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Product Information This Manual covers the software version of R4.x.x for Venue 50 ultrasound system. P.O. Box 414, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A. (Asia, Pacific, Latin America, North America) GE Ultraschall Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG Beethovenstrasse 239 Postfach 11 05 60 D-42655 Solingen GERMANY TEL: 49 212.28.02.208;...
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MyWorkshop/ePDM (GE electronic Product Data Management). If you need to know the latest revision, contact your distributor, local GE Sales Representative or in the USA call the GE Ultrasound Clinical Answer Center at 1 800 682 5327 or 1 262 524 5698.
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Important Precautions Translation policy Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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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.
No. 19 Changjiang Road Wuxi National Hi-Tech Dev. Zone Jiangsu P.R.China 214028 GE employees should use TrackWise to report service documentation issues. These issues will then be in the internal problem reporting tool and communicated to the writer. i-12 Venue 50 –...
For a complete review of all safety requirements, refer to Chapter 1 in the Service Manual. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual i-13 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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 and Docking Station/Cart. The service provider must read and understand all the information presented here before installing or servicing the units. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
• ‘Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Requirements’ on page 1-24 • ‘Returning Probes and Repair Parts’ on page 1-25 • ‘EMC, EMI and ESD’ on page 1-26 • ‘Customer Assistance’ on page 1-28 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Manual Overview Manual Overview This manual provides installation and service information for the Venue 50 Ultrasound system and Docking Station/Cart. It is divided in ten chapters as shown below. Contents in This Manual The manual is divided into ten chapters.
A quick way to the topic you’re looking for. Typical Users of the Proprietary Service Manual • GEHC Service Personnel (setup, maintenance, etc.) • GEHC Online Center Personnel • Licensed Hospital’s Service Providers Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Manual Overview Venue 50 models covered by this manual Table 1-2: Venue 50 Model Designations Part Number Description Venue 50 5452256 Console Venue 50 5448623 Console with film Venue 50 5560851 Korean Console Venue 50 5561656 China Console NOTE: When not otherwise specified, the contents of this manual applies to all Venue 50 models.
Important conventions, used in this document, are described next. Model designations This manual covers the Venue 50 Ultrasound systems listed in: ‘Venue 50 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. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Standard hazard icons ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL RADIATION LASER HEAT PINCH NOTE: Even if a symbol isn’t used on the product or in this manual, it may be included for your reference. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Tag and Lock Out 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. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Date of manufacture Rating Plate Serial number Rating Plate SN SN Catalog Number Rating Plate REF REF Direct Current: For products to be Rating Plate powered from a DC supply 1-10 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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IEC Rating plate 878-02-03. General Warning. Various “CAUTION” - Dangerous voltage” (the Various lightning flash with arrowhead) is used to indicate electric shock hazards. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 1-11 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Please contact an authorized representative of the manufacturer for information concerning the decommissioning of your equipment. 1-12 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Labels Locations 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. 1-14 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual, violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 1-15 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
DEATH, ARE PRESENT IN THIS EQUIPMENT. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING, TESTING AND ADJUSTING. If the covers are removed from an operating Venue 50, some WARNING metal surfaces may be warm enough to pose a potential heat hazard if touched, even while in shutdown mode.
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WARNING sharp edges are encountered, the appropriate PPE should be used to reduce the risk of injury. Wear all PPE including gloves as indicated in the chemical WARNING MSDS. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 1-17 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Do not move Docking Cart with big incline angle. CAUTION When using Docking Cart, avoid water and blood enter into CAUTION Docking Cart. Put peripherals in correct position to avoid Docking Cart CAUTION overload. 1-18 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Prevent vibration damage by driving cautiously. Avoid unpaved roads, excessive speeds, and erratic stops or starts. If the Venue 50 system is on a docking cart, please take special care of the following: Make sure the Venue 50 be fixed well to avoid the console CAUTION falling down when moving Docking Cart.
• Both the system power cable and the power connector must meet international electrical standards Connecting a Venue 50 to the wrong voltage level will most WARNING likely destroy it. Probes Follow these guidelines before connecting a probe to the Ultrasound system: •...
DO NOT solder a battery. • DO NOT connect the battery to an electrical power outlet. If the Venue 50 is not being used on a monthly basis, the WARNING battery needs to be removed during the lengthy non-use period.
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Store the battery in a temperature range between -5°C (23°F) and 50°C (122°F) • Upon receipt of the Venue 50 and before first time usage, it is highly recommended that the customer performs one full discharge/charge cycle. If the battery...
DEATH, ARE PRESENT IN THIS EQUIPMENT. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING, TESTING AND ADJUSTING. If the covers are removed from an operating Venue 50, some WARNING 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 Venue 50. 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.
Compliance Venue 50 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. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 1-27 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
5. Is the issue repeatable? 6. Imaging mode, probe, preset/application. 7. Media brand, speed, capacity, type. 8. Save image capture, cine loop. NOTE: Restart the application before resuming clinical scanning. 1-28 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Latin America Service 1-800-321-7937 Application Support 1-262-524-5698 Europe (OLC-EMEA) OLC - EMEA +49 (0) 212-2802-652 GE Ultraschall Deutschland Gmbh & Co. KG Phone: +33 1 3083 1300 Beethovenstrasse 239 Fax: +49 (0) 2122-8024-31 Postfach 11 05 60, D-42655 Solingen Germany...
