ReproScan Flexx User manual

Operator’s Manual

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Information for Users
Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the Flexx ultrasound equipment. This manual should
be kept accessible for future reference. An electronic version of this manual is available from ReproScan. This
is a convenient way to keep a backup copy of this manual.
Intellectual Property Information
ReproScan Technologies, LLC has the copyright of this Flexx User’s Manual. This user’s manual shall be
used for the purpose of operating, maintaining and servicing of ReproScan products. This user’s manual
and intellectual property rights (including copyright) within are the property of ReproScan Technologies,
LLC. No persons may use, disclose or allow a third party to obtain by any means any of the information
contained herein without prior written consent of ReproScan. No persons may reproduce this user’s manual,
in whole or in part, including but not limited to photography, photocopy, reprint or translation into any other
language without prior written consent of ReproScan.
Flexx and ReproScan are registered trademarks of ReproScan Technologies, LLC.
ReproScan Technologies, LLC is the sole authority for the interpretation of this user’s manual.
ReproScan Technologies, LLC may revise this manual without prior notice.
ReproScan Technologies, LLC may revise its technical processes without prior notice.
ReproScan Technologies, LLC may modify specifications of the product without prior notice.
Liability and Disclaimer Statement
This user’s manual contains warnings for predictable dangers. ReproScan Technologies, LLC shall
not be liable for the damages and losses arising out of neglecting to follow the operation instructions herein
described. There are unpredictable dangers associated with electronic equipment and livestock handling
ReproScan Technologies, LLC shall not take responsibilities for any unpredictable dangers associated with
livestock handing around electronic devices.
This user’s manual shall be furnished with the machine so that operating and managerial personnel
can refer to it any time as necessary.
ReproScan Technologies, LLC shall be responsible for the safety, reliability and proper
performance of this equipment on condition that the assembly, readjustment, modification or service of the
equipment as describe here within is done by technical personnel authorized or approved by ReproScan
Technologies, LLC. The electric equipment is consistent with relevant national standards and the
equipment shall be operated in compliance with the operation guidance given in this manual.
ReproScan Technologies, LLC does not guarantee the safety, reliability and proper performance of the
product in case of the following conditions: 1-Equipment or equipment parts are disassembled,
reassembled, extended or readjusted without proper authorization. 2-The users of the equipment fail to
properly operate the equipment in accordance with the requirements specified in this user’s manual.

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Limited Warranty and Repair Service (unless otherwise specified)
1. ReproScan offers the following warranty and repair service from the date of purchase for the
ReproScan Flexx and its components:
Twenty-four (24) months for the main ReproScan Flexx module
Twenty-four (24) months for the 4.0 MHz convex rectal, 6.5 MHz linear rectal probe, C60 3.5
MHz convex probe, C20 6.5 MHz micro-convex probe and L40 7.5 MHz linear probe
Six (6) months warranty for other components such as batteries and chargers
2. Within the warranty period, the company will not be responsible for the following situations:
1) Malfunction or damage arising from failing to comply with the instructions of this User’s Manual;
2) Malfunction or damage caused by dropping and other physical damage after purchase;
3) Malfunction or damage caused by disassembling and assembling, alteration and repair without
the prior written consent of the company;
4) Malfunction or damage caused by major forces (abnormal power supply, fire, flood, lightning);
5) Malfunction or damage caused by use of unqualified ultrasonic coupling gel, or cleaning
material.
6) Malfunction or damage caused by use of a probe not provided by our company;
7) Freight charges to and from the service depot
3. The company will offer repair service for ReproScan Flexx and related equipment that is out of
warranty. Charges for parts, materials and repair service will apply.
Return of Goods
To obtain the right to return the goods, contact your local ReproScan dealer indicating product/part
serial number, product model and reason for return.
Manufacturer’s Information
ReproScan Flexx is manufactured for ReproScan Technologies, LLC
ReproScan Technology, LLC
1374 State Highway 92
Winterset, Iowa 50273
1-877-890-2411
[e-mail]
© ReproScan Technologies, LLC 2020

