Draminski DogScan User manual

USER MANUAL
www.dog.draminski.com
version: 1.1 2019.06
ISO 9001
DRAMIŃSKI DogScan

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Manufactured by:
DRAMIŃSKI S.A.
Owocowa 17
10-860 Olsztyn
Poland
phone: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
www.dog.draminski.com
Dramiński S.A. has established and maintains a full quality management system in accordance with
EN ISO 9001. The system is periodically audited by a notified body TUV Rheinland LGA Products
GmbH, Tillystrasse 2, 90431 Nuremberg, Germany. It takes part in conformity assessment.
Declaration of conformity
Declaration of conformity can be obtained in our Sales Department:
Phone: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
We wish you and users of this product a lot of success at working with this device. We believe that
you will be able to achieve even better effects at work with our equipment.
DRAMIŃSKI S.A. will willingly deal with any comments and notices of our customers concerning the
device and the user manual.
Please, call: [phone]
or send e-mails at: [e-mail]
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Copying without DRAMIŃSKI S.A. permission is prohibited.

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CONTENT
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................... 5
ELEMENTS OF EQUIPMENT..................................................................................................................... 6
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCANNER......................................................................................................... 6
TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................................................................. 10
FRONT PANEL with a membrane keyboard......................................................................................... 11
MENU STRUCTURE................................................................................................................................ 14
EXAMINATION OF ANIMALS ................................................................................................................ 18
BATTERY CHARGING ............................................................................................................................. 19
MAINTENANCE OF THE DEVICE AND THE HEAD.................................................................................. 21
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................................. 22
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................... 23

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Information about the user manual.
The user manual was developed to introduce technical properties of the device. It was written in a
clear and comprehensible way in order to facilitate the use of the information provided
in the guide.
Familiarizing yourself with the user manual cannot substitute even a basic ultrasound
course. The operator should definitely undergo a proper ultrasound training or should have skills in
testing pregnancy.
Certain parts of the user manual provide information about the construction of the device, all the
accessories necessary to operate the device, preparation to work, basic functions and operating the
ultrasound scanner.
Warnings and comments used in the guide.
In order to underline important information, the following means were used:
Warning! /Attention! /Bold text /Description of the schemes and figures.
Symbols used in the guide do not fully inform about dangers, that is why it is important to
familiarize yourself with the instructions and follow them!

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INTRODUCTION
Ultrasound equipment is widely used in breeding. It is very helpful in accurate testing of pregnancy at
animals. Ultrasound scanning in B-mode, as a scanning method in real time, provides 2D images of
tissue cross-sections. This is a very effective diagnostic method. Tissue structures are shown as points
of light on the monitor. Their brightness is proportional to the amount of ultrasound waves reflected
from the tissue. The tissues which reflect a great amount of the waves provide an image of bright or
light-grey points. Liquids, in which the waves propagate without echo, are shown on the monitor as
dark areas. In devices of this kind the quality of the obtained image depends on frequency of the
waves emitted by the probe. The higher the frequency is,the better is the image resolution.
However, when the frequency increases, the depth of penetration decreases, and the waved
absorption and scattering coefficient increases almost linearly.
Ultrasound scanning is very efficient as far as pregnancy is concerned. Alot of research confirm that
thanks to ultrasound equipment it is possible to detect pregnancy at dogs in the 23rd day. Carrying
out diagnostics at an earlier phase of pregnancy does not give 100% certainty. A huge influence on
effects of working with this ultrasound scanner has individual experience of an operator. Thanks to
being small, ultrasound scanners have become standard equipment of veterinary doctors and
breeders.
The Dramiński DogScan ultrasound scanner is a special device designed for quick, comfortable and
reliable testing of dog’s pregnancy. This is a portable ultrasound scanner with high performance
battery pack (the pack of fully charged batteries enables 6 hours of continuous work).
The scanner is delivered in a specially designed transport case, which houses all the equipment
necessary for proper operation of the device. This is a strong and solid case which protects your
scanner against damage andguarantees comfort while transportation.

