No.

2Y730-014E

MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FOR
DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM

SSA-320A/325A
(2Y730-014E)

 TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1998

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IMPORTANT!

1. No part of this manual may be copied or reprinted, in whole or in part,

without written permission.

2. The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice
and without our legal obligation.

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REVISION RECORD

REV. DATE REASON PAGE SER. DOC.

(MM/YY) No. PRODUCT.
/AUTHOR CHANGED
INI. 09/'98 Mr. Uchida ------- TM-WP

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CONTENTS

Page

1. OUTLINE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1

1.1 Introduction------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1

1.2 Tools and Measuring Devices Required------------------------------------ 1-1

1.2.1 Phantoms and measuring devices ---------------------------------- 1-1

1.2.2 Documents ------------------------------------------------------- 1-1

1.2.3 Tools, measuring devices, and consumables for the

diagnostic ultrasound system------------------------------------ 1-2

1.2.4 Standard set of tools, consumables ------------------------------ 1-3

1.3 Inspection Schedule----------------------------------------------------- 1-4

1.4 Check Before Inspection------------------------------------------------- 1-4

1.4.1 Checking the system conditions ---------------------------------- 1-4

1.4.2 Checking the operating environment ------------------------------ 1-4

1.4.3 Checking the system settings ------------------------------------ 1-4

1.4.4 Checking the system version ------------------------------------- 1-5

1.4.5 Checking the system operation ----------------------------------- 1-5

2. CLEANING --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1

2.1 Interior of the System and Fan------------------------------------------ 2-2

2.2 Covers/Panels----------------------------------------------------------- 2-3

2.3 Observation Monitor----------------------------------------------------- 2-3

2.4 Transducer/Transducer Holder-------------------------------------------- 2-3

2.5 Sonoprinter------------------------------------------------------------- 2-4

3. CHECK OF B/M MODES ----------------------------------------------------------- 3-1

3.1 Lateral Resolution/Axial Resolution------------------------------------- 3-2

3.2 Penetration------------------------------------------------------------- 3-2

3.3 Contrast Resolution----------------------------------------------------- 3-2

3.4 Spatial Resolution------------------------------------------------------ 3-3

3.5 Speckle Characteristics------------------------------------------------- 3-3

3.6 Sensitivity Value------------------------------------------------------- 3-3

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CONTENTS - continued

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4. CHECK OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY --------------------------------------------------- 4-1

4.1 Protective Conductor Resistance----------------------------------------- 4-3

4.2 Ground Line Leakage Current--------------------------------------------- 4-3

4.3 Enclosure Leakage Current----------------------------------------------- 4-4

4.4 Patient Leakage Current I----------------------------------------------- 4-4

4.5 Patient Leakage Current III ---------------------------------------------- 4-5

4.6 Patient Auxiliary Current----------------------------------------------- 4-6

5. CHECK OF MECHANICAL SAFETY --------------------------------------------------- 5-1

5.1 Check of the Casters---------------------------------------------------- 5-2

5.2 Check of Caster Attachment Sections------------------------------------- 5-2

5.3 Monitor Mounting Mechanism---------------------------------------------- 5-2

5.4 Operating Panel--------------------------------------------------------- 5-2

5.5 Mounting Mechanism for Peripheral Devices------------------------------- 5-2

5.6 Other Mechanical Parts-------------------------------------------------- 5-2

5.7 External Appearance of the Transducer----------------------------------- 5-2

6. IMAGE RECORDING -------------------------------------------------------------- 6-1

6.1 B-mode Image (abdomen)-------------------------------------------------- 6-2

6.2 B-mode Image (heart)---------------------------------------------------- 6-2

6.3 Recording Images Using Standard Transducers----------------------------- 6-2

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1. OUTLINE

1.1 Introduction

This manual describes the maintenance and inspection procedures for the
following diagnostic ultrasound systems.

