Ultrasonix SONIX Series User manual

SONIX SERIES ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
USER MANUAL

SONIX Series User Manual 00.040.144, Revision E
Ultrasonix Medical Corporation
SONIX Series Ultrasound System
User Manual
Ultrasonix Medical Corporation
130 – 4311 Viking Way
Richmond, BC V6V 2K9
Canada
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1.866.437.9508
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© 2008 Ultrasonix Medical Corporation
00.040.144, Revision E, September 25, 2008
All rights Reserved. Printed in Canada
US Patents 6,911,008 – 6,558,326 – 6,325,759

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 AUDIENCE................................................................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 CONVENTIONS........................................................................................................................................................1-1
1.3 UPDATES..................................................................................................................................................................1-2
1.4 OP SOFTWARE ON A CEP HARDWARE PLATFORM............................................................................................1-2
1.5 VOLTAGE DISCLAIMER (CEP)................................................................................................................................1-2
1.6 CONNECTIVITY DISCLAIMER.................................................................................................................................1-2
1.7 PRIVACY DISCLAIMER............................................................................................................................................1-3
1.8 LICENSE AGREEMENT............................................................................................................................................1-3
1.9 TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS................................................................................................................................1-4
CHAPTER 2: SONIX INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS.........................................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 OPERATOR CONSOLE............................................................................................................................................2-3
2.3 SYSTEM CASE.........................................................................................................................................................2-7
2.4 BACK CONNECTIVITY PANEL ................................................................................................................................2-7
2.5 POWER PANEL........................................................................................................................................................2-7
2.5.1 Power Panel (OP, SP, RP and 01)................................................................................................................2-7
2.5.2 Power Panel (CEP) .......................................................................................................................................2-7
2.6 UPS (CEP) ................................................................................................................................................................2-8
2.6.1 UPS Use Model.............................................................................................................................................2-8
2.6.2 UPS EMERGENCY POWER OFF Switch (CEP)..........................................................................................2-9
2.7 BARCODE READER.................................................................................................................................................2-9
2.8 POWER CORD .......................................................................................................................................................2-10
2.8.1 Retractable Power Cord or Cable Reel: Canada and USA (CEP)...............................................................2-10
2.8.2 Power Cord: OP, SP, RP, 01 and International (CEP) ................................................................................2-10
2.9 WIRELESS ADAPTER............................................................................................................................................2-11
2.10 TRANSDUCER BASKET (CEP)..............................................................................................................................2-11
2.11 CABLE HOOKS (CEP)............................................................................................................................................2-11
2.12 CONSOLE COVER .................................................................................................................................................2-12

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CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED..................................................................................................................................3-1
3.1 TURNING ON SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 CONNECTING TRANSDUCERS...............................................................................................................................3-1
3.3 QSONIX FEATURE...................................................................................................................................................3-2
3.3.1 Quick Exam Start-Up.....................................................................................................................................3-3
3.3.2 Operator Console Tutorial..............................................................................................................................3-6
3.3.3 Online User Manual Access...........................................................................................................................3-7
3.3.4 Online Live Chat Support...............................................................................................................................3-8
CHAPTER 4: PATIENT MANAGEMENT .........................................................................................................................4-1
4.1 ENTERING PATIENT DATA......................................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Patient Information.........................................................................................................................................4-3
4.1.2 Application Information..................................................................................................................................4-5
4.1.2.1 OB Previous Exams........................................................................................................................4-8
4.1.3 Exam Information...........................................................................................................................................4-9
4.2 SELECTING A TRANSDUCER ...............................................................................................................................4-11
4.3 SELECTING AN APPLICATION AND IMAGING PRESET......................................................................................4-11
4.4 BEGINNING AN EXAM FOR A NEW PATIENT ......................................................................................................4-12
4.5 ENDING AN EXAM..................................................................................................................................................4-13
4.6 STORAGE/DATABASE TABS.................................................................................................................................4-13
4.6.1 Local............................................................................................................................................................4-14
4.6.1.1 Manipulating the Local Database..................................................................................................4-15
4.6.2 DICOM Worklist...........................................................................................................................................4-17
4.6.2.1 Manipulating the DICOM Worklist Database.................................................................................4-18
4.6.3 PracticeHwy Worklist...................................................................................................................................4-20
4.6.3.1 Manipulating the PracticeHwy Worklist Database.........................................................................4-21
4.6.4 Hide.............................................................................................................................................................4-21
4.7 USER-DEFINED PRESETS FOR NON-3D/4D FORMATS.....................................................................................4-22

