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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.
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. i-12 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
For a complete review of all safety requirements, refer to Chapter 1 in the Service Manual. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual i-13 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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.
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
‘Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements’ on page 1-21 • ‘Returning probes and repair parts’ on page 1-22 • ‘EMC, EMI and ESD’ on page 1-23 • ‘Customer assistance’ on page 1-25 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
Manual Overview 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. Contents in this manual The manual is divided into ten chapters.
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.
Manual Overview 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 5421435 English version Vivid T8 R1.x.x 5498519 English version Vivid T8 with Articulation Arm R1.x.x...
Model designations This manual covers the Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro Ultrasound systems listed in: ‘Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro models covered by this manual’ on page 1-5. Icons Pictures, or icons, are used wherever they will reinforce the printed message.
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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. 1-10 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 1-11 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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.
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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.
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PPE should be used to reduce the risk of injury. Wear all PPE including gloves as indicated in the chemical WARNING MSDS. 1-14 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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: •...
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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.
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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. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 1-17 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
• 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. 1-18 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro –...
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Peripherals Refer to the Patient Safety Environment section of the User’s Manual for peripheral isolation information. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 1-19 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 1-24 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 1-26 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
+49 761 45 43 -233 Authorized EU Representative/European registered place of business: GE Medical Systems Information Technologies GmbH (GEMS IT GmbH) Munzinger Strasse 5, D-79111 Freiburg, GERMANY Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 1-27 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
Contents in this chapter • ‘Overview’ on page 2-2 • ‘General Ultrasound system requirements’ on page 2-3 • ‘Facility needs’ on page 2-12 • ‘Environmental Dangers’ on page 2-22 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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.
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Site Preparations Electrical requirements General requirements NOTE: GE Healthcare 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:...
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General Ultrasound system requirements 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.
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• general AC/DC adapters The presence of a broadcast station or broadcast van may also cause interference. See: ‘EMI prevention/abatement’ on page 2-10 for EMI prevention tips. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
‘Recommended floor plan suggestion’ on page 2-17 • ‘Suggested floor plan, Ultrasound system, and EchoPAC PC in same room’ on page 2-18 • ‘Networking setup requirements’ on page 2-18 2-12 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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...
Site Preparations Required facility needs NOTE: GE Healthcare 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:...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
Stand alone Ultrasound system (without network connection) None. Scanner connected to hospital’s network Supported networks: 100/1000 Mbit Ethernet/DICOM network (option) InSite requirements InSite requires an Ethernet connection via: • 100/1000 Mbit Interface 2-18 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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(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 2-22 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 2-23 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
‘Completing the setup’ on page 3-19 • ‘System Configuration’ on page 3-22 • ‘Peripherals Installation Instructions’ on page 3-26 • ‘Connectivity setup’ on page 3-38 • ‘Paperwork after setup’ on page 3-71 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
• 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. Setup warnings WHEN USING ANY TEST INSTRUMENT THAT IS CAPABLE DANGER OF OPENING THE AC GROUND LINE (I.E., METER’S...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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.
System Setup Receiving and unpacking the equipment Purpose of this section This section describes how to receive and unpack Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro. Contents in this section • ‘Warnings for receiving and unpacking’ on page 3-6 • ‘The Tilt indicator’ on page 3-7 •...
Tilt Watch Receiving the Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro 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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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• If NO: continue with the next step. 1 - Red Color Continue with the instructions in ‘Unpacking the Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro’ on page 3-12. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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14 day period. 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.
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.
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Open the four 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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Remove the clear plastic (wrapped around the Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro) from the unit. Note: To avoid damaging the unit, please use a pair of scissors instead of the knife. 3-14 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Remove the foams beside the LCD monitor and the front wheels. Cut the packing straps around the four wheels. Note: To aviod injury, lock the wheels before cutting the packing straps. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-15 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
Moving into Position Please refer to User Manual on how to move the system. 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...
Packing materials - recycling information 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.) •...
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.
