every speaker is fixed to the metallic chassis by four screws.
The audio cable is connected to the display group (as shown before).
Unscrewing its four screws it’s possible to remove every speaker.

Figure 63. Figure 64.

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MONITOR
To insert the monitor proceed in the following way:

-place the monitor to the metallic basement shown in the next figure. Keep
attention that the holes in the monitor’s basement match the pins on the metallic
basement

Fixing holes

Fixing holes Fixing pins

Figure 65. Figure 66.

-Slide the monitor from the backside to the frontal side keeping attention that it’s
correctly positioned and the matching pins entered in the holes

-Fix the monitor to the metallic basement of the unit with the two backside screws
turning them 90 degrees

-Connect the power supply and the video cables

Power supply cable

Video cable

Fixing screws

Figure 67.

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To remove the monitor proceed vice versa:

-Disconnect the power supply and the video cables

-Unscrew the fixing screws (shown in Figure 67) and slide the monitor to the
backside.
-Raise the monitor and remove it keeping attention

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WHEELS

To remove the wheels it’s necessary to rise the system and to leave it in a safe
position.
The wheel has to be free.
The fprocedure is different from the frontal or the rear wheels:

Frontal wheels

Uscrew the four allen screws which fix the wheel to the metallic chassis (see figure)

Two of the four fixing

screws

Figure 68.

Rear weels

-Remove the plastic cover that it’s pushed (on the plastic cover there are 3 pins that
match some holes on the wheel
-remove the fixing washer which fix the wheel and remove it

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Fixing
washer

Holes to fix
the plastic
cover

Figure 69. Figure 70.

SYSTEM’S FAN

In the system are present the following fan:

One upper fan for the PC group and one group of fan, positioned in the lower part
of the unit, under the board for all the system’s boards.

Upper fan

-open the unit to access to the PC group, then to disconnect the cable which
supply the upper fan (connected to the AKCP)
After unscrew the four screws which fix the metallic holder to the chassis of the
unit

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Supply for the

upper fan

Figure 71.

Four fixing screws for the

upper fan

Figure 72.: fixing screws

Lower fan group

-remove the right plastic panel and the lateral bumper to access to the system’s
board, then unscrew the two screws which fix the metallic panee that holds the
lower group of fan
slide the panel (there is a guide iside the system) to remove the group, keeping
attention to the supply cable.
Disconnect it and remove the group.

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Fixing
screws

Figure 73. Figure 74.

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Chapter

Block Diagrams
This chapter will explain the block diagrams of the MyLab 70 and MyLab
Gold Platform boards, in order to permit to understand all the functions
that each one performs.

System Block Diagrams

In the next paragraphs, will be described the block diagram of the whole
MyLabGold Platform unit, to explain easily all the interactions that are
present among the various boards.

In the block diagrams, the functions are gathered to permit an easy

comprehension of the block functioning, which indicates the correlative
electronic boards.

MyLab Gold Platform Block Diagram

In Figure 1. there is the block diagram of the unit.

At the start-up the PC and the boards starts in parallel: the PC will start
the Win XP sw and the unit will start the test and program of the various
boards.

As soon as the unit starts, the BLC and the IMC start to check the boards
present, the HW version and if there are errors.

The BLC make this operation on the back end (DIP, DCP, BSC, DEP)
and on the IMC.

After this operation from the BLC, the IMC will program the ITRs, the
ICC and the ICS.

When all the operations are completed the probe selection menu will
appear on the screen and the unit will start to work..

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The ICS is the board where are connected all the probes; on board there
are four zif connectors and one round connector for pencils. The ICS
receives the transmission data (bangs) for the probes from the ITR and
control signals and settings from the IMC.

In the ICS doesn’t arrive the high voltage to generate the bangs, this
operation is performed on the ITR in parallel, so the ITRs send to the ICS
already the high voltage signals.

The ICS doesn’t perform any elaboration on the bangs or on the data
received from the probes, but simply it sends the US data from the probes
directly to the ITR.

The ICS sends the information about the probe connected to the IMC.

The ITR are twelve boards working each one in a little portion of the
image (little vertical areas not consecutive).

They generate the bangs (they receive the high voltage from the power
supply) according the settings and the probes connected.

The US data from the ICS are managed in the same way (every board
manages little vertical areas not consecutive).

On the ITR the data are filtered, transformed from analog to digital and
the focalization is performed. The data are also amplified according the
gain selected by the user.

The IMC controls all the operations performed on the ITR and on the ICS.

It sends to the mentioned boards all the necessary data (focalization data,
gain, timing to acquire images and to generate the bangs).

It receives the information about the probe connected and sends it to the
PC (in order to show it on the screen).

The US data from the ITR arrives to the DIP. This one performs other
filtering and different elaborations for the US modalities BW, CFM and
PW Doppler.

From the board exits the BW data directed to the BSC and the I and Q
components (in phase and quadrature for the CFM and PW) directed to
the DCP

In case of particular post processing elaborations of the image, from the

DIP the BW data arrives to the DCP and, from this board (without any
other elaboration), arrive to the DEP.

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The DEP performs only post processing elaborations for the BW signal,
according some particular formula.

The data elaborated are sent to the BSC. When the DEP works, the direct
communication DIP-BSC is not active, vice-versa when the post-
processing is not working, the DEP is not involved in the management of
the BW image.

The CW Doppler for the electronic probes is managed by the ITRs, which
generate the bangs and send them to the ICS.

The CW signal received from the probe returns to the ITRs and then to the
ICC (clock and CW generator), where it’s processed (filtering, gain….) and
where are generated the two components I and Q (in phase and
quadrature). The I and Q data (analog signal) are sent to the DCP.

For the Pencils, the bang is directly generated by the ICC which sends the
signal to the ICS.

The data from the Pencil probe returns to the ICC, where it’s processed in
the same way of the electronic probes.

The IMC controls all the processing also for the CW and send all the right
settings to the ICC (gain, filters…).

The ICC generates also all the clocks necessary to the unit.

The BSC is the scan converter and the CINE memory.

It receives the BW data from the DIP or from the DEP and stores them in
internal memories, ready to be sent for the next steps.

Also it receives the ECG signal (from the PSE) and mixes it to the BW
image. It controls also the ECG acquisition.

The DCP receives the I and Q signals and generates the CFM image or the
Doppler trace according the mode selected and the setup of the user.

After the elaboration the data are sent to the BSC for the scan converter

For the CW Doppler, the signal before is converted from analog to

digital, then processed as for the PW.

The audio trace for the Doppler is directly sent to the PVA board (inside
the PC group) where it will be managed.

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The BSC receives also the CFM and Doppler data (both PW and CW) and
mixes them to the BW image (B and M) from the DIP and with the ECG
trace (in case it’s present).

Also for the CFM and Doppler the cine memory is inside the BSC.

The US video image, which is produced by the BSC, is sent to the BLC

In this board the US data receives post-processing elaborations (palette

BW, CFM…) and then are sent to the PVA (board inside the PC group).

The PVA will mixes the overlay (from the VGA board of the PC) with the
US data from the BLC and send the result to the monitor.

It also receives the audio signal from the SoundBlaster, in the board is
amplified and then is sent to the speakers.

The PC motherboard receives the command from the keyboard group, it

transfers them to the PLC which sends all the commands to the BLC and
from this unit to the rest of the system.

The Figure 2. is the block diagram of the PC group.

The mentioned parts compose the power supply group:

the main power switch group, where there is the main switch of the unit,
the insulation transformer and the unit fuses.

On this group there are the auxiliary plugs for the external peripherals and
the monitor.

From this group the AC voltage (220V or 115) arrives to the SPS board
where the AC line voltage is transformed in a 15 Vdc.

From this voltage (inside the SPR and PSE) will be generated all the other
voltages of the unit.

The SPS also generates the supply voltage for the fans (variable from 7 to
15 Vdc according the temperature).

This 15 Vdc is sent to the SPR and PSE.

The SPR is the board responsible to generate all the voltages necessary for
the unit: +5Vdc, +3.3Vdc, + 6Vdc, + 12Vdc, the high voltage for the
bangs…..

They are sent to the various boards.

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The PSE (which is positioned inside the PC group) receives the 15Vdc and
generates the necessary voltages for the PC, the HDD, the keyboard group
and the Display group.

Also on this board there is the ECG part of the unit.

On the PSE there is the ECG plug to connect the ECG cable to the
patient, the data from the PSE arrives directly to the BSC.

The BLC and the IMC control the output voltages of the power supply
group.

The Figure 3. is the block diagram of the power supply group.

The keyboard group is the interface between the user and the unit.

All the communications from/to the keyboard group are through the
display group, which works as interface between the keyboard and the PC
motherboard.

The display group has a display on board, where are visualized some
parameters (different according every modality) selected and modified by
some switches and encoders on board.

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Figu
re 1.
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Figure 2.

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Figure 3.

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System Block Diagrams

In the next paragraphs, will be described the block diagram of the whole
MyLab 70 unit.

In the block diagrams, the functions are gathered to permit an easy

comprehension of the block functioning, which indicates the correlative
electronic boards.

MyLab70 Block Diagram

In Figure 4 there is the block diagram of the unit.

The way of working of te MyLab 70 is the same of the MyLab Gold

Platform so the steps are the same.

The differences are:

-different ICS (with only 3 connectors for electronic probes)

-different type of ITR board (but they work in the same logical way)

-DEP board is optional. When the DEP is not present the US signal
arrives directly to the BSC (sent from the DCP).

-different SPR (it sends out different voltages)

-the PC group code 9102572100 is optional (it makes a module with the
DEP)

For the description of the MyLab 70 block diagram it’s possible to follow
the description of the MyLab Gold Platform unit.

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Figure 4.

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BMB (9501103000)
The BMB board (Bus Mother Board) is the physical motherboard of the
unit.
On it are present the connectors for the various boards.
No active components are present on the BMB.
The tracks where the data are exchanged among the various boards are
directly wired in the bus.

ICS MyLab Gold Platform (9501087000)

The ICS (Input Connector Switch) is the interface among the probes and
the rest of the unit.
On the ICS are assembled four connectors for electronic probes and 1 for
pencil probes.
The board doesn’t perform any elaboration on the US data from the
probes and on the bangs, but simply passes/receives them/from to the
ITRs.
In fact the bangs are already received at the high voltage level from the ITR
and are directly sent to the right connector.
On board there are some relays which send to the connector selected the
bangs from the ITR.
The information about the probe connected is sent to the IMC.

ICS MyLab 70 (9501087100)

The ICS for the MyLab 70 (Input Connector Switch) is the interface among
the probes and the rest of the unit.
It works in the same way of the board for MyLab Gold Platform, but it
has three connectors for electronic probes and one connector for pencils
probes.
The board doesn’t perform any elaboration on the US data from the
probes and on the bangs., but simply passes/receives them/from to the
ITRs.
In fact the bangs are already received at the high voltage level from the
ITRs and are directly sent to the right connector.
On board there are some relays which send to the selected connector the
bangs from the ITRs.
The information about the probe connected is sent to the IMC.

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ITR MyLab Gold Platform (9501089000)

The ITR (Input Tx-Rx) is the responsible about the bang generation and
about the focalization of the signals from the probes.
In the unit there are twelve ITR boards. No difference among them: every
board can be seated in every ITR position without trouble.

From the IMC the ITRs receive all the focalization data and, according the
probe and the preset selected, they generate the high voltage bangs,
starting from the low signal bang (also generated inside the ITRs).
To perform this operation, the SPR sends in parallel to all the ITRs the
high voltage to generate the bangs.
When ready they are sent to the ICS and then to the probe.
Every ITR manages little vertical portion of the image, not consecutive.
The data from the probes directly returns to the ITRs. They are filtered
and amplified according the gain selected, then converted from analog to
digital.
The digital data is stored in a memory ready to be sent out for the next
elaboration.
The ITRs doesn’t send the data directly to the DCP for the next
elaboration, but every board sends out the data to the next ITR.
So the ITR1 will send out the US data to the ITR2; there the board will
add the signal of the ITR1 to the signal of the ITR 2 and will send all to the
ITR3 and so on.
Only the ITR 12 will send all the signals to the DIP for the next
elaborations.

For the CW Doppler for the electronic probes, the boards will create the
bangs and will send them to the ICS.
In the same way as before, every board will manage a little portion of
channels in transmission and reception.
The data arriving from the probe are amplified and sent to the ICC for the
next elaborations (still as analog signal).

ITR MyLab 70 (9501090000)

The ITR (Input Tx-Rx) is the responsible about the bang generation and
about the focalization of the signals from the probes.

The ITRs for the MyLab 70 and Gold Platform works in the same way
from the logical point of view, but the amplifier for the US wave are
different between the two models.
For this reason it’s not possible to mix the boards among them and to use
the ITRs for Mylab 70 in the MyLab Gold Platform and viceversa.

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The board description is the same as for the previous model.

ICC (9501091000)
The ICC (Input CW-Clock) is the responsible for the management of the
CW Doppler and for the creation of all the clocks of the unit.

Starting from a single oscillator, the unit generates all the necessary clocks.
The signal from the oscillator enters in one FPGA controlled from a flash
memory and this FPGA generates all the clocks.
From the FPGA they are sent out to the various boards.

For the CW Doppler, the boards works in two different ways for Pencils
or for electronic probes.

In case of pencils the board generates the bang which is sent directly to the
ICS.
The CW signal arriving from the pencil is filtered, amplified (also
according the gain selected from the user) and then sent out to the DCP
for the next elaborations.

In case of electronic probes, the board receives the signal from the ITR.
This signal enters in a delay chain in order to be focalized, then it’s filtered
and amplified (as before, also according the gain selected from the user).
After these steps, the signal is sent out to the DCP as for the pencils.

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DIP (9501093000)
The DIP (Digital Imaging Processor) is the responsible for the creation of
the BW image and for the signal in phase and quadrature, necessary to
generate the CFM and the PW Doppler.

The data arriving from the ITR are filtered, then the ultrasound data are
divided in case of e BW image (2D and M-Mode) or CFM and PW and
receive different elaborations.
The BW data are demodulated, filtered and elaborated (also according
some parameters and filters set by the user) and then are sent directly to
the BSC.

For the CFM and PW, starting from the data filtered, are generated the I
and Q signals.
Also them receive different elaborations in case they are for CFM or for
the PW Doppler and after all the elaborations are sent to the DCP.

For the management of all the functions on board, there are is one DSP
with its SDRAM.
On it all the SW is stored at the start-up and every time it’s necessary.
The DSP is in communication with some internal PLD and FPGA, which
manage all the functions of the board and all the communication processes
IN/OUT.

There is a dedicated communication channel between DIP and IMC, where

the DIP receives all the necessary data to manage the US information
arriving from the ITRs.

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IMC (9501092000)
The IMC (Input Master Controller) manages different processes inside the
unit:

-receives from the BLC all the necessary SW to program the front end
(ICS, ITR and ICC)
-it generates the sync and the timings necessary to acquire the US images
-it controls the system gain and applies it during the various elaborations
of the image
-it checks the current necessary to generate the high voltage bang (high
tension AT from SPR) and stops the unit in case of troubles
-it check the temperature for the TEE probes
-it manages the communication of the ICS and receives all the information
about the probe connected. After the data are sent to the PC group in
order to set the correct parameters of the probe and to show on the
monitor the probe in the probe selection menu.
-it manages the probe switch according the probe selected by the user

At the start-up the board receives from the BLC all the SW necessary to
set itself and the front end. Then the board start to check the presence of
the boards ITR, ISC and ICC programs them. At the end the board
informs the BLC that all has been performed.
The internal DSP generates all the sync and all the focalization data
necessary to process the various bangs. Also the gain to apply to the image
is controlled by this board.
The control of the current sent to the ITRs, to generate the bangs, is
performed in order to control the power of the emission and to check for
conditions of fault.
In case of current out of range, the board can reduce it automatically or
can disable the high voltage in case of short circuit.
The IMC doesn’t check any other voltage sent out from the power supply
group. The BLC makes this operation.

For the TEE control there is a dedicated part of the board which controls
the temperature and stops the system in case it reaches dangerous values.

For the control of the probe selection the IMC receives from the ICS the
information about the probe connected.
When a probe had been selected it controls that the ICS enables the
connector and that the bang are correctly sent from the ITR.

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DCP (9501094000)
The DCP (Digital Color Processor) is the responsible about the creation
of the CFM and Doppler trace (PW and CW).

From the DIP the board receives the I and Q components (for CFM and
PW).
The mentioned data (digital) enter in a block of memory ready for the next
elaborations.
The data are filtered and elaborated also with the post processing settings.
For the next elaborations of the CFM there are some DSPs, where the
data are elaborated (vertical filtering, persistence, noise rejection….).
After al the elaborations the data arrive to one DSP, which will send all to
the BSC.
For the PW the data from the memories arrive in one DSP which perform
all the possible elaborations.
In this DSP the audio signal is generated.
The video data are sent to the another DSP and then out to the BSC.
The audio is directly sent to the PVA inside the PC group for the next
elaborations.
The CW data from the ICC are first converted from analog to digital, then
are elaborated as the PW.
The same thing for the audio which is managed by the same DSP and then
sent, as before, to the PVA.

For all the communications between the board and the BLC there is a
DSP.
This component manages all the process at the start-up.
It receives the programs from the BLC and answers all the requests. Also it
manages all the internal processes according the settings selected.