• SSA-320A
• SSA-325A

1.2 Tools and Measuring Devices Required

1.2.1 Phantoms and measuring devices

Specifications/
Product name Type Manufacturer standards
Phantom for checking 000021 CARDIFF Specified type
axial and lateral only allowed
resolution
Phantom for checking 539 ATS Specified type
contrast and spatial only allowed
resolution
Sensitivity phantom BF23-0387 Toshiba Specified type
only allowed
Function synthesizer YHP-33120A YHP Specified type
only allowed
Oscilloscope Not specified Not specified
Coaxial cable Not specified Not specified BNC/BNC, 75 Ω,
1 m in length

1.2.2 Documents

Specifications/
Product name Type Manufacturer standards
Maintenance manual 2Y730-014E Toshiba
Service manual 2D730-144E Toshiba

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1.2.3 Tools, measuring devices, and consumables for the diagnostic ultrasound
system

Tool/measuring device Q'ty Remarks

Testing device for electrical safety 1 set Toshiba-specified type
check, type ESA-1
Ground circuit tester 1 set Toshiba-specified type
Resin container or stainless 1 Large enough to accommodate
container two transducer heads.
Insulation resistance tester 1 500 VDC
Transducer connector (receptacle)

• DL-type connector 156 PIN 1 All receptacle pins must be

short-circuited.
Vinyl bags 1 Approx.
2 m x 2 m (0.3 mm thick)
Vacuum cleaner 1
Blower (600W 0 to 16000 mm/min) 1 Makita 4014NV
Cleaner
Thermal head cleaner 1 859C425000 (Mitsubishi)
Brush 1 As small as a toothbrush
Air spray or blower brush 1 For cleaning the lens

Consumable parts Q'ty Remarks

Aluminum foil 1
Physiological saline solution (0.85 The saline container should
to 0.95% saline solution) be filled.
Albon 1 Yagi Kenma (cover, panel
cleaning)
E cleaner 1 Toray (for the Braun tube and
filter)
Neutral detergent
Thermal head cleaning sheet 1 859D01501 (Mitsubishi)
Rag

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1.2.4 Standard set of tools, consumables

Specifications/s
Tool Type Manufacturer tandards
Screwdriver (Not specified)
(various sizes and types)
Stubby Phillips screwdriver (Not specified)
(large)
Wire nipper (Not specified)
Needle nose pliers (Not specified)
Diagonal pliers (Not specified)
Soldering iron, stand (Not specified)
Desoldering tool (Not specified)
Wrench set (Not specified)
Adjustable wrench (Not specified)
Tweezers (Not specified)
Hammer (Not specified)
Metric Allen wrench set (Not specified)
File (various types) (Not specified)
Cutter (Not specified)
Extension PWB PM30-23864 Toshiba

Specifications/s
Consumables Type Manufacturer tandards
Insulation tape (Not specified)
Hishilite tube, Empire tube (Not specified)
(various types)
Wiring material (Not specified)
(various types)
Screws, nuts, washers (Not specified)
(various types)
Solder
Paper file (various types)
Ethanol for cleaning and
disinfection

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1.3 Inspection Schedule

The prescribed inspection schedule for the first year after installation is
shown below.

Inspection schedule
Model 3 months after 6 months after 12 months after Remarks
installation installation installation
SSA-320A/ ¡
SSA-325A

The contents of contract-based inspections made subsequent to the first year

after installation differ depending on the maintenance contract. The relevant
service company must determine the contents of such inspections.

1.4 Check Before Inspection

1.4.1 Checking the system conditions

Check the items below with the user or in the log book to understand the
system conditions.

(1) The occurrence of anything out of the ordinary while the system is in
operation

(2) Abnormalities occurring intermittently

(3) History of problems

(4) Requests from the user

1.4.2 Checking the operating environment

Check the temperature and humidity in the examination room. Measurements

related to electric safety are particularly sensitive to the humidity. These
measurements are also sensitive to the measurement location and measurement
circuit.

If the insulation characteristics deteriorate due to system changes over time

or system malfunctions, the measurement fluctuations are likely to increase
with the increase in humidity.

1.4.3 Checking the system settings

Check the preset conditions of the system, brightness and contrast of the
monitor, and options including the transducer. Make a hard copy of the
preset conditions used normally and file it in the log book.

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1.4.4 Checking the system version

Refer to the software change record (log book) to check the system version
that is displayed when the main system is turned ON.
(For version display, refer to the service manual.)

1.4.5 Checking the system operation

Check the system operation.

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2. CLEANING

• Flowchart of cleaning process

Disconnect the power cable from the outlet.


↓
Remove the accessories.

↓
Remove the covers of the main unit and CRT.

↓
Clean the interior of the system and the fan.

↓
Clean the covers and panels.

↓
Clean the monitor.

↓
Clean the peripheral devices and accessories.

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3. CHECK OF B/M MODES

(1) System settings

Use the factory settings for items other than those described in this
manual. If any settings are changed for special reasons, record the
settings as supplementary information.

(2) Recording and filing images

Print images and file them together with the recorded data.

(3) Flowchart of check procedures

Check the lateral resolution and

axial resolution.