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Docking Station/Cart. Included are descriptions of the facility and electrical needs to be met by the purchaser of the units. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Site Preparations Overview Contents in This Chapter • ‘Overview’ on page 2-2 • ‘General Requirements’ on page 2-3 • ‘Facility needs’ on page 2-11 • ‘Environmental Dangers’ on page 2-19 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
If the Ultrasound system is very cold or hot, do not turn on its CAUTION power until it has had a chance to acclimate to its operating environment. Table 2-1: Ultrasound system acclimate time Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Ensure that the probe face temperature does not exceed the CAUTION normal operation temperature range. The Venue 50 system and probe connector is not waterproof. CAUTION Do not expose the device to water or any kind of liquid. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual...
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(dim/bright) is recommended. Keep in mind that lighting controls and dimmers can be a source of EMI which could degrade image quality. These controls should be selected to minimize possible interference. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Site Preparations Electrical requirements General requirements NOTE: GE requires a dedicated power and ground for the proper operation of its Ultrasound equipment. This dedicated power shall originate at the last distribution panel before the Ultrasound system. Sites with a mains power system with defined Neutral and Live:...
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General Requirements Site circuit breaker Power outage may occur. The Venue 50 requires a dedicated CAUTION 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.
High Frequency (HF) surgery equipment • general AC/DC adapters The presence of a broadcast station or broadcast van may also cause interference. See: ‘EMI prevention/abatement’ on page 2-9 for EMI prevention tips. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Where applicable, do not allow cables to lie across the top of the Card Rack or peripheral cables hang out of the peripheral bays. Loop the excess length for peripheral cables inside the peripheral bays. Attach the monitor cables to the frame. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Systems and electronic probes are designed for storage temperatures of -5 to +50°C. When exposed to large temperature variations, the product should be kept in room temperature for 10 hours before use. 2-10 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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.
Storage for linens and equipment • Nearby waiting room, lavatory, and dressing room • Dual level lighting (bright and dim) • Lockable cabinet ordered by GE for its software and proprietary manuals Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 2-13 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Figure 2-1. Minimal floor plan, 2.5 m x 3 m (8 by 10 foot) Recommended floor plan suggestion Add graphic here, when available. Figure 2-2. A 14 by 17 foot recommended floor plan 2-14 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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5. Hot and Cold water 2. UPS 6. Dedicated mains power 3. Ethernet network wall outlet outlet Figure 2-3. Suggested Room with EchoPAC PC workstation and Ultrasound Scanner Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 2-15 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
With DICOM, images can be archived, stored, and retrieved faster, easier, and at a lower cost. 2-16 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Ultrasound system for 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. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 2-17 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Site Preparations DICOM Option Pre-installation requirements (continued) Figure 2-4. Worksheet for DICOM Network Information 2-18 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 2-19 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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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. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
‘Receiving and unpacking the equipment’ on page 3-6 • ‘Preparing for Setup’ on page 3-22 • ‘Completing the setup’ on page 3-23 • ‘System Configuration’ on page 3-29 • ‘Paperwork after setup’ on page 3-56 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Average setup time • Unpacking the Venue 50: 20 minutes • Set up Venue 50 wo/options: 30 minutes (dependent on the configuration that is required) • DICOM Network Configuration: 30 minutes The Venue 50 installation and functional checkout will take approximately one hour.
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WHEN USING ANY TEST INSTRUMENT THAT IS DANGER CAPABLE OF OPENING THE AC GROUND LINE (I.E., METER’S GROUND SWITCH IS OPEN), DON’T TOUCH THE UNIT! Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Operator Manual(s) CAUTION The User Manual(s) should be fully read and understood before operating the Venue 50 and kept near the Ultrasound system for quick reference. Acoustic Output Hazard CAUTION Although the ultrasound energy transmitted from the Venue 50 probe is within AIUM/NEMA standards, avoid unnecessary exposure.
System Setup Receiving and unpacking the equipment Contents in this section • ‘Receiving the Venue 50’ on page 3-7 • ‘Unpacking the Venue 50’ on page 3-9 • ‘Unpacking Docking Station’ on page 3-13 • ‘Unpacking Docking Cart’ on page 3-16 •...
Check the shipping container for special instructions. Verify that the container is intact. In some cases a secondary container may be used. If so, ask the carrier for unpacking instructions. Figure 3-1. Labels on Package Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Please carefully unpack the system, and do not dispose the CAUTION package of Venue 50, so that it can be reused for service. Please keep the protective bag of Venue 50 in box, so that it CAUTION can be used for shipping or transportation.
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1. Cut the four PLASTIC BANDs 2. Cut the adhesive tape and open top covers of paper carton. Adhesive tape Plastic Bands Figure 3-2. Open Top Covers of Paper Carton Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Figure 3-3 on page 3-10. 4. Take out the Accessories Package and Console Package. Refer to Figure 3-3 on page 3-10. Figure 3-3. Unpacking the Venue 50 Table 3-1: Unpacking the Venue 50 Item Description Accessories Package Console Package Paper Pad Do not lift the unit by the rubber band.
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Figure 3-4 on page 3-11. Figure 3-4. Taking out the system Table 3-2: Taking out the system Item Description Paper pad Battery Battery bag Foam PE bag Venue 50 Protective bag Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 3-11 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Aquasonic gel SD Card adapter Power Cable (option) Foam NOTE: Make sure all the items in the checklist are in the Accessories box, contact GE Service if any problem. 3-12 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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1. Cut the four PLASTIC BANDS. 2. Cut the adhesive tape and open the top covers of the paper carton. Figure 3-6. Open the top covers of the paper carton Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 3-13 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Figure 3-7. Unpacking Docking Station Table 3-4: Docking Station Item Description Probe holder bag Foam Docking Station bag Probe holders Docking Station module Docking Station desk support module Carton Power cord 3-14 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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5. Place the Docking Station Module on track of Base Support Module starting from the left, and slowly move it to the right till it clicks. Figure 3-8. Install Docking Station Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 3-15 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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4. Remove the carton frames on both sides. 5. Remove all the foam and the ESD bag, cut the wire ties on the chassis. Take out the Docking Cart. Figure 3-9. Unpack the Docking Cart 3-16 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Unpacking 3-probe Port Box 1. Cut the four PLASTIC BANDs. 2. Cut the adhesive tape and open top covers of paper carton. Figure 3-10. Open top covers of paper carton Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 3-17 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Gel holder Gel holder Printer shelf with drawer assy On shelf basket assy Venue 50 3-probe Port Box user instructions Rating plate label for 3-probe Port Box option Rating plate label for 3-probe Port Box 3-18 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual...