DEP (9501095000)
The DEP (Digital Extended Processing) is a board dedicated for post
processing elaborations on the BW image.
In case the particular filtering is selected, from the DIP board the BW
signal arrives to the DCP (it’s not received directly from the BSC).
The DCP simply passes the signal to the DEP, without any elaboration.
On the DEP the BW signal is elaborated by some DSPs according the
filtering selected and then the result is sent to the BSC for the scan
correlation.

Also the DEP is programmed by the BLC.

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BSC (9501097000)
The BSC (Back-end Scan Converter) performs all the operations of scan
converter of the unit.
From the DIP (or from the DEP) arrives the 2D and M; they are stored in
the cine memory. The same is done for the CFM and Doppler data (both
PW and CW).
This is to compensate possible delay in the transmission of the data due to
the elaborations.
From the cine memory the data arrives in a memory where are mixed all
the components, in order to create all the modalities (2D+CFM,
M+CFM….).
After all the elaborations the video data is sent to the BLC.
For the ECG the data from the PSE arrives to the board where it’s mixed
with the other US signals.
In the board is also present the cine memory of the unit.
The Cine data are stored in internal dynamic memories, ready to be
visualized.

BLC (9501099000)
The BLC (Back Link Control) is the interface between the PC group and
the rest of the unit.
This board receives from the BSC the video data. They are stored in two
video memories, one for the live condition and another for the storage of
images and clips or for other processes as the 3D.
The live image is sent to the PVA board to be visualized on the screen of
the unit.
At the start-up the BLC reads from one internal flash memory the HW
composition of the system and checks that it’s correct.
In case it’s necessary it programs again the flash.
It programs directly all the boards of the back end (DIP, DCP, BSC,
DEP) and the IMC (which will program the front end).
After, it communicates with the PC group by the PLC (board inside the
PC group) and downloads all the SW necessary to boot the unit, or to set
again the unit after a modification of the system’s condition.
Also controls all the communications processes of the unit and check the
power supply group in order to see if it provides the right voltages
outside.
Inside the board there is a ROM device (ID button) where are stored all
the passwords of the unit. In case of the replacement of the part it’s
necessary to replace also this device and insert it in the new board.

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Power Supply Group

4 different boards compose the power supply group: Mains power, SPR,
SPS and PSE.
MAINS POWER (9501140000)
The main input plug, the unit switch and the insulation transformer to
supply the peripherals, compose this group.
The line voltage is connected to the main switch of the unit. The line
voltage is sent to the SPS (where it will be transformed in DC voltage) and
to the insulation transformer, which will supply the peripherals of the unit
(monitor, printers, VTR…).
On this group there is the switch to select the line voltage between 220 or
115Vac.
Both the lines to the SPS and to the peripherals are protected by fuses.
SPS (9501100000)
The SPS (Switch power supply) receives the live voltage from the Mains
Power group and generates one DC voltage of 15 V.
This 15Vdc is sent to the SPR and to the PSE; starting this voltage the
SPR will create all the necessary DC voltages of the unit; the PSE all the
necessary voltages for all the boards of the PC group, the keyboard and
the display.
On the SPS it’s generated also one variable DC voltage (in a range between
7 to 15 Vdc) which supplies the fans of the unit. This voltage increases its
value with the internal temperature of the unit.
This board generates the +5V (DC) for the stand-by.
As soon as the mains switch is on, the SPS creates the +5 and sends it to
the PSE.
From this board the voltage is sent to the PC motherboard and to the
keyboard group (on/off key).
SPR MyLab Gold Platform (9501101000)
The SPR (Switch Power Regulator) receives the 15Vdc from the SPS and
generates all the necessary output voltages of the unit: +1.8Vdc, +3.3Vdc,
+3.6Vdc, + 6Vdc, + 12Vdc, +5Vdc, AT (high tension for the bangs, DC
voltage variable according the probe and the power of emission selected).
On boards there are some control blocks, which set automatically the AT
voltage according the probe selected.
The board is controlled by the IMC (this part controls the current necessary
for the AT by a check in the ITR) and the BLC, which check that all the

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voltages are in range and there aren’t short circuits or high values of current
absorbed.

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SPR MyLab 70 (9501102000)

The SPR (Switch Power Regulator) for the MyLab 70 works in the same way
as the previous one. It receives the 15Vdc from the SPS and generates all the
necessary output voltages of the unit: +1.8Vdc, +3.3Vdc, +3.6Vdc, + 6Vdc,
+ 12Vdc, +5Vdc, AT (high tension for the bangs, DC voltage variable
according the probe and the power of emission selected). The only difference
is that the board generates also one negative high tension for the bangs (-AT)
necessary to drive the ITRs for MyLab 70.
For this reason this board is not compatible with the MyLab Gold Platform
units.
On boards there are some control blocks, which set automatically the AT
voltage according the probe selected.
The board is controlled by the IMC (this part controls the current necessary
for the AT by a check in the ITR) and the BLC, which check that all the
voltages are in range and there aren’t short circuits or high values of current
absorbed.

PSE (9501109000)
The PSE (PC Supply ECG) is responsible about the creation of the line
voltages necessary of the boards inside the PC group, for the keyboard group
and for the display group.

This board is positioned inside the PC group (in the metallic chassis of the
PC).

Starting from the 15Vdc of the SPS the board generates + 5Vdc, +3.3Vdc, +
12Vdc necessary for all the boards inside the PC group.

The board receives from the SPS the stand-by voltage for the boot and sends
it to the PC motherboard and to the keyboard group (on/off key).

As soon as the key is pushed the PSE start to supply the PC and the unit
starts.

The PSE supplies the keyboard group and the display group through the
AKCP board.

On the PSE there is also the ECG. On board there is a connector for the
patient cable.

The signal is amplified, filtered and converted from analog to digital.

After, through one optoinsulator (to insulate the ECG part from the rest of
the unit for safety reasons), the ECG signal is sent to the BSC for the next
elaborations.

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KEYBOARD GROUP MyLab Gold Platform

(9102639000)
The keyboard group is composed by the Keyboard Control board (KC
code 9501106000), the alphanumeric keyboard, the trackball and the
Keyboard Switch board (KS code 9501107000).

This assembly manages all the communications between the user and the
unit.

The on the KS are positioned all the function keys, the encoders (for Gain
2D, CFM….) and there is the connection for the trackball. Every
command is sent to the KC (where are also positioned the TCG sliders)
and where there is the controller of the keyboard group.

On this board is also connected the alphanumeric keyboard.

By two flat cables, the KC is connected to the display group.

The keyboard group doesn’t send directly all the data to the PC, but it
passes through the display group.

KEYBOARD GROUP MyLab 70 (9102639500)

Also the keyboard group for MyLab 70 is composed by the Keyboard
Control board (KC code 9501106000), the alphanumeric keyboard, the
trackball and the Keyboard Switch board (KS code 9501107000). The
difference with the other model is in the layout of the keys. The system is
able to recognize by itself the type of unit and to set the various keys
according the unit.

DISPLAY GROUP MyLab Gold Platform

(9102706000)
This group is composed by the Keyboard Display board (KD code
9501108000) and from a Display LCD.
The KD board is the interface between the keyboard group and the PC.

By two flat cables it receives all the keyboard commands (it communicates
with the KC).

On board there are two PS2 connectors for the alphanumeric keyboard and
for the trackball (used as mouse).

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Both are wired to the PC motherboard. All the other commands are sent to
the PC via USB (on this board there is a standard USB connector dedicated
for this communication process).

From the PSE arrives all the supply for the display and for the keyboard
group.

The Display group also drives the LCD display, which shows different menu
according the system set-up and the user selection.

On board there are some encoders on the sides of the Display which changes
the parameter indicated on the display.

On the KD arrives also the audio signal (already amplified) from PVA and
then is sent to the speakers.

DISPLAY GROUP MyLab 70 (9102706500)

This group is composed by the Keyboard Display board for MyLab 70 (KD
code 9501211000) and from ten little displays LCD.
The KD board is the interface between the keyboard group and the PC.

By two flat cables it receives all the keyboard commands (it communicates
with the KC).

On the KD board there are two PS2 connectors for the alphanumeric
keyboard and for the trackball (used as mouse).

Both are wired to the PC motherboard. All the other commands are sent to
the PC via USB (on this board there is a standard USB connector dedicated
for this communication process).

From the PSE arrives all the supply for the display and for the keyboard
group.

The Display group also drives the LCD displays, which show different menu
according the system set-up and the user selection.

On board there are some encoders on the sides of the Display which changes
the parameter indicated on the display.

On the KD arrives also the audio signal (already amplified) from PVA and
then is sent to the speakers.

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PC GROUP
The PC Group is composed by the following part:

PC motherboard, VGA board, Hard Disk, PVA, PLC, SoundBlaster, Video

grabber, AKCP, VCP and PSE.

The PSE has been described inside the power supply group but physically it’s
located inside the PC box.

PC MOTHERBOARD and PC PERIPHERALS

Inside the unit there is a standard PC motherboard equipped with USB, LAN,
PS2 connectors for keyboard and mouse, parallel, serial...

The processor is a 3.2 GB (or superior) and the HDD is a serial ATA 80GB
(or superior).

From the display group there are two PS2 cables that connect the trackball
(used as mouse) and the alphanumeric keyboard.

The motherboard controls the external peripherals 5”1/4 (DVD Drive, CD..).

Via USB arrives all the other commands from the keyboard; from the
motherboard they are sent via PCI bus to the PLC and from this board to the
rest of the unit.

The VGA board send out the video sync. and the overlay to the PVA.

In the HDD there is all the SW for the unit; at the start-up the PC reads it
and via PCI send it to the PLC.

The PVA receives the audio Doppler signal from DCP.

The SoundBlaster receives the audio from the VTR and from the frontal
microphone.

Using one external cable jack/jack it sends all the audio signal to the PVA.

The Video Grabber receives the Video signal from the VTR in order to show
it on the screen.

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PVA (9501110000)
The PVA (PC Video Adapter) receives the US video signal from BLC and the
overlay from the VGA board.

It mixes the two signals and sends out the result to the monitor or to the
video peripherals (BW analog. Printer, VTR…).

It receives from the VGA the video sync and sends it to the BLC.

From the SoundBlaster it receives the audio signals from VTR and
microphone. From DCP it receives the audio Doppler.

Inside the PVA all them are amplified, sent to the Display Group and then to
the speakers.

From the Frame Grabber it receives the VTR video signals and visualize
them to the monitor.

PLC (9501105000)
The PLC (PC Link Control) is responsible about al the communication
processes between the PC group and the rest of the unit.

It sends out to the BLC all the SW necessary to start the unit, all the
commands by keyboard, the focalization data and all the commands
necessary to set-up the unit according the probe and the preset. Also receives
every data that has to be stored on the HDD (images for the internal
databases…).

All the communications of the data received from BLC and for the BLC
to/from the PC are done by PCI bus.

AKCP (9501168000)
The AKCP (Audio Keyboard Control Panel) is one interface board.

On it, from the PSE, arrive the voltages to supply the Display and the
keyboard group and, by a connector 15 pins, a cable send them to the
mentioned boards.

Also there are the connectors for the footswitch, for the audio out for VTR,
Headphones and one audio input, where it arrives the audio from the
SoundBlaster (for the PVA).

All the audio out arrives from the PVA.

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VCP (9501169000)
The VCP (Video Connector Panel) is the interface for the video signals.

On it there is one auxiliary VGA, the video output for the VTR, for a BW
printer (composite), the remote control for the VTR and one testing
connector.

ELECTRIC AND SCHEMATICS DIAGRAMS

All the diagrams are not enclosed and confidential. The invoice of them, after
an official request, is subordinate at the approval of the Factory.

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Chapter

MyLab70 Probes
This chapter provides a list of MyLab70 probes with their main
characteristics.

These probes have very different characteristics, so it is important to

understand the differences to choose the best probe for the exam to be
performed.

The probe characteristics are related principally to the geometry and the
frequency.

Geometry
Depending upon the probe’s geometry the characteristic of the ultrasound
beam are changing and so a different type of image is made.

In particular the probe geometry is related to the transducer geometry. The

transducer is the part of the probe that transforms the electric signal in
acoustic signal and vice versa. The types of transducer used with MyLab
systems are: Linear, Convex, Phased Array and Doppler.

Linear probes
Linear probes (Linear Array) produce lines of view perpendicular to the
transducer elements.

They are indicated for applications with a constant field of view and they
have a good definition in the whole field of view.

Convex probes
The convex probes (Convex Array) produce lines of view perpendicular to
the transducer elements.

They are indicated for applications that require a wide field of view in depth.

Phased Array probes

The Phased Array probes produce lines of view with angle variable with
respect to the transducer elements.

They are indicated for applications with a limited acoustic window (i.e.
intercostal window)

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Doppler probes
The Doppler probes are non-imaging probes that allow visualizing the
Doppler signal. Thanks to the probes’ very small surface, they allow
acquisition of the signal from very small acoustic windows.

Linear/Convex probes
The Linear/Convex probes are probes with two different transducers: one
linear and one convex that allow for two different scan planes.

Frequency
In a probe the work frequency is related to the capability to penetrate in the
body tissues. Low frequencies allow studying the deeper tissues, high
frequencies allow to study the superficial tissues.

Convex Probes

Code Frequency Aperture Elevation ROC Maximum

range [MHz] [mm] [mm] [mm] immersion level
CA123 9600158000 9-5 22.4 4.2 14 Up to 3 cm from
transducer head
CA421 9600154000 5-2 57.6 12 40 Up to 3 cm from
transducer head
CA431 9600177000 8-1 12 40 Up to 3 cm from
transducer head
CA621 9600155000 7-3 63.4 12 60 Up to 3 cm from
transducer head

Linear Probes

Code Frequency Aperture Elevation ROC Maximum

range [MHz] [mm] [mm] [mm] immersion level
LA435 9600173000 18-6 3 - Up to 3 cm from
transducer head
LA522 9600163000 9-2 50 6 - Up to 3 cm from
transducer head
LA523 9600156000 13-4 50 5 - Up to 3 cm from
transducer head

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Phased Array Probes

Code Frequency Aperture Elevation ROC Maximum

range [MHz] [mm] [mm] [mm] immersion level
PA122 9600152000 8-3 16 10 - Up to 3 cm from
transducer head

Specialty Probes

Code Frequency Aperture Elevation ROC Maximum

range [MHz] [mm] [mm] [mm] immersion level
EC123 9600157000 9-4 34.6 4.2 - Up to 25 cm from
transducer head

Doppler Probes

Code Frequency Aperture Elevation ROC Maximum

range [MHz] [mm] [mm] [mm] immersion level
5 CW 9600126000 5 - - - Up to 6 cm from
transducer surface

Environmental conditions
The functional, store and transport environment conditions follow:

Property In use Store/Transport

Temperature +10°C ÷ +40°C -10°C ÷ +50°C
Humidity 30% ÷ 75% RH 10% ÷ 95% RH
Pressure 700 ÷ 1060 hPa 500 ÷ 1060 hPa

MyLab is designed for operators who are qualified in using ultrasound

systems.

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Clinical Applications
When fully configured, the system offers a variety of intended uses.

Note

The operator must always follow the principle known as ALARA

(As Low As Reasonably Achievable) and, in particular with this
application, must use minimum acoustic power for the minimum
time compatible with obtaining diagnostic information.

MyLab70 Probes The following paragraphs lists the MyLab70 probes and their intended clinical
use.

ABD BRE GYN MSK OB SP THY URO VA

S
CA Probes
CA123 ü ü ü ü
CA421 ü ü ü ü ü
CA431 ü ü ü ü ü
CA621 ü ü ü ü ü
LA Probes
LA435 ü ü ü ü ü
LA522 ü ü ü ü ü
LA523 ü ü ü ü ü
PA Probes
PA230 ü
Specialty Probes
EC123 ü ü ü
Doppler Probes
5 CW ü
ABD: Abdominal; BRE: Breast; GYN: Gynecologic; MSK: Musculo-skeletal
conventional and superficial; OB: Obstetric; SP: Small Parts; THY: Thyroid; URO:
Urologic; VAS: Vascular.

Do not use MyLab for ophthalmic or transorbital applications.

W A R N I N G

Cardiac Applications
The probe applies ultrasound energy through the thoracic cavity to obtain an
image of the heart sufficient for evaluating any cardiac abnormalities. In
Doppler modes, the probe applies energy through the thoracic cavity to
determine the velocity and direction of blood in the heart and vessels.

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Vascular Applications
The probe applies ultrasound energy through the neck or the limbs of a
patient in order to obtain an image of the carotid artery or of other peripheral
vessels. These images show the possible presence of abnormalities or
obstructions of the vessels. In Doppler modes, the probe applies ultrasound
energy through the neck or the hands/feet of a patient in order to evaluate
blood velocity, flow or lack of flow, and the perviousness of the peripheral
vessels.

Abdominal Applications
The probe applies ultrasound energy through the patient abdomen to obtain
an image of the abdominal organs to detect abnormalities (imaging) and
assess the blood velocity, flow and patency of abdominal vessels through the
Doppler modalities. Using harmonics reduces acoustic noise and improves
the image.

Small Parts Applications

The probe applies ultrasound energy through the skin to obtain an image or a
Doppler flow visualization of small organs such as the thyroid (neck),
testicles (scrotal sac) and breast (breast).