↓
Check the penetration.

↓
Check the contrast resolution.

↓
Check the spatial resolution.

↓
Check the speckle characteristics.

↓
Measure the sensitivity value.

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Table 3-1 System setting condition table

(for measuring the sensitivity value)

System name
SSA-320A/325A
Item
DEPTH 20
ACOUSTIC POWER 8

Table 3-2 References for sensitivity value (S/N)

Model name Transducer frequency (MHz)

Transducer
type 2.5 to 2.75 3.5 to 3.75 5.0 to 6.0 7.5

SSA-320A/ Linear 30 dB or more

SSA-325A Convex 60 dB or more 35 dB or more

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4. CHECK OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY

(1) Check procedures

For the measurements below, use the Toshiba-specified measuring devices such
as the testing device for electrical safety check, type ESA-1.

(2) Flowchart of check procedures

Measure the protective conductor resistance.


↓
Measure the ground line leakage current.

↓
Measure the enclosure leakage current.

↓
Measure patient leakage current I.

↓
Measure patient leakage current III.

↓
Measure the patient auxiliary current.

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5. CHECK OF MECHANICAL SAFETY

(1) Evaluation

Evaluation is performed by visual and operational checks.

(2) Flowchart of check procedures

Check the casters.


↓
Check caster attachment sections.

↓
Check the monitor mounting mechanism.

↓
Check the operating panel.

↓
Check the peripheral device mounting
mechanisms.

↓
Check the other mechanical parts.

↓
Check the external appearance of the
transducer.

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6. IMAGE RECORDING

(1) Evaluation

The same person should record the same region under the same conditions to
determine image deterioration (as far as possible).

(2) System settings

Use typical settings which produce high-quality images. For the other
items, the factory settings must be used. If any settings are changed for
special reasons, record the settings as supplementary information.

(3) Recording and filing images

Print images and the preset menus used when the images are recorded and file
them together with the recorded data.

(4) Flowchart of check procedures

Record a B-mode image.


↓
Record images using standard transducers.

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Cleaning A01 2.1 Interior of the (1) Disconnect the power cable from the outlet. Phillips
System and Fan screwdriver

(2) Remove accessories such as the transducer, transducer

holder, printer, and VCR from the main unit.

(3) Remove the monitor cover.

(4) Remove the covers of the main unit so that all the PWBs
and the interior of the power supply are visible. Do
not remove any PWBs unless it is abnormal.

(5) Cover the main unit with a big vinyl bag. Vinyl bag
Size 2 x 2 m

(6) Put the vacuum cleaner in the vinyl bag and turn it ON Vacuum cleaner
to vacuum dust.

(7) On the vinyl bag, make an opening as large as can allow Blower
the nozzle of the blower to be inserted and blow out Makita 4014NV
dust on the monitor, fan, PWBs, rack, power supply, etc. 600W
from top to bottom. 0 to
16000 mm/min

(8) Remove the vinyl bag gently, taking care not to spread
the dust on the inner surface of the bag.

(9) Vacuum all remaining dust with the vacuum cleaner. Vacuum cleaner
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Cleaning A02 2.2 Covers/Panels Wipe off any dirt on the main unit covers and panels using Albon
Albon (chemical soap). If it is difficult to clean the main (Yagi Kenma)
operating panel, remove the switch cover and wash off the
dirt using Albon (chemical soap).

A03 2.3 Observation Wipe off dirt from the surface of the Braun tube, filter and Toray E cleaner,
Monitor covers and then remount the filter. etc.

A04 2.4 Transducer/ Wipe off dirt from the transducer, check it for Toothbrush-sized
Transducer Holder abnormalities such as cracks, and then connect it to the small brush
main unit. Wash the transducer holder with a soft brush to
remove dirt. Turn ON the power and check that images are Blower brush or
displayed correctly. Check the PWBs for loose contacts by air spray
manually moving them to the left and right. Remount all
covers such as the side covers and front/rear covers. Phillips
screwdriver
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Item Code Inspection contents Procedures Tools parts

Clean- A05 2.5 Sonoprinter (1) TP-8010

ing (head)
When the thermal head is dirty with
foreign particles or dust, random
speckles or vertical white lines may
appear on the printed image. If this
occurs, use the supplied cleaning paper
(part No.: 857P002010, etc.) or the
thermal head cleaner pen TH-2000
(859C425050) [mediated product] as
follows:

CAUTION: Do not use the reddish-brown

colored cleaning sheet (part
No.: 857P001010) because it
may damage the thermal head.
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Clean- (2) For the case where cleaning paper is used

ing

(3) For the case where the thermal head

cleaner pen is used

(a) Pull out the pen core from the main

body and pour an appropriate amount
of cleaning solution into the main
body.
* When the pen core is dirty, replace it
with the supplied core.
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Clean-
ing CAUTION: 1. Move the cleaner pen parallel
to the element (brown portion).
2. The cleaning solution is
flammable. Mount the cap
tightly after use and take
special precautions to prevent
it from igniting.
3. Store the thermal head cleaner
pen in a cool dark place, away
from direct sunlight.

