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Summary of Contents for SonoSite MicroMaxx
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MicroMaxx™ Ultrasound System Service Manual...
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Audience ........................... 1 Conventions Used in This Service Manual ............1 Product Upgrades and Updates ................1 Customer Comments ....................1 About the System ......................2 About the System Software ..................3 Software Licensing ......................3 Chapter 2: Safety Electrical Safety ......................
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OB Calculations Authors ..................33 OB Custom Measurements ................34 OB Custom Tables ....................35 Presets ........................36 System Information ...................37 Touchpad ........................38 Accessories ........................38 Preparing the System for Operation ..............38 Installing and Removing the Battery ............38 Installing and Removing the CompactFlash Card ........39 Using AC Power/Charging Battery ...............40 Connecting and Removing the Transducer ..........41 Turning System On/Off ..................41...
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Pulsed Wave (PW) Doppler Imaging ............73 Image Quality Verification Test/Livescan ...........73 Image Review ......................73 Printer ........................73 Battery Charging ....................73 Video Output .......................74 Returning Products to SonoSite ................74 Contacting SonoSite Technical Support ............74 Shipping Instructions ..................74 Appendix A: Parts List Replacement Parts List ....................75 Display ........................75 Control Panel .......................77...
Chapter 1: Introduction Before servicing the MicroMaxx ultrasound system, please read the information in this manual. This text applies only to the SonoSite MicroMaxx ultrasound system product manufactured after June 1, 2005. Please find service information about products manufactured before June 1, 2005 in C1.51 Ultrasound System Service Manual (P00715), C1.75 Ultrasound System Service Manual (P01118), C1.9 PLUS Ultrasound System Service Manual (P02287), C1.99 PLUS...
The ultrasound system has multiple configurations and feature sets. All are described in this service manual but not every option may apply to your system. System features are dependent on your system configuration, transducer, and exam type. Figure 1.1 MicroMaxx System Front View Table 1.1: MicroMaxx System Front Features Number...
“grace period. ” The grace period is variable. When you first install your software, your SonoSite system prompts you for a license key. If you have not yet obtained a valid license key, you can elect to use the software as long as the grace period time has not been fully consumed.
Do not connect these products to AC mains power when using the system to scan or diagnose a patient/subject. Contact SonoSite or your local representative for a list of the commercial grade peripherals available from or recommended by SonoSite.
Do not use the system if an error message appears on the image display: note the error code; call SonoSite or your local representative; turn off the system by pressing and holding the power key until the system powers down.
SonoSite or your local representative. Store the battery between -20°C (-4°F) and 60°C (140°F). Use only SonoSite batteries. Do not use or charge the battery with non-SonoSite equipment. Only charge the battery with the system. Chapter 2: Safety...
.3dB/cm/MHz. Some SonoSite transducers are approved for intraoperative applications if a market-cleared sheath is used. Labeling Symbols Labeling symbols for SonoSite products can be found in the user guide for each product. Chapter 2: Safety...
Chapter 3: System Overview System Overview The SonoSite High-Resolution Ultrasound System (MicroMaxx) is a full featured, general purpose, software controlled, diagnostic ultrasound system used to acquire and display high-resolution, real-time ultrasound data in 2D, M-Mode, Pulsed Wave (PW) Doppler, Continuous Wave (CW) Doppler, Color Power Doppler, and Velocity Color Doppler or in a combination of these modes.
Theory of Operation The SonoSite High-Resolution Ultrasound System (MicroMaxx) has seven (7) major functional groups: • Transducer • Acquisition Subsystem • Processing Subsystem • Display Subsystem • Control Subsystem • User Interface Subsystem • Power Subsystem Figure 3.1 is a system block diagram that shows the relationship of the functional groups.
The Control Subsystem consists of the central processing unit, program and video memory, permanent image storage and retrieval memory, external communication interface ports, and connection to the user interface keys. The control software includes the acoustic power and intensity software subsystem, power group monitors, and a beamformer monitor.
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Continuous CW provides a real-time representation of blood flow and is displayed as a Wave (CW) velocity-versus-time sweeping output. Velocity (or frequency) is presented as the vertical Doppler axis with time along the horizontal axis. The magnitude of the detected signal is represented as different gray scale values.
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Peak & mean Back End Temporal Baseline Display Compress Averaging shift interpolate 128/192/256/384 128 samples samples per line @ 50/100/200 Hz Wall Post Resample Window gain filter 128 tap FIR 128 IQ pairs 128 samples RF (PW) or Quadrature @ 1 kHz @ 1 kHz basband input (CW) Audio Output...