Musculoskeletal Applications
The probe applies ultrasound energy through the skin to obtain an image of
tendons, ligaments and muscles and to determine blood flow patterns and
velocities.

OB/Fetal Applications
The probe applies ultrasound energy through a pregnant woman’s abdomen
to obtain an image of the fetus to detect structural abnormalities, to visualize
and measure anatomic and physiologic parameters of the fetus for the
purpose of assessing fetal growth. In Doppler modes, the probe applies
energy through the patient abdomen to detect placental or fetal flows
abnormalities. Using harmonics reduces acoustic noise and improves the
image.

Neonatal Head Applications

The probe applies ultrasound energy through the neonatal head fontanelles to
visualize brain structures (imaging) or flow (Doppler) to detect structural or
functional abnormalities.

TCD Adult Applications

The probe applies ultrasound energy through the adult patient skull to obtain
an image of cerebrovascular vessels or to visualize flow to detect functional
abnormalities.

Transesophageal Cardiac Applications

The probe applies ultrasound energy through the esophagus or the stomach to
obtain an image of the heart for purpose of assessing cardiac abnormalities. In
Doppler modes, the probe applies energy through the esophagus or the

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stomach to determine the velocity and direction of blood in the heart and in
the vessels.

Transrectal Applications
The probe applies ultrasound energy through the rectal wall to image the
prostate and related structures to detect structural or functional
abnormalities.

Transvaginal Applications
The probe applies ultrasound energy through the vaginal wall to image the
genital organs to detect structural or functional abnormalities.

Pediatric Applications
Some transducers can be used to obtain images and to detect flows for
pediatric studies.

Probe introduction
When fully configured, the system offers a variety of intended uses.

Introduced with release 2.0

The following table lists the MyLab70 probes and the release of introduction.

1.00 1.10
CA Probes
CA123 ü ü
CA421 ü ü
CA431 ü ü
CA621 ü ü
LA Probes
LA435 ü ü
LA522 ü ü
LA523 ü ü
PA Probes
PA230 ü ü
Specialty Probes
EC123 ü ü
Doppler Probes
5 CW ü ü

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Chapter

Traceable Parts
This chapter deals with all the parts of MyLab70 and MyLab Gold Platform
whose serial number may be associated to the unit’s serial number, in order to
find out all the customers who have a particular part installed in the
equipment.

This procedure will help the service technician to operate on all the units
which could have troubles with a defective part; if this part is traceable the
location of the defective units is immediate. The list of traceable part is in the
next tables.

Traceable Parts for MyLab70

Code’s List with traceable S/N for code 9706150000

CODE ITEM
9501087100 "6150" ICS INPUT CONN. SWITCH
9501090000 "6150" ITR INPUT TX-RX
9501091000 "61xx" ICC INPUT CW/CLOCK
9501092000 "61xx" IMC INP.MASTER CONTROL
9501093000 "61xx" DIP DIGITAL IMAGE PROC.
9501094000 "61xx" DCP DIGITAL COLOR PROC.
9501095000 "61xx" DEP DIGITAL EXTEN.PROC.
9501097000 "61xx" BSC BACK SCAN CONVERTER
9501099000 "61xx" BLC BACK LINK CONTROL
9501100000 "61xx" SPS SWITCH POWER SUPPLY
9501102000 "6150" SPR SWITCH POWER REGULATOR
9501103000 "61xx" BMB BUS MOTHER BOARD
9501140000 "61xx" MAINS POWER

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Code’s List with traceable S/N for code 9102639500

CODE DESCRIPTION
9501106000 61xx KC KEYBOARD CONTROL
9501107000 61xx KS KEYBOARD SWITCH

Code’s List with traceable S/N for code 9102706500

CODE DESCRIPTION
9501211000 6150 KD KEYBOARD DISPLAY

Code’s List with traceable S/N for code 9102854000

CODE DESCRIPTION
9102854000 MONITOR

Traceable Parts for MyLab Gold Platform

Code’s List with traceable S/N for code 9706100000

CODE ITEM
9501087000 "6100" ICS INPUT CONN. SWITCH
9501089000 "6100" ITR INPUT TX-RX
9501091000 "61xx" ICC INPUT CW/CLOCK
9501092000 "61xx" IMC INP.MASTER CONTROL
9501093000 "61xx" DIP DIGITAL IMAGE PROC.
9501094000 "61xx" DCP DIGITAL COLOR PROC.
9501095000 "61xx" DEP DIGITAL EXTEN.PROC.
9501097000 "61xx" BSC BACK SCAN CONVERTER
9501099000 "61xx" BLC BACK LINK CONTROL
9501100000 "61xx" SPS SWITCH POWER SUPPLY
9501101000 "6100" SPR SWITCH POWER REGULATOR
9501103000 "61xx" BMB BUS MOTHER BOARD
9501140000 "61xx" MAINS POWER

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Code’s List with traceable S/N for code 9102639000

CODE DESCRIPTION
9501106000 61xx KC KEYBOARD CONTROL
9501107000 61xx KS KEYBOARD SWITCH

Code’s List with traceable S/N for code 9102706000

CODE DESCRIPTION
9501108000 6100 KD KEYBOARD DISPLAY

Code’s List with traceable S/N for code 9102854000

CODE DESCRIPTION
9102854000 MONITOR

Code’s List with traceable S/N for code 9102572100

CODE DESCRIPTION
9102586000 CPU+HDD
9501105000 “61xx” PLC PC Link Control
9501109000 “61xx” PSE PC Supply ECG
9501110000 “61xx” PVA PC Video Adapter

Code’s List with traceable S/N for code 9102586000

CODE DESCRIPTION
9730630056 ATI Video Board
9730630057 Frame Grabber
9730630064 Mother Board
9730650083 HDD

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Chapter

Part Lists

MyLab70 Boards

CODE ITEM
9501087100 "6150" ICS INPUT CONN. SWITCH
9501090000 "6150" ITR INPUT TX-RX
9501091000 "61xx" ICC INPUT CW/CLOCK
9501092000 "61xx" IMC INP.MASTER CONTROL
9501093000 "61xx" DIP DIGITAL IMAGE PROC.
9501094000 "61xx" DCP DIGITAL COLOR PROC.
9501095000 "61xx" DEP DIGITAL EXTEN.PROC. (also available for the MyLab
70 units, as part of a module with the PC Group MyLab Gold
Platform)
9501097000 "61xx" BSC BACK SCAN CONVERTER
9501099000 "61xx" BLC BACK LINK CONTROL
9501100000 "61xx" SPS SWITCH POWER SUPPLY
9501102000 "6150" SPR SWITCH POWER REGULATOR
9501103000 "61xx" BMB BUS MOTHER BOARD
9501140000 "61XX" MAINS POWER
9501172000 "61xx" UHP USB&HEADPHONE PANEL
9501173000 "61xx" FAN CONNECTOR BOARD
9102854000 MONITOR
9730650084 COMBO CD WRITER/DVD READER

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MyLabGold Platform Boards

CODE ITEM
9501087000 "6100" ICS INPUT CONN. SWITCH
9501089000 "6100" ITR INPUT TX-RX
9501091000 "61xx" ICC INPUT CW/CLOCK
9501092000 "61xx" IMC INP.MASTER CONTROL
9501093000 "61xx" DIP DIGITAL IMAGE PROC.
9501094000 "61xx" DCP DIGITAL COLOR PROC.
9501095000 "61xx" DEP DIGITAL EXTEN.PROC.
9501097000 "61xx" BSC BACK SCAN CONVERTER
9501099000 "61xx" BLC BACK LINK CONTROL
9501100000 "61xx" SPS SWITCH POWER SUPPLY
9501101000 "6100" SPR SWITCH POWER REGULATOR
9501103000 "61xx" BMB BUS MOTHER BOARD
9501140000 "61XX" MAINS POWER
9501172000 "61xx" UHP USB&HEADPHONE PANEL
9501173000 "61xx" FAN CONNECTOR BOARD
9102854000 MONITOR
9730650037 CD ROM
9730650085 DVD WRITER

PC Group
CODE ITEM
9102572000 MYLAB70 - PC UNIT
9102572100 MyLab Gold Platform - PC UNIT (also available for the MyLab 70
units, as part of a module with the DEP board)

Available Boards inside the PC Groups (MyLab70

and MyLab Gold Platform)
CODE ITEM
9501105000 "61xx" PLC PC LINK CONTROL
9501109000 "61xx" PSE PC SUPPLY ECG
9501110000 "61xx" PVA PC VIDEO ADAPTER
9501168000 "61xx" AUDIO & KEYBOARD CONNECTOR PANEL
9501169000 "61xx" VIDEO CONNECTOR PANEL
9730650091 HDD SPARE

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MyLab70 Display Group

CODE ITEM
9102706500 WHOLE DISPLAY GROUP (complete group assembled with plastic
panel, keys, displays and electronic parts)
8107470000 Small display knob
8107471511 Display knob switch cap (plastic)
8107551500 Membrane for lower keys display group
8107552500 Frontal plastic panel for lower keys display group
8107553500 Frontal plastic panel display and speakers
9501211000 KD (KEYBOARD DISPLAY) board

8107553500

8107470000

8107471511

8107551500

8107552500

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MyLab Gold Platform Display Group

CODE ITEM
9102706000 WHOLE DISPLAY GROUP (complete group assembled with plastic
panel, keys, displays and electronic parts)
8107461014 Cap for display keys
8107470000 Small display knob
8107471011 Display knob switch cap (plastic)
8107551000 Membrane for lower keys display group
8107552000 Frontal plastic panel for lower keys display group
8107553000 Frontal plastic panel display and speakers
8107620000 Transparent cover for display
9501108000 KD (KEYBOARD DISPLAY) board

8107553000
8107620000

8107470000

8107471011

8107461014
8107551000
8107551000 The membrane is below the
plastic panel, covered by the caps

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Plastic Parts
MyLab70 Plastic Parts
CODE ITEM
(*) 8107366000 Probe holder white
(*) 8107367000 Elastic element inside the probe holder
8107368000 Hook for probe cables
8107376000 Holder for pencil probes
8107404000 Green label backside panel
8107556000 Rear cover for Display group
8107597000 Frontal bumper
8107598000 Backside bumper
8107599500 Right bumper
8107600500 Left bumper
8107601500 Frontal plastic panel
8107602500 Backside plastic panel
8107603000 Right plastic panel
8107604000 Left plastic panel
8107624000 Plate “No Parking”
8107649000 Backside rising handle
8107691000 Right rising handle
8107992000 Left rising handle
8107851000 Green frontal handle
8107852000 Right probe holder handle
8107853000 Left probe holder handle
8107858000 Handle for rotation block
8107913000 Gel holder
8107946510 Frontal metallic cover for upper plastic panel
8108201500 Little lateral metallic insert for top cover
8108424000 Fixed frontal cover for clumn
8108425000 Fixed back cover for column
8108426000 Mobile column cover (half shell-the column is covered by two equal half shells)
8108473000 Plate keyboard lock
9102256001 Peripheral fixing cables
(*) 9102619000 Probe holder assembled (composed by the codes 8107366000 and 8107367000)
9102623000 Support for ECG cable
9102869510 Metallic cover for upper plastic panel (for peripherals)
9102877500 Upper plastic panel

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MyLabGold Platform Plastic Parts

CODE ITEM
(*) 8107366010 Probe holder green
(*) 8107367000 Elastic element inside the probe holder
8107368000 Hook for probe cables
8107376000 Holder for pencil probes
8107404000 Green label backside panel
8107556000 Rear cover for Display group
8107597000 Frontal bumper
8107598000 Backside bumper
8107599000 Right bumper
8107600000 Left bumper
8107601000 Frontal plastic panel
8107602000 Backside plastic panel
8107603000 Right plastic panel
8107604000 Left plastic panel
8107649000 Backside rising handle
8107691000 Right rising handle
8107992000 Left rising handle
8107851010 White frontal handle
8107852010 Right probe holder handle
8107853010 Left probe holder handle
8107858000 Handle for rotation block
8107913000 Gel holder
8108201500 Little lateral metallic insert for top cover
8108424000 Fixed frontal cover for clumn
8108425000 Fixed back cover for column
8108426000 Mobile column cover (half shell-the column is covered by two equal half shells)
8108427000 Internal cover column
9102256001 Peripheral fixing cables
(*) 9102619010 Probe holder assembled (composed by the codes 8107366010 and
8107367000)
9102623000 Support for ECG cable
9102747000 Footpedal
9102869000 Metallic cover for upper plastic panel (for peripherals)
9102877000 Upper plastic panel
9102903000 Frontal metallic cover for upper plastic panel

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Keyboard Parts
MyLab70 Keyboard Parts
CODE ITEM
9102639500 Whole assembled keyboard group
3400000053 Trackball
8105816000 Slider knob
8106069010 Keyboard plate (num lock..)
8107458500 Rubber membrane (distance, …)
8107459500 Rubber membrane (freeze, …)
8107460000 Rubber membrane (on off key)
8107466500 Left mouse key
8107467500 Central mouse key
8107468500 Right mouse key
8107469000 Big Encoder knob
8107470000 Small encoder knob
8107471501 Switch for encoder printed “MARK”
8107471502 Switch for encoder printed "TOOLS"
8107471503 Switch for encoder printed "POWER"
8107471504 Switch for encoder printed "DOPPLER"
8107471507 Switch for encoder printed "PRF/BASELINE"
8107471508 Switch for encoder printed "FREQ/TEI"
8107471509 Switch for encoder printed "B/M"
8107471510 Switch for encoder printed "DEPTH/ZOOM"
8107471512 Switch for encoder printed "STEER/ANGLE"
8107471513 Switch for encoder printed "COLOR"
8107473500 Plastic keyboard
8107474000 Label for plastic keyboard
9501106000 KC (KEYBOARD CONTROL)
9501107000 KS (KEYBOARD SWITCH)
9730640005 Alphanumeric keyboard

The various switches (code 8107471XXX) are plastic switches placed in the
middle of the encoder knobs. Every name indicates the function printed on
the plastic part.
They allow the user to push the switch placed on the printed circuit.

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Whole assembled keyboard for MyLab 70

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MyLab Gold Platform Keyboard Parts

CODE ITEM
9102639000 Whole assembled keyboard group
3400000052 Trackball
8105816000 Slider knob
8106069010 Keyboard plate (num lock..)
8107458000 Rubber membrane (not printed)
8107459000 Rubber membrane (not printed)
8107460000 Rubber membrane (ID key)
8107461001 Cap for membrane printed "POINTER"
8107461002 Cap for membrane printed "PLEX"
8107461003 Cap for membrane printed "LINE"
8107461004 Cap for membrane printed "UPDATE"
8107461005 Cap for membrane printed "CW"
8107461006 Cap for membrane printed "PW"
8107461007 Cap for membrane printed "PWR D"
8107461008 Cap for membrane printed "CFM"
8107461009 Cap for membrane printed "CONTRAST"
8107461010 Cap for membrane printed "M-MODE"
8107461011 Cap for membrane printed "B-MODE"
8107461012 Cap for membrane printed "SYMBOL LEFT"
8107461013 Cap for membrane printed "SYMBOL RIGHT"
8107462001 Cap for membrane printed "SYMBOL DISTANCE"
8107462002 Cap for membrane printed "ANNOT"
8107462003 Cap for membrane printed "MEASURE"
8107462004 Cap for membrane printed "REPORT"
8107462005 Cap for membrane printed "START END"
8107462006 Cap for membrane printed "EXAM REV"
8107462007 Cap for membrane printed "PATIENT ID"
8107462008 Cap for membrane printed "PROBE"
8107462009 Cap for membrane printed "ARCHIVE REV"
8107462010 Cap for membrane printed "PRESET"
8107462011 Cap for membrane printed "PHYSIO"
8107462012 Cap for membrane printed "BIOPSY"
8107462013 Cap for membrane printed "MENU"
8107462014 Cap for membrane printed "ADJUST"
8107462015 Cap for membrane printed "VTR"
8107462016 Cap for membrane printed "ORIENTATION"
8107462017 Cap for membrane printed "REVERSE"
8107462018 Cap for membrane printed "ACQUIRE"
8107462019 Cap for membrane printed "3"
8107462020 Cap for membrane printed "2"
8107462021 Cap for membrane printed "1"
8107462022 Cap for membrane printed "IMAGE"
8107462023 Cap for membrane printed "CLIP"
8107463001 Cap for membrane printed "FREEZE"
8197466000 Left mouse key
8107467000 Central mouse key
8197468000 Right mouse key
8107469000 Big Encoder knob
8107470000 Smal encoder knob

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8107471001 Switch for encoder printed “MARK”

8107471002 Switch for encoder printed "TOOLS"
8107471003 Switch for encoder printed "POWER"
8107471004 Switch for encoder printed "DOPPLER"
8107471007 Switch for encoder printed "PRF/BASELINE"
8107471008 Switch for encoder printed "FREQ/TEI"
8107471009 Switch for encoder printed "B/M"
8107471010 Switch for encoder printed "DEPTH/ZOOM"
8107471012 Switch for encoder printed "STEER/ANGLE"
8107471013 Switch for encoder printed "COLOR"
8107473500 Plastic keyboard
8107474000 Label for plastic keyboard
9501106000 KC (KEYBOARD CONTROL)
9501107000 KS (KEYBOARD SWITCH)
9730640005 Alphanumeric keyboard

In the Mylab Gold Platform the membrane is not printed.