Supplier

Mitsubishi
service
center
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Clean- (4) If the platen is accumulated large

ing amounts of dust and foreign particles
from the thermal paper, characters may
not be printed correctly on the printed
image. If this is the case, follow the
procedures below to clean the platen.

(a) Open the door so that the platen can

be cleaned.

(b) If there are foreign particles or

dust on the platen, use the blower
brush to clean the platen.

(c) If the platen is extremely dirty, use

alcohol and brush it gently with a
toothbrush taking care to avoid
damaging the surface.

(d) After completion of cleaning, confirm

that printing can be performed
normally.

Supplier

Mitsubishi
service
Blower brush center
Part No. 859D048010
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Checking B/M B01 3.1 Lateral (1) Spread ultrasound gel on the phantom (CAR DIFF 000021)
modes Resolution/Axial and apply the transducer to it.
Resolution
(2) Display a 1-cm2 histogram at a depth of 5 cm.

(3) Set the GAIN so that the MAX of the histogram is 65% ±5%
of the maximum of the parenchyma.

(4) Apply the transducer to the phantom so that the

resolution of the wire target is optimal.

(5) When the optimal image is obtained, freeze the image and
record it. (In DUAL-display mode, print out the image
together with the penetration image, which is obtained
as described below.)

B02 3.2 Penetration (1) Spread ultrasound gel on the phantom (CAR DIFF 000021)
and apply the transducer to it.

(2) Adjust the GAIN and STC so that the speckle for the
parenchyma is displayed at the deepest position.

(3) Measure the depth at the border between the noise and
parenchyma and record an image on which the measured
depth is displayed.

B03 3.3 Contrast (1) Spread ultrasound gel on the phantom (ATS 539) and apply
Resolution the transducer to it.

(2) Set the FOCUS to the center of the Gray Scale Target
with HypoEchoic to the right and HyperEchoic to the
left.

(3) Record the image with DEPTH=10 cm. (In DUAL-display

mode, print the image together with the spatial
resolution image, which is obtained as described below.)
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Checking B/M B04 3.4 Spatial Resolution (1) Spread ultrasound gel on the phantom (ATS 539) and apply
modes the transducer to it.

(2) Set the transducer so that the 5-mm diameter hole is

located at the center of the image.

(3) Set the FOCUS to the center of the image.

(4) Record the image with DEPTH=15 cm.

B05 3.5 Speckle Evaluate the changes over time by periodically recording the
Characteristics images as described above.

B06 3.6 Sensitivity Value Sensitivity value (S/N)

• Measurement method

(1) Set the conditions for the diagnostic ultrasound

system by referring to table 3-1:
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Checking B/M (2) Apply ultrasound gel on the surface of the transducer
modes lens and set it as shown in the figure below. The
transducer should be set so that the target image is
displayed optimally.

Transducer

Steel ball target

(3) Set the STC VR to the left (MIN) and the GAIN VR also to
MIN (62 dB).

(4) Adjust the STC VR so that the target echo image at a

depth of approximately 16 cm starts to be displayed.

(5) Leave the transducer in air and determine the position

at which the echo of the steel ball target in (4) above If degradation is
is displayed to find the GAIN value at which white noise noticed, change
(including interference noise generated in the system, the transducer
but not including external noise) starts to appear. and check if
This value is the sensitivity value. there is any
improvement.
Sensitivity value (reference value)
........ Refer to table 3-2.
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Electrical <<Measuring points>>

safety
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Electrical C01 4.1 Protective Perform measurements while the system is not in operation. 0.2 Ω or less
safety Conductor
Resistance (1) From the protective grounding terminal to the cover-
retaining screw at the lower section of the monitor
(A1).

(2) From the protective grounding terminal to the retaining

screw near the release lever on the operating panel
(A2).

(3) From the cover-retaining screw at the lower section of

the monitor to the ground pin of the 3-pin power plug of
the system (A3).