Magnitude This module combines real and imaginary components to estimate magnitude spectrum. Estimation The magnitude of Doppler spectrum is calculated using “cordic approximation”, which is done by estimating the complex magnitude by successive approximation. The vectors are reflected into the first quadrant by taking the absolute value, then rotating them sequentially by halved degrees.
Additional System Feature Performances Broadband Imaging This ultrasound acquisition system uses high resolution uses broadband technology in the transmit pulsers, transducer, and receivers. The receive path can capture and process signals over a wide spectrum, from below 2.0 MHz to beyond 10 MHz. For each application, the transmit pulse is designed to produce an appropriate bandwidth.
ECG Module The ECG module allows a representation of the heart electrical activity to be displayed in real time with ultrasound images acquired and displayed on the System video display. The ECG module interfaces to the patient through three (3) ECG leads: Right Arm ECG lead (RA), Left Arm ECG lead (LA), and Left Leg ECG lead (LL).
Low Pass Filter The low pass filter block removes the high frequency component from the received ECG signal. It is used to limit the signal to the frequency range of interest and provide rejection of 50/60 Hz signal content. Power Supplies The power supply block receives voltage from the system power supply.
Quick Reference Guide SiteLink Image Manager 3.0 SonoCalc IMT System User Guide Triple Transducer Connect Ultrasound gel Cables See the MicroMaxx Ultrasound System User Guide, MDS User Guide, and the MDS Lite User Guide for information on cables. Chapter 3: System Overview...
Peripherals See the manufacturer’s specifications for the following peripherals. Medical Grade Black-and-white printer Recommended sources for printer paper: Contact Sony at 1-800-686-7669 or www.sony.com/professional to order supplies or to obtain the name and number of the local distributor. Color printer Video cassette recorder Non-Medical Grade Kensington Security Cable...
CISPR11:2004, International Electrotechnical Commission, International Special Committee on Radio Interference. Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) Radio-Frequency Equipment Electromagnetic Disturbance Characteristics-Limits and Methods of Measurement. The Classification for the SonoSite system, SiteStand, accessories, and peripherals when configured together is: Group 1, Class A. Airborne Equipment Standards RTCA/DO160D:1997, Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics, Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment, Section 21.0 Emission of Radio Frequency Energy, Category B.
Chapter 4: Setup and Operation System Controls 12 13 Figure 4.1 System Controls Table 4.1: System Controls Number System Control Description Power Turns system on and off. Alphanumeric Use to enter text and numbers. Annotation Text Turns the keyboard on and off for text entry. Picto Turns the pictographs/pictograph marker on and off.
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Table 4.1: System Controls (Continued) Number System Control Description Near Adjusts the gain applied to the near field of the image. Adjusts the gain applied to the far field of the image. Gain Adjusts the overall gain applied to the entire image. AC power A steady green light indicates AC power is connected.
Turns CPD/Color on and off. Turns 2D on. System Components The SonoSite system components are identified in “About the System” on page Setup System setup is used to customize the system. Press the Setup key to access and set up the following system...
SonoSite provides a comprehensive set of tools on the system that allows its customers to meet the applicable security requirements listed in the HIPAA standard. SonoSite's customers are ultimately responsible for ensuring the security and protection of all electronic protected health information collected, stored, reviewed, and transmitted on the system.
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User Login Setting In the User Login list, select On or Off. • Selecting On restricts access to the system and requires the user to enter a user name and password. • Selecting Off allows access to the system and does not require the user to enter a user name and password.
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Export or Import User Accounts Note: Export and import are used to configure multiple systems and to back up user account information. Export User Account Insert the CompactFlash card in the back slot of the system. See “Installing and Removing the CompactFlash Card” on page Press the Setup key.
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Export Event Log Note: The Event log and the DICOM network log have the same filename (log.txt). When you export either one to the same CompactFlash card, it will overwrite the existing log.txt file. Insert the CompactFlash card in the back slot of the system. Select Log and then Export from the on-screen menu.
Audio and Battery Figure 9 Setup Screen: Audio, Battery Key Click Press the Setup key. Select Audio, Battery. In the Key click list, select On or Off. Beep Alert Press the Setup key. Select Audio, Battery. In the Beep alert list, select On or Off. Sleep Delay Press the Setup key.
Note: If PC is selected, the system allows report data to be sent as ASCII text from the system to a PC. Special third party software must be on the PC to acquire, view, or format the data into a report. Check the compatibility of your software with SonoSite technical support.