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ELEMENTS OF EQUIPMENT
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCANNER
The DRAMIŃSKI DogScan ultrasound scanner has a few main elements:
1. The body frame with a membrane keyboard and LCD LED display.
2. The ultrasound probe connected to the multi pin connector.
3. External multi-rechargeable battery pack.
4. Mains powered battery charger (110-240V/ 60Hz).
1. The body frame of the ultrasound scanner.
The body frame is made of high quality aluminum. At the rear face of the device there is a system for
attaching a battery pack.
At the side of the body frame there is a 12-pin connector for the probe. The connector is covered
with a special plug which protects it against moisture and dirt when the device is not operated.
Description and location of the body frame elements are presented in further parts of the user
manual.
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Name and description
Quantity
1
Ultrasound scanner with anLCD display and a keyboard
1
2
A 5.0MHz sector, abdominal probe
1
3
External Li-Ion battery pack14.4V/3.1Ah
1
4
Special battery charger (with cables)
1
5
A neck strap
1
6
Transport case with foam insert
1

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Attention!
The ultrasound scanner is a solid device. However, during operation and transportation it should
be handled with care in order not to damage the device. Protect it against strong impacts. The
probe should be protected against getting wet or dirty.
5-inch LED back-lit LCD display is of high quality. It is characterized by wide viewing angles, excellent
contrast, brightness and resolution, which guarantees excellent ultrasound images. An operator can
adjust brightness of the monitor by choosing an appropriate position in the menu. The body frame
has a 4-point system to install a neck strap. Functions and location of the membrane keyboard
buttons and their description are presented in the figures in the further part of the user manual.
The ultrasound scanner is a technologically advanced device. Miniaturization and independent
power supply guarantee full mobility and freedom even in the most difficult conditions.
View and description of the body frame elements
membrane keyboard with the display window
LED back-lit LCD monitor
silicone gasket
neck strap clip aluminum body frame

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12-pin probe connector
Rear view of the body frame without battery pack
battery pack connectors
system tolock up the
battery pack
system toattach the battery pack tothe body frame

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2. Ultrasound probe.
The probe (head) is a key element of the device. The DRAMIŃSKI DogScan ultrasound scanner has
one port with an abdominal probe.
Specially configured Li-Ion batteries make a pack with their own thermal fuse which protects from
overheating during charging.
The battery pack frame body has a connector for the charger and special connecting pins in order to
attach it to the ultrasound scanner. The pack is attached to the device from the bottom with the help
of special hacks with a locking up system.
Li-Ion BATTERY PACK
Fig. How to attach the battery pack
5.0 MHz (3-7 MHz) sector abdominal probe,scan angle 90
Attention! The probe is a complicated mechanical device which should be handled with care and
protected against falling on the ground and strong impact. The head, under which there is a piezo
ceramic element immersed in special oil, it should be protected against damages and scratches.
3. Batteries

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A lifespan of the batteries is about 500 charging cycles. The batteries have high capacity (3.1Ah),
which guarantees 6 hours of continuous operation. Special precautions how to handle the lithium-ion
batteries are described in the further part ofthe manual devoted to “Battery charging”.
4. Battery charger.
In order to charge the batteries use a specially designed battery charger powered from 110-
240V/60Hz mains and equipped with cables and a control diode which indicates battery charge level.
Attention: Only original charger should be used to charge the battery pack.
More information how tocharge the batteries and how to handle the charger is presented in the part
devoted to “Battery charging”.
TECHNICAL DATA
Imaging real time B-mode imaging
Probe frequency 3-7 MHz –central frequency -5.0 MHz
Probe type sector, mechanical, abdominal
Probe frequency 3-7 MHz –central frequency -5.0 MHz
Range (depth) of penetration max up to 25 cm
Scan angle 90° -abdominal probe
Display 5.0” LED back-lit LCD
User interface membrane keyboard
Power source external Li-Ion 14.4 V,3.1Ah battery pack
Time of continuous operation 6hours (fully charge battery pack)
Time of battery charging 2 h30 min
Indicator of discharge of the battery automatic –sound signal and graphic indicator
External dimensions length 17.5 x width 14.5 x height 6.0cm
Scanner weight 1010g (without probe and battery pack)
Probe weight 250g
Battery pack weight 280g
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
- 15°C до + 45°
0°C до + 45°C