System Setup Electrical specifications Connecting a Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro to the wrong voltage level WARNING will most likely destroy it. Verification of the system’s voltage setting Verify that the mains voltage specified for the Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro is available on-site.
GE Healthcare. 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. 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.
System Setup System Configuration Purpose of this section This section describes how to configure the Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro. Contents in this section 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.
Peripherals Installation Peripherals Installation 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, See ‘Peripheral checks’ on page 4-34 for more information. Table 3-8:...
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1. Unpack B/W Printer. 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.
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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 3-6. Selected Devices Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-27 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Figure 3-7. Printer Properties 9. Select Sony UP-D711MD from the Name pull-down menu, then select OK. Figure 3-8. Print Setup 10. Select OK. Figure 3-9. Printer Properties 3-28 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 3-10. Color Printer connection Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro –...
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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 3-12. Selected Devices 3-30 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Figure 3-13. Printer Properties 9. Select Sony UP-D25MD from the Name pull-down menu, then select OK. Figure 3-14. Print Setup 10. Select OK. Figure 3-15. Printer Properties Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-31 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 3-16. HP Officejet 100 connection 5.
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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 3-17. UP-D897 connection 5.
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Preparations 1. Unpack the Footswitch. 2. Ensure no physical damage. Installation Procedure 1. Connect the Footswitch to the USB port on the Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro system. Figure 3-18. Connect Footswitch to the system 3-34 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual...
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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 3-19. Configuring Footswitch Functions Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-35 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Preparations 1. Unpack the USB2.0 HDD. 2. Ensure no physical damage. Installation Procedure 1. Connect the USB2.0 HDD to the USB port on the Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro system. Figure 3-20. Connect HDD to the system 3-36 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual...
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1. Unpack the ECG. 2. Ensure no physical damage. Installation Procedure 1. Connect the ECG to the ECG cable on the Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro system. Figure 3-21. Connect ECG to the system Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-37 5490863-100 English Rev.
Connectivity setup 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 4-10 . 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.
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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. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-39 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
7-12 for more information. 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.
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• 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. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-41 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Properties to display the Properties dialog. Figure 3-26. DICOM Server 5. Select the IP-address down-arrow to choose the DICOM Server from the pull-down menu. Figure 3-27. DICOM Server's Proprerties dialog 3-42 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Figure 3-30. 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. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-43 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Enter the DICOM server Port No (Port Number). Figure 3-31. DICOM Server's Properties dialog Select OK to close the DICOM properties dialog and save the changes. 3-44 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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“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. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-45 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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. 3-46 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Verify the Network Connection to a Device Follow the steps below to do a First Test (TCP-IP Ping) of the connection: 1. Highlight the device to be verified and select Properties. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-47 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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) 3-48 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Figure 3-37. Verify the connection 2. The verification process may use some amount of time. When done, a check status is displayed. Figure 3-38. Check Status Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-49 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Close the warning window, a sign is displayed on the left of the device icon, indicating if the test is passed ( ) or failed Figure 3-39. Verification Result 3-50 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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.
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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. 3-52 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
It is possible to set a secondary user if required by the remote share. For more information, see ‘Configurable Remote Path User’ on page 3-54 . Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-53 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Figure 3-41. 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. 3-54 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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2. Select Connectivity -> Dataflow. The Dataflow sheet is displayed. 3. Select the dataflow Misc. Export in the Name pull-down menu. Figure 3-42. The Dataflow sheet Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-55 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Remote path field before they can be selected from the Destination pull-down menu. See ‘Export configuration’ on page 3-53 for more information. 3. Select OK and press Config. 3-56 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-57 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Figure 3-45. eVue dataflow 4. Select eVue device in the Selected devices column and select Properties. The eVue properties window is displayed. Figure 3-46. eVue Properties 3-58 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-59 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Figure 3-47. Connectivity-> Dataflow 3. It brings up the Enter new name dialog. Enter a name, e.g. Worklist-DICOM Storage, and then select OK. Figure 3-48. Enter New Name Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-61 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Figure 3-49. 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 3-50. Worklist Properties 3-62 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Figure 3-51. 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 3-52. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 3-63 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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. 3-64 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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. Query/Retrieve Setup on Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro 1.