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Unpacking Power Module Package 1. Cut the four PLASTIC BANDs. 2. Cut the adhesive tape and open top covers of paper carton. Figure 3-12. Open top covers of paper carton Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 3-19 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Figure 3-13. Unpacking the 3-probe Port Box Table 3-6: Power Module Box Item Description Power Module Tray Assy Power Module User Instruction Warning Label Rating Plate label for Power Module Rating Plate label for carton 3-20 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Receiving and unpacking the equipment Moving into Position In general, a single adult can move the Venue 50. Before moving, store all loose parts in original accessory box or in back pack. Return probes to original box. Packing the Equipment Please pack Venue 50 in the reverse order of unpacking.
System Voltage Settings • Verify that the scanner is set to the correct voltage. The Voltage settings for the Venue 50 Scanner is found on a label located on the AC adapter. • 220-240VAC(China); 100-120VAC(USA/Japan);...
Follow these steps to mount the system to docking station/cart: 1. Place the docking station and system on a stable surface. 2. Carefully pick up the system. Align the port on the Venue 50 with the docking port and carefully push into place.
Keep the probe cables away from the wheels. CAUTION Do not bend the probe cables. Do not cross cables between probes. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 3-25 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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5. Plug the probe connector into the probe port on right side of Venue 50 with the label facing the front. Figure 3-16. Connect a probe 6. Carefully position the probe cable so that it is free to move and is not resting on the floor.
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2. Pull the probe and connector straight out of the probe port. Figure 3-18. Disconnect a probe NOTE: Please do not drag the probe cable in order to avoid cable damage. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 3-27 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Power On / Boot Up For procedure, please refer to ‘Power ON/Boot Up’ on page 4-4. Power shut down For procedure, please refer to ‘Power shut down’ on page 4-7. 3-28 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
2-11.) • Verify that the specifications below don’t conflict with any on-site conditions. Physical dimensions Table 3-7: Physical Dimensions of Venue 50 Height Width Depth Unit 11.1 10.8 inches Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 3-29 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
System Setup Electrical specifications Connecting a Venue 50 to the wrong voltage level will most WARNING likely destroy it. Verification of the system’s voltage setting Verify that the mains voltage specified for the Venue 50 is available on-site. The voltage setting for the unit is found on the rating plate of the system.
System Setup Connecting Cables Equipment damage possibility. Be sure to use the following WARNING recommended connecting cables to connect recording devices and a network with Venue 50 console. Table 3-10: List of Connecting Cables Name Part No. Figure NOTE Printer USB Cable...
System Configuration Peripheral/Accessories Connector Panel Venue 50 peripherals and accessories can be properly connected using the side connector panel. Docking Station/Cart Connector Panel Located on the two sides of Docking Station/Cart are input and output connectors. Figure 3-20. Docking Station/Cart Connector Panel 1.
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TMDS Data2- TMDS Data1+ Reserved (N.C. on device) TMDS Data1 Shield TMDS Data1- TMDS Data0+ DDC/CEC Ground TMDS Data0 Shield +5V Power TMDS Data0- Hot Plug Detect TMDS Clock+ 3-34 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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1. Insert SD Card to the system. a. Pull the SD Socket cover towards the back of the Venue 50 to make it easy to open. Figure 3-21. Open SD Card Socket cover b. Insert the SD Card into the SD Card Socket on top of the system with the labeled side facing the front of the Venue 50.
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3. Connect USB Memory stick to the system. USB Memory stick can be properly connected to the USB port on the Docking Station/Cart. Figure 3-24. USB Memory Stick Connection 3-36 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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4. Connect external LCD to the HDMI port of the Docking Station/Cart. Figure 3-25. External LCD Connection 5. Connect the Wireless Network Card to the USB port of the Docking Station/Cart. Figure 3-26. Wireless Network Card Connection Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 3-37 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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6. Connect the footswitch to the USB port of the Docking Station/Cart. Figure 3-27. Footswitch Connection 7. Connect the barcode reader to the USB port of the Docking Station/Cart. Figure 3-28. Barcode Reader Connection 3-38 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Be sure to fully inset the grooves into the top side slides. NOTE: The 3-probe Port shall be mounted to the front of the Docking Cart. Figure 3-30. 3-probe Port Position Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 3-39 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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System Setup Connect 3-probe Port to Docking Cart (continued) 2. Connect the 3-probe Port to the Venue 50. Figure 3-31. 3-probe Port Connection 3. Press the cable hook and put the cable into the hook. Figure 3-32. Cable Hook NOTE: Pull the cable hook if it does not pop out completely.