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Safety Concerns and Warnings
ReproScan Technologies, LLC, its representatives and dealers provide user
manuals, training materials, over the telephone and electronic technical support
with the purchase of the ultrasound equipment from ReproScan. If at any time
during the use of ReproScan equipment, the operator is unsure of the safe
operation of the ReproScan ultrasound or related equipment, the operator shall
immediately cease operating the equipment and consult the user manual,
training materials and/or contact the nearest ReproScan representative.
Warning Symbols and Definitions
The following warning symbols are used in this manual to indicate safety level and other
important items. Please remember these symbols and understand their meaning as you read this
User’s Manual. These symbols convey specific meanings as detailed in the table below:
Symbols & Words Connotation
Danger
Indicates an imminent danger that may result in personal death or serious
injury if not avoided.
Warning
Indicates a potential danger that may result in personal injury if not avoided.
Attention
Indicates a potential danger or unexpected use condition that may result in
injury or property loss or affect the use of the equipment if not avoided.
Indicates that operator must refer to relevant contents in this manual.
2. Safety Symbols
Symbols Meaning Symbols Meaning
Type B applied part Keep dry
Direct current
Fragile
Power supply indication Stacking limit by number
Battery charge indicator
Temperature limits
Symbol for the marking of electrical and electronics devices according to Directive
2002/96/EC. The device, accessories and the packaging have to be disposed of waste
correctly at the end of the usage. Please follow Local Ordinances or Regulations for
disposal.
Heat Plate Warning Label
Label
Description
Warning:
This is a heat plate to allow heat release from
ultrasound.
Remove this label before using.

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Contents
1.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 7
2.0 FLEXX FEATURES AND DESCRIPTIONS...................................................................... 7
2.1 FEATURES OF THE FLEXX ULTRASOUND UNIT .............................................................................................................................................7
2.1 FEATURES OF THE FLEXX ULTRASOUND UNIT ............................................................................................................................................8
2.2 FLEXX COMPONENTS ...................................................................................................................................................................................8
2.3 FUNCTION KEYS............................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.0 FLEXX CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................................................. 10
3.1 TYPICAL CONFIGURATION FOR BEEF CATTLE ...........................................................................................................................................10
4.0 OPERATING CONDITIONS..............................................................................................11
4.1 POWER SUPPLY..........................................................................................................................................................................................11
4.2 OPERATION ENVIRONMENT .....................................................................................................................................................................11
4.3 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
5.0 CONNECTING ULTRASOUND PROBES, VIEWING DEVICES AND POWER ...... 12
5.1 CONNECTING AN ULTRASOUND PROBE ...................................................................................................................................................12
5.2 DISCONNECTING AN ULTRASOUND PROBE .............................................................................................................................................. 12
5.3 VISTA GOGGLES INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
5.4 NFI 5000 MONOCULAR INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................. 13
5.5 CONNECTING THE FLEXX TO A REPROSCAN 2.0 WIRELESS MONITOR................................................................................................... 13
5.6 CONNECTING THE POWER TO THE FLEX MODULE................................................................................................................................... 13
6.0 CHANGING SETTINGS AND OPERATING THE FLEXX ........................................ 14
6.1 STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.2 SCREEN SAVER SETTING............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
6.3 CHANGING SETTINGS ON THE FLEXX ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
6.3.1 Language setting........................................................................................................................................14
6.3.2 TV Mode setting .........................................................................................................................................14
6.3.3 Status setting..............................................................................................................................................14
6.3.4 WiFi setting.................................................................................................................................................15
6.3.5 Grid On/Off setting.....................................................................................................................................15
6.3.6 Grid Spacing settings..................................................................................................................................15
6.3.7 Other settings interface..............................................................................................................................15
6.4 IMAGE ADJUSTMENT.................................................................................................................................................................................16
6.4.1 Total gain adjustment ................................................................................................................................16
6.4.2 Near field gain adjustment.........................................................................................................................16
6.4.3 Far field gain adjustment ...........................................................................................................................16
6.4.4 Dynamic range adjustment ........................................................................................................................16
6.4.5 Frequency adjustment................................................................................................................................17
6.4.6 Frame correlation adjustment....................................................................................................................17
6.4.7 Image post-process adjustment .................................................................................................................17
6.4.8 Edge enhancement adjustment..................................................................................................................17
6.4.9 Probe Orientation L/R adjustment..............................................................................................................17
6.4.10 Focus position adjustment........................................................................................................................17
6.4.11 Depth range selection...............................................................................................................................17
6.4.12 Flexx monitor image brightness and contrast adjustment.......................................................................18
6.5 IMAGE FREEZE/UNFREEZE........................................................................................................................................................................18
6.6 DIAGNOSTIC MODE PRESET.......................................................................................................................................................................18