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System Setup 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 3-54. 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.
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Connectivity setup 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 3-56. Search Criterias b. Select the correct tag from the pull down menu. If needed, type in the value.
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Device’ on page 3-47 to verify the TCP/IP connection of the Query/Retrieve Server. 2. Follow the steps in ‘Verify the Connection to a Device’ on page 3-49 to verify the connection to the Query/Retrieve Server. 3-68 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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.
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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. 3-70 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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.
Product Locator Installation Card NOTE: The Product Locator Installation Card shown may not be the same as the provided Product Locator card. Figure 3-60. Product Locator Installation Card (Example) 3-72 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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.
• ‘Power off’ on page 4-8 • ‘LCD Monitor position adjustment’ on page 4-9 • ‘Logging on to Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro as “ADM”’ on page 4-10 • ‘Removable media’ on page 4-11 • ‘Archiving and loading presets’ on page 4-12 •...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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General Procedures and Functional Checks 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.
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General procedures 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.
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
Failure to do so may result in corrupted patient files. LCD Monitor position adjustment Refer to User Manual for LCD Monitor position adjustment. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
General Procedures and Functional Checks 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. Operator Login Window 1.
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(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 4-12 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Restore sheet will be shown on the LCD display. See Figure 4-3 on page 4-12. 3. Select the items needed to be restored. 4. Select Restore. The system performs the restore and restarts. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-13 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
General Procedures and Functional Checks 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 •...
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.
2. Disconnect the mains power cable from the wall outlet. Follow these links if you need more information: See ‘Power off’ on page 4-8 for more information. 4-16 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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When cleaning, make sure not to spill or spray any liquid into CAUTION the trackball housing (keyboard or system). Test the Trackball Power up the and test that the trackball now works as intended. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-17 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
Functional checks may also be used during troubleshooting. Contents in this Section Preparation Turn on power to Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro. For detailed description, See ‘Power ON/Boot Up’ on page 4-5 for more information. 4-18 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual...
The functionality of these rotaries changes, depending upon the currently-displayed folder/page. Performance Tests Test Phantoms The use of test phantoms is only recommended if required by your facility's (customer’s) QA program. 4-20 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
• Use Adaptive reject (Cardiac) to reduce near field haze and blood pol artifact without diluting tissue appearance of moving structures. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-21 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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. 4-22 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
3. Press Select. The instruction Size should be highlighted in the trackball status bar. Use the trackball to adjust the dimension of the ROI. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-23 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
An increase of the lateral averaging will reduce noise, but this will also reduce the lateral resolution. 4-24 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
3. Press Select. The instruction Size should be highlighted in the trackball status bar. Use the trackball to adjust the dimension of the ROI. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-25 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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An increase of the lateral averaging will reduce noise, but this will also reduce the lateral resolution. 4-26 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-27 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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. 4-28 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-29 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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. 4-30 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 4-31 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
The factory default is: • P1 for the UP-D711MD printer P2 for the whole screen secondary capture to clipboard Turn OFF Power to Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro See ‘Power off’ on page 4-8 for more information. Mechanical Functions Checks Operator Panel Movement Please refer to: •...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
General Procedures and Functional Checks Site Log Table 4-5: Site Log DATE SRVICE PERSON PROBLEM COMMENTS 4-38 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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...
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Block Diagram and Theory Block Diagram and Theory 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 •...
Components and Functions (Theory) Block Diagram System Diagram Figure 5-1. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro System Block Diagram Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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.
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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These tests are optional. You may use them to check the system for errors. 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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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.
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Figure 7-4. Menu > Save As 5. A Save dialog box will be opened. Choose the archive location to save image on the USB Drive or CD/DVD. Figure 7-5. Save Dialog Box Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
5. In the Physical Print Buttons section, select the parameters related to the service recorded in step 6, section ‘Check and Record the P2 Key Function’ on page 7-6. 7-10 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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...