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5. Connect the E8CS-SC probe holder and gel holder to the probe holders. Figure 3-34. Probe Holder Connection 6. Connect the probes to the 3-probe port. Figure 3-35. Probe Connection Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 3-41 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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The printer shelf shall be mounted to the back of the Docking Cart. NOTE: The console in the figures above is only for your reference. Please connect Venue 3-probe port to Venue 50. 3-42 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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The probe is connected to the relevant port, but the software option key for this probe has not been activated. Please contact your local GE representative and place an order for the additional software option. See “Add new software option keys” in Basic User Manual for more information Venue 50 –...
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System Setup Connect Power Module to Docking Cart Preparation Shutdown Venue 50 and disconnect the power cord from the docking cart. Overview The whole Power Module kit includes 2 parts: a. Power Module b. Tray Assy It is not permitted to disassemble the Power Module by CAUTION operators.
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3. Push the Tray Assy inward along the edge of the base chasis. Ensure both edges of the Tray Assy are inside of the guide slides of the base chasis. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 3-45 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Lock Position b. Unlock Position 5. Disconnect the cable tie, connect the power cord to the Docking Cart, then position the retaining clip over the power cord. 3-46 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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NOTE: After installed successfully, the lock button should be at the lock position. If the lock button moves to the unlock position while the Venue 50 is in use, the Power Module needs to be re-mounted Table 3-13: Label/Icon Explanations...
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System Setup Disconnect Power Module from Docking Cart Preparation Shutdown Venue 50 and Power Module, disconnect the power cord from Power Module. Dismounting Procedure 1. Slide the lock button to the unlock position. 2. Lift up the Power Module vertically.
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3. Position the retaining clip up the power cord and disconnect the power cord. 4. Slide both hooks to unlock position. 5. Lift up the Tray Assy from the base chassis of Docking Cart vertically. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 3-49 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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NOTE: Press Power On /Off switch to turn it on even when an active AC outlet is connected. Otherwise the docking cart, console and peripherals can not get electricity. 3-50 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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When LED3 is flashing, connect the Power Module with a CAUTION live AC outlet and record the data at once. Otherwise the data will be missing when the system powers off suddenly Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 3-51 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Manufacturer SONY Working Power Load (W) NOTE: Do not remove the console battery from Venue 50 system. If the power, with the operating voltage 110v or below, goes off, the Power Module may fail to function. NOTE: Please avoid dropping the Power Module.
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Alternating Current (AC) is off. 2. If the lock button moves to the unlock position while the Venue 50 is in use, the Power Module needs to be re-mounted. For the explanation of other labels/Icons on Rating Plate/Label, please refer to the latest revision of Venue 50 Basic User Manual.
System Setup Available probes For different software versions, please see in specification in the Venue 50 Basic User Manual for probes and intended uses. Table 3-17: List of Probes for Venue 50 Material of Catalog Probe Name Headshell TYPE Number...
Venue 50 Basic User Manual, Chapter 4, Customizing Your System. Software version check-out 1. Power on Venue 50 scanner and wait until system booting to main screen. 2. Press Utility, then select About. 3. Check whether the software version is the right one for use.
Specific language versions of the User Manual may also be available. Check with your GE Sales Representative for availability. For a complete list of User’s Manuals for Venue 50, refer to Chapter 9 in this manual. Product Locator Installation Card...
Chapter 4 General Procedures and Functional Checks This chapter provides procedures for quickly checking major functions of the Venue 50 and diagnostics instructions using the built-in service software and power supply adjustments. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
‘Functional checks’ on page 4-8 Equipment required To perform these tests, you'll need any of the sector, linear, or convex transducers. (Normally you should check all the transducers used on the system). Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
General procedures General procedures Energy Control and Power Lockout for Venue 50. 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. 2. Turn off the breaker.
The covers are required for safe operation, good Ultrasound system performance and cooling purposes. Use only power supply cords, cables and plugs provided by or CAUTION designated by GE. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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General procedures Connect AC/DC to the Docking Station/Cart Mount the Venue 50 to the docking station/cart. Connecting AC/ DC to the docking station/cart, involves preliminary checks of the power cord, voltage level and compliance with electrical safety requirements. 1. Ensure that the wall outlet is of appropriate type.
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General Procedures and Functional Checks Power on Press Power On/Off key once, the system starts. Figure 4-2. Power on the Venue 50 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
DO NOT unplug and/or transport the unit until after the power CAUTION off sequence has been completed. Failure to do so may result in corrupted patient files. Adjusting the Display Monitor See ‘Adjust Brightness’ on page 6-3 for more information. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
General Procedures and Functional Checks Functional checks Overview In this section, the functional checks for Venue 50 are described. Functional checks are used to verify that the product works as intended. Functional checks may also be used during troubleshooting. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual...
Functional checks Touch Panel The touch panel contains exam function and mode/function specific controls. Figure 4-3. Venue 50 Menu Bar Home: Enter home page Split: Split the screen into two Scan, Review: Perform various functions 10. Zoom: Magnify a region of interest : eSmart Trainer (option) 11.