Every rubber key has on it a printed plastic cap with the related function of
the key (all the codes 8107461XXX, 8107462XXX and the 8107463001
are single caps).
The dimension of the rubber membranes are the same of the MyLab 70 ,
so please refer to the previous image.
The various switches (code 8107471XXX) are plastic switch placed in the
middle of the encoder knobs. Every name indicates the function printed
on the plastic part.
They allow the user to push the switch placed on the printed circuit.

Whole keyboard group MyLab Gold Platform.

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Monitor Plastic Parts

CODE ITEM
9107715000 Cover for monitor support

Various
CODE ITEM
1000000109 Frontal wheel
5900000009 System’s speaker
8107810500 Rear wheel MyLab 70
8107810000 Rear wheel MyLab Gold Platform
8107410000 Plastic cover for rear wheel MyLab 70 and Gold Platform
8107971011 Label “MyLab 70”
9102581500 Cooling group MyLab 70
9102581000 Cooling group MyLab Gold Platform
9102819000 Assembled fan for PC Group
9102821000 Spare fan for cooling group MyLab 70 and Gold Platform

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Chapter

Troubleshooting
The purpose of this chapter is to give some suggestion, in order to verify the
most common problems that may happen on MyLab 70 and MyLab Gold
Platform units (now indicated as MyLab).
It’s very important that every time there is a problem to send all information
possible: s/n and software version of the unit defective, a picture of the
defect with a description of it and, the following files that the unit creates:

Echos_logxxx.log

On these files are written the result of some checks that the unit makes as
self-diagnostic, or report written when a fault happens.
It’s important to underline that, not all the defect creates a report.
For this reason all the information available are very important.

In the same folder there is another file named

platformsetup.log

which summarize the result of every SW installation in the unit.

This is useful in case of problems during the setup to understand which is
the defective process, or if a mistake has been done.

How to enter as administrator

There are two ways to access to the system, one that gives the full controls
on all the programs, with the possibility to explore the hard disk, add/remove
programs without any protection and another similar but with less rights.
The modalities are only for service purposes and they have to be used only by
service technicians.

The first modality (Administrator with full control) is by using one USB
Service key code 8100264000:

-it’s necessary to connect the key to one of the frontal USB plugs (with unit
off), then turn on the system. With the USB service key connected, the
system starts till Windows XP and it’s possible to enter in the various menu
of the unit, add/remove programs/SW/files

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Figure 1 (USB Service key) Figure 2 (key inserted)

The second modality (with less rights) is protected by password and to

enter in this way (Administrator with less rights) it’s necessary to follow the
next instructions:

-it’s necessary to push the shift key as soon as the system starts; in the
windows of login that will appear it’s necessary to write in the user field
“Administrator” and the password is “laser”. Compared with the service key
this way has less rights.

How to simulate a probe

-Enter as Administrator (with full control by using USB service key) and wait
till Win XP ends the boot steps.

-run MyLab program with a double click on the icon “Start” on the desktop

-when the probe selection mask appear, with “CTRL” and “ESC” enable the
taskbar and select the SW icon

-will appear the following mask, select “Laboratory” and then “Probe
simulation”, click on it

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-will appear the following mask, select the checkbox “Enable Simulation”
and select a connector and a probe

Replacement of a board
To remove the board follows the instructions of the Chapter 3.
After the insertion of a new board the system will recognize it and will
program it without problems (unless compatibility problems with the SW
release).

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COMPATIBILITY TABLE MYLAB 70 AND MYLAB

GOLD PLATFORM
MyLab 70 MyLab Gold Platform Notes
9501103000 BMB 9501103000 BMB
Same for both units
(BUS MOTHER BOARD) (BUS MOTHER BOARD)
Different and not compatible
9501087100 ICS 9501087000 ICS
between MyLab 70 and Gold
(INPUT CONNECTOR SWITCH) (INPUT CONNECTOR SWITCH)
Platform
Different and not compatible
9501090000 ITR 9501089000 ITR
between MyLab 70 and Gold
(INPUT TX-RX) (INPUT TX-RX)
Platform
9501091000 ICC 9501091000 ICC
Same for both units
(INPUT CW/CLOCK) (INPUT CW/CLOCK)
9501092000 IMC 9501092000 IMC
Same for both units
(INPUT MASTER CONTROL) (INPUT MASTER CONTROL)
9501093000 DIP 9501093000 DIP
Same for both units
(DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING) (DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING)
9501094000 DCP 9501094000 DCP
Same for both units
(DIGITAL COLOR PROCESSING) (DIGITAL COLOR PROCESSING)
For the MyLab 70 this board is
9501095000 DEP 9501095000 DEP
optional (is a part of a module
(DIGITAL EXTENDED (DIGITAL EXTENDED
with the the PC Group code
PROCESSING) PROCESSING)
9102572100)
9501097000 BSC 9501097000 BSC
Same for both units
(BACK SCAN CONVERTER) (BACK SCAN CONVERTER)
9501099000 BLC 9501099000 BLC
Same for both units
(BACK LINK CONTROL) (BACK LINK CONTROL)
9501100000 SPS 9501100000 SPS
Same for both units
(SWITCH POWER SUPPLY) (SWITCH POWER SUPPLY)
Different and not compatible
9501102000 SPR 6150 9501101000 SPR 6100
between MyLab 70 and Gold
(SWITCH POWER REGULATOR) (SWITCH POWER REGULATOR)
Platform
9501140000 MAINS POWER 9501140000 MAINS POWER Same for both units
9102586000 PC UNIT 9102586000 PC UNIT In the first production units
For the MyLab 70 the code
100 is a part of one optional
9102572000/100 PC UNIT 9102572100 PC UNIT
module, always assembled
with the DEP
9101109000 PSE 9101109000 PSE
Inside the PC group
(PC SUPPLY ECG) (PC SUPPLY ECG)
9501105000 PLC 9501105000 PLC
Inside the PC group
(PC LINK CONTROL) (PC LINK CONTROL)
9501110000 PVA 9501110000 PVA
Inside the PC group
(PC VIDEO ADAPTER) (PC VIDEO ADAPTER)
Composed by 9501168000
AKCP (AUDIO AND
KEYBOARD CONTROL
9102715000 AKCP+VCP 9102715000 AKCP+VCP
PANEL) and 9501169000 VCP
(VIDEO CONNECTOR
PANEL)
9501172000 UHP 9501172000 UHP
Same for both units
(USB & HEADPHONES PANEL) (USB & HEADPHONES PANEL)
Different and not compatible
9102706500 9102706000
between MyLab 70 and Gold
DISPLAY GROUP 6150 DISPLAY GROUP 6100
Platform
Different and not compatible
9102639500 WHOLE 9102639000 WHOLE
between MyLab 70 and Gold
KEYBOARD GROUP 6150 KEYBOARD GROUP 6100
Platform
9102854000 MONITOR 9102854000 MONITOR Same for both units

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Problems on the system

Problem: some channels are missing (see next figure)

Solution: ITR defective.

Problem: No image and no palette:

Solution: Flat cable on PVA not well connected, PVA defective, BLC
defective

Problem: No image (all black):

Solution: ITR completely off, BSC or DIP broken

Problem: The keyboard doesn’t start at all (not lighted, the keys doesn’t
respond, system error message on the screen, display not lighted)
Solution: Cable not connected in the connector C9 in the AKCP, display
group defective (

Problem: Black vertical lines in the image

Solution: Probe defective, ITR defective, ICS defective

Problem: No CW at all
Solution: ICC or DCP defective

Problem: CFM intermittent or with noise

Solution: DCP or DIP defective

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Problem: CFM with lines of noise

Solution: DCP or DIP defective, ITR defective (check also for BW
problems)

Problem: CFM and PW with noise

Solution: DIP or DCP defective

Problem: NO CFM (or PW) at all

Solution: DIP, DCP or BSC defective

Problem: Wrong palette

Solution: BLC defective

Problem: Selecting the PW the system stops with a system error message
Solution: DCP defective

Problem: Colors missing or wrong in the monitor

Solution: PVA defective or monitor broken

Problem: Image with horizontal line and divided in two parts

Solution: BSC defective

Problem: The CINE doesn’t work correctly

Solution: BSC defective

Problem: Moving the CFM box the system stops with system error
message
Solution: BSC or DCP defective

Problem: Image with little dots

Solution: BSC defective

Problem: No audio to the speakers

Solution: PVA or display group defective (if it’s only the audio doppler
but the VTR is ok is the DCP)

Problem: The unit doesn’t start at all

Solution: If the on/off key is not lighted try to replace the keyboard
group, display group, PSE, SPS, SPR

Problem: The unit doesn’t start at all

Solution: It the on/off key is lighted try to replace the BLC, PC group,
keyboard group

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How to download the error files

Every time the system turns on, it creates a report in a dedicated file:
The file is named

Echos_logxxx

and it’s stored in

C:\Esatemp

Inside the mentioned files there is a report about the status of the unit (SW
release, SW processes started) and about the status of the various boards
inside the unit.
If one of them is in error a report will be
created.

Reading inside the files it’s possible to have the situation of the unit.
The files are accessible starting the unit as administrator (both the ways) and
it’s possible to download them by using one USB key or by the network.

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How to read the error files

The first time the file is opened it’s necessary to select the application to read
it.
It’s possible to use the “WordPad” Sw.

Inside the file are indicated different information about the unit (SW release,
boot of the boards…)

The following data is one example of a normal situaton:

Wed Dec 14 16:01:53 2005

Log File Name.......................: Echos_log021.log

Max File Dimension...[default value]: 1024KB
Log Files Number....................: 50
Enable Level Mask...................: 0x00000001

16:01:54.578 SW Version = --- Build = EV1187.O.000

16:01:54.578 Start: System Start Up
16:01:54.578 Start: Arguments: -ogwl
16:01:56.187 Start: End StartUp from Vtr.exe
16:01:56.234 Start: End StartUp from Gwl.exe
16:01:56.421 Start: End StartUp from Kbd.exe
16:01:56.484 Start: End StartUp from BioCom.exe
16:01:56.593 Start: End StartUp from Ecom.exe
16:01:57.859 Start: End StartUp from Executor.exe
16:01:59.218 Gws: IPC message size: 3440
16:02:00.453 Start: End StartUp from Gws.exe
16:02:00.453 Start: Send Go 0x4473
16:02:02.656
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Hardware configuration
I-Button: 2e-d4b9b15-01
Slot:[BLC]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:1,Rev:0, Dsp:TMS5502
Firmware Code: Ver:1,Rev:0,Build:132
Pld Code: Ver:1,Rev:0,Build:e
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:3
Slot:[BSC]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:0,Rev:0, Dsp:TMS6713
Firmware Code: Ver:1,Rev:5a,Build:3e
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:1
Slot:[DEP]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:0,Rev:0, Dsp:TMS6713
Firmware Code: Ver:1,Rev:0,Build:5ad
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:3
Slot:[DCP]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:0,Rev:0, Dsp:TMS6713
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:1,Build:419
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0

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Slot:[DIP]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:1,Rev:0, Dsp:TMS5502
Firmware Code: Ver:4,Rev:0,Build:6a
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:1
Pld Code: Ver:1,Rev:0,Build:2
Slot:[IMC]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:2,Rev:0, Dsp:TMS5502
Firmware Code: Ver:2,Rev:0,Build:69
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:4
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ICC]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:0,Rev:1
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:1e
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR1]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR2]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR3]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR4]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR5]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR6]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR7]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR8]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR9]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR10]

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Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR11]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR12]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ICS]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:e
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:2
Slot:[SPR]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:1
Firmware Code: Ver:ff,Rev:ff,Build:ffff
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:6
Slot:[SPS]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:ff,Rev:ff,Build:ffff
Slot:[BMB]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:1,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:ff,Rev:ff,Build:ffff
Slot:[PVA]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:0,Rev:0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:3
Slot:[PLC]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:0,Rev:0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0

16:02:04.562
-------------------------------------------------------------------
KeyBoardHardware configuration
General Ver: 109
File Card Ver: 4abf195c0501003e
Falsh Programmed: 1
Dsp Ver: 4abf195c01000067
FPGA1 Name: 4abead2e01000013
FPGA2 Name: 4abe2fb60100000f
Font Ver: 101004000000000
Font Code Name: LATIN1

16:02:14.953 Gws : Found Hauppauge WinTV Capture

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The voice Hardware configuration checks if all the boards started correctly
without problems.
For example
Slot:[SPR]
Error Code:[0]

This message means that the SPR board started correctly (the error code is 0).
Every time the error code is zero it means that the board was able to boot in
the right way.

In the following condition (for example):

Slot:[DEP]
Error Code:[19]

it means that the DEP board was not able to start correctly at the boot.

In case a mistake appears during the run time (so when the unit is in live) the
Echos_log file also add a little dump inside.
In some boards directly controlled by the BLC, there is a location of memory
where a report is written in case of error.
The board(s) which is (are) in trouble is (are) indicated in a dedicated line
inside the file (see example below).
In case of more than one board is necessary to check all the parts involved.

In the following example there is a dump inside the Echos_log file.

Wed Dec 14 13:25:06 2005

Log File Name.......................: Echos_log017.log

Max File Dimension...[default value]: 1024KB
Log Files Number....................: 50
Enable Level Mask...................: 0x00000001

13:25:06.453 SW Version = --- Build = EV1187.O.000

13:25:06.453 Start: System Start Up
13:25:06.468 Start: Arguments: -ogwl
13:25:06.750 Start: End StartUp from Kbd.exe
13:25:06.750 Start: End StartUp from Vtr.exe
13:25:06.750 Start: End StartUp from Ecom.exe
13:25:06.812 Start: End StartUp from BioCom.exe
13:25:06.953 Start: End StartUp from Gwl.exe
13:25:07.218 Gws: IPC message size: 3440
13:25:07.328 Start: End StartUp from Gws.exe
13:25:08.359 Gws : Found Hauppauge WinTV Capture
13:25:08.453 Start: End StartUp from Executor.exe
13:25:08.468 Start: Send Go 0x4473
13:25:08.843
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Hardware configuration

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I-Button: 2e-d4b9b15-01
Slot:[BLC]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:1,Rev:0, Dsp:TMS5502
Firmware Code: Ver:1,Rev:0,Build:132
Pld Code: Ver:1,Rev:0,Build:e
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:3
Slot:[BSC]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:0,Rev:0, Dsp:TMS6713
Firmware Code: Ver:1,Rev:5a,Build:3e
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:1
Slot:[DEP]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:0,Rev:0, Dsp:TMS6713
Firmware Code: Ver:1,Rev:0,Build:5ad
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:3
Slot:[DCP]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:0,Rev:0, Dsp:TMS6713
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:1,Build:419
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[DIP]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:1,Rev:0, Dsp:TMS5502
Firmware Code: Ver:4,Rev:0,Build:6a
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:1
Pld Code: Ver:1,Rev:0,Build:2
Slot:[IMC]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:2,Rev:0, Dsp:TMS5502
Firmware Code: Ver:2,Rev:0,Build:69
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:4
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ICC]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:0,Rev:1
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:1e
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR1]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR2]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR3]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR4]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR5]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0

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Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0

Slot:[ITR6]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR7]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR8]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR9]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR10]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR11]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ITR12]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:d0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Slot:[ICS]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:e
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:2
Slot:[SPR]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6150,Comp:0,Rev:1
Firmware Code: Ver:ff,Rev:ff,Build:ffff
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:6
Slot:[SPS]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:0,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:ff,Rev:ff,Build:ffff
Slot:[BMB]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:1,Rev:0
Firmware Code: Ver:ff,Rev:ff,Build:ffff
Slot:[PVA]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:0,Rev:0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:3
Slot:[PLC]
Error Code:[0]
Hardware Code: Model:6100,Comp:0,Rev:0
Pld Code: Ver:0,Rev:0,Build:0

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13:25:10.718
-------------------------------------------------------------------
KeyBoardHardware configuration
General Ver: 109
File Card Ver: 4abf195c0501003e
Falsh Programmed: 1
Dsp Ver: 4abf195c01000067
FPGA1 Name: 4abead2e01000013
FPGA2 Name: 4abe2fb60100000f
Font Ver: 101004000000000
Font Code Name: LATIN1

13:30:24.015
-------------------------------------------------------------------
| FIRMWARE EQUIPMENT ERROR DETECTED. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------

13:30:24.078 Number Dump = 6

13:30:24.078 Mask RTB Error = 0x0100 [IMC]
13:30:24.078 Mask RTB Present = 0x01eb
[PC|BLC|BSC|DEP|DCP|DIP|IMC]
13:30:24.078 Device = BLC
13:30:24.078 BLC Status = 0
13:30:24.078 Dump: 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0

13:30:24.078 Device = BSC

13:30:24.078 BLC Status = 0
13:30:24.078 Dump: 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0

13:30:24.078 Device = DEP

13:30:24.078 BLC Status = 0
13:30:24.078 Dump: 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0

13:30:24.078 Device = DCP

13:30:24.078 BLC Status = 0
13:30:24.078 Dump: 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0

13:30:24.078 Device = DIP

13:30:24.078 BLC Status = 0
13:30:24.078 Dump: 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0

13:30:24.078 Device = IMC

13:30:24.078 BLC Status = 0
13:30:24.078 Dump: 0x5 0x3 0x21 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0

13:30:32.171 Start: Quit received from Ecom.exe. Send Quit: 0x4473

13:30:32.171 Gws: MessageParser: Quit message received
13:30:32.171 Gws: OnClose entry
13:30:32.171 DisconnectToIpc: Exit
13:30:32.171 EcoFrame.cpp 2938 GWS: error
CEcoFrame::ManageTrackEnginePointer() - VKeyVarEcm
13:30:32.187 Start: The Process Gwl.exe has exited
13:30:32.187 Ecom exit
13:30:32.296 Start: The Process Ecom.exe has exited
13:30:32.296 Start: The Process Executor.exe has exited
13:30:32.390 Start: The Process Kbd.exe has exited

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13:30:32.390 Start: The Process Vtr.exe has exited

13:30:33.593 Gws: OnClose exit
13:30:33.750 Start: The Process Gws.exe has exited
13:30:39.750 Start: Process BioCom.exe abnormal termination
13:30:39.968 Start: Process Esaote.Imaging.Dicom.Dinamo.Host.exe
Killed
13:30:40.078 Start: Process Esaote.PrintDispatcher.Host.exe Killed
13:30:40.187 Start: System is Down

Starting from the point

-------------------------------------------------------------------
| FIRMWARE EQUIPMENT ERROR DETECTED. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------

the dump of the memory starts.