Contents in this chapter • ‘Overview’ on page 8-2 • ‘Warnings and important information’ on page 8-3 • ‘Disassembly/Re-assembly’ on page 8-5 • ‘Loading the software’ on page 8-13 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
Warnings and important information Warnings and important information 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.
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.
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
Replacement Procedures 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...
1. Power down the system. 2. Disconnect the mains power cable from the wall outlet. Follow these links if you need more information: See ‘Power off’ page 4-8 for more information. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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When cleaning, make sure not to spill or spray any liquid into CAUTION the trackball housing (keyboard or system). Test the Trackball Power up the and test that the trackball now works as intended. 8-10 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
2. Disconnect the mains power cable from the wall outlet. Follow these links if you need more information: See ‘Power off’ page 4-8 for more information. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 8-11 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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. 8-12 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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.
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.
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 8-15 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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. 8-16 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Figure 8-6. System Software load instruction While the software install procedure is designed to WARNING preserve data, you should select choice [b] to format disk C only. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 8-17 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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NOTE: If you do not remove the USB memory stick, the software system loading process repeats when the system boots up. Figure 8-8. System upgrade complete 8-18 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Loading the software Software Version check out 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.
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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 8-10. Software Option 8-20 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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.
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To access the instruction about installing DICOM devices please refer to another manual Basic User Manual. Please use the latest revision of this document. 8-22 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
Renewal Parts Overview Contents in this chapter • List of Abbreviations • Renewal Parts Lists Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
Sony UP-D711MD B/W Printer with Paper 5494718 Sony UP-D711MD B/W Printer Paper 1 roll 5426594 HP100 Printer Chinese kit 5426595 HP100 Printer European kit 5426596 HP100 Printer Japanese kit Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
5487003-160 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Manual Danish version 5487003-161 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Manual Norwegian version 5487003-162 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Manual Finnish version Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Manual Serbian version 5487003-177 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Manual European Portuguese version 5487003-181 Vivid T8/Vivid T8 Pro User Manual Indonesian version 9-10 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
‘Electrical safety tests’ on page 10-19 • ‘When there's too much leakage current …’ on page 10-30 • ‘Inspection Paperwork’ on page 10-32 • ‘Electrical Safety Tests Log’ on page 10-34 10-2 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
Care and Maintenance Why do maintenance 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.
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. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-5 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
Vivid 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.
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
Care and Maintenance Tools required NOTE: For a list of required tools for servicing the Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro, refer to chapter 8. Standard GE tool kit The following is a description of the “Standard” GE tool kit in the USA.
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
Customer may use it as part of their 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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
• 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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
The Interoperative probes often have special considerations and individual probe user manuals. For Interoperative probes also refer to their separate user manuals. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-17 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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• 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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
Electrical safety tests 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.
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
If no leakage current is detected, check the configuration of the test equipment. Tools For needed tools, see: ‘Tools required’ on page 10-8. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-27 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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. ECG Fails Inspect cables for damage or poor connections. Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 10-31 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
* 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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
(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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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1-25 environmental specifications for the unit, 2-4 phone numbers, 1-26 errors, i-12 customer order ESD, 1-23 verification, 3-18 ESD prevention, 1-24 customer provided prerequisite, 8-13 ethernet Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual Index-1 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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Power On, 3-21 installation warnings precautions see "setup warnings", 3-3 certified electrical contractor statement, i-11 introduction (chapter 1), 1-1 damage in transport, i-11 important precautions, i-2 Index-2 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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2-1 time and manpower requirements, 2-11 warnings, 10-3 software loading, 8-13 dangerous procedures, 1-20 software/hardware compatibility, 9-4 receiving and unpacking, 3-6 software-hardware what is EMC?, 1-23 Vivid T8/ Vivid T8 Pro – Basic Service Manual Index-3 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...
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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 5490863-100 English Rev. 03...