10. Center line mark 16. Measurement result window Battery status 11. Measurement caliper 17. Cine Gauge Wireless and local network 12. Comment 18. Function controls connection status Probe and application 4-10 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
2. Turn ON the scanner (if it isn’t turned on already). B Mode Checks Introduction B Mode is intended to provide two dimensional images and measurement capabilities concerning the anatomical structure of soft tissue. Figure 4-5. B Mode Screen Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 4-11 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Press to activate the Needle mode. Gain, Angle and Tilt can be activated. The needle function only applies to linear probes. Note: Before activating the Needle mode, please make sure to select Interventional preset first. 4-12 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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• Edge Enhance: Make the image edge clearer/sharper. • FOV: Adjust field of view • AO: Adjust acoustic output Note: The configurable parameters can be configured in Utility->Settings->ScanConfig. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 4-13 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Color Flow Mode is a Doppler Mode intended to add color-coded qualitative information concerning the relative velocity and direction of fluid motion within the B-Mode image. Figure 4-7. Color Flow Mode Screen 4-14 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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• Color Map: Show the direction of the flow and highlight the higher velocity flows. • Invert: Allow to view blood flow according to personal preference, without flipping the probe. Table 4-1 for more information. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 4-15 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Power Doppler Imaging (PDI) is a color flow mapping technique used to map the strength of the Doppler signal coming from the flow rather than the frequency shift of the signal. Figure 4-9. Power Doppler Imaging Mode Screen 4-16 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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PDI Mode Controls Controls Affect on Image Configurable • PDI Map: Show the power of the flow and highlight the stronger power flows. Parameters Table 4-1 Table 4-2 for more information. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 4-17 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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M Mode is intended to provide a display format and measurement capability that represents tissue displacement (motion) occurring over time along a single vector. Figure 4-11. M Mode Screen 4-18 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Affect on Image Configurable • Sweep Speed: Change the speed of the timeline. Parameters • Layout: Change the Horizontal/Vertical layout between B Mode and M Mode. Table 4-1 for more information. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 4-19 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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3. Touch the screen and two active calipers display. 4. Move the calipers to the desired position. 5. Press Set, then the value is displayed in the results window. 4-20 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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If you have purchased the cart option, be sure to keep probe cables free from the wheels. Be careful not to trip on the probe cables if using the WARNING device without the optional cart. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 4-21 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Play/Pause. To stop CINE Loop playback. press Play/ Pause. Moving through a CINE Loop Frame By Frame Press < or > to move through CINE memory one frame at a time. 4-22 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Functional checks Image Management For Image Management functionality refer to the Venue 50 User Manual. It talks about several topics: • Zooming an Image • Split Screen • Using Cine • Review Archived Information • Image Storage • eSmart Trainer (Option) Venue 50 –...
Location Name is correct is correct Check Language settings Desired Language is displayed Check that all of the customer’s All authorized functions are enabled options are set up correct 4-24 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
This section describes the final setup for the Peripherals and the Operational Check-out. For Peripherals installtion information, See ‘Peripherals Connection’ on page 3-35 for more information. Check that peripherals work as described below: Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 4-25 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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The Printer icon will be shown on the configure Printer as D1 or D2. Dataflow Button. Press Dataflow Button with Printer Icon to The images are printed. print the images. 4-26 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Connect Barcode Scanner to the USB port. Activate Barcode Reader in Utility->Settings->USB Accessories. Scan barcode. A beep should be heard and the patient information will be shown on the Home screen. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 4-27 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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1. Press Utility->Settings->Common, then choose the desired brightness in the Brightness select box. Adjust Volume To adjust the volume: 1. Press Utility->Settings->Miscellaneous, then choose the desired volume in the Volume select box. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Adjust Monitor on Docking Station/Cart To adjust the monitor on Docking Station/Cart: 1. Tilt the LCD monitor for the optimum viewing angle. The maximum angle is 45 degrees. Figure 6-1. Tilt the LCD monitor Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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To adjust the height of Docking Cart: 1. Hold the cart handle by both hands, step on the pedal, push down or lift to adjust the height. Figure 6-2. Cart height adjustment Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Damage to the probe cable may result if the brake pedal CAUTION catches the cable and pulls it tight against the base leg. This puts stress on the probe and connector while in the holder. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Very basic host, system and board levels are run whenever power is applied. Some Service Tools may be run at the application level. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Troubleshooting Overview Contents in this chapter • ‘Overview’ on page 7-2 • ‘Troubleshooting’ on page 7-3 • ‘Remote Service’ on page 7-20 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Console Troubleshooting Trees System Doesn’t Boot This is an overall diagram showing a recommended sequence for troubleshooting a no-boot situation Figure 7-1. System Doesn’t Boot Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Troubleshooting System Doesn’t Boot (continued) Figure 7-3. System Doesn’t Boot (Cont’d) Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Troubleshooting Structured Artifact in the image Figure 7-4. Structured Artifact in the image Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Troubleshooting Structured Artifact in the image (continued) Figure 7-5. Structured Artifact in the image (Cont’d) Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Troubleshooting Structured Artifact in the image (continued) Figure 7-6. Structured Artifact in the image (Cont’d) Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Troubleshooting B Mode Low Sensitivity Figure 7-7. B Mode Low Sensitivity Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Troubleshooting B Mode Low Image Quality Figure 7-8. B Mode Low Image Quality 7-10 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Troubleshooting Noise in B Mode Figure 7-9. Noise in B Mode Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 7-11 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Troubleshooting Color Flow Low Sensitivity Figure 7-10. Color Flow Low Sensitivity 7-12 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Troubleshooting Nosie in Color Flow Figure 7-11. Noise in Color Flow Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 7-13 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Troubleshooting Touch panel - Impaired Sensitivity Figure 7-12. Unable to Scan 7-14 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Troubleshooting LCD Display - Impaired Function Figure 7-13. LCD Display Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 7-15 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Troubleshooting Peripheral Troubleshooting Trees Unable Recording by Printer Figure 7-14. Unable Recording by Printer 7-16 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Troubleshooting USB Memory Stick Figure 7-16. Unable to save data to USB Memory Stick 7-18 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Ports At least on USB port or SD Card Reader available pointing device Mouse with left and right buttons Alphanumeric Keyboard required Network Wired or Wireless network connection required 7-20 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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1. Insert the software upgrade SDHC card to the computer and double click the corresponding drive. 