Draminski SONOFARM mini User manual

SONOFARM mini
USER MANUAL
www.draminski.com
EN 25.04.2017

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Manufactured by:
DRAMIŃSKI S.A.
ul. Owocowa 17
10-860 Olsztyn
Poland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
www.draminski.com
DRAMINSKI S.A. company established and maintains a full quality management system meeting the
requirements of the EN ISO 9001 standard. The system is periodically audited by a notified authority TUV
Rheinland LGA Products GmbH, Tillystrasse 2, 90431 Nuremberg, Germany, which participates in the
conformity assessment.
Declaration of conformity
It can be obtained in our Sales Department:
Phone: [phone],
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
We wish you and all the users of our product every success with your patients and we are convinced
that with our product you will be able to serve your patients well.
DRAMINSKI S.A. company will be happy to hear any comments from our clients with regard to the device
and this instruction.
Please call us: + 48 89 527 11 30
and send emails to: [e-mail]
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All rights reserved.
Copying without the consent of DRAMINSKI S.A. is prohibited.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................5
ACCESSORIES....................................................................................................................................................5
DESIGN OF THE SCANNER................................................................................................................................6
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 12
FRONT PANEL with a membrane keyboard.................................................................................................. 13
PREPARING THE DEVICE FOR OPERATION.................................................................................................... 15
MENU STRUCTURE........................................................................................................................................ 16
ANIMAL EXAMINATION ................................................................................................................................ 19
CHARGING BATTERIES................................................................................................................................... 20
MAINTENANCE OF THE DEVICE AND PROBES .............................................................................................. 22
TOUBLE SHOOTING....................................................................................................................................... 23
GUARANTEE .................................................................................................................................................. 24

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Information on the user manual for the device
The goal of this User Manual is to identify the technical characteristics of the device. It has been written in
an accessible way to facilitate, as much as possible, the use of information contained in it.
In no way will reading the manual substitute even a basic ultrasound course. It is necessary that the user
of the device completed an appropriate training during authorized ultrasound courses.
Individual chapters of the manual describe the construction, all accessories used during normal use of the
device, preparation for work as well as functions and operation of the ultrasound scanner.
Warnings and comments used in this manual
Due to the need of emphasizing important content in this manual, the following ways of highlighting were
applied:
Warning! - when necessary to draw attention due to safety of the patient or the
user of the device.
Attention! - when necessary to draw attention due to the protection of the device against damage or
due to its proper operation.
Bold text - to draw attention to more important fragments in the manual or to make them more distinct
or legible..
Descriptions to diagrams and drawings - to make it easier to spot the details.
Since symbols used in the manual do not fully inform about safety tips, you should read the tips first
and follow them!

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INTRODUCTION
Ultrasound scanners, widely applied in farming, prove to be an exceptionally helpful tool in precise
diagnosing of animal pregnancy. B-mode ultrasonography is a highly effective method of scanning in real-
time which enables a two-dimensional imaging of tissues’ cross section. On the monitor, tissue structures
are presented as bright points which brightness is proportional to the amount of reflected ultrasonic
waves. Tissues reflecting a lot of waves are displayed as bright or light grey points. Liquids, in which the
waves do not reverberate, are presented as dark points. The quality of the obtained image depends
largely on the frequency of the waves sent by a probe. The higher frequency, the better resolution of the
image. However, along with the increase in the frequency the depth of penetration is decreasing, and the
rate of absorbing and dispersing waves is increasing almost linearly.
Ultrasonography is a very effective method of diagnosing pregnancy. The majority of researches is
confirming that thanks to ultrasound devices it is possible to easily detect pregnancy at pigs already in
23rd day, at sheep in 40th day, and at cows in 30th day. Conducting diagnostics in earlier phases does not
guarantee a one hundred percent certainty. Also, the effects of ultrasound examination depend largely on
the skills of an individual user.
Thanks to the miniaturization, portable ultrasound scanners have become a standard equipment used for
effective reproduction management in the farming of pigs, sheep, goats, cattle and other animals.
Ultrasound scanner SonoFarm Dramiński mini is designed for a comfortable, fast and reliable diagnosing
pregnancy at animals. It is a portable device powered by a highly efficient battery pack (a fully charged
battery pack enables over 6 hours of continuous work).
Thanks to is small size and weight, SonoFarm mini makes the examination of animals very easy even in
difficult conditions.
The ultrasound scanner is delivered in a purpose-designed transport suitcase which holds all sub-
assemblies necessary for the use of the device. It is a strong and durable suitcase which protects the
device from damage and ensures convenience at transport.
DRAMIŃSKI S.A. congratulates you on the purchase and wishes you a pleasant and effective use of the
device.
ACCESSORIES
No
Name and description
Amount
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The device with a LCD screen and keyboard
1
2
5.0 MHz sector probe, abdominal
5.0 MHz sector probe, rectal
5.0 MHz sector probe, Down Fire type
1
optionally
optionally
3
A set of belts: neck and waist belts
set 1
4
External battery pack Li-Ion 14.4V/3.1Ah
1
5
A dedicated battery pack charger ( with wires )
1
6
Transport suitcase with a foam filler
1