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Attention!
If the storage temperature is less than 5°C, the probe has to be warmed before the use (for
example, put it into warm water for about one minute).
Operating the scanner in extremely high and extremely low temperatures has a negative effect on
its work and may cause damages.
FRONT PANEL with a membrane keyboard
1. Front panel.
The DRAMIŃSKI DogScan’s front panel has a 5-inch LCD display and a membrane keyboard used to
control parameters of work during examination.
Function and location ofkeys are presented inthe following figure:
selection ofpenetration depth (up to 7 cm, 10 cm, 12 cm, 15 cm, 20 cm, 25 cm)
G-, G+ gain of the probe
MENU button and confirming available options
ESC- escape the menu and rejecting the options
5’’ monitor with image
sector and information
bar
freeze key and restart button
ON / OFF –keep the button pressed for 2seconds

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2. View of the screen.
Messages and information presented on the screen during operation of the device.
Exemplary view of the screen of the DRAMINSKI DogScan ultrasound scanner, description of
messages and information:
Information bar presents current settings: probe gain level, frequency, scanning range, zoom, gamma
level, freeze and battery level.
sector ofimaging open menu gamma
graduated scale (1 cm) battery level indicator

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3. Connecting the probe.
Connect the round connector of the probe properly into the socket on the frame body and tighten it
holding the metal part in order to guarantee full and proper connection of the probe’s connector
with the socket. The DRAMIŃSKI DogScan ultrasound scanner has one 12-pin connector used to
connect the probe.
The probe properly connected to the ultrasound scanner
4. Attaching and checking the battery level
In order to check the battery level you should attach the battery pack to the device and switch it on.
The information bar has a colour coded graphic indicator so that the user may learn how much time
the device might be operated.
I-- IRed colour– necessity to charge the pack, you can work for about 15 minutes.
IIYellow colour –you can work for about 1.5 h.
IIGreen colour –you can work min. 2 hours, 6hours –if the battery pack is fully charged.

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MENU STRUCTURE
1. How to navigate through the Menu.
Press „OK” to open the DRAMIŃSKI DogScan’s menu. It is simple and it is easy tonavigate through it.
In order to select certain options and change the settings, use buttons.
The selected position will be highlighted in green.
Press “OK” to confirm. Press “ESC” to escape (reject) the options.
Some options have messages (hints) which buttons can be used to set or change a selected
parameter.
The menu has a few positions which enable setting the following parameters:
a) Save.
This option enables saving the image in the memory of the device (available when the image is
frozen). The memory of the device can store 99 images. When this number is outranged, images
are overwritten (No 100 replaces No 1, No 101 replaces No 2, etc.) Thanks to this function it is
possible to store ultrasound images. They are available at any time, use the function Upload
(e.g. the image ofpregnancy at different stages ofits development).
b) Frequency. (This option is used to change the frequency of the signal from the head in order to
optimize the image)
This option enables frequency filtering generated from a broadband head in the range of 3.0 to
7.0 MHz. Frequency value is shown onthe information bar.
c) Gamma. (Option of changing the image in the range of a grey scale in order to optimize the
image)
This option enables changing the contrast and brightness of the image –gamma correction.
Information bar presents a graphic curve. Gamma level (range from 1 to7) can be changed using
buttons. This option is used to optimize the quality of an image depending on the type of
Save
Frequency
Gamma
Zoom
Grid
Settings
Load