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CHAPTER 5: IMAGING....................................................................................................................................................5-1
5.1 2D/M-MODE..............................................................................................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 2D (B-Mode)..................................................................................................................................................5-2
5.1.2 Clarity (Speckle Reduction)...........................................................................................................................5-6
5.1.3 Spatial Compound Imaging...........................................................................................................................5-6
5.1.4 2D Zoom Imaging..........................................................................................................................................5-6
5.1.5 Dual Imaging Format.....................................................................................................................................5-7
5.1.6 Quad Imaging Format....................................................................................................................................5-8
5.1.7 M-Mode Imaging Mode..................................................................................................................................5-9
5.1.8 CINE Clip Storage and Thumbnail Image/Clip Review................................................................................5-10
5.1.8.1 CINE Clip Storage........................................................................................................................5-10
5.1.8.2 Stored Thumbnail Review.............................................................................................................5-12
5.2 COLOR/POWER DOPPLER ...................................................................................................................................5-13
5.2.1 Color Doppler Imaging Mode.......................................................................................................................5-15
5.2.2 Color Power Doppler Imaging Mode............................................................................................................5-16
5.2.3 Simultaneous 2D/Color and 2D...................................................................................................................5-16
5.3 PULSED WAVE (PW) DOPPLER AND TRIPLEX...................................................................................................5-17
5.3.1 Pulsed Wave (PW) Doppler Imaging Mode.................................................................................................5-20
5.3.2 Triplex Imaging Mode..................................................................................................................................5-21
5.4 ELASTOGRAPHY...................................................................................................................................................5-22
5.5 PANORAMIC IMAGING MODE...............................................................................................................................5-24
5.6 FREEHAND 3D AND STANDARD 3D/4D IMAGING...............................................................................................5-26
5.6.1 Freehand 3D Imaging (All Non-4D SONIX Transducers)............................................................................5-31
5.6.2 3D Imaging (SONIX 4D Transducer)...........................................................................................................5-33
5.6.3 4D Imaging (SONIX 4D Transducer)...........................................................................................................5-34
5.6.4 4D-Specific LCD Display Details.................................................................................................................5-35
5.6.5 3D/4D Image Formats for the LCD Display.................................................................................................5-36
5.6.6 Optimizing a 3D Image................................................................................................................................5-37
5.6.7 Optimizing a 4D Image................................................................................................................................5-39
5.6.8 3D/4D Active Rotation.................................................................................................................................5-43
5.6.9 4D and CINE...............................................................................................................................................5-44
5.6.10 User-Defined Presets for 3D/4D..................................................................................................................5-44

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CHAPTER 6: ADVANCED 3D/4D IMAGING....................................................................................................................6-1
6.1 ENTERING ADVANCED 3D/4D IMAGING................................................................................................................6-1
6.2 TOUCH SCREEN OPTIONS.....................................................................................................................................6-3
6.2.1 4D Main .........................................................................................................................................................6-3
6.2.2 4D Advanced.................................................................................................................................................6-5
6.2.3 4D Display .....................................................................................................................................................6-7
6.2.4 4D CINE.........................................................................................................................................................6-9
6.2.5 4D Measurements .......................................................................................................................................6-10
6.3 LCD DISPLAY OPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................6-11
6.3.1 Display Mode...............................................................................................................................................6-12
6.3.2 Measure Mode.............................................................................................................................................6-15
6.3.3 Slice Mode...................................................................................................................................................6-17
6.3.4 Render Mode...............................................................................................................................................6-21
6.3.5 Userset Mode ..............................................................................................................................................6-24
6.3.6 Additional LCD Display Details....................................................................................................................6-27
6.4 IMAGE ACQUISITION.............................................................................................................................................6-28
6.4.1 3D Imaging ..................................................................................................................................................6-29
6.4.2 4D Imaging ..................................................................................................................................................6-30
6.5 OPTIMIZATION/EDITING OF ACQUIRED IMAGES...............................................................................................6-31
6.6 4D AND CINE..........................................................................................................................................................6-32
6.7 PRESETS................................................................................................................................................................6-32
6.7.1 Resetting Factory Defaults...........................................................................................................................6-32
6.7.2 Selecting a Default USER (Preset)..............................................................................................................6-33
6.7.3 User-Defined Presets ..................................................................................................................................6-34
6.7.4 Loading Presets...........................................................................................................................................6-35

