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Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro
Basic Service Manual
Direction Number: 5718826-100 English
Rev. 10
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  • Page 1 Technical Publication Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Basic Service Manual Direction Number: 5718826-100 English Rev. 10 All Material Copyright © 2015-2018 by General Electric Company Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 Product Information This manual is a reference for the Vivid T8, Vivid T8 Pro. It applies to all versions of the R1.x.x, R2.x.x software for the Vivid T8 ultrasound system. It applies to all versions of the R1.x.x software for the Vivid T8 Pro ultrasound system.
  • Page 3 Update flexible arm information and spare part list Rev. 08 2018/03/27 Update the unpacking procedure Rev. 09 2018/09/04 Update battery description Rev. 10 2018/09/21 Update renewal part list Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 4 MyWorkshop/ePDM (GE electronic Product Data Management). If you need to know the latest revision, contact your distributor, local GE Sales Representative or in the USA call the GE Ultrasound Clinical Answer Center at 1 800 682 5327 or 1 262 524 5698.
  • Page 5 Important precautions Translation policy Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
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  • Page 18: Damage In Transportation

    GE personnel. In performing all electrical work on these products, GE will use its own specially trained field engineers. All of GE’s electrical work on these products will comply with the requirements of the applicable electrical codes.

  • Page 19: Omission And Errors

    P.R.China 214028 GE employees should use TrackWise to report service documentation issues. These issues will then be in the internal problem reporting tool and communicated to the writer. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual i-17 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 20: Service Safety Considerations

    For a complete review of all safety requirements, refer to Chapter 1 in the Service Manual. i-18 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 21: Legal Notes

    The contents of this publication may not be copied or duplicated in any form, in whole or in part, without prior written permission of GE. GE may revise this publication from time to time without written notice. Trademarks All products and their name brands are trademarks of their respective holders.
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  • Page 23: Table Of Contents

    Typical users of the Proprietary Service Manual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-4 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro models covered by this manual- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-5...
  • Page 24 The Tilt indicator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7 Receiving the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7...
  • Page 25 Contents in this section - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-24 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-24...
  • Page 26 Peripheral checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-34 Turn OFF Power to Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-34 Mechanical Functions Checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-34 Power supply test &...
  • Page 27 Tools needed for servicing Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-6 Overview of Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-7...
  • Page 28 Standard GE tool kit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 29 Ultrasound Inspection Forms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10-32 Electrical Safety Tests Log Index Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual i-27 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
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  • Page 31: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    This chapter describes important issues related to safely servicing the Ultrasound system. The service provider must read and understand all the information presented here before installing or servicing the units. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 32: Overview

    1-8 ‘Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements’ on page 1-24 • 1-9 ‘Returning probes and repair parts’ on page 1-25 • 1-10 ‘EMC, EMI and ESD’ on page 1-26 • 1-11 ‘Customer assistance’ on page 1-28 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 33: Manual Overview

    Manual Overview 1-2 Manual Overview This manual provides installation and service information for the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Ultrasound system. It is divided in ten chapters as shown below. This manual is for Vivid T8 and Vivid T8 Pro. 1-2-1 Contents in this manual The manual is divided into ten chapters.

  • Page 34: Typical Users Of The Proprietary Service Manual

    Contains instructions on how to make any available adjustments to the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. Diagnostics/ Provides procedures for running diagnostic or Troubleshooting related routines for the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. Replacement Provides disassembly procedures and procedures reassembly procedures for all changeable FRU. Renewal Parts Contains a complete list of replacement parts for Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro.

  • Page 35: Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Models Covered By This Manual

    Manual Overview 1-2-3 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro models covered by this manual Table 1-2: Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Model Designations Model Number Description System SW H48432AA English version Vivid T8 R1.x.x H48432AB English version Vivid T8 with Articulation Arm R1.x.x...

  • Page 36: Method To Distinguish R1 From R2

    1-2-4 Method to distinguish R1 from R2 Figure 1-1. Method to distinguish R1 and R2 NOTE: Vivid T8 R1 refers to the system which is installed with the software R1.x.x. Vivid T8 R2 refers to the system which is installed with the software R2.x.x.
  • Page 37 If Yes, there is S-Video/Composite out port, check if the console has upgrade labeling with UDI. If No, it is Vivid T8 R1 with software R1.x.x. If Yes, there is upgrade labeling with UDI, the system is R1 system with software upgraded version of R2.x.x. This is R1 upgraded to R2.

  • Page 38: Important Conventions

    1-3-1-1 Model designations This manual covers the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Ultrasound systems listed in: 1-2-3 ‘Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro models covered by this manual’ on page 1-5. 1-3-1-2 Icons Pictures, or icons, are used wherever they will reinforce the printed message.
  • Page 39 Notes are used to provide important information about an item or a procedure. NOTE: Be sure to read the notes; the information contained in a note can often save you time or effort. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 40: Standard Hazard Icons

    ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL RADIATION LASER HEAT PINCH NOTE: Even if a symbol isn’t used on the product or in this manual, it may be included for your reference. 1-10 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 41 Wear Eye Protection Hand Protection Foot Protection Wear Eye Protection Be sure to read the notes; the information contained in a note can often save you time or effort. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 1-11 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 42: Product Icons

    It is important to refer to the current revision of the Ultrasound system’s User Manual for a full list of product labels prior to servicing the system. 1-12 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 43: Labels Locations

    User Manual for a full list of product labels prior to servicing the system. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro labels are provided in English. The labels are at the back of the system. The label content may be different for different regions. Please refer to the labels on the system for the actual content.
  • Page 44 Serial Number. NOTE: If the new label is needed during the service activities, please click “Ask an Expert“ to submit the case in the support central: http://supportcentral.ge.com/products/sup_products.asp?prod_ id=44177. 1-14 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 45: Safety Considerations

    Operating personnel must not remove the system covers. • Servicing should be performed by authorized personnel only. Only personnel who have participated in a Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Training Seminar are authorized to service the equipment. DANGEROUS VOLTAGES, CAPABLE OF CAUSING DANGER DEATH, ARE PRESENT IN THIS EQUIPMENT.
  • Page 46 GE has limited the lifting weight for one person in the field to 16 KG (35 LBS). Anything over 16 KG (35 LBS) requires 2 people. Have two people available to deliver and unpack the Vivid T8/ WARNING Vivid T8 Pro.
  • Page 47 PPE should be used to reduce the risk of injury. Wear all PPE including gloves as indicated in the chemical WARNING MSDS. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 1-17 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 48: Mechanical Safety

    Take extra care when moving the system. CAUTION The Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro weighs approximately 65 kg (144 lbs) or more, depending on installed peripherals, when ready for use. To avoid possible injury and equipment damage when transporting from one area of use to another: •...
  • Page 49 Do not move the Ultrasound system if the Operator Panel is in CAUTION unlocked position. Do not transport Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro in a vehicle without CAUTION locking the casters (wheels) and securing it as described in chapter 4.
  • Page 50 Secure system with straps or as directed otherwise to prevent motion during transport. • Prevent vibration damage by driving cautiously. Avoid unpaved roads, excessive speeds, and erratic stops or starts. 1-20 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 51: Electrical Safety

    • Both the system power cable and the power connector must meet international electrical standards Connecting a Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro to the wrong voltage level WARNING will most likely destroy it. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 1-21 5718826-100 English Rev.
  • Page 52 1-6-5-3 Peripherals Refer to the Patient Safety Environment section of the User’s Manual for peripheral isolation information. 1-22 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 53: Dangerous Procedure Warnings

    DEATH, ARE PRESENT IN THIS EQUIPMENT. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING, TESTING AND ADJUSTING. If the covers are removed from an operating Vivid T8/Vivid T8 WARNING Pro, some metal surfaces may be warm enough to pose a potential heat hazard if touched, even while in shutdown mode.

  • Page 54: Lockout/Tagout (Loto) Requirements

    6. Control all stored and residual energy. 7. Verify isolation. All potentially hazardous stored or residual energy is relieved. Energy Control and Power Lockout for Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. WARNING When servicing parts of the Ultrasound system where there is exposure to voltage greater than 30 volts: 1.

  • Page 55: Returning Probes And Repair Parts

    It is always possible during system failure and repair to lose patient data. GE is not responsible for the loss of this data. If PHI (Patient Healthcare Information) data needs to be sent to GE employees for service purposes, GE will ascertain agreement from the customer.