Ethernet Setup Press the Setup key. Select Connectivity. Select Ethernet Setup. Enter information in the following fields: (see DICOM chapter for definition of terms) • Host Name • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Default Gateway • Alternate Gateway In the Network Speed list, select from the list. Select Save.
Delta Key and F Keys Figure 12 Setup Screen: Delta Key, F Keys Delta Key Press the Setup key. Select Delta Key, F Keys. Select desired functionality for the Delta key. The Delta key will now control this function. F Keys Press the Setup key.
System Status Press the Setup key. Select Display Information. Select the desired check boxes to display the system status on the screen. Reset Select Reset from the on-screen menu to return settings for this setup page to factory default. IMT Calculations Figure 14 Setup Screen: IMT Calculations IMT Calculations Press the Setup key.
OB Calculations Authors Figure 15 Setup Screen: OB Calculations Gestational Age Press the Setup key. Growth Analysis Select OB Calculations. In Gestational Age or Growth Analysis lists, select the desired OB authors. Selecting an author places the measurement on the calculation menu and selecting None removes the measurement from the calculation menu.
OB Custom Measurements Figure 16 Setup Screen: OB Custom Measurements OB Custom Press the Setup key. Measurements Select OB Custom Meas. Select New. In the Name field, enter a unique name. In the Type list, select the desired measurement type. Select Save.
OB Custom Tables Figure 17 Setup Screen: OB Custom Table Age Table Measurements: The system provides gestational age measurements by selected authors for the age table measurements listed in Table 4.2. Growth Analysis Table Measurements: The system provides growth graphs or curves for the growth table measurements listed in Table 4.2.
Edit OB Custom Tables Press the Setup key. Select OB Custom Meas. or OB Calculations. Select Tables... from the on-screen menu. Select the desired custom OB table. Select Edit and enter data and then select Save from the on-screen menu. Delete OB Custom Tables 1 Press the Setup key.
Save Key Press the Setup key. Select Presets. In the Save key list, select Image Only or Image/Calcs to designate the function of the Save key. • Selecting Image Only allows the Save key to save the image to the CompactFlash card.
Note: The arrow keys control much of the same functionality as the touchpad. Accessories For information about accessories and other SonoSite products, refer to the user guide for each product. Preparing the System for Operation Installing and Removing the Battery Caution: Use only the specified SonoSite battery pack.
Installing and Removing the CompactFlash Card Images and clips are saved to a CompactFlash card and are organized in a patient list. The images and clips in the patient list are organized alphabetically by the patient name and ID. Images and clips are archived from the ultrasound system to a PC using a USB, Ethernet connection, or CompactFlash card.
Using AC Power/Charging Battery The battery charges when the system is connected to the AC power supply. If the system is off or in the sleep state (display off ), a completely discharged battery will fully charge in 2.5 to 3.5 hours. If the system is on and in the freeze state, a completely discharged battery will fully charge in 5 to 6 hours.
Caution: Do not use the system if an error message appears on the display. Note the error code and turn off the system. Call SonoSite or your local representative. Turn System Locate the Power key on the top left side of the system. See Figure 4.1 on page...
Remove any transducer or Triple Transducer Connect from the system. System Connect the system directly to the power supply or through the MDS/mini-dock. See the Software SonoSite accessories user guide. Insert the CompactFlash card into the back slot. The system displays the following message: Figure 4.3 Upgrade System Software Select Yes to accept or No to cancel the upgrade.
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Figure 4.5 System Software Step 1 Restart Select Restart. After restart, there is a short delay before the system goes into the upgrade process. Do not turn the system off. The system displays the following message: Figure 4.6 System Software Installation When the upgrade is completed, the system displays the following message: Figure 4.7 System Software Step 2 Restart Select Restart.
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Note: If you are upgrading a system and one or more transducers, it is recommended to upgrade all items before calling SonoSite Technical Support for your license keys. To postpone obtaining a license key, press Cancel from the on-screen menu.
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Figure 4.10 Upgrade Transducer Software Select Upgrade to accept or Cancel to cancel the upgrade. When you accept the transducer software upgrade, the system loads the new software and displays the following message: Figure 4.11 Transducer Software Loading When the upgrade is completed, the system displays the following message. Figure 4.12 Transducer Software Installation Select Restart.
Cancel from the on-screen menu. Upgrading Triple Transducer Connect (TTC) Upgrade TTC If the TTC requires an upgrade for the MicroMaxx system, the following message is displayed: “Do you want to upgrade the Triple Transducer Connect now?” If this message is displayed, perform the upgrade.