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CHAPTER 7: CLINICAL ANALYSIS................................................................................................................................7-1
7.1 2D BASIC MEASUREMENTS...................................................................................................................................7-3
7.1.1 2D Linear Measurement................................................................................................................................7-3
7.1.2 Area or Circumference (Area/Circ) Measurement .........................................................................................7-4
7.1.2.1 Trace Method Area or Circumference Measurement......................................................................7-4
7.1.2.2 Ellipse Method Area or Circumference Measurement....................................................................7-5
7.1.3 Volume Calculation........................................................................................................................................7-6
7.1.4 Percent Diameter Reduction Calculation (% Diam Red) ...............................................................................7-7
7.1.5 Percent Area Reduction Calculation (% Area Red).......................................................................................7-8
7.1.5.1 Ellipse/Ellipse Method of Percent Area Reduction Calculation (% Area Red)................................7-9
7.1.5.2 Ellipse/Trace Method of Percent Area Reduction Calculation (% Area Red)................................7-10
7.1.5.3 Trace/Trace Method of Percent Area Reduction Calculation (% Area Red).................................7-11
7.1.5.4 Trace/Ellipse Method of Percent Area Reduction Calculation (% Area Red)................................7-12
7.2 M-MODE BASIC MEASUREMENTS.......................................................................................................................7-13
7.2.1 M-Mode Heart Rate Measurement..............................................................................................................7-13
7.2.2 M-Mode Slope Measurement (Time, Slope and Distance)..........................................................................7-13
7.3 PW DOPPLER BASIC MEASUREMENTS..............................................................................................................7-14
7.3.1 Velocity Measurement(s).............................................................................................................................7-14
7.3.2 Doppler Manual Trace Measurement..........................................................................................................7-15
7.3.2.1 Doppler Manual Trace Measurement – Continual Method ...........................................................7-15
7.3.2.2 Doppler Manual Trace Measurement – Point by Point Method ....................................................7-16
7.3.3 Doppler Auto Trace Measurement (D-Range).............................................................................................7-16
7.3.4 Doppler Heart Rate Measurement...............................................................................................................7-17
7.4 APPLICATION-SPECIFIC MEASUREMENT/CALCULATION ................................................................................7-18
7.5 REPORTS/CLINICAL ANALYSIS............................................................................................................................7-20
7.5.1 Reports for all Applications..........................................................................................................................7-20
7.5.2 Obstetrics Report.........................................................................................................................................7-21
CHAPTER 8: TEXT, ANNOTATIONS AND PICTOGRAMS............................................................................................8-1
8.1 TEXT AND ANNOTATIONS......................................................................................................................................8-1
8.1.1 Keyboard Text...............................................................................................................................................8-1
8.1.2 Set Text Home Position.................................................................................................................................8-2
8.1.3 Application-Specific Annotations...................................................................................................................8-2
8.1.4 Deleting Text/Annotation...............................................................................................................................8-3
8.1.5 Text Arrow.....................................................................................................................................................8-3
8.2 PICTOGRAMS ..........................................................................................................................................................8-4