  • Page 56: Emc, Emi And Esd

    1-10-2 CE Compliance Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro conforms to all applicable conducted and radiated emission limits and to immunity from electrostatic discharge, radiated and conducted RF fields, magnetic fields and power line transient requirements.

  • Page 57: Electrostatic Discharge (Esd) Prevention

    Always use non-conductive handles designed for the removal and replacement of ESD sensitive parts. All parts that have the potential for storing energy must be discharged or isolated before making contact. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 1-27 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 58: Customer Assistance

    6. Imaging mode, probe, preset/application. 7. Media brand, speed, capacity, type. 8. Save secondary image capture, cine loop, 4D multi-volume loop. NOTE: Restart the application before resuming clinical scanning. 1-28 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 59: Phone Numbers For Customer Assistance

    PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER GE Medical Systems (China) Co., Ltd. +86 510 85225888 +86 510 85226688 No.19 Changjiang Road WuXi National Hi-Tech Development Zone Jiangsu P.R.China 214028 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 1-29 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 60: Authorized Representative

    The location of the CE marking is shown in the Safety chapter of the User manual. Authorized EU Representative: GE Medical Systems SCS 283 rue de la Minière 78530 BUC, France 1-30 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 61: Chapter 2 - Site Preparations

    This chapter provides the information required to plan and prepare for the setup of an Ultrasound system. Included are descriptions of the facility and electrical needs to be met by the purchaser of the units. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 62: Contents In This Chapter

    2-1 ‘Overview’ on page 2-2 • 2-2 ‘General Ultrasound system requirements’ on page 2-3 • 2-3 ‘Facility needs’ on page 2-12 • 2-4 ‘Environmental Dangers’ on page 2-23 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 63: General Ultrasound System Requirements

    Table 2-1: System Acclimation Time Chart Degree C -4.5 42.5 47.5 Degree F 23.9 28.4 32.9 37.4 108.5 117.5 hours Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 64 Ensure that the probe face temperature does not exceed the CAUTION normal operation temperature range. The Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro system and probe connector is not CAUTION waterproof. Do not expose the device to water or any kind of liquid.
  • Page 65 (dim/bright) is recommended. Keep in mind that lighting controls and dimmers can be a source of EMI which could degrade image quality. These controls should be selected to minimize possible interference. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 66: Electrical Requirements

    Site Preparations 2-2-3 Electrical requirements 2-2-3-1 General requirements NOTE: GE requires a dedicated power and ground for the proper operation of its Ultrasound equipment. This dedicated power shall originate at the last distribution panel before the Ultrasound system. Sites with a mains power system with defined Neutral and Live:...
  • Page 67 General Ultrasound system requirements 2-2-3-3 Site circuit breaker Power outage may occur. The Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro requires a CAUTION dedicated single branch circuit. To avoid circuit overload and possible loss of critical care equipment, make sure you do not have any other equipment operating on the same circuit.
  • Page 68 70%T (30 dip) for 25 70%T (30 dip) for 25 environment. cycles; cycles; < 5%T (>95% dip) for 5 < 5%T (>95% dip) for 5 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 69: Emi Limitations

    • general AC/DC adapters The presence of a broadcast station or broadcast van may also cause interference. See: 2-2-4-1 ‘EMI prevention/abatement’ on page 2-10 for EMI prevention tips. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 70 Where applicable, do not allow cables to lie across the top of the Card Rack or peripheral cables hang out of the peripheral bays. Loop the excess length for peripheral cables inside the peripheral bays. Attach the monitor cables to the frame. 2-10 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 71: Probes Environmental Requirements

    2-2-6 Time and manpower requirements Site preparation takes time. Begin site preparation checks as soon as possible, if possible, six weeks before delivery, to allow enough time to make any changes. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 2-11 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 72: Facility Needs

    2-3-6 ‘Recommended floor plan suggestion’ on page 2-17 • 2-3-7 ‘Suggested floor plan, Ultrasound system, and EchoPAC PC in same room’ on page 2-18 • 2-3-8 ‘Networking setup requirements’ on page 2-18 2-12 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 73: Purchaser Responsibilities

    All electrical work on these products must comply with the requirements of applicable electrical codes. The purchaser of GE equipment must only utilize qualified personnel to perform electrical servicing on the equipment. The desire to use a non–listed or customer provided product or...

  • Page 74: Required Facility Needs

    Site Preparations 2-3-3 Required facility needs NOTE: GE requires a dedicated power and ground for the proper operation of its Ultrasound equipment. This dedicated power shall originate at the last distribution panel before the Ultrasound system. Sites with a mains power system with defined Neutral and Live:...

  • Page 75: Desirable Features

    • Nearby waiting room, lavatory, and dressing room • Dual level lighting (bright and dim) • Lockable cabinet ordered by GE for its software and proprietary manuals Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 2-15 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 76: Minimal Floor Plan Suggestion

    11. Dedicated Power Outlet - 5. Probes/Supplies Circuit Breaker protected and easily accessible Figure 2-1. Minimal floor plan, 2.5 m x 3 m (8 by 10 foot) 2-16 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 77: Recommended Floor Plan Suggestion

    Dual Level Lighting (bright of Ultrasound system from inches) and dim) wall or objects 7. Emergency Oxygen 13. Stool Figure 2-2. A 14 by 17 foot recommended floor plan Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 2-17 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 78: Suggested Floor Plan, Ultrasound System, And Echopac Pc In Same Room

    None. 2-3-8-2 Scanner connected to hospital’s network Supported networks: 100/1000 Mbit Ethernet/DICOM network (option) 2-3-8-3 InSite requirements InSite requires an Ethernet connection via: • 100/1000 Mbit Interface 2-18 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 79 With DICOM, images can be archived, stored, and retrieved faster, easier, and at a lower cost. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 2-19 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 80 DICOM APPLICATION INFORMATION. A field for the make (manufacturer) and the revision of the device, is also included. This information may be useful for error solving. 2-20 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 81 Facility needs 2-3-8-5 DICOM option setup requirements(continued) Figure 2-4. Worksheet for DICOM Network Information Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 2-21 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 82 Site Preparations 2-3-8-6 Installation Pre Checklist 2-22 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 83: Environmental Dangers

    This encloses a space within the room 1.83 m (6 ft.) beyond the perimeter of the bed (examination table, dental chair, treatment booth, and the like) in its intended location, and extending vertically 2.29 m (7.5 ft.) above the floor. 1. Patient environment Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 2-23 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 84: Patient Environment Iec60601-1 And Ansi Aami Es60601-1

    Patient Environment. The patient environment/vicinity will be depicted as a dashed line in this procedure. See example below. 1. Patient environment Figure 2-5. Patient environment 2-24 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 85: Chapter 3 - System Setup

    How to prepare the facility and unit of the actual installation, and how to check and test the unit, probes, and external peripherals for electrical safety are also included in this procedure. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 86: Overview

    3-7 ‘System Configuration’ on page 3-24 • 3-8-3 ‘Peripherals Installation Instructions’ on page 3-28 • 3-9 ‘Connectivity setup’ on page 3-41 • 3-11 ‘Paperwork after setup’ on page 3-74 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 87: Setup Reminders

    • Install Insite: 0.5 hour The Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro installation and functional checkout will take approximately 1 hour. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro consoles with optional equipment may take slightly longer. 3-2-2 Setup warnings WHEN USING ANY TEST INSTRUMENT THAT IS CAPABLE DANGER OF OPENING THE AC GROUND LINE (I.E., METER’S...
  • Page 88 The following table describes guidelines for reaching operational temperatures from storage or transport temperatures. Table 3-1: System Acclimation Time Chart Degree C -4.5 42.5 47.5 Degree F 23.9 28.4 32.9 37.4 108.5 117.5 hours Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 89 3-2-2 Setup warnings(continued) Operator Manual(s) CAUTION The User Manual(s) should be fully read and understood before operating the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro and kept near the Ultrasound system for quick reference. Acoustic Output Hazard CAUTION Although the ultrasound energy transmitted from the Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro probe is within AIUM/NEMA standards, avoid unnecessary exposure.

  • Page 90: Receiving And Unpacking The Equipment

    System Setup 3-3 Receiving and unpacking the equipment 3-3-1 Purpose of this section This section describes how to receive and unpack Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. 3-3-2 Contents in this section • 3-3-3 ‘Warnings for receiving and unpacking’ on page 3-6 •...