If the software is not yet licensed, the license update screen displays. The license update screen displays the following information: how to contact SonoSite, the required information to obtain the license key, and the grace period (time remaining) on your system.
To Display the System Information Screen Display System Press the Setup key. Information Select System Information from the on-screen menu. Screen The system information screen displays the following information: Product, Modes, Previous License Update, Boot Version, ARM Version, DSP Version, PCBA Serial Number, PLD, CPLD Version, SH Database Version, and SH Serial Number.
For information about a specific product, call the product manufacturer. Recommended Disinfectants For a list of disinfectants recommended for use on the system and transducers, see the MicroMaxx Ultrasound System User Guide. Chapter 5: Cleaning and Disinfecting...
If you encounter difficulty with the system, use the information in this chapter to help correct the problem. If the problem is not covered here, contact SonoSite technical support at the following numbers or addresses: Technical Support (USA, Canada)
System and Subsystem Diagnosis This section covers basic diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures you may follow if the system does not operate properly. To diagnose system failures, consult the referenced diagnostic figures that follow or the SonoSite Technical Support department. Table 6.2: Troubleshooting Subassemblies and Diagnostic Figures...
• If the assert condition remains, corrective action must be taken, usually replacement of the main PCBA is required. Contact SonoSite Technical Support for assistance and to obtain repair parts. If the Power button is not functional, all sources of power must be removed to allow the system to power down i.e., disconnect AC power and remove the battery.
Setting selected Image settings. E.g. Color (RGB) or failed Grayscale (Monochrome) DICOM network TDNETWORK_OPEN_FAILURE Device does not Verify that MicroMaxx AE Title or IP address communication recognize has been correctly configured on the failed MicroMaxx, rejects Printer/Archiver. association Note: Some devices require that the Imaging modality (MicroMaxx) be recognized in order to accept images.
Display Replacement Note: Consult Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting” before making any repairs. Required Parts Service Assembly, Display, MicroMaxx (P05463) Required Tools • #1 Phillips screwdriver • Torque screwdriver, 2.0–10.0 inch pounds (0.23–1.1 newton meter) • 8 mm nut driver • An anti-static mat •...
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Screws (2) Figure 7.2 System Bottom Turn the system over, fully open the display, and lift off the Control Panel per Figure Figure 7.3 Control Panel Removal Disconnect the two connectors from the display to the Main PCBA per Figure Chapter 7: Replacement Procedures...
Connectors (2) Figure 7.4 Display Connectors Remove the four screws from the Display Hinges per Figure 7.5. Screws (4) Figure 7.5 Display Screws Display Replacement Display Set the new display in place. Replacement Install the four screws that hold the Display in place. Torque the screws to 5.5 inch pounds. Connect the two connectors that connect the Display to the Main PCBA.
Control Panel Subassembly Replacement Required Parts • P05462 Service Assembly, Control Panel MicroMaxx, English or • P05464 Service Assembly, Control Panel MicroMaxx, English, International, or • P05465 Service Assembly, Control Panel MicroMaxx, French, or • P05466 Service Assembly, Control Panel MicroMaxx, German, or •...
Note: Replacing the enclosure bottom requires printing a new label for the product. This must be printed prior to shipping the enclosure bottom. You will be required to provide the information to print this label. • Nest Frame Assembly, MicroMaxx (order these parts individually) • P00364 Connector, Interposer •...
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Screws (4) Figure 7.6 Bottom Screws Turn the system over and remove the top enclosure from the main PCBA. This exposes all of the replaceable parts for the main system per Figure 7.7. Main PCBA Nest frame assembly Power supply TGC assembly Speaker Speaker...
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Speaker Replacement Speaker Press on the connector release and pull the connector out of the receptacle. Replacement Gently pry off the retaining clip with a flat bladed pry tool. See Figure 7.8. Connector Retaining clip Figure 7.8 Speaker Replacement Power Supply Power Supply Gently pry the shield from the power supply and set it aside.
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TGC PCBA TGC PCBA Remove the TGC knobs identified in Figure 7.11. TGC knobs (3) Figure 7.11 TGC Knobs Remove the flex cable from the TGC PCB by lifting on the flex release tab. See Figure 7.12. Remove the flex cable from the Main PCBA by lifting gently on the flex release tab. Remove the two screws holding the TGC PCBA in place.