The voice “Mask RTB Error” indicates which is (are) the board(s) in error (in
the example the IMC)
13:30:24.078 Mask RTB Error = 0x0100 [IMC]
(the voice 13:30:24…is the time when the problem appeared, the meaning of
this information is the same for all the voices)

The voice
13:30:24.078 Mask RTB Present = 0x01eb
[PC|BLC|BSC|DEP|DCP|DIP|IMC]

indicates the interfaces of the boards which has a direct communication

channel with the BLC. This channel is named Real Time Bus.

The item [PC] doesn’t indicate th PC Group but a dedicated interface with
the PC on the BLC (BLC-PLC link channel), so one error of [PC] indicates
one internal error in the BLC.

After this point there is the dump of the location of memory , so the location
where is written the error code is reported in the file:
The BLC for example has all the parameters to zero, so it means that has no
error
13:30:24.078 Device = BLC
13:30:24.078 BLC Status = 0
13:30:24.078 Dump: 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
0x0 0x0

Instead of the IMC has the location of error different from zero, so it means
that detected one error. In this case the firs step is to check the board with
the Dump different from zero (in this case the IMC):

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13:30:24.078 Device = IMC

13:30:24.078 BLC Status = 0
13:30:24.078 Dump: 0x5 0x3 0x21 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0 0x0
0x0 0x0

In the same way, also if the voice BLC Status of a board is different from
zero, it means that the mentioned board has some communication problems
and it’s necessary to check it.

Aftert that are listed all the processes SW which have been closed due to the
error found in one board.

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Chapter

Installation and planned

maintenance notes

Installation instructions
This document deals with the procedures that must be performed in order to
install a MyLab70 and MyLab Gold Platform (now indicated all as MyLab)
system in the proper way.

The Service Technician on the field must fill in the Installation Checklist
enclosed in the document, and he must return it to his Service Department.

Tools and instruments:

Digital Multimeter
Normal Service instruments
Service Manual

Initial steps:

1. Compare the packing list to what was delivered.

2. Open the package and remove the system from the container.
While handling the main unit, pay attention. It is necessary that at least
two people perform this operation.
3. Open the package of the monitor and extract it.
4. Compare the serial numbers of the monitor, of the main unit and of the
probes with the ones stamped in the packing list.
5. Inspect each one of the delivered modules to look for any physical
damage.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
For all the operations please refer to Service Manual, chapters 2 and 3.

1. Check the wheels and their functioning (brakes enclosed). Check all
the mechanical parts
2. Insert the monitor on the upper part of the unit; block it. Connect the
power supply and the video cables in the proper way.
3. If the footswitch has to be installed , connect the footswitch itself to
the proper plug
4. if a peripheral (VTR , printer…) has to be installed connect it
following the instructions of this Service Manual (chapter 2) , using
the proper cables. If you need more details about the peripheral itself ,
please refer to the manual of the part.
5. Use the electric power cables found in the packages to connect the
installed peripherals to the plugs placed in the unit (when it’s allowed)
6. Check if the correct standard have been sent (line voltage STD and
video STD). Check the fuses
7. Connect the main electric power cable to the power supply and to the
wall socket.

SYSTEM VERIFICATION
1. Install one or more transducers.
2. Switch the system on. Verify that it boots correctly. If it doesn't, reset
the unit. Check if messages of error appear. If the problem still
persists refer to the troubleshooting (chapter 8) or contact the Service
Dpt.
3. Check if the fans work properly. If the unit runs but the fans not, turn
the machine off and check the fans. In this condition is very easy to
damage all the internal boards.
4. All the installed probes must be identified in the proper way (check all
the possible connectors).
5. Set the configuration of the unit as the customer wishes:
a) Set local time and date;
b) Set the right software configuration for the peripherals
c) If a biopsy kit is being installed, perform a biopsy needle guide
alignment (that must be done immersing the probe in the water).
Verify the needle-guide lies on the scan-plane of the probe
verifying that the biopsy needle, inserted in the guide, is visible in
the ultrasound image in the whole depth of the field of sight of
the probe.
Verify that the position and the angle of insertion of the biopsy-

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needle correspond to the ones expected in the biopsy procedure

(see User Manual).
6. Take note the settings of the machine in the form (brightness ,
contrast , dimensions …).
7. If necessary, adjust the contrast and the brightness of the monitor
8. Verify the proper functioning of the machine by performing a scan.
Use all the available transducers, and replace the ones which don't
work properly, in terms of non-uniform imaging and missing elements.
This test must be performed for all available functioning modes.
9. Test all the installed peripherals, and verify their functioning. If
necessary, adjust the peripherals in order to get a good image quality.
(Use the Instruction Manual of the peripherals).

CONCLUDING STEPS
1. Discuss the installation with the customer, and answer any question
about the warranty and the maintenance of the system and of the
transducers.
2. Complete the Installation Checklist and return it to the Service
Department of the local Distributor

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MyLab System Installation Checklist

Customer: Date:
UNIT
Address: s/n
Monitor
s/n
Peripheral :
Phone: s/n :
Peripheral :
Notes: s/n :
Peripheral :
s/n :
Peripheral :
Signature: s/n :

Fill in this form while performing the installation procedure. Mark the
appropriate box after each single check. When completed, please return it to
the Service Department of the local Distributor.

Software release:

Keyboard controls:
o left/right mouse keys o Freeze o Post Processing
o Image o Preset Choosing o Power
o Format L-C-R o Probes

B / B+M / M functions:
o TGC o Focus o Sweep speed
o processing o Update o Depth
o Zoom o Ch. Frequency o Gain
o Priority
o Other functions:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

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PW/CW functions:
o Beam line o Audio o Filter
o Sample Vol. o PRF o DPL pre-proc.
o DPL angle o Update o Gain
o Shift o Ch. Freq. Dpl. o Sweep speed
o Other functions:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

CFM functions
o Palette o Power color o Filter
o Box/Beamline o Color Freq. o PRF
o CFM Param. o Steer o CFM gain
o Other functions:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

Graphic functions:
o Distance o Measure o Clear
o Area o ID/Pat. Report o Cine
o Other functions:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

User functions
o Headphones o VTR o Printer
o Retrieve o Mouse cursor o Menu
o Aux. Output o LPT1 o Network port
o USB o Biopsy (set-up)
o Other functions:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

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Probes

_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

Composition (KITS)

_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

Problems and relative actions taken

_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
This section is intended to specify the recommended frequency to perform
a Preventive Maintenance to the MyLab systems.
Periodic maintenance provides significant contribution to ongoing
reliability and performance of the system.

The minimum frequency of PM inspection (Preventive

Maintenance) is one per year

Anyway it is recommended to perform a PM inspection:

• Periodically. This period may vary from 3 months to 6 months,
depending upon the operating environment.
• Following a customer request.

Tools and instruments

• Standard Service Tools

• Service Manual
• A Doppler Phantom (if available)

PROCEDURES
1. Ask the customer for any complain he may have, and discuss about
the performances of the system. Note any problem or suggestion in
the COMMENTS section of the checklist. Note the actions taken to
solve the problems.
2. Visually inspect the unit , following the steps below :
a) Visual inspection of the main unit, including the plastics, the
connectors in the back , the 5”¼ drivers, the connectors for the
transducers.
b) Visual inspection of the monitor, including the control keys for the
external adjustments, the plastics, the video and the cable.
c) Visual inspection of the wheels, the foot brakes. Verify the stability
of the whole system.
d) Visually inspect the whole system for biohazard presence. Take the
necessary action if biohazard presence is suspected. If not sure,
treat the system as infected.
e) Inspect the mechanical integrity of the system.
f) Check the maneuverability of the keyboard by rotating it ; check
the block of the keyboard.
g) Check the maneuverability of the column and the block by moving
it up and down.
h) Check the maneuverability of the monitor by moving it. Check the
block of the monitor.

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3. Check all the installed electric power cables and look for any sign of
wear or similar damage. Replace them in case of need.
4. Switch the system on and verify the following :
a) The unit boots correctly without messages of error. The overlay
graphics must be displayed in the right way on the monitor. All the
probes are recognized in the right way.
b) Perform a scan using an electronic transducer and look for a
uniform, noise free image. Take any appropriate action to make the
system operate properly
c) Check the system time and date, and modify them, if necessary.
d) Check the picture quality on the screen. In particular the picture
must not present picture defects, distortions, unstableness, colors
fault.
e) Check the correct working of the keyboard’s keys
f) for the Biopsy (if present) the following verifications (that must be
done immersing the probe in the water) are recommended after the
biopsy kit and/or the probe have a mechanical shock and whenever
the user considers it necessary for the patient’s safety:
- verify the needle-guide lies on the scan-plane of the probe
verifying that the biopsy needle, inserted in the guide, is visible in
the ultrasound image in the whole depth of the field of sight of the
probe
- verify that the position and the angle of insertion of the biopsy-
needle correspond to the ones expected in the biopsy procedure
g) Switch the system off. Remove the power supply cord.
5. Remove the plastic and the metallic panels and look for any dirty
and dust ; if found , remove it.
6. Inspect all the cables (insertion , damages , scratches) ; clean the
dust.
7. Extract all the PCBs and remove any dirty or dust. Look in the
internal part of the metallic basket , and remove any dirty or dust.
For the operation of removing and handling of the boards , it’s
necessary to follow all the precautions against electrostatic
discharges (see chapter 10).
For the PC UNIT remove the panels and clean carefully all the
boards removing all the dust. Check all the connections and that the
boards are properly placed. Check all the cables. If all is correct
close the panels.
8. Insert again all the PCBs , paying attention that they must be
properly seated and in the right place. Place also all the cables.
Close the covers.
9. Open the keyboard zone and the Display group; check all the
connections and remove any dirty or dust from connectors and
boards.
10. Clean the trackball, and try to move it in order to be sure that it can
slide freely.

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11. Close the keyboard zone and the Display group.

12. Check the Mains Power, all the cables and the plugs. Remove any
dirty or dust Verify the insulators on the plates. Verify the external
fuses. Clean all the sockets.
13. Clean all around the system with a vacuum cleaner and in every
place it’s possible to access
14. If are present, remove all the installed peripherals and clean them;
after connect the peripherals again. Check the cables of connection
of the peripherals.
15. Remove any dirty or dust from all the transducers, check their
cables (if they are damaged or scratched)
16. Check the connection of the video cable of the monitor.
17. Connect the power cord and switch the unit on. Check that it starts
correctly.
18. Adjust the setting of the monitor according to the customer needs.
Check all the parameters on the monitor
19. Check if all the transducers are ricognized in the right way, then
perform some scans with each of them.
Test the functioning modes enabled, using a phantom (if necessary
and if available). Test all the peripherals, using each one of them.
Correct any abnormal situation that comes out.
20. Switch the system off.
21. Discuss with the customer for any complain he may have, and do
what it is possible to solve the referred problems. Take note of
each complains, of each problem and of the consequent actions
performed.

Note : for all these operations please refer to the chapters 2and 3 of this
Service Manual.

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MONITOR MAINTENANCE
Preventive Maintenance

Periodic maintenance provides significant contribution to ongoing

reliability and performance of the monitor.
No calibration or electronic adjustments are required for the monitor.

The minimum frequency of PM inspection (Preventive

Maintenance) is one per year.
Anyway it is recommended to perform a PM inspection:
• Periodically. This period may vary from 3 months to 6 months,
depending upon the operating environment.
• Following a customer request.

The basic operations to test the correct functioning of the monitor are
listed below:
• Interview the operator and discuss any problems that he may have
with the monitor.
• Visually inspect the monitor for biohazard before doing anything
to it. Take the necessary action if biohazard presence is suspected.
If not sure, treat the monitor as infected.
• Clean or sanitize the monitor.
• Check the block of the maneuverability (handle in the right lateral
part under the monitor)
• Check the vertical tilt maneuverability by rotating the monitor up
and down vertically.
• Check the swivel maneuverability by rotating the monitor
horizontally.
• Check the cable connection between the monitor and the main unit.
• Check the picture quality on the screen. In particular the picture
must not present: picture defects, distortions, unstableness, and
colors fault.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE OR OPEN THIS MONITOR

YOURSELF - THERE IS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.

• Unplug the monitor from the power outlet and contact a qualified
service person under the following circumstances:
a) The monitor does not operate normally while following the
operating instructions
b) The monitor exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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c) The monitor has been exposed to rain or water, or liquid has

been spilled into the monitor.
d) The power plug or power switch and the signal cable are
damaged.

Cleaning

Unplug the monitor from the power outlet before cleaning.

Screen

The monitor has an antistatic coating on the screen. Please clean the
surface with care. Use a soft, clean cloth dampened with water or mild
detergent for cleaning. If used a special screen cleaning tissue, check first
that it is suitable for the antistatic coating. It does not destroy the coating
but the tissue may leave the screen too glossy. Do not use any abrasives or
hard objects to remove a stain. DO NOT polish the screen.

Cabinet

Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solvent.

Do not use strong solvents (i.e. acetone) because it may damage the
surface of the cabinet.
Do not use aerosol cleaners.

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MyLab Checklist

Customer: Date:
UNIT
Address: s/n
Monitor
s/n
Peripheral :
Phone: s/n :
Peripheral :
Notes: s/n :
Peripheral :
s/n :
Peripheral :
Signature: s/n :

Probes

_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

Fill in this form while performing the Planned Maintenance procedure. Mark
the appropriate box after each single check. When completed, please return it
to the Service Department of the local ESAOTE Distributor.

INSTALLED OPTIONAL MODULES

_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

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EXTERNAL ASPECT

o Monitor o Main unit

o Probes o Peripherals

Eventual problems:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

CLEANING

o Internal PCBs o Trackball and keyboard o Monitor

o Transducers o Covers o Peripherals

Eventual problems:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

SYSTEM CHECKS

o AC power cords o Connection cables for the peripherals

o Overlays o Connection cables between PCBs
o Ecographic sector o Image quality o Monitor adjustments
o Footswitch o Peripherals connection o Peripherals working

Eventual problems:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

DISCUSSION WITH THE CUSTOMER - COMMENTS

_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

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Chapter

Protection against
electrostatic discharges
Opening and servicing MyLab70 and MyLab Gold Platform (now indicated
all as MyLab) it’s necessary to keep attention to the electrostatic sensible
devices. In the unit are contained several boards and single components that
can be damaged with electrostatic discharges.

In the paragraph 10.1 are listed all the sensible parts. Handling them is
necessary to follow all the precautions described in the following pages.

Both on the field and in a laboratory the operator that touch the parts must
be protected against the electrostatic discharges , using a dedicated kit on the
field (an example is shown in the paragraph 10.4) or preparing an E.P.A. in
the laboratory (electrostatic protected area).

The tools used must be antistatic.

All the operation on the field must be done with unit switched off , with the
power cable disconnected.

Where is necessary to check parts under voltage , the minimum value of

resistance between the operator and ground must be 7.5 x105 Ω , in order to
avoid risks for the operator.

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Sensibile devices on MyLab

As mentioned before, all the sensible devices on MyLab are identified with a
special label placed on them.
Here below there is the list of all the sensible parts for each equipment:

MyLab70 MyLab Gold Description Notes

code Platform code
ICS (INPUT CONNECTOR
9501087100 9501087000
SWITCH)
9501090000 9501089000 ITR (INPUT TX-RX)
9501091000 ICC INPUT CW/CLOCK
IMC (INPUT MASTER
9501092000
CONTROL)
DIP (DIGITAL IMAGE
9501093000
PROCESSING)
DEP (DIGITAL
9501095000 EXTENDED
PROCESSING)
DCP (DIGITAL COLOR
9501094000
PROCESSING)
BSC (BACK SCAN
9501097000
CONVERTER)
BLC (BACK LINK
9501099000
CONTROL)
SPS (SWITCH POWER
9501100000
SUPPLY)
SPR (SWITCH POWER
9501102000 9501101000
REGULATOR)
PC UNIT 61xx Note * : with all the sub-
9102572xxx parts that compose the
whole code
PSE (PC SUPPLY ECG) Inside the PC group
9501109000
9102572000
PLC (PC LINK CONTROL) Inside the PC group
9501105000
9102572000
PVA (PC VIDEO Inside the PC group
9501110000
ADAPTER) 9102572000
UHP (USB&HEADPHONES
9501172000
PANEL)
DISPLAY GROUP 6100 Note * : with all the sub-
9102706500 9102706000 parts that compose the
whole code
WHOLE KEYBOARD 6100 Note * : with all the sub-
9102639500 9102639000 parts that compose the
whole code

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How to prepare an Electrostatic Protected Area

(E.P.A.)