  • Page 91: The Tilt Indicator

    Tilt Watch 3-3-5 Receiving the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro 3-3-5-1 Overview Improper handling during transportation may harm the equipment inside the package even if the package itself is undamaged. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 92 • If NO: continue with the next step. 1 - Red Color Continue with the instructions in 3-3-6 ‘Unpacking the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro’ on page 3-12. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 93 Before cutting the straps, check Tilt Tag to make sure it has not been triggered. If damaged, report it to the carrier. If not, then cut the straps around the crate. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 94 If the Tilt Indicator has triggered: Note on the shipping papers at the time of receipt that the Tilt Indicator label was activated. Inspect the product for possible concealed damage. 3-10 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 95 14 day period. 3-3-5-6 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro transportation box label The Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro transportation box label is located at the front of the transportation box. Figure 3-2. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro transportation box label 1 Figure 3-3.

  • Page 96: Unpacking The Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro

    Chapter 1. Please carefully unpack the system, and do not dispose the CAUTION package of Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro, so that it can be reused for service. NOTE: Please check the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro console is well assembly after unpacking the system.
  • Page 97 Remove the top cover. Remove the three plastic locks. Note: Rotate the inside plastic lock counterclockwise to remove it and then remove the outside lock. Remove the outside shipping box. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-13 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 98 Cut the wrapping bag by scissors and remove the PE bag from the unit. Note: Remove the barrier bag if the system is transported by sea. 3-14 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 99 Remove all the covers and foams from the unit. 3-3-6-1 Moving into Position Please refer to User Manual on how to move the system. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-15 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 100: Packing The Equipment

    System Setup 3-3-7 Packing the Equipment Please pack Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro in the reverse order of unpacking. 3-16 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 101: Packing Materials - Recycling Information

    Packing materials - recycling information 3-4 Packing materials - recycling information The packing materials for Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro are recyclable: • The Transportation Box is made of spruce or similar material. (“PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE” included in all shipments to The People's Republic of China.) •...

  • Page 102: Preparing For Setup

    3-5-3 EMI protection The Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro has been designed to minimize the effects of Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). Many of the covers, shields, and screws are provided primarily to protect the system from image artifacts caused by this interference.

  • Page 103: Completing The Setup

    Table 3-6: Physical dimensions of Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Height Width Depth Depth 1250 49.3 27.6 35.5 Inches 3-6-3-3 Console Weight • Weight: approx. 65 kg (144 lbs) Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-19 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 104: Electrical Specifications

    System Setup 3-6-4 Electrical specifications Connecting a Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro to the wrong voltage level WARNING will most likely destroy it. 3-6-4-1 Verification of the system’s voltage setting Verify that the mains voltage specified for the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro is available on-site.

  • Page 105: Connections On The I/O Rear Panel

    GE Healthcare. 3-6-5-1 Connect Ethernet Connect the network cable to the Ethernet connector on the I/O Rear Panel. The connector is located on the rear side of Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. 3-6-5-2 Connect USB Flash Drive NOTE: USB Flash Drive approved for Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro are verified for EMC performance according to EN55011 class B.
  • Page 106 Figure 3-4. Connect S-Video NOTE: S-Video and composit out port are not supported on Vivid T8 system which is originally installed with software R2.x.x. 3-6-5-4 Connect External Monitor through VGA port Connect VGA cable to the system and the external monitor through VGA port.

  • Page 107: Connecting Probes

    3-6-6 Connecting probes Please refer to User Manual on how to connect/disconnect a probe. 3-6-7 Powering the system Please refer to User Manual on how to power the system. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-23 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 108: System Configuration

    System Setup 3-7 System Configuration 3-7-1 Purpose of this section This section describes how to configure the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. 3-7-2 Contents in this section 3-7-3 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro configuration For complete instructions, refer to the lastest revision of the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Basic User Manual, Chapter 16.

  • Page 109: Peripherals Installation

    Peripherals Installation 3-8 Peripherals Installation 3-8-1 Overview This section describes how to install and configure the peripherals validated for the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. About the operation check-out of peripherals, 4-3-32 ‘Peripheral checks’ on page 4-34 for more information. Table 3-8:...

  • Page 110: Furnished Materials

    AC Power Cord (local purchase) USB cable • Digital Printer Table 3-11: Materials furnished with B/W Printer Item Description Quantity Note HP Officejet 100 Printer Paper Roll USB cable 3-26 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 111 USB 2.0 HDD USB Cable • 3 Pedal Footswitch Table 3-14: Materials furnished with the Footswitch Item Description Quantity Note Footswitch Suns USB Footswitch For R2.x.x only Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-27 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 112: Peripherals Installation Instructions

    1. Unpack B/W Printer. 3-8-3-2 Installation Procedure NOTE: The printer driver is customized for the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro at the factory; you do not need to change the settings. 1. Place the device in a suitable place. 2. Connect the USB Cable on the Printer.
  • Page 113 If Printer is not in the selected Devices menu, select it from the Available Devices in the left column and press “>>” to move to the selected Devices column. Figure 3-8. Selected Devices Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-29 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 114 Figure 3-9. Printer Properties 9. Select Sony UP-D711MD from the Name pull-down menu, then select OK. Figure 3-10. Print Setup 10. Select OK. Figure 3-11. Printer Properties 3-30 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 115 2. Connect the USB Cable on the Printer. 3. Connect the power cord with the AC output in the wall outlet, then turn on the printer. 4. Connect USB cable to Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro isolated USB port. Figure 3-12. Color Printer connection Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro –...
  • Page 116 If Printer is not in the selected Devices menu, select it from the Available Devices in the left column and press “>>” to move to the selected Devices column. Figure 3-14. Selected Devices 3-32 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 117 Figure 3-15. Printer Properties 9. Select Sony UP-D25MD from the Name pull-down menu, then select OK. Figure 3-16. Print Setup 10. Select OK. Figure 3-17. Printer Properties Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-33 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 118 2. Connect the USB Cable on the Printer. 3. Connect the power cord with the AC output in the wall outlet, then turn on the printer. 4. Connect USB cable to Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro isolated USB port. Figure 3-18. HP Officejet 100 connection 5.
  • Page 119 2. Connect the USB Cable on the Printer. 3. Connect the power cord with the AC output in the wall outlet, then turn on the printer. 4. Connect USB cable to Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro isolated USB port. Figure 3-19. UP-D897 connection 5.
  • Page 120 System Setup 3-8-3-6 Footswitch Installation 3-8-3-6-1 Tools No special tools needed. 3-8-3-6-2 Manpower One person 5 min. 3-8-3-6-3 Preparations 1. Unpack the Footswitch. 2. Ensure no physical damage. 3-36 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 121 Peripherals Installation 3-8-3-6 Footswitch Installation(continued) 3-8-3-6-4 Installation Procedure 1. Connect the Footswitch to the USB port on the Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro system. Figure 3-20. Connect Footswitch to the system Figure 3-21. Connect Footswitch to the system (for R2.x.x only) Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro –...
  • Page 122 Image Store, Cursor, Pointer, Previous Cycle, next Cycle, Freeze, 2D, Color, Print, Print Alt., Rec/Pause. Enter Config (F2) -> Imaging -> Application to configure the Footswitch functions. Figure 3-22. Configuring Footswitch Functions 3-38 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 123 1. Unpack the USB2.0 HDD. 2. Ensure no physical damage. 3-8-3-7-4 Installation Procedure 1. Connect the USB2.0 HDD to the USB port on the Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro system. Figure 3-23. Connect HDD to the system Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-39 5718826-100 English Rev.
  • Page 124 3-8-3-11 Preparations 1. Unpack the ECG. 2. Ensure no physical damage. 3-8-3-12 Installation Procedure 1. Connect the ECG to the ECG cable on the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro system. Figure 3-24. Connect ECG to the system 3-40 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual...