2. Double click Setup.exe. The screen is displayed as below. Press Next. Figure 7-17. Installation Setup Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 7-21 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Table 7-2, the screen is displayed as below. Press Install All. After all requirements are installed, press Next. Figure 7-18. Install All 4. When the screen is displayed as below, press Install. Figure 7-19. Install the software 7-22 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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5. When the installation procedure begins, the screen is displayed as below. Figure 7-20. Installation Procedure 6. When the installation procedure completes, the screen is displayed as below. Press Next. Figure 7-21. Installation Completed Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 7-23 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Troubleshooting Installation Procedure (continued) 7. When the screen is displayed as below, press Finish to reboot the computer. Figure 7-22. Reboot the computer 7-24 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
2. Input the Serial Number of Venue device into the field. Then press Next. Figure 7-23. Input Venue SN 3. Press Configure to open the Insite Service Platform. Figure 7-24. Press Configure Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 7-25 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Device Name and CRM No. are automatically filled in. Do not need to modify the information. NOTE: The operator does not need to modify the fields in Advanced Configuration. Figure 7-25. Insite Service Platform Configuration 7-26 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Preparations (continued) 5. When the configuration is saved. Press OK. Then close the configuration screen. Figure 7-26. Configuration Saved 6. Press Next to run the Gateway. Figure 7-27. Run Gateway Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 7-27 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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1. Run Gateway by double clicking Gateway in the customer Figure 7-28. Run Gateway 2. Select Start Remote Desktop Service at the lower right corner. Figure 7-29. Start Remote Desktop Service 7-28 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
You may review and check if the customer PC is the right one by click Device Profile Dialog Icon. Figure 7-30. Search Customer PC Figure 7-31. View Device Profile Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 7-29 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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NOTE: The download process will take some time. Please press View Transfer Log to check if the software has been downloaded successfully. Figure 7-33. Download the software package 7-30 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Remote Service Remote Software Download/Reload (continued) 5. Select Connect to device. Click Connect, OK, OK, then the customer PC screen will show. Figure 7-34. Connect to Customer device Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 7-31 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Troubleshooting Remote Software Download/Reload (continued) 6. Go to Homepage->Venue Gateway Software->Connect Venue 50, then input the Console IP Address and click Ok. Figure 7-35. Input Scanner IP 7. When the figure below appears, press OK. Figure 7-36. Connect to Scanner 7-32 Venue 50 –...
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Press OK as soon as possible once the box appears. 9. When the figure below appears, press OK. Then the customer PC is connected to the console. Figure 7-38. PC Connected Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 7-33 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Reinstall. When a dialogue box appears, press OK. . Figure 7-39. Software Installed 11. When the figure below appears on the scanner, press OK to receive package. The installation process begins. Figure 7-40. Installation Process 7-34 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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13. After the installation process is finished, a dialogue box will appear on the scanner. Press OK to shut down the system. Reboot to upgrade the system. Figure 7-42. System Shutdown Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 7-35 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
3. Select Connect to device. Click Connect, OK, OK, then the customer PC screen will show. 4. Go to Homepage->Venue Gateway Software->Connect Venue 50, then input the Console IP Address and click Ok. The customer press OK on the console. Then the customer PC is connected to the console.
1. Access to https://insite2.health.ge.com/qss/gelogin.jsp. 2. Go to Transfer Files -> Device -> Devlog -> the customer console name, select log file and press OK. Figure 7-44. Log Screen Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 7-37 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Chapter 8 Replacement Procedures This chapter describes how to remove and install, or replace, modules and subsystems in the Venue 50. It also includes instructions for installing and re-installing the software. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
‘Warnings and important information’ on page 8-3 • ‘Disassembly/Re-assembly’ on page 8-6 • ‘Loading Base Image Software’ on page 8-13 • ‘Used Media and Used Parts Disposal’ on page 8-23 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Because of the limited access to cabinets and equipment in the WARNING field, placing people in awkward positions, 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.
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The waste of electrical and electronic equipment must not be WARNING disposed as unsorted municipal waste and must be collected separately. Please contact the manufacturer or other authorized disposal company to decommission your equipment. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
If the Venue 50 needs to be sent for repair, ensure that any patient information is erased from the storage device, or that the storage device is removed from the Venue 50 before shipping.
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. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Push the trigger to the other side, then use the other hand to take the Docking module off track. Mounting Procedure 1. Install the new parts in the reversed order of removal. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Removal Procedure for Docking Cart Plastic Shelf Steps Corresponding Graphic Lift the Plastic Shelf and remove it from Docking Cart. Mounting Procedure 1. Install the new parts in the reversed order of removal. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Common phillips screwdrivers Needed Manpower • 1 person, 2 minutes Preparation • Cut off the AC Power input. • Lift the cart to the highest position. • Lock the wheels. 8-10 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Removal Procedure for Docking Cart Printer Shelf Steps Corresponding Graphic Disconnect the printer power cable and USB Cable from Docking module. Lift the Printer Shelf and remove it from Docking Cart. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 8-11 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Corresponding Graphic Reverse the printer shelf with printer, unscrew 4 screws [M3*8], take out the printer. Mounting Procedure 1. Install the new parts in the reversed order of removal. 8-12 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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 Venue 50 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 SD Card or USB Memory Stick.
CAUTION It is considered to be best practice to always keep a record on paper of the settings for the Venue 50. Verify if it is current before you start to load software! You may go to Utility to record the settings and parameters for General, Settings, Image, Measure, System, Connectivity and About.