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6.7 CINE LOOP.................................................................................................................................................................................................18
6.8 TAKING MEASUREMENTS OF AN IMAGE ..................................................................................................................................................19
6.9 IMAGE MANAGEMENT..............................................................................................................................................................................19
6.9.1 To save an image ........................................................................................................................................19
6.9.2 Read an image............................................................................................................................................19
6.9.3 Deleting a stored image .............................................................................................................................20
6.9.4 Review a stored image................................................................................................................................20
6.9.5 Transfer the current image to the ReproScan App on an Android Device ...................................................20
6.9.6 Transfer a stored single image to the ReproScan App on an Android Device .............................................20
6.9.7 Batch images transfer to ReproScan App ...................................................................................................21
7.0 MAINTENANCE OF THE REPROSCAN FLEXX .......................................................... 22
7.1 GENERAL CLEANING OF THE FLEXX UNIT AND ULTRASOUND PROBES...................................................................................................... 22
7.2 DISINFECTION OF THE FLEXX UNIT AND ULTRASOUND PROBES................................................................................................................ 22
7.3 USE OF PROBE COVERS.............................................................................................................................................................................23
7.4 PERIODIC SERVICE CHECKS .......................................................................................................................................................................23
8.0 MAINTENANCE OF THE REPROSCAN FLEXX RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
PACK ........................................................................................................................................... 23
9.0 SAFETY CLASSIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................24
10.0 FLEXX APP INSTALLATION AND USE INSTRUCTIONS.......................................25
10.1 INSTALLATION OF THE REPROSCAN APP ...................................................................................................25
10.2 DETAILS OF INSTALLATION OF REPROSCAN APP..................................................................................................................................... 25
10.2.1 Install mobile ultrasound workstation software (it is in the App).............................................................25
10.2.2 Turn on the WiFi on the Flexx as described in 6.3.4 of this Flexx manual and repeated below; ...............25
10.2.3 Confirm that the WiFi is connected to the Android Device .......................................................................25
10.3 USING THE REPROSCAN APP ................................................................................................................................................................. 27
10.3.1 ReproScan Flexx App Symbols...................................................................................................................27
10.3.2 Image viewing, saving and transfer..........................................................................................................27
10.3.2 Measurements..........................................................................................................................................28
10.3.3 Making Notes on an image ......................................................................................................................28
10.3.4 Adding medical records to an image .......................................................................................................28
10.4 CHECKING FOR REPROSCAN APP UPDATES ...........................................................................................................................................29

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1.0 Technical Specifications
Power Supply
Adapter
(Battery Charger)
Input Voltage
100-240V~
Input Amperage
1.2-0.6A
Input Hz
50-60Hz
Adapter
(Battery Charger)
Output Voltage
DC12.8V
Input Amperage
3.0 A
Internal Battery
Lithium Ion
11.1 V DC
6800 mAh
Dimension and Weight
Flexx Module
174 mm H * 56 mm W * 213 mm H
6.8” x 2.2” x 8.4”
Flexx Weight
1. 7 kgs, 3.7 lbs.
(excluding probes)
Video Display and Output
Built in Monitor
See below
5.7”
diagonal
Vista Goggles
VGA
640 x 480 pixels
Via LEMO Port
NFI 5000
NTSC / PAL
Composite
Via LEMO Port
2.0 ReproScan Monitor
Wireless
5.8 GHz
8 Channels
WiFi
Android 5.0 +
.BMP files to App
Calculations on App
Flexx Built-In Monitor Specifications
Screen Size
145 mm
5.7”
diagonal
Brightness
300 cd/m² ?
Resolution
1280 x 960?
Technology
TFT
LED backlight
Transduce (Probe) Specifications
4.0 MHz Convex Rectal
80 elements
2.0 MHz to 5.0 MHz
6 cm to 20.5 cm depth
6.5 MHz Linear Rectal
80 elements
5.0 MHz to 7.5 MHz
4 cm to 16 cm depth
6.5 MHz Micro-Convex
80 elements
5.0 MHz to 9.0 MHz
4 cm to 16 cm depth
3.5 MHz Convex C60
80 elements
2.0 MHz to 5.0 MHz
6 cm to 20.5 cm depth
7.5 MHz Linear L40
80 elements
5.0 MHz to 9.0 MHz
4 cm to 16 cm depth
2.0 Flexx Features and Descriptions
2.1 Features of the Flexx Ultrasound Unit
Languages
English
Time and Date Preset
RF 5.8 GHz
8 Channel Presets
Use with 2.0 ReproScan Monitor
Diagnostic Mode Presets
8 Presets per Probe
Exams A to H
Image Brightness
Monitor Screen
50% to 100%
Image Contrast
Monitor Screen
50% to 100%
Total Gain
0~127 dB
Near Gain
-31~0 dB
Far Gain
0~31 dB
Dynamic Range
27~90 dB
Depth of Scan
Varies with probe
4 cm to 20.5 cm
Focus Functions
Change focus point
Varies with probe type
Frame Rate Function
Changes frame rate
0 to 3 (4 settings)