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CHAPTER 9: SYSTEM SETUP........................................................................................................................................9-1
9.1 USER SETTINGS......................................................................................................................................................9-4
9.1.1 Presets ..........................................................................................................................................................9-4
9.1.1.1 Show/Hide Imaging Presets............................................................................................................9-6
9.1.2 Presets – Annotations....................................................................................................................................9-8
9.1.2.1 Modify Annotations .........................................................................................................................9-9
9.1.3 Presets – Pictograms...................................................................................................................................9-10
9.1.3.1 Modify the Pictograms Attached to Presets..................................................................................9-11
9.1.4 Presets – 3D/4D ..........................................................................................................................................9-12
9.1.5 Annotations..................................................................................................................................................9-14
9.1.6 Measurements.............................................................................................................................................9-15
9.1.6.1 Display Options for Measurement/Calculation Values..................................................................9-16
9.1.6.2 Managing OB Settings..................................................................................................................9-18
9.1.6.3 Managing OB Tables....................................................................................................................9-19
9.1.7 3D Settings..................................................................................................................................................9-22
9.1.8 Display Settings...........................................................................................................................................9-24
9.1.9 DICOM Server Selection..............................................................................................................................9-25
9.1.10 Biopsy Guide Settings .................................................................................................................................9-26
9.1.11 SONIX Live Setup........................................................................................................................................9-27
9.1.11.1 SONIX Live and VLC Media Player ..............................................................................................9-29
9.1.11.2 SONIX Live and Windows Media Player.......................................................................................9-37
9.2 ADMIN SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................................................9-39
9.2.1 System Settings...........................................................................................................................................9-40
9.2.2 Network........................................................................................................................................................9-47
9.2.2.1 Ethernet (LAN) Network Configuration..........................................................................................9-49
9.2.2.2 Dialup Network Configuration .......................................................................................................9-50
9.2.2.3 Wireless Settings..........................................................................................................................9-51
9.2.2.4 Online (Chat) Support...................................................................................................................9-52
9.2.2.5 Online Remote Support ................................................................................................................9-53
9.2.3 DICOM Configuration ..................................................................................................................................9-54
9.2.3.1 DICOM Storage Configuration......................................................................................................9-55
9.2.3.2 DICOM Print Configuration...........................................................................................................9-60
9.2.3.3 DICOM Worklist Configuration......................................................................................................9-65
9.2.4 Print Keys ....................................................................................................................................................9-67
9.2.5 Peripherals...................................................................................................................................................9-69
9.2.5.1 Paper Printer.................................................................................................................................9-70
9.2.5.2 LCD Display..................................................................................................................................9-72
9.2.5.3 VCR/Photo....................................................................................................................................9-73
9.2.5.4 Footswitch.....................................................................................................................................9-74
9.2.5.5 Brightness/Contrast ......................................................................................................................9-75
9.2.6 Patient Settings............................................................................................................................................9-76
9.2.7 Status Bar....................................................................................................................................................9-79
9.2.8 Capture Settings..........................................................................................................................................9-82
9.2.9 Software Update..........................................................................................................................................9-83
9.2.10 Licensing......................................................................................................................................................9-85
9.3 SERVICE MENU......................................................................................................................................................9-86