2. Power on the system, then the software upgrading startup screen displays. Time in the upper right corner shows system time, and the time in the lower right corner shows the time of upgrading process. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 8-15 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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All the user data and log will be cleared. Full installation will clear all the user data and log. WARNING 4. Press Confirm to confirm the selection. Press Exit to cancel. Figure 8-1. Select Installation Type 8-16 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Loading the System Software (continued) 5. Press Start to begin the upgrading process. Figure 8-2. Start Installation Process NOTE: Before the process is started, the system will count down 10 seconds. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 8-17 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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7. When the process is paused, press Continue to go back to the upgrading, press Exit to cancel the upgrading. Figure 8-3. Upgrading process paused 8-18 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Press and hold down the On/Off switch until the system shutdown. Figure 8-4. Upgrading process complete 9. Perform Touch Screen Calibration: go to Utility->Diagnostics->Miscellaneous to execute touch screen calibration. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 8-19 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Replacement Procedures Software Version check out Functional Check-out 1. Press Utility, select About to check whether the software version is the right version for use. Figure 8-5. Software version check 8-20 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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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 8-6. Strings check Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 8-21 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Figure 8-7. Probe identification Peripheral Device Check Check to ensure that all the peripheral devices work properly. For instruction of peripheral device check, See ‘Peripheral Checks’ on page 4-25 for more information. 8-22 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Never keep old software or leave old software at the customer site. 2. Ensure that no Proprietary Material, such as this installation manual and the Venue 50 Proprietary Manual, are left at the customer. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 8-23 5447566-100 English Rev.
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Renewal Parts Overview Contents in this chapter • ‘Overview’ on page 9-2 • ‘List of Abbreviations’ on page 9-3 • ‘Renewal Parts Lists’ on page 9-4 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Table 9-1: List of Abbreviations ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION Assy ASSEMBLY FRU Y Replacement Part FRU N Non Stock Part Printed Wire Assembly Hard Disk Drive Liquid Crystal Display Ctrl Control Master Board Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Arabic numerals. For example, item 300B is to replace item 300A, and item 300A is to replace item 300. So please refer to the item numbers for the latest version of the parts. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
5400868-2 ACDC Power Cable for Brazilian Table 9-3: Accessory parts for Docking Cart Power cable Part Name Part Number Description Qantity Retaining clip KT0006 5317638 Retaining clip for AC inlet Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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ACDC Power Cable for Argentina ACDC Power Cable 5125227 ACDC Power Cable for Israel ACDC Power Cable 5125228 ACDC Power Cable for Switzerland ACDC Power Cable 5400793 ACDC Power Cable for Brazilian Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Renewal Parts Lists Top Assy Table 9-5: Top Assy Item Part Number Part Name Corresponding graphic 5437203-S Top Assy 5262177-4S LCD and touch screen cable kits Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Renewal Parts Middle Cover Assy Table 9-6: Middle Cover Assy Part Item Number Part Name Corresponding graphic 5441974-S Middle Cover Assy Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Renewal Parts Lists Bottom Assy Table 9-7: Bottom Assy Item Part Number Part Name Corresponding graphic R2354258-12 TR32 Board 5439562-S Fans 5445872-S SD/USB board 5436553-2S MST board 5487314-S Bottom Cover Assy Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Renewal Parts Table 9-7: Bottom Assy Item Part Number Part Name Corresponding graphic 5195559-2 Battery 5317644-2 Heat Sink 5322731 CMOS Battery Assy 5406280 TR32 V 12 with Heatpipe assy 9-10 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Docking Station Assy Item Part Number Part Name Corresponding graphic 5457181-S Docking Holder Assy 5316476 Docking Hinge Assy 5446802-2S Docking Cable 5316922-2 Docking Probe Holder 5316130 Docking Desk Support Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 9-11 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Renewal Parts Table 9-8: Docking Station Assy Item Part Number Part Name Corresponding graphic 5438745-2S Docking Function Board 5323387-3S Docking Rotating module 5339194 Docking ACDC Module 5341629 Docking Fan 9-12 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Cart Handle Assy 5321852 2 front wheels and 2 back wheels 5321889 Front Cover 5321891-3 Back Cover 5321893-2 Upside Covers 5321895 Below front and back covers 5321896 Below side covers Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 9-13 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Corresponding graphic 5321897 Below chasis covers 5321899 Pedal cover 5321900 Pedal Assy 5321901 Plastic shelf 5321853-3 Printer shelf 5374990 Deep basket 5491956 Printer shelf with drawer and on shelf basket 9-14 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Corresponding graphic 5317236 Spring Cable 5323553 Fuse 5317527 Printer USB cable 5323734 Printer power cord 5342989 Power Cable Hook 5363498 Probe Cable Hook kit 5357568 Docking AC Inlet Cable Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 9-15 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Part Name Corresponding graphic 5447044 Cart AC Inlet Cable 5371446 Gas spring 5440423-S 3-probe Port Box with package SVC 5491955 Multi-probe holder, gel holder and E8CS holder 5459877 Power Module 9-16 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Venue 50 Basic User Manual, German 5446729-111 Venue 50 Basic User Manual, Italian 5446729-121 Venue 50 Basic User Manual, Dutch 5446729-127 Venue 50 Basic User Manual, Brazilian Portuguese 5446729-129 Venue 50 Basic User Manual, Estonian 5446729-140 Venue 50 Basic User Manual, Japanese 5446729-141...
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Item Part Number Description 5446729-176 Venue 50 Basic User Manual, Serbian 5446729-177 Venue 50 Basic User Manual, European Portuguese 5446729-180 Venue 50 Basic User Manual, Ukrainian 5446729-181 Venue 50 Basic User Manual, Indonesian 9-20 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual...