  • Page 125: Connectivity Setup

    3-9-1 TCP/IP Screen 1. Press F2 on the control panel and login as admin, refer to ‘Logging on to Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro as “ADM”’ on page 4-9 . 2. Select Connectivity on the screen. 3. Select TCP/IP tab, the screen gives an overview of the network settings for Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro.
  • Page 126 3. Select OK to save your changes or Cancel to return without saving any changes. 4. Reboot the system to activate the settings or continue with other TCPIP setup tasks. 3-42 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 127: Network Setup

    Configuration’ on page 7-12 for more information. 3-9-3 Setup connection to a DICOM server Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro is configured to work with DICOM servers in a network environment. Images are first saved on the local image butter on the system. At the end of the examination the images are sent to the DICOM server via a DICOM spooler and to the local database, depending on dataflows.
  • Page 128 • If Hidden is enabled, the dataflow will be invisible in the Search/Create Patient screen. Uncheck Hidden to display the dataflow in the Search/Create Patient screen. 3-44 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 129 Properties to display the Properties dialog. Figure 3-29. DICOM Server 5. Select the IP-address down-arrow to choose the DICOM Server from the pull-down menu. Figure 3-30. DICOM Server's Proprerties dialog Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-45 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 130 Figure 3-33. Edit Name and/or Ip address d. Select OK to save the new settings and close the dialog. Select Cancel to close the dialog and return to the DICOM Properties dialog. 3-46 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 131 • Enter the DICOM server Port No (Port Number). Figure 3-34. DICOM Server's Properties dialog Select OK to close the DICOM properties dialog and save the changes. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-47 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 132 “Private Data”, such as CA-1000. • Signed Doppler Velocities It is disabled by default. It means that signs for Doppler Velocities are removed in the DICOM SR. 3-48 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 133 The retry settings can be used to make jobs retry on bad networks. There is no need to set retries for moblie (off-line) use. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-49 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 134 • MPPS If enable MPPS, check the check-box and select MPPS. In the dialog, enter IP address, Name, AE Ttitle and port Number. Figure 3-37. MPPS Properties 3-50 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 135 3. If the network connection to the server is OK, it will be illustrated by a smiling face A sad smily indicates that the network connection is failing. Typical causes: • Network cable not connected • Configuration erroe(s) Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-51 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 136 Only one device can be checked at one time. Figure 3-40. Verify the connection 2. The verification process may use some amount of time. When done, a check status is displayed. Figure 3-41. Check Status 3-52 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 137 Close the warning window, a sign is displayed on the left of the device icon, indicating if the test is passed ( ) or failed Figure 3-42. Verification Result Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-53 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 138: Dicom Sr

    M&A from category Cardiac/Pediatric (heart) and Vascular/Abdominal categories, two SR documents are sent. TID5200 Echocardiography Procedure Report and TID 5100 Vascular Ultrasound Procedure Report do not support all M&A results from Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. They are limited to the following: • No unassigned measurement.
  • Page 139 This option is by default unchecked and should only be used with DICOM storage devices that can handle private fata format. • Signed Doppler velocities: send signed Doppler veloities. 6. Select OK. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-55 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 140: Export Configuration

    It is possible to set a secondary user if required by the remote share. For more information, see ‘Configurable Remote Path User’ on page 3-57 . 3-56 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 141 Figure 3-44. The Tools sheet 3. Enter the User and Password in the respective fields. NOTE: The filed User can either be on the form of username or domain\username. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-57 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 142 1. Press F2 on the control panel and log on as administrator. 2. Select Connectivity -> Dataflow. The Dataflow sheet is displayed. 3. Select the dataflow Misc. Export in the Name pull-down menu. Figure 3-45. The Dataflow sheet 3-58 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 143 Remote path field before they can be selected from the Destination pull-down menu. See 3-9-5 ‘Export configuration’ on page 3-56 for more information. 3. Select OK and press Config. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-59 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 144 Remote paths of network volumes must be entered once in the Remote path field before they can be selected from the Destination Pull-down menu. 3. Check the options as required. 4. Select OK and press Config. 3-60 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 145 Name pull-down menu. Figure 3-48. eVue dataflow 4. Select eVue device in the Selected devices column and select Properties. The eVue properties window is displayed. Figure 3-49. eVue Properties Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-61 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 146 Remote paths of network volumes must be entered once in the Remote path field before they can be selected from the Destination Pull-down menu. 6. Check the options as required. 7. Select OK and press Config. 3-62 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 147: Create A New Dataflow

    Database Database Storage Storage Storage Database Remote Database DICOM Worklist DICOM CD Read DICOM USB device Read Query/ Retrieve Worklist/ database Worklist/ remote database No input device Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-63 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 148 Figure 3-50. Connectivity-> Dataflow 3. It brings up the Enter new name dialog. Enter a name, e.g. Worklist-DICOM Storage, and then select OK. Figure 3-51. Enter New Name 3-64 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 149 Figure 3-52. Add Input 5. In the pop-up Worklist properties window, configure the worklist’s IP address, AE title and Port number and other necessary information. Figure 3-53. Worklist Properties Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-65 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 150 Figure 3-54. Connectivity 7. In the pop-up DICOM storage properties window, configure the worklist’s IP address, AE title and Port number and other necessary information. Figure 3-55. 3-66 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 151 Doppler Velocities is disabled by default. This means that signs for Doppler Velocities are removed in the DICOM SR. 8. If this dataflow should be the default at start-up, enable Default for the dataflow. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-67 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 152: Query/Retrieve Setup

    DICOM data from a DICOM server for further analysis on the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. NOTE: You may have to set up Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro as a destination on the server. 3-9-7-1 Query/Retrieve Setup on Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro 1.
  • Page 153 Connectivity setup 3-9-7-1 Query/Retrieve Setup on Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro(continued) 4. Select QueryRetrieve in the Selected column and then select Properties to display the Properties dialog. Figure 3-57. Select Properties 5. Select the DICOM Query/Retrieve server from the IP-address pull down menu. In some cases, the server is the same as used for DICOM Storage.
  • Page 154 System Setup 3-9-7-1 Query/Retrieve Setup on Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro(continued) Follow the steps below to change the Search Criterias parameters: a. Select Search Criterias Figure 3-59. Search Criterias b. Select the correct tag from the pull down menu. If needed, type in the value. Then select Add to List.
  • Page 155 Query/Retrieve Server. 2. Follow the steps in 3-9-3-2 ‘Verify the Connection to a Device’ on page 3-52 to verify the connection to the Query/ Retrieve Server. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-71 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 156: Option Setup

    3-10-1 Software Option Installation Procedure NOTE: Not all features described in this section may be available or cleared for sale in all markets. Please contact with your local GE Ultrasound representative to get the latest information. 1. Power on the system.
  • Page 157 5. After the system is powered on, check the option status. The option status explanation: • Permanent: This option is enabled in the system. 6. Exit and check the function of the option installed. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-73 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 158: Paperwork After Setup

    During and after setup, the documentation (i.e. CDs with documentation, User Manuals, Installation Manuals, etc.) for the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro and the peripherals must be kept as part of the original Ultrasound system documentation. This ensures that all relevant safety and user information is available during the operation and service of the complete Ultrasound system.

  • Page 159: Product Locator Installation Card

    3-11-3 Product Locator Installation Card NOTE: The Product Locator Installation Card shown may not be the same as the provided Product Locator card. Figure 3-63. Product Locator Installation Card (Example) Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-75 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 160 System Setup 3-76 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 161: Chapter 4 - General Procedures And Functional Checks

    Chapter 4 General Procedures and Functional Checks This chapter provides procedures for quickly checking major functions of the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro and diagnostics instructions using the built-in service software. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 162: Purpose Of This Chapter

    4-1-3 Special Equipment required To perform these tests, you'll need any of the sector, linear, or convex probes. (Normally you should check all the probes used on the system). Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 163: General Procedures

    The covers are required for safe operation, good Ultrasound system performance and cooling purposes. Energy Control and Power Lockout for Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. WARNING When servicing parts of the Ultrasound system where there is exposure to voltage greater than 30 volts: 1.

  • Page 164: Overview

    • 4-2-3 ‘Power off’ on page 4-8 • 4-2-4 ‘LCD Monitor position adjustment’ on page 4-9 • 4-2-5 ‘Logging on to Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro as “ADM”’ on page 4-9 • 4-2-6 ‘Removable media’ on page 4-10 • 4-2-7 ‘Archiving and loading presets’ on page 4-11 •...

  • Page 165: Power On/Boot Up

    Do not cycle the Circuit Breaker ON-OFF-ON in less than five (5) seconds. When turning OFF the Circuit Breaker, the Ultrasound system should de-energize completely before turning the circuit breaker ON. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 166 General Procedures and Functional Checks 4-2-2-2 Connect AC (mains) Power to Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Connecting AC Power to the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro ultrasound unit, involves preliminary checks of the power cord, voltage level and compliance with electrical safety requirements.
  • Page 167 General procedures 4-2-2-3 Switch ON the AC Power to Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro 1. Switch ON the Mains Power Circuit Breaker at the rear of the unit. You should hear a “click” from the relays in the AC Power and the unit is ready to boot.