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a carried out test and conditions in which the test is carried out. This regulation is possible in
real time during scanning. When the gamma correction is set, it is necessary to adjust the gain
level in order to obtain the best quality image.
d) Zoom. (This option enables magnifying the image)
This option can magnify the image from 100% to 120%, 140% and 160%. To regulate zoom, use
buttons, press “OK” to confirm.
e) Grid. (This option enables indicative measuring by showing the grid or the so called
Viewfinder)
Having selected this option, it is possible to turn on /off the grid or the viewfinder using 
buttons.
-Grid: Setting the grid in the form of horizontal and vertical lines. The grid’s graduation is 1cm,
it automatically scales when the depth of scanning changes.
- Viewfinder: This is an indicative measuring option which enables setting 1mm graduated scale
in the centre of the image.
f) Settings. (Available for the user options of system changing or settings)
- Brightness of the monitor. (Setting the level of brightness of the backlit LCD monitor)
You can change brightness of the monitor in the rangefrom1to15.
- Language. (This option enables changing the language of the system)
Having chosen this option, a table with languages appears. Press “OK” to confirm the
language. The system automatically switches toa selected language version.
Brightness LCD
Language
Factory settings
Set probe
Sound ON/OFF
Auto shutdown
Save
Frequency
Gamma
Zoom
Grid
Settings
Load .

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- Factory defaults. (This option enables restoring factory settings)
When you confirm this option, the system shows a message: “To restore Factory settings,
Press OK”. When you press OK, the system turns off and when it restarts, it turns to factory
settings. This option should be used only in a situation of a malfunction or in connection with
difficulties in returning to optimal settings. When this operation is done, the system switches
to the English language version.
-Head settings.
This option is rarely used. It should be carried out by the service or in a case when
mechanical displacement of the index takes place after the head has experienced a strong
impact or has fallen on the ground. Typical symptom of the displaced index is a slightly
blurred image. When this option is selected, the following message will appear on the
informationbar: Head settings. It enables setting the numerical value (index) stabilizing the
image from the probe. When the image is stabilized, press ‘OK’ to confirm the shown value.
- Sound.
This option enables turning off or activating the sound which signals pressing the keys. It can
be helpful when testing timid animals.
- Automatic OFF. (This option enables automatic switching off of the device)
An operator can choose time after which the device automatically switches off after the last
key press, i.e. 2, 5, 10, 20, 30 minutes or ---------- (the device will not switch off
automatically). This option allows save the battery, for example, when the device is left
unattended.
Attention! The ultrasound scanner switches off after a pre-set period of time if the probe is
connected tothe body.
g) Upload.
After having chosen this function, it is possible to view images saved in the memory of the
scanner. When you press OK, the last ultrasound image is shown automatically. With the help of
buttons it is possible to choose the image we would like to view. The screen shows the
following information: image No, probe frequency, range (depth) of penetration, zoom and gain
which were pre-set at the moment of the test, freezing and saving the image to the memory.

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FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS
Freeze
The image freezes when you press this button, the
information bar shows the message “Frozen”.
In order to return to scanning, press this button
again. Notice! If you hold this button for more than 2
seconds, the device switches off. This is a basic
function used during testing animals.
Gain
regulation
Buttons G –and G + enable regulating gain level in
the nearest and furthest area from the head. Gain
levels are regulated in order to optimize quality and
readability of an image depending on the type of
testing, kind of animal or conditions in which the test
is carried out.
Changing the
depth of
penetration
The range of penetration (depth of scanning) is set
with the help of , buttons. The depths should be
adjusted in order to obtain the best quality image
depending on the type of the test and its conditions.
Maximum depth for abdominal probe is 25 cm.
The value of the pre-set range is shown on the
information bar. In the bottom part of the screen and
at the side of the imaging sector there is a scale which
graduation is 1 cm. It automatically scales when the
depth of scanning changes.