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CHAPTER 10: IMAGE STORAGE, REVIEW AND TRANSFER ...................................................................................10-1
10.1 IMAGE STORAGE...................................................................................................................................................10-1
10.2 IMAGE REVIEW......................................................................................................................................................10-1
10.2.1 Deleting Image(s)/Exam(s)..........................................................................................................................10-7
10.3 IMAGE TRANSFER.................................................................................................................................................10-8
CHAPTER 11: CONNECTIVITY AND PERIPHERALS .................................................................................................11-1
11.1 SYSTEM CASE CONNECTIVITY PANEL...............................................................................................................11-1
11.2 BACK CONNECTIVITY PANEL ..............................................................................................................................11-9
11.3 FRONT CONSOLE CONNECTIVITY......................................................................................................................11-9
11.4 ADVANCED 3D/4D SOFTWARE DONGLE..........................................................................................................11-10
11.5 ULTRASONIX-APPROVED DEVICES..................................................................................................................11-11
11.6 UPS (CEP) ............................................................................................................................................................11-12
11.6.1 UPS Battery Sleep Mode (CEP)................................................................................................................11-14
11.6.2 UPS EMERGENCY POWER OFF Switch (CEP)......................................................................................11-15
11.7 CONNECTING THE BARCODE READER............................................................................................................11-16
11.7.1 CEP...........................................................................................................................................................11-17
11.7.2 SONIX OP/SP/RP .....................................................................................................................................11-17
11.8 POWER CORD .....................................................................................................................................................11-18
11.8.1 Unwinding/Retracting the Power Cord: Canada and USA (CEP)..............................................................11-18
11.8.2 Power Cord: International (CEP)...............................................................................................................11-19
11.8.3 Power Cord: OP, SP, RP and 01...............................................................................................................11-19
11.9 WIRELESS............................................................................................................................................................11-20
11.9.1 CEP...........................................................................................................................................................11-21
11.9.2 SONIX OP/SP/RP .....................................................................................................................................11-21
11.10 CONSOLE COVER ...............................................................................................................................................11-22
APPENDIX A: SAFETY................................................................................................................................................... A-1
A.1 SAFETY.....................................................................................................................................................................A-1
A.1.1 ALARA Principle and Output Displays...........................................................................................................A-1
A.2 BASIC PRECAUTIONS.............................................................................................................................................A-2
A.3 UPS PRECAUTIONS (CEP)......................................................................................................................................A-3
A.4 SYMBOL DEFINITIONS............................................................................................................................................A-3
A.5 ELECTRICAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................A-4
A.5.1 SONIX OP/SP/RP/01 and CEP.....................................................................................................................A-4
A.5.2 SONIX CEP System......................................................................................................................................A-4
A.5.3 Additional Hardware......................................................................................................................................A-5
A.6 EMC (ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY) REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................A-5
A.6.1 SONIX OP/SP/RP/01 and CEP.....................................................................................................................A-5
A.6.2 Additional Hardware......................................................................................................................................A-5
A.7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................................A-6
A.7.1 SONIX OP/SP/RP/01 ....................................................................................................................................A-6
A.7.2 SONIX CEP...................................................................................................................................................A-6
A.7.3 Additional Hardware......................................................................................................................................A-7
A.8 LIMITING TRANSDUCER SURFACE HEATING ......................................................................................................A-8
A.9 LATEX.......................................................................................................................................................................A-8

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APPENDIX B: SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................B-1
APPENDIX C: TRANSDUCER SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................C-1
C.1 TRANSDUCER SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................C-1
C.2 MEASUREMENT ACCURACY.................................................................................................................................C-1
C.3 ACOUSTIC OUTPUT REPORTING TABLES...........................................................................................................C-5
C.4 ULTRASOUND INDICATIONS FOR USE TABLES................................................................................................C-30
APPENDIX D: MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING..........................................................................................................D-1
D.1 TRANSDUCERS.......................................................................................................................................................D-1
D.1.1 Guidelines.....................................................................................................................................................D-1
D.1.2 Ultrasound Coupling Gels.............................................................................................................................D-1
D.1.3 Cleaning/Disinfecting Recommendations and Warnings for all Non-Invasive Transducers..........................D-2
D.1.3.1 Cleaning (Non-Invasive Transducers)..........................................................................................D-3
D.1.3.2 Disinfecting (Non-Invasive Transducers)......................................................................................D-3
D.1.3.3 Sterilization (Non-Invasive Transducers)......................................................................................D-3
D.1.3.4 Maintenance (Non-Invasive Transducers)....................................................................................D-4
D.1.3.5 Inspection and Testing (Non-Invasive Transducers) ....................................................................D-4
D.1.3.6 Storing and Packaging (Non-Invasive Transducers) ....................................................................D-5
D.1.4 Cleaning/Disinfecting Recommendations and Warnings for all Invasive Transducers..................................D-5
D.1.4.1 Cleaning (Invasive Transducers)..................................................................................................D-6
D.1.4.2 Disinfecting (Invasive Transducers)..............................................................................................D-6
D.1.4.3 Sterilization (Invasive Transducers)..............................................................................................D-6
D.1.4.4 Maintenance (Invasive Transducers)............................................................................................D-7
D.1.4.5 Inspection and Testing (Invasive Transducers)............................................................................D-7
D.1.4.6 Storing and Packaging (Invasive Transducers)............................................................................D-8
D.2 SHIPPING TRANSDUCERS FOR SERVICE...........................................................................................................D-8
D.3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS ........................................................................................................................................D-9
D.3.1 LCD Display..................................................................................................................................................D-9
D.3.1.1 LCD Display Cabinet....................................................................................................................D-9
D.3.1.2 LCD Display Screen.....................................................................................................................D-9
D.3.2 Touch Screen .............................................................................................................................................D-10
D.3.3 Operator Console .......................................................................................................................................D-10
D.3.4 Operator Console Cover.............................................................................................................................D-10
D.3.5 Barcode Reader..........................................................................................................................................D-11
D.3.6 Power Cord.................................................................................................................................................D-11
D.3.6.1 Retractable Power Cord or Cable Reel: Canada and USA (CEP)..............................................D-11
D.3.6.2 Power Cord (OP, SP, RP, 01 and CEP International) ................................................................D-11
D.3.7 Wireless Adapter ........................................................................................................................................D-12
D.3.8 Transducer Basket (CEP)...........................................................................................................................D-12
APPENDIX E: OBSTETRICAL TABLES ........................................................................................................................ E-1
APPENDIX F: REFERENCES..........................................................................................................................................F-1
F.1 OB REFERENCES................................................................................................................................................... F-1
F.1.1 Gestational Age Tables ................................................................................................................................ F-2
F.1.2 Growth Analysis Tables................................................................................................................................ F-4
F.2 GENERAL AND CARDIAC REFERENCES.............................................................................................................. F-5
APPENDIX G: GLOSSARY.............................................................................................................................................G-1

