SonoSite L52 Series User manual

L52 Series Transducer
User Guide

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L52 Series Transducer User Guide
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Manual para el usuario del transductor
L52 Series
Guide d’utilisation de la sonde série L52
Manuale dell’utente del trasduttore serie L52
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Caution: United States federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a veterinarian.
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Copyright 2011 by SonoSite, Inc.
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L52 Series Transducer User Guide
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................1
Imaging .........................................................................................................................................................1
Measurements and Calculations ..........................................................................................................4
Safety ..............................................................................................................................................................5
Troubleshooting and Maintenance ..................................................................................................21
Introduction
This user guide supplements the following ultrasound system user guides:
• NanoMaxx Ultrasound System User Guide
• M-Turbo Ultrasound System User Guide
• S Series Ultrasound System User Guide
• MicroMaxx Ultrasound System User Guide
• TITAN Ultrasound System User Guide
• SonoSite Ultrasound System User Guide
It describes the following transducers, which are for veterinary use only:
• L52n/10-5 MHz (L52n) transducer on the NanoMaxx® ultrasound system
• L52x/10-5 MHz (L52x) transducer on the M-Turbo® ultrasound system, S Series™ ultrasound
system, or MicroMaxx® ultrasound system
• L52e/10-5 MHz (L52e) transducer on the MicroMaxx® ultrasound system
• L52/10-5 MHz (L52) transducer on the TITAN® high-resolution ultrasound system or
SonoSite®180PLUS™ ultrasound system
See the ultrasound system user guide for additional safety information; for instructions on
preparation, use, and maintenance of the ultrasound system; and for intended uses for each exam
type and imaging mode.
Imaging
Transducer, Exam Type, and Imaging Mode
The following table describes the transducer, exam type, imaging mode, and optimization that may
be available on your system.

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Transducer, Exam Type, and Imaging Mode (NanoMaxx)
Imaging Mode
Transducer Exam Type 2D
MMode CPD Color
L52n OB X X X
Vascular (Vas) X X X
Musculoskeletal (Msk) X X X
Transducer, Exam Type, and Imaging Mode (M-Turbo or MicroMaxx)
Imaging Mode
Transducer Exam Type 2D
MMode CPD Color PW CW
L52x OB X X X X —
Vascular (Vas) X X X X —
Muscle (Msk) X X X X —
Transducer, Exam Type, and Imaging Mode (S Series)
Imaging Mode
Transducer Exam Type 2D
M Mode CPD Color PW
L52x OB X X X X
Vascular (Vas) X X X X
Muscle (Msk) X X X X

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Transducer, Exam Type, and Imaging Mode (MicroMaxx)
Imaging Mode
Transducer Exam
Type
2D
MMode THI 2D MB
2D
SCPD Color PW TDI PW CW
L52e OB X — X X X X X — —
Vascular
(Vas)
X—XXXXX——
Muscle
(Msk)
X—XXXXX——
Transducer, Exam Type, and Imaging Mode (TITAN)
Imaging Mode
Transducer Exam
Type 2D THI CPD DCPD Color M Mode PW CW
L52 OB X — X — — X — —
Vascular
(Vas)
X—X — — X ——
Muscle
(Msk)
X—X — — X ——
Transducer, Exam Type, and Imaging Mode (180PLUS)
Imaging Mode
Transducer Exam Type 2D CPD
L52 OB res, gen, pen low, med, high
Vascular (Vas) res, gen, pen low, med, high

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Measurements and Calculations
Calculations
This table shows the calculations available by exam type for the L52 Series transducer.
Calculations for L52n (NanoMaxx)
Exam Type Calculations
OB OB
Calculations for L52x (M-Turbo and MicroMaxx)
Exam Type Calculations
Musculoskeletal (Msk) Percent Reduction
Volume
OB OB
Vascular (Vas) Percent Reduction
Vascular
Volume
Volume Flow
Calculations for L52x (S Series)
Exam Type S Series System Calculations
OB S-VetMed OB
Calculations for L52e/L52 (MicroMaxx and TITAN)
Exam Type Calculations
Muscle (Msk) Percent Reduction
Volume
OB OB
Vascular (Vas) Percent Reduction
Vascular
Volume
Volume Flow

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Safety
Guidelines for reducing MI and TI
The following are general guidelines for reducing MI or TI. If multiple parameters are given, the best
results may be achieved by minimizing these parameters simultaneously. In some modes, changing
these parameters does not affect MI or TI. Changes to other parameters may also result in MI and TI
reductions. Please note the MI and TI values on the right side of the screen.
Calculations for L52 (180PLUS)
Exam Type Calculations
OB OB
Vascular (Vas) Volume
Volume Flow
Table 1: MI
Transducer Depth
L52n (NanoMaxx) ↑
L52x (M-Turbo, S Series, or MicroMaxx) ↑
L52e (MicroMaxx) ↑
L52 (TITAN) ↑
L52 (180PLUS) ↑
↓Decrease or lower setting of parameter to reduce MI.
↑Raise or increase setting of parameter to reduce MI.