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DESIGN OF THE SCANNER
Sono Farm mini is built from a few elements:
1. A case with membrane keyboard and LCD LED display
2. An ultrasound probe pluggable to a multipin plug
3. An external battery pack (charging)
4. A charger for the battery pack; powered by a 110-240V/ 60Hz power grid
1. Construction of the ultrasound scanner
The casing is made of high quality aluminum. Battery pack fastening is placed on the back part of the
device.
On one side of the casing, there is a 12-pin probe connector. The connector is blinded with a special cap
protecting the connector against moisture and dirt when the device is not being used.
The description and place of particular case elements is shown in the following pages of this manual.
Warning!
Although the ultrasound scanner has a solid construction, it should be treated with caution when used
or transported and not being forcefully hit to avoid possible damage. Probe connectors should be
protected from dirtying and wetting.
Applied high quality 5” diagonally LCD monitor with LED highlighting is characterized by very wide angles
of looking, an outstanding contrast, brightness and resolution which together guarantee that the device
displays only a high quality ultrasound image. The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted by the user
in the appropriate position on the menu.
Membrane keyboard. The functions and place of particular buttons in the membrane keyboard together
with their descriptions are shown in the following pages of this manual.
The casing has a four point system of fixing the belt which enables the user to carry the device on their
neck.
The ultrasound scanner is a high-tech device. Miniaturization and independent powering enable the full
mobility and the freedom of action even in the most difficult conditions.

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The view and the description of casing elements
fastening of the
load-bearing belt
Membrane keyboard with
a window for the monitor
monitor LCD LED
body of aluminum
casing
silicone
gasket
12- pin connector for connecting heads

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View of the back of the casing without the attached battery pack
system of fixing the battery pack to the casing
Lock for fixing the
battery pack
Connectors for plugging in the battery pack

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2. Sonda ultradźwiękowa
Probe (head) is a crucial element of the device. Ultrasound scanner DRAMIŃSKI SonoFarm mini is
equipped with one port but can cooperate with three types of mechanical sector probes, these are:
Warning! Because of an intricate mechanism of probes, one should exercise caution during the work
and protect the probes from a fall or a strong hit. Small dome, under which a small piezo ceramic
element is placed, should be protected from damage and scratches.
Rectal probe, sector 5.0 MHz (3-7 MHz), 180 degrees angle of scanning
Abdominal probe, sector 5,0 MHz ( 3-7 MHz), 90 degrees angle of scanning
Abdominal-rectal probe, sector 5,0 MHz ( 3-7 MHz), 90 degrees angle of scanning, „Down Fire”
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3. Battery packs
Specially configured Li-Ion type batteries create an enclosed package with own thermal cut-out,
safeguarding against the overheating during loading. The battery pack is fastened to the back of the
device with a special system of fastenings with a lock.
There is a socket for the charger cable as well as a special slots with joints used for an electric
connection with the ultrasound scanner.
The vitality of batteries is predicted to 500 cycles of loading. Thanks to using modern batteries with
the great capacity of 3.1 Ah, it is possible to obtain over 6 working hours.
Precautionary measures in dealing with the lithium-ion battery pack are described in further
chapter of this manual, namely in: CHARGING BATTERIES.
Li-Ion type battery pack
Pic. Outline of connecting the battery