  • Page 168: Power Off

    To enable the key-combination <Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, the dongle should be connected to the system. • Cancel Use this button to exit from the System-Exit menu and return to the previous operation. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 169: Lcd Monitor Position Adjustment

    4-2-4 LCD Monitor position adjustment Refer to User Manual for LCD Monitor position adjustment. 4-2-5 Logging on to Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro as “ADM” Select Utility tab on the touch screen, then select Config. It will bring up the Operator Login dialog where you must log Figure 4-2.

  • Page 170: Removable Media

    Refer to the latest revision of the User Manual to perform the following tasks: • Using Removable Media • Labeling Removable Media • Formatting Removable Media • Verifying Removable Media 4-10 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 171: Archiving And Loading Presets

    (blank) DVD-R disk into the DVD-RW. 2. Access to the Config/Admin Menu, and select Backup. The Backup sheet will be shown on the LCD display. Figure 4-3. Backup Sheet Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-11 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 172 Restore sheet will be shown on the LCD display. See Figure 4-3 on page 4-11. 3. Select the items needed to be restored. 4. Select Restore. The system performs the restore and restarts. 4-12 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 173: Data Management

    General procedures 4-2-8 Data Management Refer to the latest revision of the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Manual to perform the following tasks: • Configuring the Disk Management Function • Setting the Disk Management Schedule • Configuring Data Management Settings •...

  • Page 174: Where Are The User Manuals And The Service Manual

    4-2-12 How to display or print the PDF files from the Manual CD? 1. Insert the CD-R disk (CD-ROM) into the CD-drive on a PC or Laptop with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Do not try to use the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro to read these files, it CAUTION will not work! 2.

  • Page 175: Cleaning The Trackball

    2. Disconnect the mains power cable from the wall outlet. Follow these links if you need more information: 4-2-3 ‘Power off’ on page 4-8 for more information. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-15 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 176 When cleaning, make sure not to spill or spray any liquid into CAUTION the trackball housing (keyboard or system). 4-2-13-5 Test the Trackball Power up the and test that the trackball now works as intended. 4-16 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 177: Contents In This Section

    Functional checks may also be used during troubleshooting. 4-3-2 Contents in this Section 4-3-3 Preparation Turn on power to Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. For detailed description, See 4-2-2 ‘Power ON/Boot Up’ on page 4-5 for more information. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-17 5718826-100 English Rev.

  • Page 178: Basic Controls

    8. 2D mode 18. Text key 28. Layout key 9. Scan mode Controls 19. Measurement 29. Volume 10. Cursor Key 20. Clear key 30. AN keyboard 31. Rotary buttons 4-18 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 179: Touch Panel

    4-3-7 Performance Tests 4-3-7-1 Test Phantoms The use of test phantoms is only recommended if required by your facility's (customer’s) QA program. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-19 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 180: Mode (B Mode) Checks

    • Use Adaptive reject (Cardiac) to reduce near field haze and blood pol artifact without diluting tissue appearance of moving structures. 4-20 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 181: M Mode Checks

    Adjust Compress and Edge Enhance to further optimize the display. Adjust Reject to reduce noise while taking care not to eliminate significant low-level diagnostic information. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-21 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 182: Color Mode Checks

    2. Use the trackball to position the ROI frame over the area to be examined. 3. Press Select. The instruction Size should be highlighted in the trackball status bar. Use the trackball to adjust the dimension of the ROI. 4-22 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 183: Adjust The Color 2D Mode Controls

    An increase of the lateral averaging will reduce noise, but this will also reduce the lateral resolution. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-23 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 184: Select Color M Mode

    2. Use the trackball to position the ROI frame over the area to be examined. 3. Press Select. The instruction Size should be highlighted in the trackball status bar. Use the trackball to adjust the dimension of the ROI. 4-24 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 185 An increase of the lateral averaging will reduce noise, but this will also reduce the lateral resolution. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-25 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 186: Pw/Cw Doppler Mode Checks

    Press PW or CW to start Pulsed Wave Doppler (PW) or Continuous Wave Doppler (CW). Use the trackball to select the Area of Interest (Sample Volume) in PW or direction of interest in CW. 4-26 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 187: Adjust The Pw/Cw Doppler Mode Controls

    Use Invert to reverse the vertical component of the spectral Doppler area of the display. Use Angle correction to steer the ultrasound beam to the blood flow to be measured. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-27 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 188: Tissue Velocity Imaging (Tvi) Checks

    If the trackball control pointer is selected, press trackball to be able to select between Position and Size controls. Use the trackball to adjust the dimension of the ROI. 4-28 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 189: Adjust The Tvi Controls

    6. Press Set to complete the measurement. The system displays the distance or tissue depth value in the measurement results window. NOTE: To toggle between active calipers, rotate Cursor Select button. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-29 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 190: Probe/Connectors Check

    Lauch the application. To change application, The selected application starts. press Probe key on the Control Panel. Verify there’s no EMI/RFI or artifacts specific to the No EMI/RFI or artifacts. probe. 4-30 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 191: Ecg Check

    10-7 ‘Electrical safety tests’ on page 10-19 for more information. Repeat this procedure for all available probes. Not all the types of RS probe connector can match the Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro system. Figure 4-6. RS type probe connector 1.
  • Page 192 Fasten the three ECG Pads to your body and When the connection is completed, a typical connect the three leads to respective ECG clean ECG signal is displayed. Pad. 4-32 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 193: Cineloop Check

    Adjust Num cycles to increase or decrease the number of heart beats to be played back. Adjust Left marker and Right marker to trim or expand the cineloop boundaries. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-33 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 194: Back End Processor Checks

    • P1 for the UP-D711MD printer P2 for the whole screen secondary capture to clipboard 4-3-33 Turn OFF Power to Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro See 4-2-3 ‘Power off’ on page 4-8 for more information. 4-3-34 Mechanical Functions Checks 4-3-34-1 Operator Panel Movement Please refer to: •...
  • Page 195 4-3-34-2 Casters (Wheels) and Brakes Checks Examine the wheels frequently for defects to avoid breaking or jamming. Table 4-3: Wheel Characteristics Wheel Characteristics Front and Rear Swivel and Brake Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-35 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 196: Power Supply Test & Adjustments

    When an error occur, the power will be turned off immediately. 4-36 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 197: Application Turnover Check List

    Verify that Location (Hospital Name) is correct. Verify Language settings are correct. Verify assignment of Print Keys. Verify all of the customer’s options are set up Demo Option strings turn on correctly. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-37 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 198: Site Log

    General Procedures and Functional Checks 4-6 Site Log Table 4-5: Site Log DATE SRVICE PERSON PROBLEM COMMENTS 4-38 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 199: Chapter 5 - Components And Functions (Theory)

    Chapter 5 Components and Functions (Theory) This chapter explains Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro’s system concepts, component arrangement, and subsystem functions. It also describes the power distribution and the Common Service Desktop interface. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual...

  • Page 200: Contents In This Chapter

    5-1 ‘Overview’ on page 5-2 • 5-2 ‘Block Diagram and Theory’ on page 5-3 • 5-3 ‘Power Diagram’ on page 5-6 • 5-4 ‘Common Service Platform’ on page 5-7 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 201: Block Diagram And Theory

    Block Diagram and Theory 5-2 Block Diagram and Theory 5-2-1 General Information Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro is an ultrasound imaging scanner. The system can be used for: • 2D Gray Scale • 2D Color Flow imaging • M-Mode Gray Scale imaging •...

  • Page 202: Block Diagram

    Components and Functions (Theory) 5-2-3 Block Diagram 5-2-3-1 System Diagram Figure 5-1. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro System Block Diagram Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 203 KBDboard, SoftKBD board and system speakers. APSTRSF is a power supply board in Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro, it accepts power from APS module and ACDC adapter. Under the PWMST’s control, it generates all kinds of voltages to meet the power requirements of PWMST.

  • Page 204: Power Diagram

    From the Main Circuit Breaker, the AC power is routed via an Inrush Current Limiter to a internal outlet connector for the Mains Transformer. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 205: Common Service Platform

    The Service Platform contains a set of software modules that are common to all PC backend ultrasound and cardiology systems. The Common Service Platform will increase service productivity and reduce training and service costs. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 206 Components and Functions (Theory) Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 207: Chapter 6 - Service Adjustments

    Chapter 6 Service Adjustments This chapter describes how to test and make adjustments to the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. You can use these to test the system for errors. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 208: Contents In This Chapter

    6-1 Overview 6-1-1 Contents in this chapter • 6-1 ‘Overview’ on page 6-2 • 6-2 ‘LCD Monitor Adjustments’ on page 6-3 • 6-3 ‘LCD Monitor Configuration’ on page 6-4 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 209: Lcd Monitor Adjustments

    These tests are optional. You may use them to check the system for errors. 6-2-2 Monitor adjustments Please refer to User Manual for how to adjust the LCD Monitor Position, Brightness and Contrast. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 210: Lcd Monitor Configuration

    1. Press “System” in the section of “Utility”. 2. Select “21Inch LCD” from the menu of “Monitor Settings” at the bottom left. 3. Reboot the unit. Figure 6-1. Monitor Configuration Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 211: Chapter 7 - Diagnostics/Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7 Diagnostics/Troubleshooting This chapter describes Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Prohow to setup and run the tools and software that help maintain image quality and system operation. Very basic host, system and board levels are run whenever power is applied. Some Service Tools may be run at the application level.