(4) From the retaining screw near the release lever on the
operating panel to the ground pin of the 3-pin power
plug of the system (A4).

C02 4.2 Ground Line Perform measurements while the system is in operation. Normal:
Leakage Current 0.5 mA or less
(1) Connect the 3-pin power plug of the system to the outlet
on the testing device for the electric safety check Single failure:
(referred to hereinafter as testing device) (B1). 1 mA or less
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Electrical C03 4.3 Enclosure Leakage Perform measurements while the system is in operation. Normal:
safety Current 0.1 mA or less
(1) Connect the cover-retaining screw at the lower section
of the monitor to the testing device with the supplied Single failure:
cable and connect the 3-pin power plug of the system to 0.5 mA or less
the outlet on the testing device (C1).

(2) Connect the retaining screw near the release lever on

the operating panel to the testing device with the
supplied cable and connect the 3-pin power plug of the
system to the outlet on the testing device (C2).

C04 4.4 Patient Leakage Perform the following measurements while the system is in Normal:
Current I operation. 0.1 mA or less

(1) Wrap the transducer with aluminum foil and place it in a Single failure:
container filled with physiological saline solution. 0.5 mA or less
Connect the aluminum foil to measuring point A on the
testing device with the supplied cable and connect the
3-pin power plug of the system to the outlet on the
testing device (E1).

CAUTION: There must be some physiological saline

solution between the transducer and the
aluminum foil.
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Electrical C05 4.5 Patient Leakage Perform the following measurements while the system is in Single failure:
safety Current III operation. 5 mA or less

(1) Wrap the transducer with aluminum foil and place it in a

container filled with physiological saline solution.
Connect the aluminum foil to measuring point A on the
testing device with the supplied cable and connect the
3-pin power plug of the system to the outlet on the
testing device (F1).

In addition, wrap the electrodes of the ECG with

aluminum foil, connect the aluminum foil to measuring
point A on the testing device with the supplied cable,
and then connect the 3-pin power plug of the system to
the outlet on the testing device.

CAUTION: 1. There must be some physiological saline

solution between the transducer and the
aluminum foil.

2. Perform measurements with great care

because a voltage that is 10% greater than
the line voltage must be applied.
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Electrical C06 4.6 Patient Auxiliary Perform the following measurements while the system is in Normal:
safety Current operation. 0.01 mA or less

(1) Wrap the transducer with aluminum foil and connect the Single failure:
aluminum foil to measuring point A on the testing device 0.05 mA or less
with the supplied cable.
In addition, wrap each electrode of the ECG with
aluminum foil and further wrap them together with
aluminum foil. Then, connect the aluminum foil to
measuring point B on the testing device with the
supplied cable (G1).
Connect the 3-pin power plug of the system to the outlet
on the testing device.

(2) Wrap the electrodes of the ECG with aluminum foil and
connect one electrode to measuring point A and the other
to measuring point B on the testing device (G2).
Connect the 3-pin power plug of the system to the outlet
on the testing device.
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Mechanical D01 5.1 Check of the Confirm that the four casters are straight and free from
safety Casters excess play.

D02 5.2 Check of Caster When the system is used at a site in which the system is
Attachment moved frequently or moved over a route with many differences
Sections in level, confirm that the caster attachment sections of the
chassis are not distorted or cracked.

* If the system cannot be moved smoothly in the straight

direction, there is possibility of an abnormality such as
distortion or cracks in casters or caster attachment
sections.

D03 5.3 Monitor Mounting (1) Confirm that the monitor is not tilted and does not show
Mechanism excessive play.

(2) Confirm that the monitor can be moved and swiveled

normally.

D04 5.4 Operating Panel (1) Confirm that the panel is not tilted and does not show
excessive play.

D05 5.5 Mounting Mechanism Confirm that the peripheral devices are mounted correctly.
for Peripheral
Devices

D06 5.6 Other Mechanical Confirm that the suspension mechanism and the external
Parts panels are free from abnormalities.

D07 5.7 External Confirm that each transducer is free from abnormalities.
Appearance of the
Transducer
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Image E01 6.1 B-mode Image Perform right subcostal scanning to record a typical cross-
recording (abdomen) sectional image of a region in which the hepatic vein is
visible.

E02 6.2 B-mode Image Record a typical cross-sectional image such as the long axis
(heart) left ventricular image. (if the PVG-381M is connected).

E03 7.3 Recording Images Record an image of the typical examination region for each
Using Standard transducer.
Transducers
* Endocavitary transducers should be tested on the body
surface rather than by insertion into the body.