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Transducer surface temperature rise
Table 3 lists the measured surface temperature rise (in °C) from ambient (23°C ± 3°C) of transducers
used on the ultrasound system. The temperatures were measured in accordance with EN 60601-2-37
section 42 where controls and settings were positioned to give maximum temperatures.s
Table 2: TI (TIS, TIC, TIB)
Transducer
Color Power Doppler
Settings PW Settings
PRF Depth
L52n (NanoMaxx) — ↑—
L52x (M-Turbo or MicroMaxx) ↓↑Sample Vol ↓
L52x (S Series) ↓↑ —
L52e (MicroMaxx) ↓↑Sample Vol ↑
L52 (TITAN) ↓↑ —
L52 (180PLUS) — — —
↓Decrease or lower setting of parameter to reduce TI.
↑Raise or increase setting of parameter to reduce TI.
— Data are not applicable for this transducer/mode.
Table 3: Transducer Surface Temperature Rise IEC 60601-2-37 (Internal Use)
Test
L52n on
NanoMaxx
L52x on
M-Turbo
or S Series
L52x on
MicroMaxx
L52e on
MicroMaxx
L52 on
TITAN
L52 on
180PLUS
Still air 7.5 8.8 8.2 13.0 9.3 10.8
Simulated use 5.6 5.9 5.6 5.5 2.4 2.4

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Output display
Table 4: TI or MI is ≥1.0
Transducer Model Index 2D/
MMode Color CPD PW Doppler
L52n (NanoMaxx) MI Yes Yes Yes n/a
TI No No No n/a
L52x (M-Turbo) MI Yes Yes Yes Yes
TI No No No Yes
L52x (S Series) MI Yes Yes Yes —
TI No No No —
L52x (MicroMaxx) MI Yes Yes Yes Yes
TI Yes No No Yes
L52e (MicroMaxx) MI No Yes Yes Yes
TI No No No Yes
L52(TITAN,180PLUS)*MINoNoNoNo
TI No No No No
* The L52 transducer never exceeds or equals a MI or TI of 1.0 on the TITAN or 180PLUS system.

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Acoustic output tables (M-Turbo and S Series)
(a) This index is not required for this operating mode; value is <1.
(b) This transducer is not intended for transcranial or neonatal cephalic uses.
# No data are reported for this operating condition since the global maximum index value is not reported for the reason
listed. (Reference Global Maximum Index Value line.)
— Data are not applicable for this transducer/mode.
Table 5: Transducer Model: L52x/10-5 Operating Mode: 2D
Index Label M.I.
TIS TIB
TIC
Scan Non-scan Non-scan
Aaprt≤1A
aprt>1
Global Maximum Index Value 1.01 (a) — — — (a)
Associated Acoustic
Parameter
pr.3 (MPa) 2.336
W0(mW) #— —#
min of [W.3(z1),ITA.3(z1)] (mW) —
z1(cm) —
zbp (cm) —
zsp (cm) 1.8 —
deq(zsp)(cm) —
fc(MHz) 5.33 # — — — #
Dim of Aaprt X(cm) #—— — #
Y(cm) #—— — #
Other
Information
PD (µsec) 0.15
PRF (Hz) 7222
pr@PIImax (MPa) 3.25
deq@Pllmax (cm) —
Focal Length FLx (cm) #—— #
FLy(cm) #—— #
IPA.3@MImax (W/cm2)329.1
Operating
Control
Conditions
Control 1: Exam Type Vas — — — — —
Control 2: Optimization Gen — — — — —
Control 3: Depth 4.2 cm — — — — —
Control 4: MB (Multi Beam) Off — — — — —