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 AUDIENCE
This user manual is a reference for operators using a SONIX Series ultrasound system. It is designed for
a reader familiar with ultrasound imaging techniques; it does not provide training in sonography or clinical
practices. Before using the system the operator must have ultrasound training.
Note: This is not a service manual. The SONIX Series Service Manual is available for qualified service
personnel.
1.2 CONVENTIONS
The following conventions are used in this manual:
•cross-references for such things as tables, page numbers, sections and chapters are in bold face, non-
italic type (e.g., Chapter 2: SONIX Introduction). When the manual is in digital format (PDF), these
cross-references are links that can be followed by clicking on them
•words that are bold and italic refer to items on the LCD display (i.e., onscreen)
•words that are bold and CAPITALIZED refer to buttons, dials and toggle buttons located on the
operator console
•"Press" and "Turn" indicate the actions required to activate the operator console buttons, toggle
buttons and dials
•"Tap" indicates the action required to activate a touch screen item
•"Select", "Check" or "Click" indicate the various actions available to choose items from onscreen
pages, menus, dialog boxes, etc. The console trackball is used to position the onscreen arrow and
flashing cursor
•the SELECT button on the operator console acts much as the "left-click" on a mouse. It will set the
cursor location for text entry or select an onscreen item. Use the trackball to position the cursor
•to "right-click", as with a mouse, press the UPDATE button on the operator console
•a "Warning" describes precautions necessary to prevent injury or loss of life
•a "Caution" describes precautions necessary to protect the SONIX system and its associated products
•a "Note" contains helpful information
•items marked "IMPORTANT" contain vital information that must be understood and followed, but which
will not endanger either personnel or equipment
•a highlighted "Note" describes helpful hidden functionality
•when the steps in the operating instructions must be performed in a specific order, the steps are
numbered
•instructions separated by ">" indicate that multiple items must be selected (e.g., "From the User
Settings menu, select Admin… > Status Bar" indicates that the user must first click the "Admin…"
option, then when the next dialog is presented, click the "Status Bar" option)
•bulleted lists present information in list format, but do not imply a sequence.