Premise

The purpose of an E.P.A. is to preserve from possible electrostatic damages

all the electronic devices with threshold superior of 100V.

Here below are listed some examples of E.S.D.S.(Electro-static devices

sensible) :

Device Minimum Threshold (V)

MOSFET 100
EPROM 100
JFET 140
OP. AMP. 190
CMOS 250

It’s important to remind that the human body begins to be sensible at the
electrostatic discharge when the value it’s over 2000 V.

Everyone can damage an electronic device without notice.

It’s possible to damage components even if are assembled on boards , for this
reason is necessary to take care during all the phases like stoking , handling ,
reworking and installing boards.

To have an E.P.A. where is possible to work with sensible devices in a safe

way , it’s nowadays very important.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE E.P.A.

To prepare an E.P.A. is possible without problem in every laboratory.

It’s necessary to observe some little precautions :

-the E.P.A. must be delimited with dedicated plates .

-in the E.P.A. is forbidden :eating , drinking , smoking , changing clothes ,

using papers without antistatic shields, introducing material that generates
electrostatic discharges (paper , plastic , nylon , adhesive tapes…)

All the under mentioned things must be antistatic :

-working surfaces (desks..)

-floors
-chairs
-clothes (surplices , shoes , glovers …..)
-tools
-reworking instruments (soldering stations…)
-envelopes where to stock boards (packaging…..)
-containers for electronic devices
-trolleys and envelopes for handling and carrying devices and boards

Figure 1.: an E.P.A. (Image given by catalogue ”Ground Zero” for kindly
license of OK International Spa).

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LEGENDA :

1) Containers for boards and devices

2) Testing instrument for bracelet shoes and overshoes
3) Envelopes and packaging antistatic
4) Testing point for shoes and overshoes
5) Trolley to carry boards and devices
6) Holder for documents
7) Warning plates
8) Ionizator
9) Ground connection
10) Ground cables to connect operator and floor
11) Chair
12) Surplices and bracelet
13) Shoes or overshoes
14) Antistatic carpet for floor
15) Service kit with tools
16) Antistatic cleaner

Note :Also the soldering station must be connected to ground.

The Antistatic carpet (point 14) is used where no antistatic floor is present.

Is possible to put also an antistatic carpet on the table connected to the

ground.

The values of resistance of the various items contained in the E.P.A. are :

Items Surface Resistivity Resistance to Ground

Working surfaces and <1x109 Ohm/ <1x109 Ohm

floors
Trolleys to move <1x109 ohm/ <1x1010 ohm (working plane)
sensible components working plane <1x109 ohm (chassis)
Surplices <1x1012 ohm/
Ground cables >9x105 Ohm
<5x106 Ohm
From hand with >9x105 Ohm
bracelet to end of the <3.5x107 Ohm
cable
Shoes or overshoes >9x105 Ohm
<3.5x107 Ohm
Tools Not fixed <1x1012 ohm
Chairs Not fixed <1x109 ohm

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PRECAUTIONS FOR SERVICE OPERATION ON

FIELD
Also in service operation is necessary take care against electrostatic
discharges.

Particular service kits are reliable on market to protect the boards used.

In Figure 2 is shown a service kit .

Figure 2.

LEGENDA :

1 :Conductive side of the mat

2 :Dissipative side of the mat
3 :Crocodile clip for each bonding to ground
4 :Bracelet for ground connection of the service operator
5 :Cable to connect mat to ground (by crocodile clip)
6 :Cable to connect mat to bracelet

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HOW TO USE THE KIT

Connect the mat with cable 5 and crocodile 3 to a ground surface (e.g.
chassis of the unit).

Connect one side of the cable 6 to the bracelet and the other side to the mat.

Wear the bracelet ; place the dissipative side of the mat on a safe surface then
operate placing the boards in the conductive side.

Don’t use the kit with parts under voltage.

Where is necessary to check parts under voltage , the minimum value of

resistance between the operator and ground must be 7.5 x105 Ω , in order to
avoid risks for the operator.

PRECAUTIONS TO SHIP AND STORE BOARDS

In all the boards , as mentioned before , there are several E.S.D.S.
components.

For this reason particular precautions must be observed also storing and
shipping boards:

all the boards must be inserted directly in shielding envelopes, carefully

closed with antistatic tape. No paper must be inserted in the envelopes with
the boards.

Don’t place in shielding envelopes : batteries , charged capacitors and

others sources of power to avoid short circuit.

Don’t use envelopes scratched or broken.

Insert and remove the boards to and from the shielding envelopes only in
E.P.A.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
All the data are taken for kindly authorisation of OK Industries Italy.

REF.: EN 100015 PT.1 (1992) ; IEC 1340-5-1 (1996)

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Chapter

Software Installation
This chapter deals with the procedures that must be performed in order to
install the various software on MyLab70 and MyLab Gold Platform (now
indicated all as MyLab) systems in the proper way.

In the table below there is the list of the SW releases and their code.

Release SW MyLab70 MyLab Gold Platform

1.00 8610293000 8610294000
1.10 8610293001 8610294001

Installing 1.00 SW Release (EV1187)

Follow this procedure when any Software Release is not already installed on
the system (i.e. after use of recovery disk).

1. At the startup press the <DEL> key to enter in the BIOS and check if
the option Hyper-Threading Technology in the menu Advanced
BIOS Features is disabled. In case disable it. Save the bios and reboot
the system.

2. Log in the system as Administrator password laser.

3. When Windows XP start, press Cancel in order to ignore all the requests
to install drivers that will appear.

4. Open Control Panel à Display à Settings à Advanced à

Adapter à Properties à Driver and check the information about the
driver ATI Catalyst 5.8 for the video board ATI RADEON 9600 SE. If
they are:
- Driver Date: 8/3/2005
- Driver Version: 8.162.0.0
the system doesn’t require any update, otherwise follow the procedure
described in the paragraph “Updating drivers for ATI RADEON 9600
SE Video Board”.

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5. Check the monitor resolution and frequency. Open Control Panel à

Display à Settings, Screen Resolution must be 1024 x 768 and Color
quality 32 bit, press Advanced à Monitor, Screen refresh rate must be
60 Hz.

6. Open Control Panel à System à Hardware à Device Manager

click on “Sound, video and game controllers” and check if
Hauppage WinTV 878/9 WDM Video Driver is present. If not
uninstall the old driver launching hcwclear.exe in the folder
Service\Drivers\Grabber\Hauppage WinTv and choosing the
complete uninstallation; at the end reboot the system. When the system
restarts ignore all the requests to install drivers that will appears and
launch wdm346_23061.exe in the folder
Service\Drivers\Grabber\Hauppage WinTv. Reboot the system and
when the system restarts accept the automatic installation of the
detected Hauppage peripherals.

7. Install the version of Nero Burning Rom enclosed with the CD/DVD
recorder.
MyLab70: insert the CD enclosed with the CD recorder, if autorun start
close it. Explore the CD searching the folder \CDS\Nero and run the
setup. Confirm all the options.
MyLabGold Platform : insert the CD enclosed with the combo drive,
wait for autorun, choose Nero, accept the license Agreement and
confirm all the option, at the end of installation press Finish.
At the end run the program DMA Manager of Nero and check if the
DMA access is enabled for all the CD/DVD drives installed in the
system. If case enable the DMA access.

8. Install the SW Biolab by running Install6100.exe contained in the folder

Biolab_tools\Biolab. Wait till the installation DOS window is closed.

9. Install Adobe SVG Viewer 6.0 running SVGViewLast6.0 in the folder

Biolab_tools\SVG. At the end double click on BARGRAPH_1.svg in
the same folder and accept the license agreement.

10. Install the program for the login management running

Esaote.Gina.Setup.msi in the folder Biolab_tools\GINA. After the
installation, insert the service USB key in the first of the USB ports in
the front side. Wait till the system recognize the key, refuse the research
on internet and accept the automatic installation. Wait for the
installation of the driver. Extract the key and insert it in the second USB
port and repeat the previous steps

11. Copy the Usdata folder from the installation disk to C:.

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12. Install the Echos SW running SetupEchos.msi present in the folder

Echosbin. Confirm all the default options and when appear the
“Hardware Installation” windows related to the “Cygnal USB composite”
and CP2101 USB to UART Bridge Controller” click on “Continue
anyway”. Wait the end of the installation and reboot the system with the
service key inserted.

13. Install Microsoft MPEG-4 Video Codec running wmpcdcs8.exe in

the folder Biolab_tools\Codec. Click YES to accept the installation
and to accept the License Agreement, then click Next to all the requests
and accept to update only the newest components. Wait for the end of
installation and reboot the system if required.

Installing 1.10 SW Release (EV1242)

Follow this procedure when any Software Release is not already installed on
the system (i.e. after use of recovery disk).

1. At the startup press the <DEL> key to enter in the BIOS and check if
the option Hyper-Threading Technology in the menu Advanced BIOS
Features is disabled. In case disable it. Save the bios and reboot the
system.

2. Log in the system as Administrator password laser

3. When Windows XP start, pres Cancel in order to ignore all the requests
to install drivers that will appear.

4. Open Control Panel à Display à Settings à Advanced à

Adapter à Properties à Driver and check the information about the
driver ATI Catalyst 5.8 for the video board ATI RADEON 9600 SE. If
they are:
- Driver Date: 8/3/2005
- Driver Version: 8.162.0.0
the system doesn’t require any update, otherwise follow the procedure
described in the paragraph “Updating drivers for ATI RADEON 9600
SE Video Board”.

5. Check the monitor resolution and frequency. Open Control Panel à

Display à Settings, Screen Resolution must be 1024 x 768 and Color
quality 32 bit, press Advanced à Monitor, Screen refresh rate must be
60 Hz.

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6. Open Control Panel à System à Hardware à Device Manager

click on “Sound, video and game controllers” and check if
Hauppage WinTV 878/9 WDM Video Driver is present. If not
uninstall the old driver launching hcwclear.exe in the folder
Service\Drivers\Grabber\Hauppage WinTv and choosing the
complete uninstallation; at the end reboot the system. When the system
restarts ignore all the requests to install drivers that will appears and
launch wdm346_23061.exe in the folder
Service\Drivers\Grabber\Hauppage WinTv. Reboot the system and
when the system restarts accept the automatic installation of the
detected Hauppage peripherals.

7. Install the version of Nero Burning Rom enclosed with the CD/DVD
recorder.
MyLab70: insert the CD enclosed with the CD recorder, if autorun start
close it. Explore the CD searching the folder \CDS\Nero and run the
setup. Confirm all the options.
MyLab Gold Platform : insert the CD enclosed with the combo drive,
wait for autorun, choose Nero, accept the license Agreement and
confirm all the option, at the end of installation press Finish.
At the end run the program DMA Manager of Nero and check if the
DMA access is enabled for all the CD/DVD drives installed in the
system. If case enable the DMA access.

8. Install the program for the login management running

Esaote.Gina.Setup.msi in the folder Biolab_tools\GINA. Insert the
service USB key in the first of the USB ports in the front side. Wait till
the system recognize the key, refuse the research on internet and accept
the automatic installation. Wait for the installation of the driver. Extract
the key and insert it in the second USB port and repeat the previous
steps.

9. Run setup.bat in the root of installation disk.

Master Setup will start checking the integrity of the files in the
installation disk. It take few minutes. At the end the system
automatically reboot. The uninstallation of the old software and the
installation of the new one start. When SVG Software require the
installation, click YES and accept the Software License Agreement;
close the window of internet explorer when requested. The installation
continues: confirm all the default options and when appear the
“Hardware Installation” windows related to the “Cygnal USB composite”
and CP2101 USB to UART Bridge Controller” click on “Continue
anyway”. At the end of the installation the system automatically reboots.
The installation continues, choose OK when the message “Setup require
the last reboot. Please remove the USB key and click OK”. When the
system reboots, the FW is updated and at the end the MyLab Software
starts.

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In case of errors try the MANUAL PROCEDURE:

10. Install the SW Biolab by running Install6100.exe contained in the folder

Biolab_tools\Biolab. Wait till the installation DOS window is closed.

11. Install Adobe SVG Viewer 6.0 running SVGViewLast6.0 in the folder
Biolab_tools\SVG. At the end double click on BARGRAPH_1.svg in
the same folder and accept the license agreement.

12. Install the program for the login management running

Esaote.Gina.Setup.msi in the folder Biolab_tools\GINA. After the
installation, insert the service USB key in the first of the USB ports in
the front side. Wait till the system recognize the key, refuse the research
on internet and accept the automatic installation. Wait for the
installation of the driver. Extract the key and insert it in the second USB
port and repeat the previous steps.

13. Copy the Usdata folder from the installation disk to C:.

14. Install the Echos SW running SetupEchos.msi present in the folder

Echosbin. Confirm all the default options and when appear the
“Hardware Installation” windows related to the “Cygnal USB composite”
and CP2101 USB to UART Bridge Controller” click on “Continue
anyway”. Wait the end of the installation and reboot the system with the
service key inserted.

15. Install Microsoft MPEG-4 Video Codec running wmpcdcs8.exe in

the folder Biolab_tools\Codec. Click YES to accept the installation
and to accept the License Agreement, then click Next to all the requests
and accept to update only the newest components. Wait for the end of
installation and reboot the system if required.

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Updating to 1.10 SW Release (EV1242)

This procedure can be used in order to update from SW Release 1.00 to 1.10.
1. At the startup press the <DEL> key to enter in the BIOS and check if
the option Hyper-Threading Technology in the menu Advanced BIOS
Features is disabled. In case disable it. Save the bios and reboot the
system with the service key inserted.
2. Open Control Panel à Display à Settings à Advanced à
Adapter à Properties à Driver and check the information about the
driver ATI Catalyst 5.8 for the video board ATI RADEON 9600 SE. If
they are:
- Driver Date: 8/3/2005
- Driver Version: 8.162.0.0
the system doesn’t require any update, otherwise follow the procedure
described in the paragraph “Updating drivers for ATI RADEON 9600
SE Video Board”.
3. Check the monitor resolution and frequency. Open Control Panel à
Display à Settings, Screen Resolution must be 1024 x 768 and Color
quality 32 bit, press Advanced à Monitor, Screen refresh rate must be
60 Hz.
4. Open Control Panel à System à Hardware à Device Manager
click on “Sound, video and game controllers” and check if
Hauppage WinTV 878/9 WDM Video Driver is present. If not
uninstall the old driver launching hcwclear.exe in the folder
Service\Drivers\Grabber\Hauppage WinTv and choosing the
complete uninstallation; at the end reboot the system. When the system
restarts ignore all the requests to install drivers that will appears and
launch wdm346_23061.exe in the folder Service\Drivers\Grabber\
Hauppage WinTv. Reboot the system and when the system restart
accept the automatic installation of the detected Hauppage peripherals.
5. Run setup.bat in the root of installation disk.
Master Setup will start checking the integrity of the files in the
installation disk. It take few minutes. At the end the system
automatically reboot. The uninstallation of the old software and the
installation of the new one start. When SVG Software require the
installation, click YES and accept the Software License Agreement;
close the window of internet explorer when requested. The installation
continues: confirm all the default options and when appear the
“Hardware Installation” windows related to the “Cygnal USB composite”
and CP2101 USB to UART Bridge Controller” click on “Continue
anyway”. At the end of the installation the system automatically reboots.
The installation continues, choose OK when the message “Setup require
the last reboot. Please remove the USB key and click OK”. When the
system reboots, the FW is updated and at the end the MyLab Software
starts.

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Updating driver for ATI RADEON 9600 SE Video

Board
1. Uninstall the old drivers running cat-uninstaller.exe in the folder
Service\Drivers\VGA\RADEON9600_V5_8. Continue till the
request of removing, choose Remove, then click Next and REMOVE.
Wait for the end of uninstallation and reboot the system.

2. Install the new driver. During this phase the graphic resolution is very
low, do not mind it. Run 5-8_xp-2k_dd_ccc_wdm_enu_25203.exe in
the folder Service\Drivers\VGA\RADEON9600_V5_8. If “Security
Warning” appears click RUN. Accept the default installation folder,
accept the License Agreement and choose Express. Reboot the system
and when “ATI Registration Choice” window appears choose Never
remind me and click OK..

Updating to 1.10 SW Release (EV1242) from a lab

version.
Follow this procedure if you want to save the archive.

When you are updating from a laboratory version to an official software

release it is necessary follow this procedure to avoid the deletion of the
archive.

If you are updating from 1.00 SW release or you do not want to save the
archive follow the procedure “Updating to 1.10 SW Release (EV1242)”.

In order to update to an official SW Release starting from an installed

laboratory version, first of all it is necessary understand the installed system
version.

How to know the installed system version

1. Switch MyLab on with the service key inserted.
2. Wait till Windows XP starts
3. Run MyLab software double clicking on the “Start” icon on the desktop
4. When the probe selection mask appear, press CTRL+ESC to show the
Windows taskbar
5. The title of the GWL program show the MyLab system version installed
(EV1221 in the example).