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Probe Connector
Case
TFT / LED Monitor
Heat Plate
Control Panel
Convex Rectal Probe
Warning
There is a heat plate on each side of
the Flexx that gets very warm. Make
sure that these heat plates are
allowed to dissipate heat and are not
obstructed. Do not touch!
2.1 Features of the Flexx Ultrasound Unit
Frequency conversion function
2.0 MHz to 9.0 Mhz
Varies each probe
Image post-process adjustment
IP 0 to 3
Improves image detail
Edge enhancement function
IE 0 to 3
Improves edge detail
Image Flip
For inverted use
Use while hanging at chute
Probe orientation
Left or right
Operators preference
Image freeze/unfreeze
Freeze button
Image store
Stores 400 images
Image read
Retrieve stored images
Image transfer
Send images
WiFi to App on Android
CINE Loop
255 images capture
Review 255 images
Measurements
4 caliper measurements
2.2 Flexx Components

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2.3 Function Keys
SN. Function
keys
Function
1
1. During real-time scanning: press Exam to toggle through 8 preset
diagnostic modes; press and hold until a flash is seen to save the
parameters in the current diagnostic mode;
2. While an image is frozen, press the Exam key to transfer images to
mobile App or PC workstation.
2
1. During real-time scanning: press the key Menu key once to select the
image adjustment menu; press the Menu key twice to select the main unit
settings menu on the left side of the screen; press the key three times to
exit the menu screens and return to real-time scanning.
2. While an image is frozen, press the Menu key to start CINE Loop
playback (automatic, manual switching).
3 1. Press Enter to confirm an entry or to save a setting.
4
Freeze Key
1. During real-time scanning, press the Freeze key to freeze an image.
Press Freeze again to return to active scanning mode
2. While an image is frozen, press the Freeze key and hold and a the
Brightness and Contrast of the built in monitor can be adjusted using the
arrow keys.
5
1. During real-time scanning, press the left/right arrow keys to select the
depth setting.
2. During real-time scanning, press the up/down arrow keys to change the
focus
3. After pressing Menu, use the arrow keys to move between setting and to
increase, decrease or otherwise change a setting
4. While an image is frozen and after pressing Measure, use the arrow keys
measure a structure on the image.
6 Use the Esc key to exit various settings.
7
While an image is frozen, press the Measure key to enter the Measurement
feature. Press the Measure key to change the starting and end point of
each measurement.
8
While an image is frozen, press the Store/Recall key once to store an image
or twice to enter recall mode
9
1. Press the Power Switch to turn the Flexx on or off.
2. Press the Power Switch twice in quick succession to go into power save
mode that turns off the monitor.

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3.0 Flexx Configurations
The Flexx ultrasound unit offers multiple configurations for scanning multiple species of
livestock, horses, exotic animals and pets.
The optional Flexx protective sun-shaded carry case allows for outdoor use in sunny
conditions. This carry case works with Ram Mount accessories for mounting at a cattle chute and
equine stocks. Make sure you discuss the various Flexx mounting configurations that you may
be interested in with your ReproScan representative.
3.1 Options
•Table Top Stand
•Sunshade Carry Case
•RAM Mount Kit
•5 Probe Options
o6.5 MHz L64 Linear Rectal
o3.5 MHz C60 T-Handle Convex
o7.5 MHz L40 T-Handle Linear
o6.5 MHz C20 Micro Convex
o4.0 MHz C60 Convex Rectal
Our Team is here to serve you!
Call with questions or to discuss the best mounting options for you.