  • Page 212: Contents In This Chapter

    7-2 ‘Gathering Trouble Data’ on page 7-3 • 7-3 ‘Screen Capture’ on page 7-5 • 7-4 ‘Common Diagnostics’ on page 7-11 • 7-5 ‘Network Configuration’ on page 7-12 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 213: Gathering Trouble Data

    Product Name = Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro From the Config (F2) > About screen: Applications Software • Software Version • Software Part Number System Image Software • Image Date • Image Part Number Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 214: Collect A Trouble Image With Logs

    Options enables creation of a log file based on a selected bookmark or for a user configurable time frame. Different type of information can be selected to be part of the log file. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 215: Screen Capture

    3. Capture the required screens to the Hard Disk Drive or DVD-R. 4. Restore the Print/Store button to it’s original settings. Below is an example on how to assign P1 key to screen capture. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 216: Check And Record The P2 Key Function

    Figure 7-2. Connectivity/Button screen 5. In the Destinations section, record the service that is displayed. 6. In the Button section, record the parameters related to the service. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 217: Setting The P2 Key To Screen Capture

    Whole Screen, secondary Capture and No Image Compression. 4. The P2 Key should now be set up for whole screen capture, sending the screens to the image buffer (clipboard). Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 218: Capturing A Screen

    2. Press P2. This will place a snapshot of the screen on the “clipboard” displayed at the bottom of the scan image display. Figure 7-3. Select Image to Capture Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 219 USB Drive or CD/DVD. Figure 7-5. Save Dialog Box NOTE: It is better to save the image in Jpeg format. Image of this format can be easily reviewed in the computer. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 220: Reset The P1 Key To Customer's Functionality

    5. In the Physical Print Buttons section, select the parameters related to the service recorded in step 6, section 7-3-1 ‘Check and Record the P2 Key Function’ on page 7-6. 7-10 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 221: Common Diagnostics

    Select to Restart System or Shutdown System. Also, select to retain Disruptive Mode or Not. After submitting to restart or shutdown a confirmation screen gives one last chance to confirm or cancel the request. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 7-11 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 222: Network Configuration

    1. Connect system with network. 2. Enter Config (F2)-> Connectivity-> TCP/IP, select Network Settings. Figure 7-6. Network Settings 3. Select Local Area Connection. Figure 7-7. Network Conection 7-12 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 223 4. Select Properties in the Local Area Connection Status window. Figure 7-8. Connection Status 5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the terms, and then select Properties. Figure 7-9. TCP/IP Protocol Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 7-13 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 224 7. A pop-up window displays, select OK to restart the system and activate the changes. Figure 7-11. Warning Window 8. After the system restarts, the network icon at the bottom of the the screen displays as connected. 7-14 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 225 1. Connect the wireless adapter in the USB port. 2. Enter Config (F2)-> Connectivity-> TCP/IP, select Network Settings. Figure 7-12. Network Settings 3. Double click Wireless network Connection. Figure 7-13. Wireless Network Conection Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 7-15 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 226 4. Select Properties in the Wireless Network Connection Status window. Figure 7-14. Connection Status 5. Choose an available wireless network and select Connect. Figure 7-15. Available Network 7-16 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 227 6. Input the network key if required. Figure 7-16. Input key 7. The network status is displayed as connected and the system is connected to the network via Wireless-LAN. Figure 7-17. Wireless-LAN Connection Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 7-17 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 228 Diagnostics/Troubleshooting 7-18 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 229: Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures

    Chapter 8 Replacement Procedures This chapter describes how to remove and install, or replace, modules and subsystems in the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. It also includes instructions for installing and re-installing the software. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual...

  • Page 230: Contents In This Chapter

    8-1 ‘Overview’ on page 8-2 • 8-2 ‘Warnings and important information’ on page 8-3 • 8-3 ‘Disassembly/Re-assembly’ on page 8-5 • 8-4 ‘Loading the software’ on page 8-21 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 231: Warnings And Important Information

    Warnings and important information 8-2 Warnings and important information 8-2-1 Warnings Energy Control and Power Lockout for Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. WARNING When servicing parts of the Ultrasound system where there is exposure to voltage greater than 30 volts: 1. Follow LOCK OUT/TAG OUT procedures.

  • Page 232: Returning/Shipping Probes And Repair Parts

    Equipment being returned must be clean and free of blood and other infectious substances. GE Healthcare policy states that body fluids must be properly removed from any part or equipment prior to shipment. GE Healthcare employees, as well as customers, are responsible for ensuring that parts/equipment have been properly decontaminated prior to shipment.

  • Page 233: Disassembly/Re-Assembly

    HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES AND HIGH CURRENT LEVELS TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL CONTACT Do not wear the ESD wrist strap when you work on live circuits CAUTION and more than 30V peak is present. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 234: Tools Needed For Servicing Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro

    Replacement Procedures 8-3-2 Tools needed for servicing Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Table 8-1: Standard tools list for Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Part Name Part No. Screw Description Screwdriver Description screw 2159632 Screw BH M4x6 Common Phillips Screwdriver screw 2159634 Screw BH M4x10 WHT...

  • Page 235: Overview Of Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro

    Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro LCD Assy Touch Panel Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Speaker KBD Top Assy SUSB PWA-USB Board Printer shelf option kit Base Figure 8-1. System Overview (1) Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 236 Replacement Procedures 8-3-3 Overview of Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro(continued) Flexible ARM Rear Handle Gel Holder Probe Holder kit Probe connector ports Figure 8-2. System Overview (2) Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 237 Disassembly/Re-assembly 8-3-3 Overview of Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro(continued) Probe cable hook Paper Tray Rear Panel Cable Tray Figure 8-3. System Overview (3) Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 238 2. VGA Video out port 7. Composite out port 3. USB 2.0 ports 8. Equipotentiality 4. Ethernet 9. Circuit breaker 5. Audio Out port 10. AC Inlet 8-10 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 239 1. USB Printer port: For AC Printer ONLY. 6. Equipotentiality 2. VGA Video out port 7. Circuit breaker 3. USB 2.0 ports 8. AC Inlet 4. Ethernet 5. Audio Out port Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 8-11 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 240: Internal Battery

    8-3-4-1 Tools • Common Phillips screwdrivers 8-3-4-2 Preparation • Shut down the system and disconnect the power cord. 8-3-4-3 Needed Manpower • 1 person, 5 minutes + travel 8-12 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 241 Pull out the body front cover with hands. Unscrew the 2 screws and remove the bracket. Unscrew 1 screw with hand, then remove the battery bracket. Then take out the battery. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 8-13 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 242 Perform the checks. • Try to move the battery bracket and the battery bracket is securely fixed and is not loose. • Battery status displays on the screen. 8-14 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 243: Cleaning The Trackball

    2. Disconnect the mains power cable from the wall outlet. Follow these links if you need more information: 4-2-3 ‘Power off’ on page 4-8 for more information. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 8-15 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 244 When cleaning, make sure not to spill or spray any liquid into CAUTION the trackball housing (keyboard or system). 8-3-5-5 Test the Trackball Power up the and test that the trackball now works as intended. 8-16 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 245: Cleaning The Air Filter

    2. Disconnect the mains power cable from the wall outlet. Follow these links if you need more information: 4-2-3 ‘Power off’ on page 4-8 for more information. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 8-17 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 246 3. Dust the filter with a vacuum cleaner and/or wash it with a mild soapy solution. If washed, rinse and dry the filter before re-installation. 4. Pull back the air filter. 8-18 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 247 DO NOT operate the unit without the metal filter in place. Allow the metal filter to dry thoroughly before re-installing them on the unit. 1. Pull out the air filter. Figure 8-8. Pull Out the Air Filter Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 8-19 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 248 3. Dust the filter with a vacuum cleaner and/or wash it with a mild soapy solution. If washed, rinse and dry the filter before re-installation. 4. Put back the metal filter 5. Put back the air filter. 8-20 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 249: Loading The Software

    Database, as needed after a hard disk replacement, or if all the content on the hard disk has been erased, the images must be moved away from Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro before doing backup of the Patient Database. Depending on the location set-up, either move the images to a remote server or to removable media like DVD or CD discs.