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1.3 UPDATES
Updated user manuals will be available for all future SONIX ultrasound system updates.
1.4 OP SOFTWARE ON A CEP HARDWARE PLATFORM
Some hardware options are available only to users running OP software on the CEP hardware platform.
When this applies, headings will be followed by (CEP), e.g., 2.5.2 Power Panel (CEP).
Note: All references to "CEP" or "CEP system" in this manual refer to the CEP hardware platform
running OP software.
Occasionally, there will also be headings followed by (OP, SP, RP and 01), meaning the information
applies only to the OP/SP/RP/01 hardware platform, e.g., 2.5.1 Power Panel (OP, SP, RP and 01).
Additionally, some hardware options are available only in specific geographic locations. Where this
applies, the heading will specify that the section applies only to "Canada and USA" or to "International"
versions (e.g., 2.8.1 Retractable Power Cord or Cable Reel: Canada and USA (CEP) and 2.8.2 Power
Cord: OP, SP, RP, 01 and International (CEP)).
Note: In the example 2.8.1 Retractable Power Cord or Cable Reel: Canada and USA (CEP), not only
is the hardware option available only in "Canada and USA" it also available only on the CEP
hardware platform (CEP).
1.5 VOLTAGE DISCLAIMER (CEP)
The CEP system voltage setting is configured in the factory. Do not change this setting in the field.
It is the user's responsibility to ensure the SONIX CEP is used only under the electrical conditions dictated
by Ultrasonix Medical Corp. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in damage to the system
which is not covered by the Ultrasonix warranty.
Caution: For users running the 120V system, always ensure the utility supply voltage is 120 VAC
nominal.
For users running the 220V–240V system, always ensure the utility supply voltage is 220-240 VAC
nominal.
1.6 CONNECTIVITY DISCLAIMER
Caution: System networking options are intended for use inside your organization's firewall.
Organizations that elect to configure/use the networking functionality provided by Ultrasonix are
assuming all liabilities and risks associated with that decision.

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1.7 PRIVACY DISCLAIMER
To protect patient data, Ultrasonix strongly recommends regular patient/image file back-up and purging of
older patient files stored on the system. Refer to Chapter 11: Connectivity and Peripherals for details
on transferring patient data.
IMPORTANT: The contents of the system hard drive may include Personal Health Information that must
be protected as per Federal privacy and Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
regulations. In order to ensure regulatory compliance, Ultrasonix will not remove the system hard
drive – and the patient data it contains – from the customer site.
In the event the hard drive must be removed from the system, it will be returned to the customer.
Final disposition of the hard drive and its data will remain the customer's responsibility.
1.8 LICENSE AGREEMENT
All SONIX computer programs have been patented by Ultrasonix Medical Corporation (Ultrasonix). Such
programs are licensed under the following software license agreement:
Ultrasonix, or its suppliers, retain(s) ownership of and title to any computer program supplied
with the Equipment and to the trade secrets embodied in such computer programs. Subject to
the Buyer’s acceptance and fulfillment of the obligations in this paragraph, Ultrasonix grants the
Buyer a personal, non-transferable, perpetual, non-exclusive license to use any compute
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program supplied with the Equipment that is necessary to operate the Equipment solely on the
medium in which such program is delivered for the purpose of operating the Equipment in
accordance with the instructions set forth in the operator’s manuals supplied with the Equipment
and for no other purpose whatsoever. Buyer may not reverse – assemble, reverse – compile o
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otherwise reverse – engineer such computer programs nor may Buyer make a copy of such
program or apply any techniques to derive the trade secrets embodied therein. In the event of a
failure by Buyer to comply with the terms of this license, the license granted by this paragraph
shall terminate. Further, because unauthorized use of such computer programs will leave
Ultrasonix without an adequate remedy at law, Buyer agrees that injunctive or other equitable
relief will be appropriate to restrain such use, threatened or actual. Buyer further agrees that (i)
any of the Ultrasonix suppliers of software is a direct and intended beneficiary of this end-use
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sublicense and may enforce it directly against Buyer with respect to software supplied by such
supplier, and (ii) NO SUPPLIER OF ULTRASONIX SHALL BE LIABLE TO BUYER FOR ANY
GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR OTHER
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE SUBLICENSE OF THE COMPUTER PROGRAMS
SUPPLIED WITH THE EQUIPMENT.

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1.9 TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
Ultrasonix SONIX systems are protected under US patents 6,911,008 – 6,558,326 – 6,325,759.
Windows©is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
DICOM®(Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is the registered trademark of the National
Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) for its standards publications relating to digital
communications of medical information.
PracticeHwy is a trademark of PracticeHwy, Inc.
All other products and brand names mentioned in this document are trademarks of their respective
companies.