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(a) This index is not required for this operating mode; value is <1.
(b) This transducer is not intended for transcranial or neonatal cephalic uses.
# No data are reported for this operating condition since the global maximum index value is not reported for the reason
listed. (Reference Global Maximum Index Value line.)
— Data are not applicable for this transducer/mode.
Table 6: Transducer Model: L52x/10-5 (M-Turbo only) Operating Mode: M Mode
Index Label M.I.
TIS TIB
TIC
Scan Non-scan Non-scan
Aaprt≤1A
aprt>1
Global Maximum Index Value 1.01 — (a) — (a) (b)
Associated Acoustic
Parameter
pr.3 (MPa) 2.336
W0(mW) —# ##
min of [W.3(z1),ITA.3(z1)] (mW) —
z1(cm) —
zbp (cm) —
zsp (cm) 1.8 #
deq(zsp)(cm) #
fc(MHz) 5.33 — # — # #
Dim of Aaprt X(cm) —# — # #
Y(cm) —# — # #
Other
Information
PD (µsec) 0.15
PRF (Hz) 1600
pr@PIImax (MPa) 3.25
deq@Pllmax (cm) #
Focal Length FLx (cm) —# — #
FLy(cm) —# — #
IPA.3@MImax (W/cm2)329.1
Operating
Control
Conditions
Control 1: Exam Type Vas — — — — —
Control 2: Optimization Gen — — — — —
Control 3: Depth 4.2 cm — — — — —
Control 4: MB (Multi Beam) Off — — — — —

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(a) This index is not required for this operating mode; value is <1.
(b) This transducer is not intended for transcranial or neonatal cephalic uses.
# No data are reported for this operating condition since the global maximum index value is not reported for the reason
listed. (Reference Global Maximum Index Value line.)
— Data are not applicable for this transducer/mode.
Table 7: Transducer Model: L52x/10-5 Operating Mode: Color/CPD
Index Label M.I.
TIS TIB
TIC
Scan Non-scan Non-scan
Aaprt≤1A
aprt>1
Global Maximum Index Value 1.33 (a) — — — (b)
Associated Acoustic
Parameter
pr.3 (MPa) 2.807
W0(mW) #— —#
min of [W.3(z1),ITA.3(z1)] (mW) —
z1(cm) —
Zbp (cm) —
Zsp (cm) 1.8 —
deq(Zsp)(cm) —
Fc(MHz) 4.37 # — — — #
Dim of Aaprt X(cm) #— — —#
Y(cm) #— — —#
Other
Information
PD (µsec) 0.61
PRF (Hz) 5427
pr@PIImax (MPa) 3.628
deq@Pllmax (cm) —
Focal Length FLx(cm) #— — #
FLy(cm) #— — #
IPA.3@MImax (W/cm2)411.1
Operating
Control
Conditions
Control 1: Mode Any — — — — —
Control 2: Exam type Vas — — — — —
Control 3: Optimization/Depth Any/5.4 — — — — —
Control 4: PRF Any — — — — —
Control 5: Color Box Position/Size Any/Def — — — — —

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(a) This index is not required for this operating mode; value is <1.
(b) This transducer is not intended for transcranial or neonatal cephalic uses.
# No data are reported for this operating condition since the global maximum index value is not reported for the reason
listed. (Reference Global Maximum Index Value line.)
— Data are not applicable for this transducer/mode.
Table 8: Transducer Model: L52x/10-5 (M-Turbo only) Operating Mode: PW Doppler
Index Label M.I.
TIS TIB
TIC
Scan Non-scan Non-scan
Aaprt≤1A
aprt>1
Global Maximum Index Value 1.17 —1.44 — 2.22 (b)
Associated Acoustic
Parameter
pr.3 (MPa) 2.443
W0(mW) —69.42 69.42 #
min of [W.3(z1),ITA.3(z1)] (mW) —
z1(cm) —
Zbp (cm) —
Zsp (cm) 2.1 1.5
deq(Zsp)(cm) 0.45
Fc(MHz) 4.36 —4.35 — 4.35 #
Dim of Aaprt X(cm) —1.476 — 1.476 #
Y(cm) —0.55 — 0.55 #
Other
Information
PD (µsec) 1.38
PRF (Hz) 1008
pr@PIImax (MPa) 3.30
deq@Pllmax (cm) 0.34
Focal Length FLx(cm) —5.99 — #
FLy(cm) —3.4 — #
IPA.3@MImax (W/cm2)288.97
Operating
Control
Conditions
Control 1: Exam Type Any — Any — Any —
Control 2: PRF 1008 Hz — 3125 Hz — 3125 Hz —
Control 3: SV Size 1 mm — 1 mm — 1 mm —
Control 4: SV Position Zone 4 — Zone 6 — Zone 6 —