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Starting from the 1.10 SW release it is possible to know the installed system
version clicking on “System configuration” in the main menu.

The following window will appears:

The table below lists the SW version and the procedure to follow in order to
upgrade it.

SW code Procedure
Till to EV0944 (LAB18) Go to “Recovery procedure”
From EV0956 (LAB19) Follow this procedure
EV1187 (1.00) Go to “Updating to 1.10 SW Release”

1. At the startup press the <DEL> key to enter in the BIOS and check if
the option Hyper-Threading Technology in the menu Advanced
BIOS Features is disabled. In case disable it. Save the bios and reboot
the system with the service key inserted.

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2. Open Control Panel à Display à Settings à Advanced à

Adapter à Properties à Driver and check the information about the
driver ATI Catalyst 5.8 for the video board ATI RADEON 9600 SE. If
they are:
- Driver Date: 8/3/2005
- Driver Version: 8.162.0.0
the system doesn’t require any update, otherwise follow the procedure
described in the paragraph “Updating drivers for ATI RADEON 9600
SE Video Board”.

3. Check the monitor resolution and frequency. Open Control Panel à

Display à Settings, Screen Resolution must be 1024 x 768 and Color
quality 32 bit, press Advanced à Monitor, Screen refresh rate must be
60 Hz.

4. Open Control Panel à System à Hardware à Device Manager

click on “Sound, video and game controllers” and check if
Hauppage WinTV 878/9 WDM Video Driver is present. If not
uninstall the old driver launching hcwclear.exe in the folder
Service\Drivers\Grabber\Hauppage WinTv and choosing the
complete uninstallation; at the end reboot the system. When the system
restarts ignore all the requests to install drivers that will appears and
launch wdm346_23061.exe in the folder
Service\Drivers\Grabber\Hauppage WinTv. Reboot the system and
when the system restart accept the automatic installation of the detected
Hauppage peripherals.

5. Backup the archive

From EV0956 to EV1047: Move the folder C:\Biolab\Archive in
C:\Temp\
From EV1080: start MyLab SW and Backup the archive in the
C:\Temp\BackupBiolab folder (create it if not exist) using the
BACKUP ARCHIVE command that appears clicking UNDO on the
Hard Disk icon in Archive Review. Select all the exams and choose the
destination folder by clicking the DESTINATION key and click OK to
confirm. Run the backup clicking START and wait till it is finished, then
click CLOSE to go back to Archive Review.

6. Reboot the unit with the service key inserted.

7. Install the SW Biolab by running Install6100.exe contained in the folder

Biolab_tools\Biolab. Wait till the installation DOS window is closed.

8. If you like to remove any enabled trace, delete the folder C:\DbgTrace

9. Uninstall the Echos SW. Open Control Panel à Add or remove

Programs and require the Setup Echos uninstallation.

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10. Open Control Panel à Add or remove Programs and check if

Adobe SVG Viewer 6.0 is present. If not install it running
SVGViewLast6.0 in the folder Biolab_tools\SVG. At the end double
click on BARGRAPH_1.svg in the same folder and accept the license
agreement.

11. Delete the old Usdata folder and copy the new one contained in the
installation disk.

12. Install the Echos SW running SetupEchos.msi present in the folder

Echosbin. Confirm all the default options and when appear the
“Hardware Installation” windows related to the “Cygnal USB composite”
and CP2101 USB to UART Bridge Controller” click on “Continue
anyway”. Wait the end of the installation and reboot the system with the
service key inserted.

13. Open Control Panel à System à Hardware à Device Manager

select Sound, video and game controllers à Video codecs double
click, select the Properties tab and check if Microsoft MPEG-4 Video
Codec is present. If not install it running wmpcdcs8.exe in the folder
Biolab_tools\Codec. Click YES to accept the installation and to accept
the License Agreement, then click Next to all the requests. Wait for the
end of installation and reboot the system if required.

14. Restore the archive

From EV0956 to EV1047: Move the folder C:\Temp\Archive in
C:\BiolabWork\
From EV1080: start MyLab SW and Restore the archive from the
C:\Temp\BackupBiolab folder using the RESTORE ARCHIVE
command that appears clicking UNDO on the Hard Disk icon in
Archive Review. Click the SOURCE key, select the source folder and
click OK to confirm. Run the restore clicking START and wait till it is
finished, then click CLOSE to go back to Archive Review.

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Recovery procedure
A dedicated kit has been introduced, with the purpose to restore the original
conditions in the MyLab, after a defect in the HDD, or the replacement of
this part or the PC group with another with different characteristics (for all
the mentioned operations please refer to the right service manuals).

The code of the recovery DVD is 8610290000 Rev. A.

It’s important to underline that the DVD code 8610290000 is only a backup
of Window XP, in order to reinstall it, the original data and drivers correlated.

Applying this procedure all the existing data will be overwritten (archives of
images, settings, drivers…), and will be impossible to save them after.

To install MyLab software version and all the other software will be
necessary to use the software pack.

If will be installed a different release from the original one, it’s possible that
the unit won’t work correctly.

If there is the necessity to perform one upgrade, before proceed with it,
please refer to the Technical Notes in order to perform all the necessary
preliminary operations.

PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

The first step to perform is to modify the BIOS, in order to boot directly with
the DVD.

According the type of board installed there are different steps to perform. It’s
possible to recognize the motherboard looking at the code written in the
internal label positioned on the PC Group:

-Motherboard FOXCONN (code 9102586000 IC=0 and

9102572000/100 IC=0)

1. Turn the unit on and keep pressed the <DEL> key to enter in the BIOS

2. In case the unit requests a password write “laser”

3. In the main page using the arrows move to select the voice “Advanced
BIOS Features” and press <Enter>

4. Move to the voice “First Boot Device” and push <Enter>

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5. In the menu which will appear select the voice “CDROM” and press
<Enter>

6. Insert the recovery DVD code 8610290000 in the drive

7. Press <F10> to leave the BIOS and save the setup answering “Y” at the
question that will appear; push <Enter>; the system will reboot
automatically

-Motherboard ASUS (code 9102572000/100 IC=1)

1. Turn the unit on and keep pressed the <DEL> key to enter in the BIOS

2. In case the unit requests a password write “laser”

3. In the page “MAIN” using the arrows move to select the voice “IDE
configuration” and press <Enter>

4. Move to the voice “Onboard IDE Operate Mode” and push <Enter>

5. Move to the voice “Compatible mode” and push <Enter>

6. Move to the voice “IDE Ports settings” and push <Enter>

7. Move to the voice “Secondary P-ATA + S-ATA” and push <Enter> (in
the case the PC group has the DVD drive in the primary IDE channel it’s
necessary to select the “Primary P-ATA + S-ATA”)

8. Press <ESC> and using the arrows move to the menu “Boot” and select
the voice “Boot Device Priority” and push <Enter>

9. Select the voice “1st boot device” and push <Enter>

10. Move to the description corresponding to the DVD and push <Enter>

11. Insert the recovery DVD code 8610290000 in the drive

12. Press <F10> to leave the BIOS and save the setup moving to the voice
“OK” of the menu that will appear; push <Enter>; the system will
reboot automatically

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OPERATIONS WITH THE RESTORE DVD

The DVD 8610290000 is a bootstrap DVD, so inside there are all the files
necessary to start automatically.

At the reboot, after the modification of the BIOS parameters, the DVD will
start the recovery procedure.

It will appear the following menu:

****************************************************
********** ESAOTE S.p.A. ***********
********** HDD Recovery Tool for 61XX ***********
********** 861 0290 000 Rev. A ***********
****************************************************

Press "1" for PC type A

Press "2" for PC type B
Press "3" for PC type C
Press "4" to exit

According the type of PC group inside the system, it will be necessary to

select the recovery option.

The table below summarize the various options:

Number Used in units…

1 Motherboard FOXCONN code 9102586000 IC=0
2 Motherboard FOXCONN code 9102572000/100 IC=0
3 Motherboard ASUS code 9102572000/100 IC=1

Pushing one of the numbers the system will start automatically to erase the
HDD and to reinstall all the XP software. This operation will take some
minutes.

At the end of the procedure will appear the following message.

****************************************************
*********** Remove any CD from drives ***********
*********** and ***********
*********** reboot your computer now ***********
****************************************************

R:\>

Remove the recovery DVD from the drive and reboot the unit pressing
<CTRL> <ALT> <DEL>.

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RESTORE OF THE BIOS SETUP

As soon as the system restarts push the <DEL> key to restore the BIOS
setup.

-Motherboard FOXCONN (code 9102586000 IC=0 and

9102572000/100 IC=0)

1. In case the unit requests a password write “laser”

2. In the main page using the arrows move to select the voice “Advanced
BIOS Features” and press <Enter>

3. Move to the voice “First Boot Device” and push <Enter>

4. In the menu which will appear select the voice “Hard Disk” and push
<Enter>

5. Press <F10> to leave the BIOS and save the setup answering “Y” at the
question that will appear; push <Enter>; the system will reboot
automatically

-Motherboard ASUS (code 9102572000/100 IC=1)

1. In case the unit requests a password write “laser”

2. In the page “MAIN” move with the arrows to select the voice “IDE
configuration” and press <Enter>

3. Move to the voice “Onboard IDE Operate Mode” and push <Enter>

4. Move to the voice “Enhanced mode” and push <Enter>

5. Move to the voice “Enhanced mode support On” and push <Enter>

6. Move to the voice “P-ATA + S-ATA” and push <Enter>

7. Press <ESC> and using the arrows move to the menu “Boot” and select
the voice “Boot Device Priority” and push <Enter>

8. Select the voice “1st boot device” and push <Enter>

9. Move to the description corresponding to the Hard Disk and push

<Enter>

10. Press <F10> to leave the BIOS and save the setup moving to the voice
“OK” of the menu that will appear; push <Enter>; the system will
reboot automatically

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WINDOWS XP SETUP
When the unit will reboot will start the setup of the main SW.

1. In the page “Welcome to Microsoft Windows” select the icon “Next” (in
the lower right side)

2. In the page “What time zone are you in?” select the right time zone and
check the checkbox for the voice “Automatically adjust clock for
daylight saving time”; after press “Next”

3. In the page “The End User License Agreement” select the voice “Yes, I
accept” and click “Next”

4. In the page “Help protect your PC” select the voice “Not right now”,
then “Next”

5. In the page “What’s your computer’s name?” set the unit name (the
factory default is <unit name>_<s/n unit> i.e. 6100 for MyLab Gold
Platform and 6150 for MyLab 70, i.e. 6150_0065), leave the field
“Computer description” empty, then “Next”

6. In the page “What’s your Administrator password?” set the password

“laser” and click “Next”

7. In the page “Is this computer in a domain?” select “No, don’t make this
computer part of a domain” then “Next

8. In the page “How will this computer connect to the Internet?” select
“Skip” and do not set any value

9. In the page “Ready to register with Microsoft?” select the voice “No, not
at this time”, then “Next”

10. In the page “Who will use this computer?” set in the field “Your name”
the name “Esaote”, then “Next”

11. In the page “Thank you!” click on “Finish”, Windows will reboot.

12. In the page of login of Windows press two times the keys
<Ctrl><Alt><Del>, in the menu that will appear set the User Name as
“Administrator” with the password “laser” and click on the key “OK”

13. If it will appear the message “Your password expires today. Do you want
to change it now? “ select “NO”

14. Push the key “Cancel” in all the menu “Found New Hardware Wizard”
that will appear

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15. In the menu “Start” select the voice “Settings” and then “Control Panel”
and double click on the icon “Administrative Tools” and then
“Computer Management”

16. In the menu in the left part select the voice “Local Users and Groups”
and in the right part double click on “Users”

17. In the right part go to the voice “Esaote” and open the menu with a click
on the right key of the system, select “Delete” and click the key “Yes” in
the menu that will appear

18. Always in the right menu select the voice “Administrator” and open the
menu with a click on the right key of the system and select “Properties”

19. In the menu that will appear disable the voice “User must change
password at next logon” and enable the voice “Password never expires”,
press the key “apply” and then “OK” Close all the menu and reboot the
unit.

MYLAB SW SETUP
Follow the Software Pack Installation Procedure in order to install the
MyLab Software according the SW release you want install.

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Chapter

DICOM Connection
DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is a standard
(that is, a set of rules) for medical images and information exchange between
different devices (computers, medical system, etc). DICOM’s basic features
are listed below:

• It encloses a communication protocol with detail specifications about

image and information transfer
• It defines an “open system” context allowing the connectivity among
different manufacturers.
• It’s based on standard computer network technologies and protocols
(Ethernet, TCP/IP, removable media like CD-R and USB Pen
drives).

The standard is used and supported because:

• DICOM is the only Medical Imaging and Communications Standard

accepted worldwide.
• DICOM is used for image transfer and archiving, search and retrieve
from archiving systems and net printing in thousands network system
installations.
• DICOM is having an increasing integration with RIS/HIS
(Radiology/Hospital Information System).
• DICOM evolves in function of real needs.

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Brief description of a DICOM network

A scheme of typical and complete structure of a network installation is
shown in the following picture.

The DICOM standard (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine)

establishes, through the network (Intranet/Internet) or removable media
exchange, a common language among:

• modalities (US, MR, CT, CR, etc.),

• medical printers (laser cameras),
• PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems: archive,
viewing stations),
• medical post-process workstations (for MPR, therapy planning,
surgical navigation, etc.),
• Information systems: HIS/RIS (Hospital/Radiology Information
System).

DICOM most used services are showed in next image:

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Network installation
In order to connect a system to an existing Ethernet 10-Base T or 100-Base T
network (i.e. in a hospital) cable is required.

A UTP Cable (CAT-5) is needed. This cable also called “patch cable” has
RJ45 connectors on both sides. Normally when connecting to the wall
network plug, you should use a straight cable (see next figure).

The network plug on MyLab is on the rear panel of the system.

Once the hardware connection has been performed, the TCP/IP protocol of
the system should be configured.

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Network configuration
This procedure can be activated only if the Service key is inserted before
switching on the unit.
The Service key is
required 1. Switch on the unit.

2. Press the Start key, highlight the Settings option and select Control
Panel.

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3. Double click the System icon; will appear the following window.

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4. Open the tab Computer Name

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5. Press the Change key in order to set the system working in a

Workgroup or a Domain (anyway this information has to be provided
from the network administrator).
NOTE: do not change the Computer Name.

6. Press OK to confirm

7. Press OK to close the System Properties windows

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8. In the Control Panel double click on the Network Connection icon;

will appear the following window.

9. Right click on the Local Area Connection icon, will appear a menu.

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10. Select properties; will appear the following window.

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11. In order to configure the TCP/IP protocol, select TCP/IP Protocol

option and press the Properties key, will appear the following
window.

12. Select Use the following IP address and fill the fields IP address and
Subnet mask. The other parameters are not obligatory except different
needs specified from the network administrator.

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13. The network administrator must provide all the network parameters.

NOTE: normally you should never select the option “Obtain an IP address
automatically”, because the DICOM devices must have static (that is not
changing over the time) IP address to enable them to send data to other
DICOM devices..

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Performing MyLab70 Configuration for DICOM

This section deals with the MyLab70 and MyLab Gold Platform (now
indicated all as MyLab)configuration for enabling the supported DICOM
functions.

The DICOM functions available with MyLab are indicated in our DICOM
Conformance Statement.

This procedure can be activated only if the Service key is inserted before
switching on the unit.
The Service key is
required Before proceeding with the configuration it’s necessary that the DICOM
option has been enabled.

MyLab Icons
Before all, please note that for accessing the various menus associated with
the top icons you must freeze the image and press the “Pointer” button.
Going with the pointer over the blue icons you can access a context-sensitive
menu pressing the right button, while pressing the left button you get the
action corresponding to the first item of the above menu.

When a problem occurs, a red sign appears over the corresponding icon.

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Network Configuration
Left-clicking the Hard Disk icon shows the “Properties” item of the
corresponding menu. A message box will appear with the IP present Host
Name, IP Address, free HD space and Application Entity Title of the MyLab.

Right-clicking the Hard Disk icon and selecting “Network Configuration”

(this item is present only with the Service dongle) shows the normal Windows
XP network configuration panel: using it you can completely configure the
network (IP address, DNS, etc.).

Right-clicking the Hard Disk icon and selecting “IP Address Configuration”
shows a panel in which you can configure the IP Address.

Please note that selecting “GET AN IP ADDRESS AUTOMATICALLY”

(that is, use the DHCP) could not work in DICOM environment, because the
DICOM Archives and Printers normally need to know the IP Address of the
MyLab to allow it to send/print images.

When using this panel instead of the Windows XP network configuration,

you cannot enable the DNS, so you will need to input the numeric IP
Address of the DICOM Archives and Printers.

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DICOM Configuration - General

Pressing the “MENU” button and selecting “DICOM CONFIGURATION”
the DICOM configuration panel will pop up. In the GENERAL tab you can
modify the local Application Entity Title of the MyLab (the default is
“MYLAB”). Please note that the AE Titles are case sensitive.

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DICOM Configuration - Quality

The images and clips are always sent and stored in DICOM using the lossy
JPEG compression. In the “QUALITY” tab you will be able to select the
quality level (HIGH=high quality, low compression, LOW=low quality, high
compression).

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DICOM Configuration - Server

In the “SERVER” tab you can input the configuration of the DICOM archive
to send the images to.