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CHAPTER 2: SONIX INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Ultrasonix SONIX Ultrasound system. The SONIX is a high quality, easy
to use diagnostic ultrasound system that is stable, highly mobile and designed to be convenient and comfortable
to operate.
The various system components, including the LCD display, LCD display lift system, operator console with
keyboard, base, cart, and transducers, may be configured to better support system use. The console soft touch
controls are arranged in a manner that allows easy access.
2.1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Figure 2-1: SONIX System
Note: The rear wheels on the SONIX SP and RP are directionally locking, while the front wheels lock in a
single position. All SONIX OP, 01 and CEP wheels lock in a single position.
LCD Display
Touch Screen
Operator Console
with Keyboard
CD/DVD and USB Ports
Foot Rest
System Case with
Three (3) Transducer Ports
LCD Display Lift System
Console Release Handle
(Not available on the OP or 01)
Wheel Base with
Four (4) Locking Wheels
Front Pull Handle
Peripherals Bay

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Several additional features are available on the SONIX CEP hardware platform but are not visible in
Figure 2-2. Refer to the following sections for more details:
•2.6.2 UPS EMERGENCY POWER OFF Switch (CEP)
•2.7 Barcode Reader (also available for the SONIX OP/SP/RP)
•2.8 Power Cord
•2.9 Wireless Adapter (also available for the SONIX OP/SP/RP)
•2.11 Cable Hooks (CEP)
Figure 2-2: SONIX System (CEP)
Note: All SONIX OP, 01 and CEP wheels lock in a single position.
LCD Display
Touch Screen
Operator Console
with Keyboard
CD/DVD and USB Ports
Uninterruptible Power Supply
LCD Display Lift System
Wheel Base with Four (4)
Locking Wheels.
(This style of wheel only available
on the OP, 01 and CEP).
Front Pull Handle
Transducer Basket
System Case with
Three (3) Transducer Ports

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2.2 OPERATOR CONSOLE
The operator console comprises a panel with patient management, system setup and ultrasound imaging
controls: trackball, buttons, dials, toggle buttons, touch screen and keyboard. These operator controls
enable SONIX functions such as selecting transducers, changing imaging modes, adjusting parameters
like Time Gain Compensation (TGC), Depth and others.
Buttons light up when the feature/functionality is available for use. For instance, the buttons used for
adjusting the Color imaging parameter will not light up on the console until the COLOR imaging mode
button is selected.
Figure 2-3: SONIX Operator Console
Note: Some features may not be available on all system configurations. Refer to Appendix B: System
Specifications for details.
Thumb Grips for Rotating the
Console on SP and RP Models

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Table 2-1: SONIX Operator Console Controls
Location System Control Functionality
1 Power Button Turns system ON/OFF. Refer to 9.2.1 System Settings to configure
for Fast Boot.
2 ID Button Provides access to the Exam Management page.
3 PROBE Button Provides access to transducer selection keys on touch screen.
4 MENU Button Provides access to setup menus.
5 PICTOGRAM Button
Turns on/off application-specific Pictogram graphics. Tap
Pictogram and dial through the various icons.
•trackball positions orientation marker
•touch screen Rotate dial pivots orientation marker.
6 ARROW Button Turns on/off Arrow graphic on the image field. Trackball positions
and rotates the Arrow graphic.
7 Keyboard QWERTY keyboard used for text entry (i.e., patient data, system
setup, image text, etc.).
8 QSONIX Button
Provides:
•Quick exam start-up
•SONIX Operator Console Tutorial
•Online support access.
9 TEXT Button Activates the keyboard for Text entry and displays Application-
specific Annotation buttons on the touch screen.
10 DEL Button Deletes the most recent Text or Annotation entry. Provides "delete
character" functionality during data entry mode (Exam Managemen
t
page).
11 Trackball Used to position the onscreen arrow graphic, flashing text cursor,
arrow cursor, calipers, etc.
12 DEL Button In Measure mode, deletes most recently saved measurement.
Deletes selected thumbnail image.
13 MEASURE Button
Initiates/closes the Measurement/Calculation package. Removes
measurements from frozen image field.
Note: Application-specific measurement tabs are available on the
touch screen.
14 SELECT Button
Provides a wide variety of functions depending on the imaging state
(e.g., select and set measurements, set Annotation Home location,
select onscreen keys, etc.) as well as "Left Click" mouse button
functionality.
15 UPDATE Button
Provides a wide variety of functions depending on the imaging state
(e.g., toggle between image fields on dual/quad image, toggle
between 2D and Doppler Trace image fields, toggles the active
caliper, etc) as well as "Right Click" mouse button functionality.