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Main PCBA Main PCBA Remove the 3 screws holding the Main PCBA in place per Figure 7.13. Remove the 4 shoulder bolts holding the transducer nest frame assembly in place. As you remove the nest frame assembly from the PCBA tilt the PCBA and enclosure to almost vertical to avoid spilling the Interposer Connectors from the Assembly.
• Verify that all controls operate smoothly over their full range and that the system responds properly. • To obtain 2D images, SonoSite recommends using the RMI 413A Soft Tissue Phantom or the RMI 403 GS Multipurpose Phantom. Any equivalent Phantom is acceptable.
Press the Caliper key. The caliper appears on the image display. The screen menu indicates Cal 1, Cal 2, and Ellipse. (If the caliper line setup is on, then a dotted line connects the two calipers. See the MicroMaxx Ultrasound System User Guide, if necessary.) The Cal 1 caliper is active by default.
Lateral Measurement Accuracy Set up Lateral Perform steps 1 through 7 in Section Measurement Accuracy Test Lateral Measure the distance, center to center, of any two pins that are 4-10 cm apart horizontally. Measurement Verify that the distance measured is within the tolerance listed in Table 8.1.
Additional Performance Tests Test CPD Note: Use the RMI 425 Doppler Phantom or the RMI 1425A Doppler Phantom. Connect any transducer and set up the system for CPD mode. Acquire the image. Press and release the Color key for CPD mode. Select CPD from the on-screen menu. A Region of Interest (ROI) box is displayed on top of the grayscale image.
Pulsed Wave (PW) Doppler Imaging Test PW Attach the C15 transducer. Doppler Press the Doppler key for the Doppler sample gate. Imaging Press the Doppler key again for the Doppler spectral trace. Place a large drop of ultrasound gel on the transducer lens. Gently tap the top of the gel and observe a reflection on the spectral trace and the sound from the speakers.
• Product name • Serial number • Description of the problem Shipping Instructions Please contact SonoSite to get a return material authorization number (RMA). Contact SonoSite before returning any product. The shipping address for all returned products is: SonoSite, Inc.
Appendix A: Parts List This section contains a list of field-replaceable parts. Replacement Parts List The following tables contain all the replaceable parts for the MicroMaxx Ultrasound System. All quantities are one unless otherwise noted. Display Table A.1: Display Find Number...
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Table A.1: Display (Continued) Find Number Part Number Description Not shown P02489 Clip display harness P04098 Enclosure, back P04345 Display label, 3D P04499 Gasket display P04501 Gasket display front P05381 Assembly, backlight inverter Appendix A: Parts List...
Control Panel Table A.2: Control Panel Part Number Description P05462 Service Assembly Control Panel, MicroMaxx, English P05465 Service Assembly Control Panel, MicroMaxx, French P05466 Service Assembly Control Panel, MicroMaxx, German P05467 Service Assembly Control Panel, MicroMaxx, Italian P05468 Service Assembly Control Panel, MicroMaxx, Spanish...
Service Assembly Lower Enclosure, MicroMaxx page 82 Note: This part requires printing a replacement label for the product. Contact SonoSite Technical Support when ordering this part to have the label printed and placed on the part. P05472 Service Assembly Main PCBA, MicroMaxx Note: This part does not include the transducer nest frame assembly.
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Figure A.1 Power Supply, P05471 Figure A.2 Speaker Assembly, P03872 Appendix A: Parts List...
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Figure A.3 TGC Assembly, P05470 Table A.4: TGC Assembly Find Number Part Number Description P02317 Assembly, PCB, TGC P04994 Knob, TGC P02308 FFC, 12 Position Jumper Appendix A: Parts List...
Nest Plate, Interposer P03834 Shield, Perimeter, Long P03833 Shield, Perimeter, Short P02861 Post, Mounting Ordering Replacement Parts To order parts, contact SonoSite Technical Support as indicated in Section , “Returning Products to SonoSite, ” on page Appendix A: Parts List...
The Service Event Report provides information about product failures to the manufacturer and to authorized service facilities, which provide approved warranty services for SonoSite products. For all repairs completed, complete the form and return a copy of it to the following address: SonoSite, Inc.
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Service Event Report Instructions on reverse Service Request For SonoSite Use Only Order Number RMA Number Service Provider Name: Provider Reference: Company: Date Reported: Address: Phone Number: Fax Number: E-mail address: Device Description Name: Ref Number: Serial Number: Lot Number:...
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Company: the name of the Dealer Company or authorized repair site. • Address: the address replacement parts will be shipped to. • Date Reported: the date the failure was reported to SonoSite. • Phone Number: the phone number to contact the service technician. •...
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