  • Page 250: Backing Up The Patient Archive And System Configurations

    CAUTION It is considered to be best practice to always keep a record on paper of the settings for the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. Verify if it is current before you start to load software! Always keep a record of the settings for the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro on paper.

  • Page 251: Loading The System Software (For R1.X.x)

    If the system will not shutdown normally, hold down the Power On/Off Switch until the light turns off. 3. Power on the system. The system will detect the USB memory stick automatically. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 8-23 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 252 It is not recommended for application software upgrade because during upgrade process, the data on the system would possibly be impacted. • To select [c] to quit system upgrade process. 8-24 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 253 If selected to load C Disk only when loading the system software, the system will display a screen to restore Computer name before entering the scanning screen. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 8-25 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 254 NOTE: If you do not remove the USB memory stick, the software system loading process repeats when the system boots up. Figure 8-13. System upgrade complete 8-26 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 255: Loading The System Software (For R2.X.x)

    Software” to the system. 2. Power on the system. The system will detect the USB memory stick automatically and the screen will show as below: Figure 8-14. Loading the files Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 8-27 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 256 Replacement Procedures 8-4-8-1 Loading the System Software with USB memory stick(continued) 3. As we have backed up the system configuration, press next here. Figure 8-15. Data backup confirmation 8-28 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 257 This option is intended for recovery of a system that will not boot up. It is not recommended for application software upgrade because during upgrade process, the data on the system would possibly be impacted. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 8-29 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 258 • To select [d], erase the complete disk. This option will destroy all patient data. Selection of [d] DOES NOT meet the GE Global Secure Wipe WARNING Standard. Back up the data before executing. While the software install procedure is designed to...
  • Page 259 If you select [a], please follow Figure 8-17 • If you select [d], please follow Figure 8-18 Figure 8-17. Disk selection confirmation (1) Figure 8-18. Disk selection confirmation (2) Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 8-31 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 260 It needs about 30 minutes to finish the upgrading process. 7. The system starts to erase the complete disk. (for selection [d]) Figure 8-20. System Upgrading (2) 8-32 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 261 Figure 8-21. Finish Upgrading 9. Press OK to reboot the system. (If you select [b] in step 4, you do not need this step.) Figure 8-22. Information Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 8-33 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 262 8-4-8-2 Rewrite the Serial Number If selected to load the complete disk during the software loading process, when powering the system, the system will indicate to rewrite the serial number. 8-34 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 263: Software Version Check Out

    Loading the software 8-4-9 Software Version check out 8-4-9-1 Functional Check-out 1. Power on Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro system and wait until system booting to scanning screen. NOTE: If selected to load C Disk only when loading the system software, the system will display a screen to restore Computer name before entering the scanning screen.

  • Page 264: Option Strings Check

    The status “disabled” means the option keys are not activated and not working. Check if the option is installed and if the serial number and option key are correct. Figure 8-24. Software Option 8-36 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 265: Probe Recognition Check

    Plug in the probe. In scanning mode, the probe information is displayed on the right top location of the screen. About the probe specification for intended use on Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. Plug in at least one of each type of the probes and check if each of the probes is recognized and the probe information is displayed correctly.

  • Page 266: Reinstall Dicom Devices

    To access the instruction about installing DICOM devices please refer to another manual Basic User Manual. Please use the latest revision of this document. 8-38 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 267: Installation Wizard (For R2.X.x)

    For Vivid T8, you can also enter Installation Wizard by clicking the IW icon at the bottom. Figure 8-26. Enter Installation Wizard Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro –...
  • Page 268 If you change the language setting, press OK to restart the system. Figure 8-28. System Language settings (2) NOTE: If you press Previous, you will go to the previous page. 8-40 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 269 2. This screen shows the hospital and time information, and you can set the system date and time here. Figure 8-29. General Information 3. Press Next to continue. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 8-41 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 270 Replacement Procedures 8-4-14 Installation Wizard (for R2.x.x)(continued) 4. The Network Information screen shows the configuration of wireless and local network: Figure 8-30. Network Information (1) 8-42 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 271 8-4-14 Installation Wizard (for R2.x.x)(continued) Figure 8-31. Network Information (2) Table 8-3: Network settings Preset Parameter Description Enable DHCP Select to set TCP/IP. 5. Press Next to continue. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 8-43 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 272 6. The Insite Information screen shows the configuration of Agent and Proxy. Figure 8-32. Insite Information 7. After having set the Insite Information, press Next to continue. 8-44 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 273 Select DICOM You can modify, add or remove the selected DICOM. AE Title Type the calling AE Title. Port Type the port. 9. Press Next to continue. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 8-45 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 274 Figure 8-34. Summary Information Press Export and select the location where you want to store the report. Figure 8-35. Export Summary 11. Press Exit to exit Installation Wizard. 8-46 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 275: Chapter 9 - Renewal Parts

    Chapter 9 Renewal Parts This chapter lists the renewal parts available for the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 276: Contents In This Chapter

    Renewal Parts 9-1 Overview 9-1-1 Contents in this chapter • List of Abbreviations • Renewal Parts Lists Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 277: List Of Abbreviations

    Replacement part available in part hub FRU 2 Replacement part available from the manufacturer (lead time involved) Keyboard Liquid Crystal Display Brightness and Volume TMST Master Board Hardware Software Mechanical Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 278: Renewal Parts Lists

    AC Power Cord Switzerland 5177187-3 AC Power Cord Australia 5177146-2 AC Power Cord USA 5400868-2 AC Power Cord Brazil 5176753-2 AC Power Cord Israel 5177126-2 AC Power Cord Japan Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 279: Operator Console Assy

    9-3-2 Operator Console Assy The following figure illustrates what is the front side (1), left side (2), back/rear side (3), right side (4) of the system. Figure 9-1. Operator Console Assy Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 280: Probe

    L6-12-RS 5454332dx 6 - 13 E8C-RS 5499516 4.0 - 11.0 3Sc-RS 47237516 1.3 - 4.0 8C-RS 5499508 4.0 - 11.0 6S-RS 5499316 2.7-8.0 P2D-RS 5729436 (RS type connector) Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 281: Peripheral

    2269979 Cable: Main ECG Americas & Japan 2269980 Cable: Main ECG Europe & ROW 2269982 Cable: White Lead Europe & Americas 2269983 Cable: Yellow Lead Europe & Americas Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 282 UP-D898MD B/W Printer USA kit 5151261-2 UP-D898MD B/W Printer Europe kit 5151262-2 UP-D898MD B/W Printer China kit 5151263-2 UP-D898MD B/W Printer Japan kit 5495509-2 UP-D898MD B/W Printer Brazil kit Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 283 9L-RS Multi-angle Biopsy Kit 5176499 12L-RS Multi-angle Biopsy Kit 5368619 12L-RS Transverse Biopsy Kit 5370742 12L-RS Infinite Biopsy Kit Wireless network adapter 5728576 NetGear Wireless USB Adapter A6210 Kit Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 284: Manuals

    Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Advanced Reference Manual 5718516-100 1002 5490863-100 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 1003 5503263-100 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Guide English version 5718824-100 1004 5487003-100 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Manual English version 5692931-100 1005 5487003-101...
  • Page 285 Table 9-5: Manuals for Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Replaced Item Part Number Description 1027 5487003-165 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Manual Bulgarian version 5692931-165 1028 5487003-167 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Manual Romanian version 5692931-167 1029 5487003-168 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Manual Croatian version...
  • Page 286 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Advanced Reference Manual 1002 5718826-100 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Basic Service Manual 1003 5718824-100 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Guide English version 1004 5692931-100 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Manual English version 1005 5692931-101 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Manual French version...
  • Page 287 Manuals for Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro Item Part Number Description 1027 5692931-165 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Manual Bulgarian version 1028 5692931-167 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Manual Romanian version 1029 5692931-168 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Manual Croatian version...
  • Page 288 Renewal Parts 9-14 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 289: Chapter 10 - Care And Maintenance

    Ultrasound system and peripherals. These procedures are intended to maintain the quality of the Ultrasound system’s performance. Read this chapter completely and familiarize yourself with the procedures before performing a task. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-1 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 290: Contents In This Chapter

    10-8 ‘When there's too much leakage current …’ on page 10-30 • 10-9 ‘Inspection Paperwork’ on page 10-32 • 10-10 ‘Electrical Safety Tests Log’ on page 10-34 10-2 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 291: Warnings

    Do not pull out or insert circuit boards while power is on. CAUTION Do not operate this Ultrasound system unless all board covers CAUTION and frame panels are securely in place. System performance and cooling require this. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-3 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 292: Why Do Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance 10-3 Why do maintenance 10-3-1 Periodic maintenance inspections It has been determined by engineering that your Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro does not have any high wear components that fail with use, therefore no Periodic Maintenance inspections are mandatory.