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Acoustic output tables (NanoMaxx)
(a) This index is not required for this operating mode; value is <1.
(b) This transducer is not intended for transcranial or neonatal cephalic uses.
# No data are reported for this operating condition since the global maximum index value is not reported for the reason
listed. (Reference Global Maximum Index Value line.)
— Data are not applicable for this transducer/mode.
Table 9: Transducer Model: L52n/10-5 Operating Mode: 2D
Index Label M.I.
TIS TIB
TIC
Scan Non-scan Non-scan
Aaprt≤1A
aprt>1
Global Maximum Index Value 1.0 (a) — — — (b)
Associated Acoustic
Parameter
pr.3 (MPa) 2.34
W0(mW) #— —#
min of [W.3(z1),ITA.3(z1)] (mW) —
z1(cm) —
zbp (cm) —
zsp (cm) 1.8 —
deq(zsp)(cm) —
fc(MHz) 5.33 # — — — #
Dim of Aaprt X(cm) #—— — #
Y(cm) #—— — #
Other Information
PD (µsec) 0.15
PRF (Hz) 7707
pr@PIImax (MPa) 3.25
deq@Pllmax (cm) —
Focal Length FLx (cm) #—— #
FLy(cm) #—— #
IPA.3@MImax (W/cm2)329.1
Operating
Control
Conditions
Control 1: Exam Type Any
Control 2: Optimization Gen
Control 3: Depth 4.2 cm
Control 4: MB (Multi Beam) Off or
On

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(a) This index is not required for this operating mode; value is <1.
(b) This transducer is not intended for transcranial or neonatal cephalic uses.
# No data are reported for this operating condition since the global maximum index value is not reported for the reason
listed. (Reference Global Maximum Index Value line.)
— Data are not applicable for this transducer/mode.
Table 10: Transducer Model: L52n/10-5 Operating Mode: M Mode
Index Label M.I.
TIS TIB
TIC
Scan Non-scan Non-scan
Aaprt≤1A
aprt>1
Global Maximum Index Value 1.0 — (a) — (a) (b)
Associated Acoustic
Parameter
pr.3 (MPa) 2.34
W0(mW) —# ##
min of [W.3(z1),ITA.3(z1)] (mW) —
z1(cm) —
zbp (cm) —
zsp (cm) 1.8 #
deq(zsp)(cm) #
fc(MHz) 5.33 — # — # #
Dim of Aaprt X(cm) —# — # #
Y(cm) —# — # #
Other Information
PD (µsec) 0.15
PRF (Hz) 1600
pr@PIImax (MPa) 3.25
deq@Pllmax (cm) #
Focal Length FLx (cm) —# — #
FLy(cm) —# — #
IPA.3@MImax (W/cm2)329.1
Operating
Control
Conditions
Control 1: Exam Type Any — — — — —
Control 2: Optimization Gen — — — — —
Control 3: Depth 4.2 cm — — — — —
Control 4: MB (Multi Beam) Off or
On
—— — — —

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(a) This index is not required for this operating mode; value is <1.
(b) This transducer is not intended for transcranial or neonatal cephalic uses.
# No data are reported for this operating condition since the global maximum index value is not reported for the reason
listed. (Reference Global Maximum Index Value line.)
— Data are not applicable for this transducer/mode.
Table 11: Transducer Model: L52n/10-5 Operating Mode: Color/CPD
Index Label M.I.
TIs TIb
TIc
Scan Non-scan Non-scan
Aaprt≤1A
aprt>1
Global Maximum Index Value 1.2 (a) — — — (b)
Associated Acoustic
Parameter
pr.3 (MPa) 2.35
W0(mW) #— —#
min of [W.3(z1),ITA.3(z1)] (mW) —
z1(cm) —
Zbp (cm) —
Zsp (cm) 1.8 —
deq(Zsp)(cm) —
Fc(MHz) 4.37 # — — — #
Dim of Aaprt X (cm) #— — —#
Y (cm) #— — —#
Other
Information
PD (µsec) 0.60
PRF (Hz) 7097
pr@PIImax (MPa) 3.08
deq@Pllmax (cm) —
Focal Length FLx(cm) #— — #
FLy(cm) #— — #
IPA.3@MImax (W/cm2)308.5
Operating
Control
Conditions
Control 1: Mode CPD or
Color
—— — ——
Control 2: Exam type Msk — — — — —
Control 3: Optimization Res — — — — —
Control 4: depth 5.4 — — — — —
Control 5: Color Box Default — — — — —