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EXAMINATION OF ANIMALS
Before you start working, prepare the device and the accessories.
1. Connect the battery pack.
2. Connect the probe.
3. Switch on the device and check the battery level. Fully charged batteries enable 6hours of
continuous work.
4. You need special gel to carry out testing (please, use gels which are recommended for
ultrasound scanning, make sure that the gel has an adequate certificate of authorization).
Enough amount of gel improves penetration ofsignals and enables obtainment of proper and
more readable images.
Before you start working, make sure that you have enough of gel to carry out all the examinations
that you have scheduled.
If an animal has a lot of fur, it is recommended to use diluted alcohol in order to obtain a
better image. A number of factors influences the quality of an image, among them: preparation of
the animal, a place where the head is attached, the angle of penetration (the way the probe is
attached), amount of gel and experience of an operator.
A neck strap attached to the scanner enables regulation of its length and angle of inclination
of the device. Regulation has to be carried out before tests according to the operator’s needs.
During the test the keyboard is used to set the best parameters of work depending on specific
conditions.

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charger Type 2541 LI
BATTERY CHARGING
Li-Ion battery pack is multi-rechargeable. Battery lifespan depends on the way it is exploited. It is
recommended to use the pack in full cycles, it means –full charge, full discharge.
DRAMINSKI BATTERY PACK’s lifespan is about 500 full charge cycles.
Thanks to the use of high-capacity batteries it is possible towork continuously for about 6hours.
At the bottom of the DRAMIŃSKI DogScan’s screen there is a graphic symbol which indicates the
battery level. If the strip becomes shorter and its colour changes from green to yellow, it means that
the battery is discharging and you may work for about 1hour 30 minutes until it gets very low. If you
leave the scanner turned on, the battery gets fully discharged and the device automatically switches
off, which is signaled bya message in the middle of the screen.
Charging the DRAMIŃSKI BATTERY PACK (3.1Ah).
Use the original charger which parameters guarantee proper charging tocharge the battery pack.
In order to charge the battery pack you have to do the following:
a) switch off power supply (ON/OFF) of the ultrasound scanner and disconnect the pack,
b) connect the charger’s cable to the socket in the pack,
diode indicating the charging process
socket for power supply cable
110 –230 V
connector to connect the
battery pack
socket to connect the charger

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c) plug in the charger to the mains 110-230 V / 50Hz,
d) observe the charger’s diode –if it changes its colour from red (discharged battery pack) to
green, it means that the pack is fully and properly charged.
Charging of a fully discharged battery lasts about 2hours and 30 minutes. When the battery pack is
fully charged, the charger automatically stops charging.
Warning! It is forbidden to perform any unauthorized repairs or dismantle the
device by an unauthorized person. The battery pack should be charged with the
original charger supplied by the manufacturer.
Taking into account the user’s safety and the device’s durability, the charger should not be used in
wet and humid places. Before the use, check the charger’s main elements (including cables) for any
damages.
In the case if you find any failures, you should immediately pull out the mains plug and replace the
damaged part contacting the manufacturer.
Attention! The charger is an auxiliary device used to charge the battery pack. It is not a part of the
DRAMIŃSKI DogScan ultrasound scanner which should be used during testing.
Attention! If you connect the charger to the battery pack connected to the ultrasound scanner, the
power supply automatically stops and you cannot carry out any tests.
Safety precautions for lithium-ion batteries.
It is forbidden to dismantle the battery pack which makes an integrated part.
Do notshort-circuit the connectors onthe battery pack frame body with metal objects.
It is forbidden to through the battery pack to fire or heat it.
It is forbidden to impact on the battery pack mechanically orthrough it out.
If you notice a leak of electrolyte, stop usingthe battery pack.
Avoid getting liquid in the battery pack, it may cause a sudden increase of temperature of the
batteries and a danger.
You should not leave the battery pack at high ambient temperature, for example, inside the car
in direct sunlight, or near heat sources. Failure to observe these obligations may lead to
electrolyte leakage, damaging the battery or shorten its durability.