  • Page 293: Quality Assurance

    Testing results, corrective action and the effects of corrective action must be documented and maintained on the site. Your GE service representative can help you with establishing, performing and maintaining records for a quality assurance program. Contact GE for coverage and/or price for service.

  • Page 294: Maintenance Task Schedule

    T8 Pro should be serviced and outlines items requiring special attention. NOTE: It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro care and maintenance is performed as scheduled in order to retain its high level of safety, dependability and performance.
  • Page 295 NOTE: The maintenance may require specialized equipment to complete. NOTE: The periodic maintenances are not mandatory. The table above is for reference only. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-7 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 296: Tools Required

    Care and Maintenance 10-5 Tools required NOTE: For a list of required tools for servicing the Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro, refer to chapter 8. 10-5-1 Standard GE tool kit The following is a description of the “Standard” GE tool kit in the USA.
  • Page 297 Weller - Soldering Iron Tip KH175 Hemostat 5 inch curved 9-WEWDP12 Weller - Desoldering Pump 9-Z9480121 Alignment tool (red) 93383 Flashlight Mini-Mag Lite (AAA Bat.) 9-GH408 Tweezers 21576 Brush - Bristle Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-9 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 298: Tool Kit

    Screwdriver 5/16 inch × 8 inch #36 Drill 9-41586 Screwdriver, Stubby 5/16 inch #29 Drill 9-GH19512 Countersink 1/2 inch 9-44046 3/8 inch Socket Set 9-44741 12 PC Combination Wrench 10-10 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 299: Special Tools, Supplies And Equipment Used For Maintenance

    Quality Assurance Program tests. B/W Printer Cleaning Sheet See printer user manual for requirements Color Printer Cleaning Sheet See printer user manual for requirements Disposable Gloves Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-11 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 300: System Maintenance

    Where applicable, Error Logs can be reviewed via system diagnostics. Diagnostics Optional. Presets Backup all Customer Presets to an appropriate media. Image Archive Back up the Image Archive onto appropriate media. 10-12 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 301: Functional Checks

    Verify the distance by graduate rule. Distance Accuracy should be within ±5%. (Name result from result window Result A, result from graduate rule Result B; Distance Accuracy = (Result B-Result A)/Result A) Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-13 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 302 Inspect it and its connectors for damage of any kinds. Verify Verify that the LINE, NEUTRAL and GROUND wires are properly attached to the terminals, and that no strands may cause a short circuit. 10-14 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 303: Physical Inspection

    • can be adjusted in the up/down positions. Note: LCD Arm movement may vary and is not applicable to all Ultrasound systems. External I/O Check all connectors for damage. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-15 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 304: Optional Diagnostic Checks

    2. Check the temperature log to see if there are any trends that could cause problems in the future. 3. Check the Configuration Log; update if needed. 10-16 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 305: Probe Maintenance

    Ensure that you are completely familiar with the proper care of GE probes. Ultrasound probes can be easily damaged by improper handling. See the User Manual and probe care cards for more details.
  • Page 306 Follow care instructions that came with the probe. Disinfect a defective probe before you return it. Be sure to tag CAUTION the probe as being disinfected. 10-18 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 307: Electrical Safety Tests

    Possible risk of infection. Do not handle soiled or contaminated CAUTION probes and other components that have been in patient contact. Follow appropriate cleaning and disinfecting procedures before handling the equipment. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-19 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 308 Check probe leakage current: • Based on your facilities QA program for surface probes. • Based on your facilities QA program for endocavitary probes. • whenever probe damage is suspected. 10-20 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 309: Leakage Current Limits

    Electrical safety tests 10-7-2 Leakage current limits Energy Control and Power Lockout for Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro. WARNING When servicing parts of the Ultrasound system where there is exposure to voltage greater than 30 volts: 1. Follow LOCK OUT/TAG OUT procedures.
  • Page 310 CF symbol. Sink The current resulting from the application of mains Leakage voltage to the applied part. This test is required test for Type CF applied parts. 10-22 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 311: Outlet Test - Wiring Arrangement

    If later tests indicate high leakage currents, this should be suspected as a possible cause and the outlet wiring should be visually inspected. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-23 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 312: Grounding Continuity

    2. OHMMETER 3. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro 4. ACCESSIBLE METAL PART: • MONITOR HOUSING • PEAR PANEL CONNECTOR • ANY CASTER/WHEEL SUPPORT Figure 10-2. Ground continuity test 10-24 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 313: Chassis Leakage Current Test

    The maximum allowable limit for chassis source leakage is shown in Table 10-12 on page 10-21. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-25 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 314 Power Switch Switch Cover Parts Test 3 Test 4 Enter Name of tested peripheral here: NORM OPEN NORM CLOSED OPEN CLOSED NORM OPEN NORM CLOSED OPEN CLOSED 10-26 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 315: Probe Leakage Current Test

    If no leakage current is detected, check the configuration of the test equipment. 10-7-6-2 Tools For needed tools, see: 10-5 ‘Tools required’ on page 10-8. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-27 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 316 Follow the Safety Analyzer tool instruction to test each transducer for leakage current. The electrical Safety Analyzer tool should be calibrated and compliant with AAMI/ESI 1993 or IEC 60601 or AS/NZS 3551. 10-28 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 317 Typical Data Sheet For Transducer Source Leakage Current Transducer Tested: Tester Power Polarity Tester GROUND or Unit Power Switch NUETRAL Switch Measurement NORM OPEN NORM CLOSED OPEN CLOSED NORM OPEN NORM CLOSED OPEN CLOSED Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-29 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 318: When There's Too Much Leakage Current

    If later tests indicate high leakage currents, this should be suspected as a possible cause and the outlet wiring should be visually inspected. 10-30 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 319: Probe Fails

    Ultrasound system and if situation can not be corrected, submit a Safety Failure Report to document the Ultrasound system problem. Remove Ultrasound system from operation. 10-8-7 ECG Fails Inspect cables for damage or poor connections. Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-31 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 320: Inspection Paperwork

    * Scan Format: Phased Array, Linear Array, Curved Array, Mechanical Array or Other Figure 10-5. Ultrasound Inspection Certificate * Scan Format: Phased Array, Linear Array, Curved Array, Mechanical Array or Other 10-32 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 321 Probe 1: Probe 2: Probe 3: Final Check. All system covers are in place. System scans with all probes as expected. Accepted by: ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 10-7. Electrical Safety Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-33 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

  • Page 322: Electrical Safety Tests Log

    (lead to ground) Patient lead source leakage (lead to lead) Patient lead source leakage (isolation) Peripheral 1 leakage current Peripheral 1 ground continuity Peripheral 2 leakage current 10-34 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 323 Peripheral 2 ground continuity Peripheral 3 leakage current Peripheral 3 ground continuity Table 10-19: Electrical safety tests (probes) log Max value Comments value measured allowed Probe Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-35 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 324 Care and Maintenance 10-36 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 325 1-28 environmental specifications for the unit, 2-4 phone numbers, 1-29 errors, i-17 customer order ESD, 1-26 verification, 3-18 ESD prevention, 1-27 customer provided prerequisite, 8-21 ethernet Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual Index-1 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 326 "system setup", 3-1 Power On, 3-23 installation warnings precautions see "setup warnings", 3-3 certified electrical contractor statement, i-16 introduction (chapter 1), 1-1 damage in transport, i-16 important precautions, i-3 Index-2 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 327 2-1 time and manpower requirements, 2-11 warnings, 10-3 software loading, 8-21 dangerous procedures, 1-23 software/hardware compatibility, 9-4 receiving and unpacking, 3-6 software-hardware what is EMC?, 1-26 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual Index-3 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...
  • Page 328 10-30 chassis fails, 10-30 ECG fails, 10-31 new unit, 10-31 peripheral fails, 10-31 probe fails, 10-31 still fails, 10-31 Index-4 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5718826-100 English Rev. 10...

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