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. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 10-1 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Care and Maintenance Overview Periodic maintenance inspections It has been determined by engineering that your Venue 50 does not have any high wear components that fail with use, therefore no Periodic Maintenance inspections are mandatory. However, some customers’ Quality Assurance Programs may require additional tasks and or inspections at a different frequency than listed in this manual.
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. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 10-3 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Testing results, corrective action and the effects of corrective action must be documented and maintained on the site. Your GE service representative can help you with establishing, performing and maintaining records for a quality assurance program. Contact GE for coverage and/or price for service.
The service procedures and recommended intervals shown in the Care and Maintenance Task Schedule assumes that you use your Venue 50 for an average patient load (10-12 per day) and not use it as a primary mobile Ultrasound system which is transported between diagnostic facilities.
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See Notes also after corrective maintenance NOTE: The maintenance may require specialized equipment to complete. NOTE: The periodic maintenances are not mandatory. The table above is for reference only. 10-6 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Tools required Tools required NOTE: For a list of required tools for servicing the Venue 50, refer to chapter 8. Standard GE tool kit The following is a description of the “Standard” GE tool kit in the USA. Not all tools are required.
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Care and Maintenance Table 10-2: Overview of GE-1 tool kit contents (Continued) Tool ID Description Tool ID Description 9-GH807 Ratchet, Offset, Slotted 9-HT62002 Solder Aid, Fork and Hook 68-412 Ratchet, Offset, Phillips 9-4099 Mirror, Round, Telescoping 9-GH130 Tapered Reamer 9-GH3001...
AAMI/ESI 1993 or IEC 60601 or AS/NZS 3551. B/W Printer Cleaning Sheet See printer user manual for requirements Color Printer Cleaning Sheet See printer user manual for requirements Disposable Gloves 10-10 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
• Where applicable, confirm that the battery is charged. If no AC Input present, use the internal battery. Probes Verify that the Ultrasound system properly recognizes all probes. Displays Verify proper display on the monitor. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 10-11 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Verify the distance by graduated rule. Distance Accuracy should be within 5%. (Name result from result window Result A, result from graduated rule Result B; Distance Accuracy = (Result B-Result A)/Result A) 10-12 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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6 of User Manual. Gently wipe the LCD face. DO NOT use a glass cleaner that has a hydrocarbon base (such as Benzene, Methy Alcohol or Methy Ethyl Ketone) on LCD with the filter (anti-glare shield). Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 10-13 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
View the Log 1. Review the system error log for any problems. 2. Check the temperature log to see if there are any trends that could cause problems in the future. 10-14 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Ensure that you are completely familiar with the proper care of GE probes. Ultrasound probes can be easily damaged by improper handling. See the User Manual and probe care cards for more details.
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User Manual. Doing so could result in irreparable damage to the probe. 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. 10-16 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Battery is Ok Replace battery Figure 10-1. Flow chart of Battery Performance Maintenance NOTE: Disconnect all probes when discharge battery. NOTE: Discharge the battery to let the system automatically shut down. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 10-17 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
(UPS) may not be medical devices! If the UPS is no medical device, it has to be located outside of the patient environment (according to IEC 60601-1 / UL 60601-1). 1. Patient environment 10-18 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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‘Outlet test - wiring arrangement’ on page 10-24 • ‘Grounding continuity’ on page 10-25 • ‘Chassis leakage current test’ on page 10-26 • ‘Probe leakage current test’ on page 10-29 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 10-19 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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. 10-20 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Check probe leakage current: • Based on your facilities QA program for surface probes. • Based on your facilities QA program for endocavitary probes. • whenever probe damage is suspected. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 10-21 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Care and Maintenance Leakage current limits Energy Control and Power Lockout for Venue 50. 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. 2. Turn off the breaker.
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'heart in box' 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. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 10-23 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
(grounded supply) conductor and the Grounding (protective earth) conductor are reversed. If later tests indicate high leakage currents, this should be suspected as a possible cause and the outlet wiring should be visually inspected. 10-24 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
Neutral when the unit is powered ON. Be sure to turn the unit power OFF before switching them using the POLARITY switch and/or the NEUTRAL switch. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged. 10-26 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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The maximum allowable limit for chassis source leakage is shown in Table 10-11 on page 10-22. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 10-27 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Optional Optional Power Switch Switch Cover Parts Test 3 Test 4 Enter Name of tested peripheral here: NORM OPEN NORM CLOSED OPEN CLOSED NORM OPEN NORM CLOSED OPEN CLOSED 10-28 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
It is abnormal if no leakage current is measured. If no leakage current is detected, check the configuration of the test equipment. Tools For needed tools, see: ‘Tools required’ on page 10-7. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 10-29 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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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. 10-30 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Typical Data Sheet For Transducer Source Leakage Current Transducer Tested: Tester Power Polarity Tester GROUND or Unit Power Switch NUETRAL Switch Measurement NORM OPEN NORM CLOSED OPEN CLOSED NORM OPEN NORM CLOSED OPEN CLOSED Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 10-31 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
If later tests indicate high leakage currents, this should be suspected as a possible cause and the outlet wiring should be visually inspected. 10-32 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
If the leakage current measurement tests fail on a new 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. Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 10-33 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
* Scan Format: Phased Array, Linear Array, Curved Array, Mechanical Array or Other Figure 10-6. Ultrasound Inspection Certificate * Scan Format: Phased Array, Linear Array, Curved Array, Mechanical Array or Other 10-34 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Comments Probe 1: Probe 2: Probe 3: Final Check. All system covers are in place. System scans with all probes as expected. Accepted by: ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 10-8. Electrical Safety Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 10-35 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...
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Care and Maintenance 10-36 Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual 5447566-100 English Rev. 7...