GE Vivid 7 Service Manual

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Chapter 2
Site Preparations
Section 2-1
Overview
2-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 2
This chapter provides the information required to  plan and prepare for the installation of a Vivid 7. 
Included are descriptions of the fa cility and electrical needs to be met by the  purchaser of the unit. 
2-1-2 Contents in Chapter 2
Table 2-1    Contents in Chapter 2
SectionDescriptionPage Number
2-1 Overview 2-1
2-2...

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Section 2-2
General Console Requirements
2-2-1 Console Environmental Requirements
2-2-1-1 If the unit is very cold or hot
 
2-2-1-2 Environmental specifications
2-2-1-3 Cooling The cooling requirement for the Vivid 7 is 3500 BTU/hr . This figure does not include cooling needed for 
lights, people, or other equipment in the room. Each  person in the room places an additional 300 BTU/...

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2-2-2 Electrical Requirements
2-2-2-1 General Requirements NOTE: GE Medical Systems requires a dedicated power a nd ground for the proper operation of its Ultrasound 
equipment. This dedicated power shall originate at  the last distribution panel before the system. 
Sites with a mains power system with defined Neutral and Live: 
The dedicated line shall consist of  one phase, a neutral (not...

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2-2-2-2 Electrical Requirements for Vivid 7  Dimension, Vivid 7 and Vivid 7 PRO
Electrical Specifications for Vivid 7 and Vivid 7 PR O. Monitor and on board peripherals are included.
Table 2-4    Electrical Specifications for Vivid 7   sheet 1 of 3
GE VINGMED 
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTIONVOLTAGETOLERANCESCURRENTFREQUENCY
FD000010 VIVID 7 DIMENSION CONSOLE, 
LCD MONITOR 230 VAC ±10% 5 A...

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FC000960VIVID 7 DIMENSION 
MULTIDIMENSIONAL IMAGING 
(BT’06) 120 VAC110-120 VAC±10%10 A50-60 Hz
FC000970 VIVID 7 DIMENSION VOLUME 
ULTRASOUND (BT’06) 230 VAC 230 VAC ±10% 5 A 50-60 Hz
FC000980 VIVID 7 DIMENSION VOLUME 
ULTRASOUND (BT’06) 120 VAC 110-120 VAC ±10% 10 A 50-60 Hz
FC000760 VIVID 7 DIMENSION, 
MULTIDIMENSIONAL RENDERING 
AND VOLUME 230 VAC ±10% 5 A 50-60 Hz
FC000770VIVID 7 DIMENSION,...

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2-2-2-3 Inrush Current Inrush current is not a factor to consider due to  the inrush current limiting properties of the power 
supplies. 
Maximum inrush current at startup:
• 230 VAC: 12 A
• 120 VAC: 7 A
2-2-2-4 Site Circuit Breaker
It is recommended that the br anch circuit breaker for the unit be readily accessible.
2-2-2-5 Site Power Outlets A dedicated AC power outlet must be...

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2-2-3 EMI Limitations
Ultrasound machines are susceptible to Electromagne tic Interference (EMI) from radio frequencies, 
magnetic fields, and transients in the air or wiring.  They also generate EMI. The Vivid 7 complies with 
limits as stated on the EMC label. Ho wever there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation.
Possible EMI sources should be identi...

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2-2-3 EMI Limitations (cont’d).
Table 2-5    EMI Prevention/abatement
EMI RuleDetails
Be aware of RF sources Keep the unit at least 5 meters or 15 feet away from other EMI sources. Special shielding may 
be required to eliminate interference problem
s caused by high frequency, high powered radio 
or video broadcast signals.
Ground the unit Poor grounding is the most likely reason a...

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2-2-4 Probes Environmental Requirements
2-2-5 Time and Manpower Requirements
Site preparation takes time. Begin Pre-installation c hecks as soon as possible, if possible, six weeks 
before delivery, to allow enough time to make any changes.
 
Table 2-6    Operation and Storage Temperatures for Probes.
ElectronicPA M P T E
Operation: 10 to 40 
oC (50 to 104 oF) 5 to 42.7 oC (41 to 108,9 oF)...

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Section 2-3
Facility Needs
2-3-1 Purchaser Responsibilities
The work and materials nee ded to prepare the site is the responsibility of the purchaser. Delay, 
confusion, and waste of manpower can be avoided by  completing pre installation work before delivery. 
Purchaser responsibility includes:
• Procuring the materials required.
• Completing the preparations before delivery of the ultrasound...