By pressing the “TEST CONNECTION” button you can send a Verification

(C-ECHO) DICOM message to the server, to verify if at its IP Address and
TCP port there is a listening DICOM application.

Please note that normally this test does not check the AE Titles: the server
will normally reply with a successful message even if the AE Titles are
misspelled.

The results of the test appear scrolling backward (last line first).

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DICOM Configuration - Report

In the “REPORT” tab you can decide the way to export (to DICOM server
or CD-R or USB) the measures and report.

By selecting “BIOPACS” they will be put in a proprietary DICOM attribute,

that the BioPACS can read.

By selecting “OTHER SERVERS” they will be written in Secondary Capture

images that everybody can read.

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DICOM Configuration - Print

In the “PRINT” tab you will see the list of configured DICOM printers. You
can add, edit or delete any item from the list. For every DICOM printer you
can open the profile configuration panel by selecting the printer and pressing
“VIEW PROFILES”.

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Adding a DICOM Printer

Adding a new printer is like selecting a DICOM server. The only difference is
that you must select a printer model. If the desired model does not appear in
the list, it is normally possible to print using the “GenericPrinter” model. The
description is a mnemonic description you decide to assign to the printer you
are configuring.

By pressing the “TEST CONNECTION” button you can send a Verification

(C-ECHO) DICOM message to the printer, to verify if at its IP Address and
TCP port there is a listening DICOM application.

Please note that normally this test does not check the AE Titles: the printer
will normally reply with a successful message even if the AE Titles are
misspelled.

The results of the test appear scrolling backward (last line first).

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Managing the Printer Profiles

For every configured DICOM Printer you can prepare one or more Printer
Profiles. When adding a new printer, the pre-defined printer profile is inserted
in the list; you can modify it or add other profiles.

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Adding a Printer Profile

You can configure the DICOM Printer Profiles according to the printing
needs. For a given printer model, only the valid choices will be shown.

The “DESCRIPTION” is a mnemonic name you can assign to the printer

profile you are configuring.

For the Layout, please note that only the “STANDARD\c,r” DICOM
formats are allowed, where c is the number of columns and r the number of
rows. If you select “Landscape” for the Film Orientation you will probably
need a Layout in which the number of of the columns is greater than the
number of the rows.

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Configuring the Print buttons

Pressing the “MENU” button and selecting “PERIPHERALS” the peripheral
configuration panel will pop up. In this panel you can select a peripheral to be
assigned to each REC/PRINT button (two or three according to the model).

By selecting DICOM PRINTER you will be able to chose the Model among
the configured DICOM printers; after selecting the DICOM printer, you will
be able to select the Layout among the configured printer profiles for that
printer.

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Saving and sending images

When closing the current exam (“START END” button), by checking the
“ARCHIVE” selection, you can
• archive it in proprietary format in the local database (“DB”);
• save it in DICOM format on a CD-R or CD-RW (“CD”);
• save it in DICOM format on a Pen Drive (“USB”);
• send it to a DICOM server (“DICOM SERVER”).
By selecting one or more exams from the “ARCHIVE REV.” panel, and
pressing the “DICOM” smart key, you can
• save them in DICOM format on a CD-R or CD-RW (“CD”);
• save them on a Pen Drive (“USB”);
• send them to a DICOM server (“DICOM SERVER”).
In every case, you can decide to anonymize the images, removing the
DICOM attributes that could identify the patient.
Before saving the images on a CD-RW, you can erase it by selecting the
“ERASE DEVICE” item in the menu that can be accessed by right-clicking
the CD icon.
In case of failure, a red sign will appear over the corresponding icon (CD,
USB or Network); left-clicking over the icon will show the “OPERATION”
panel with the list of the failed and successful operations. It is possible to
retry the failed operations. To remove the red sign select the “RESET
FAILURE FLAG” from the menu that appears left-clicking over the icon.

Printing images
You can print in DICOM every displayed image, by pressing the
REC/PRINT buttons configured for a DICOM printer.
Every time that you press the REC/PRINT button, the image is added to the
current film, that will be actually printed when the number of images for that
format have been added.
The images printed from the real time and “EXAM REV.” environments are
added to a different film from the images printed from the “ARCHIVE
REV.” environment.
When closing the current patient (“Start End”), the current films are printed.
In case of failure, a red sign will appear over the corresponding icon; left-
clicking over the icon will show the “OPERATION” panel with the list of
the failed and successful operations. It is possible to retry the failed
operations. To remove the red sign select the “RESET FAILURE FLAG”
from the menu that appears left-clicking over the icon.
From the above menu it is also possible to
• force the printing of the current film (“PRINT NOW...”);
• delete all the images already added to the current film (“RESET
ADDED IMAGES”).

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Troubleshooting
In case of DICOM problems, the first thing is to verify that the network is
working correctly. To do this follow these steps:

• reboot after inserting the Service dongle;

• freeze the image and press POINTER;
• press <Esc> and <Ctrl>: the normal Windows XP Start menu will
pop up;
• select “Run...” and input “cmd”
• in the command window try to ping the gateway (if any) and the
destination server and printers.

Please note that Windows XP SP2, by default, enables the embedded

firewall, so that, if you want to send data to a server installed in a PC with
such Operating System, it is possible that from the PC you can ping the
MyLab, but from the MyLab you cannot ping the PC. In this case you must
disable or configure the firewall in the server’s PC.

When you are sure you can ping the destination(s) from the MyLab, perform a
verification, and then try to really send the data. If it does not work, write
down the error(s) that appear in the OPERATIONS panel (select the item
and press DETAILS), and collect the log files.

Collecting the log files

In case of DICOM problems, please collect the DICOM log files:

• reboot after inserting the Service dongle;

• freeze the image and press POINTER;
• insert a USB pen drive;
• select “EXPORT LOG FILES TO USB”;
• after successfully exporting them, the DICOM log files are in the
\MyLab_Log_Files\Dinamo folder of the pen drive.

When sending the log files, please describe carefully the situation, the errors
from the OPERATIONS panel, etc.

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Chapter

Safety Test
Every MyLab70 and MyLab Gold Platform (now indicated all as MyLab)
units comply with EN60601-1 (IEC 60601-1) standard. MyLab is Class I
Type B and BF (Ultrasound probe) and CF (ECG) applied parts.

It’s strongly recommended to perform Safety Tests every time new

peripherals are powered through the plugs on the backside of the power
supply, or you have to replace the following parts:

• Power Supply Group (SPR, SPS, Main Power)

• PSE board (ECG connector)
Anyway we suggest to repeat the safety tests every two years. If the system is
used in the Intensive Coronary Care, it’s suggested to repeat the safety tests
once a year.

W A R N I N G
Whenever the measured values exceed the reference ones (see the
following table) don’t use the unit and send it to ESAOTE

The parameters to be tested are the following:

• Impedance of Protective Earth Connection

• Earth Leakage Current
• Enclosure Leakage Current
• Patient Leakage Current
• Patient Auxiliary Current
This chapter defines safety parameters and their range according to
EN60601-1 standard and describes the safety tests to be carried out on the
equipment.

Note

Performing the safety test, the operator has to keep attention

also to follow all the precautions to avoid risks of electrical
shocks.

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Definitions
1) Impedance of Protective Earth Connection
The impedance between the Protective Earth (PE) terminal of the mains
input connector and any accessible metal part.

2) Earth Leakage Current

The current that flows from the mains terminals (P=Phase, N=Neutral) to
the Protective Earth (PE) through the insulation.

3) Enclosure Leakage Current

The current that flows between the enclosure and the Protective Earth (PE)
terminal.

4) Patient Leakage Current

The current that flows through the applied parts (i.e. ECG and US probe)
towards the Protective Earth (PE).

5) Patient Auxiliary Current

The current that flows between two different applied parts (i.e. between two
ECG electrodes).

The table below provides the user with a list of the parameters to be checked,
the maximum values are referenced to the IEC 601-1 standard (1988), II
Edition.

Parameter Max Value N.C. Max Value S.F.C. EN 60601-1

Impedance of protective earth 0.2 Ω - 18.f

connection (with Mains Power cable)
Earth leakage current 0.5 mA 1 mA 19.4.f
Enclosure leakage current 0.1 mA 0.5 mA 19.4.g
Patient leakage current CF 0.01 mA CF 0.05mA 19.4.h
B/BF 0.1 mA B/BF 0.5 mA
Patient leakage current - CF 0.05 mA 19.4 h
(mains on applied part) BF 5 mA
Patient auxiliary current CF 0.01 mA ac CF 0.05 mA ac 19.4.j
B/BF 0.1 mA ac B/BF 0.5 mA ac
N.C. Normal Condition
S.F.C. Single Fault Condition

The test must be carried out by skilled personnel using equipment compliant
NOTE
with the reference standard indicated. ESAOTE recommends the use of the
automatic BIO-TEK 601-PRO equipment manufactured by BIO-TEK
Instruments INC. or equivalent equipment.

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MyLab safety test - Operating Procedures

Tools
Tool Dimension
BIOTEK 601 Pro or -
equivalent
Metal foil maximum size 20 x 10 cm

Note

Before proceeding with the safety tests, be sure of the equipment

(BIOTEK 601 Pro or equivalent) calibration.

Procedure
• Power the automatic testing equipment through mains supply and the
equipment under test through the automatic equipment, as shown in
the Fig.1 and 2

Figure 1.

Main power to connect

Biotek 601
the equipment under test
Device under test
Test Lead with
probe

Applied parts

Figure 2

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• The ECG cable must be connected to the MyLab ECG connector (if
present) and the applied parts terminals in the automatic equipment
(see Fig.1 and 2).
• Set the automatic equipment according to its user manual in order to
perform a Class I, Type CF equipment test.
Measuring the Impedance of Protective Earth connection
• Connect the test lead to MyLab equipotential node.
• Activate the procedure for measuring the Impedance of Protective
Earth on the automatic equipment.
• Check that the value indicated complies with the indications given in
the reference table for normal condition (NC).
If the measured value is higher than the value in the table, do not use the
equipment and send to ESAOTE.

Measuring the Earth leakage current

• Activate the procedure for measuring the earth leakage current on
the automatic equipment:
1.1 Check that the value indicated complies with the indications
given in the reference table for normal condition (NC).

1.2 Repeat the procedure simulating a break in a power conductor, by

means of the automatic equipment, and check that the value
indicated complies with the indications given in the reference table
for the single fault condition (SFC).

• Repeat the above measurement procedures inverting the polarity of

the power conductors, by means of the automatic equipment
If any measured value is higher than the value in the table, do not use the
equipment and replace the power cable. Repeat the procedure with the new
cable and if the values continue to be higher, send the equipment to
ESAOTE.

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Measuring the Enclosure Leakage Current

• Connect the test lead to the metal foil.
1.1 Place the metal foil in close contact with the unit and activate the
procedure for measuring the enclosure leakage current on the
automatic equipment; varying the foil position, check that the value
indicated complies with the indications given in the reference table
for the normal condition (NC)

1.2 Repeat the procedure simulating a break in the earth wire, by

means of the automatic equipment, and check that the value
indicated complies with the indications given in the reference table
for the single fault condition (SFC).

1.3 Repeat the procedure simulating a break in a power conductor, by

means of the automatic equipment, and check that the value
indicated complies with the indications given in the reference table
for the single fault condition (SFC).

• Repeat the above measurement procedures inverting the polarity of

the power conductors, by means of the automatic equipment.
If any of the measured values are higher than the value in the table, do not
use the equipment and send it to ESAOTE.

Measuring the Patient Leakage Current (ECG cable)

• Insert the ECG cable leads in the applied parts terminals in the
automatic equipment.
1.1 Activate the procedure for measuring the Patient leakage current
on the automatic equipment and check that the value indicated
complies with the indications given in the reference table for the
normal condition (NC).

1.2 Repeat the procedure simulating a break in the earth wire, by

means of the automatic equipment, and check that the value
indicated complies with the indications given in the reference table
for the single fault condition (SFC).

1.3 Repeat the procedure simulating a break in a power conductor, by

means of the automatic equipment, and check that the value
indicated complies with the indications given in the reference table
for the single fault condition (SFC).

1.4 Repeat the procedure simulating the application of the mains

voltage, by means of the automatic equipment, to the plugs on the
patient cable and check that the value indicated complies with the
indication given in the reference table for the single fault condition
(SFC).

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• Repeat the above measurement procedures inverting the polarity of

the power conductors, by means of the automatic equipment.
• If any of the measured values are higher than the value in the table,
do not use the equipment and replace the ECG patient cable. Repeat
the procedure with the new cable and if the values continue to be
higher, send the equipment to ESAOTE.
Measuring the Patient Auxiliary Current
• Activate the procedure for measuring the patient auxiliary current on
the automatic equipment and check that the value indicated
complies with the indications given in the reference table for the
normal condition (NC).
• Repeat the procedure simulating a break in the earth wire, by means
of the automatic equipment, and check that the value indicated
complies with the indications given in the reference table for the
single fault condition (SFC).
• Repeat the procedure simulating a break in a power conductor, by
means of the automatic equipment, and check that the value
indicated complies with the indications given in the reference table
for the single fault condition (SFC).
• Repeat the above measurement procedures inverting the polarity of
the power conductors, by means of the automatic equipment.
If any of the measured values are higher than the value in the table, do not
use the equipment and replace the ECG patient cable. Repeat the procedure
with the new cable and if the values continue to be higher, send the
equipment to ESAOTE.

W A R N I N G
The defective patient cable or power cable must not be used

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Probe safety tests

For any probe in use with the unit, repeat the procedure for measuring the
Patient Leakage Current test (without application of mains voltage on applied
part), wrapping the probe enclosure with the metal foil and connecting the
test lead to it. The test must be performed in any Real Time mode
application. The probe must be connected to the unit

1.1 Activate the procedure for measuring the Patient leakage current
on the automatic equipment and check that the value indicated
complies with the indications given in the reference table for the
normal condition (NC).

1.2 Repeat the procedure simulating a break in the earth wire, by

means of the automatic equipment, and check that the value
indicated complies with the indications given in the reference table
for the single fault condition (SFC).

1.3 Repeat the procedure simulating a break in a power conductor, by

means of the automatic equipment, and check that the value
indicated complies with the indications given in the reference table
for the single fault condition (SFC).

Repeat the above measurement procedures inverting the polarity of the

power conductors, by means of the automatic equipment.

If any of the measured values are higher than the value in the table, do not
use the probe and send it to ESAOTE.

W A R N I N G
Any break in the probe case or in the probe cable can cause an
electrical hazard. Do not use the probe and send it back to ESAOTE
for repair.

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Chapter

Hardware Modifications

Audio Hardware modifications on MyLab70 and

MyLab Gold Platform Systems
It’s necessary to modify the audio connections inside the PC group, in order
to improve the audio Doppler. For this reason the cable code 8830938000
has been introduced (see next picture)

3 2

Connector 1: MALE connector PVA IN

Connector 2: FEMALE connector ECHO
Connector 3: MALE connector AUX IN PC

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The procedure is the following:

-open the system in order to access to the PC side (see service manual)
-remove the audio cable (which comes from the MyLab motherboard)
connected on the PC motherboard of the PC group (the connector is in the
lower part of the motherboard, close the backup battery)

AUDIO CABLE

-connect this cable to the female connector of the cable 8830938000

(connector nr. 2 in the first picture) as shown in the next picture

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-connect the connector nr. 1 of the cable 8830938000 (MALE connector

PVA IN) to the audio connector placed in the PVA board (see next picture)

Audio connector
on PVA for cable
8830938000

-connect the third connector of the cable 8830938000 (MALE connector

AUX IN PC) to the audio connector on the PC motherboard, where was
connected the audio cable which comes from the MyLab motherboard

Hardware modifications on ICS

It’s necessary to perform the following HW modification for the ICS board
for MyLab 70 (code 9501087100) and Gold Platform (code 9501087000).

This modification avoid different problems (all the led on the probes blinking
for MyLab Gold Platform and SW problems on Mylab 70).

To perform the modification (with unit off and power cord disconnected)
please follow the next steps:

-remove the right plastic panel and the bumper

The mentioned plastic panels are not fixed with screws to the unit. To
remove them it’s sufficient to pull them gently. Proceed in the following way:

-raise the rear panel in order to keep better the two lateral panels

-pull the panels gently; they are fixed with four pins which match four holes
on the metallic chassis.

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-remove the metallic panel in order to addess to the boards (unscrew the four
screws on it) and remove the lateral support of the ICS (shown in the next
pictures)

System’s
boards side

Four fixing
screws for the Lateral
lateral support support

The modification must be performed on the connector P4 of the ICS board

(both for MyLab 70 and Gold Platform):

Connect together the two pins on the third line from the top of the connector
P4 indicated as 5 and 6 in the drawing enclosed.

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Connector
Two pins to P4
connect

-after this step close the unit and check it

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Chapter

Peripherals
This chapter deals with the procedures that must be performed in order to
install the various peripherals on MyLab70 and MyLab Gold Platform (now
indicated all as MyLab) systems in the proper way.

Following the rapid replacement of the peripherals, particularly regarding

the PC printer, an updated list of peripherals is available on the Esaote
web site at the page:
www.esaote.com/products/ultrasound/myLabWorld/Peripherals.htm

All installation sheets and driver are available for download in the ftp site:
ftp.esaote.com (user: drvdownload, password: DriverS).

In the next pages there are the installation sheet available for MyLab

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