ValueStore US Portable Ultrasound V12 User manual

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User Manual
Portable Ultrasound V12
Veterinary Ultrasound Scanner

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Table of contents
STATEMENT.................................................................................................................................................. 4
MANUFACTURER’S RESPONSIBILITY ................................................................................................................ 4
PACKING LIST ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................................ 6
RETURN POLICY .................................................................................................................................................... 7
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................... 8
PREFACE....................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 PRODUCT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 9
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 11
1 SYSTEM BASICS ................................................................................................................................ 14
1.1 STRUCTURE ......................................................................................................................................... 14
1.2 MAIN FEATURES .................................................................................................................................... 15
1.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................. 16
1.4 PRINCIPLE DIAGRAM .............................................................................................................................. 17
2 SYSTEM CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................ 18
2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 18
2.2 UNPACKING INSPECTION ........................................................................................................................ 18
2.3 INSTALLATION & DISASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................... 18
2.3.1 Probe Connection & Disconnection ............................................................................................. 18
2.3.2 Battery Installation & Disassembly .............................................................................................. 20
2.4 POWER SUPPLY .................................................................................................................................... 21
2.4.1 Supply via Adapter ....................................................................................................................... 21
2.4.2 Supply via Battery ........................................................................................................................ 21
2.5 BATTERY CHARGING .............................................................................................................................. 21
2.5.1 Charging via Scanner ................................................................................................................... 21
2.5.2 Charging via Adapter .................................................................................................................... 22
2.6 STARTUP .............................................................................................................................................. 22
2.7 SHUTDOWN ......................................................................................................................................... 23
3 OPERATING & SETTING ......................................................................................................................... 24
3.1 SCREEN DISPLAY .................................................................................................................................. 24
3.3 OPERATING PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................................... 25
3.4 POWER ON/OFF .................................................................................................................................... 25
3.5 DIAGNOSE ............................................................................................................................................ 25
3.6 GENERAL SETTING ................................................................................................................................ 26
The parameters at the top right corner of the screen will be changed while you do the setting ........... 26
3.6.1 How to set probe’s working frequency? ........................................................................................ 26
3.6.2 How to adjust the over-all gain? ................................................................................................... 26
3.6.3 How to adjust the Brightness or Contract? ................................................................................... 26
3.6.4 How to back to Default setting? .................................................................................................... 27
3.6.5 Annotation .................................................................................................................................... 27
3.7 KEYBOARD ........................................................................................................................................... 29
3.7.1 Keyboard ................................................................................................................................... 29
3.8 PARAMETERS SETTING ........................................................................................................................ 32
3.8.1 How to set probe frequency? ....................................................................................................... 33
3.8.2 How to set Gain？ ........................................................................................................................ 33
3.8.3 How to set Brightness & Contrast? .............................................................................................. 33
3.8.4 How to set the Image coded-color? ............................................................................................. 33
3.8.5 How to set the character’s color? ................................................................................................ 34

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3.8.6 How to set the color of screen background? ............................................................................... 34
3.9 FUNCTIONS MENU ................................................................................................................................. 34
3.9.1 Image Save .................................................................................................................................. 35
3.9.2 Image Review .............................................................................................................................. 35
3.9.3 Image Procession ........................................................................................................................ 36
3.9.4 Color .......................................................................................................................................... 36
3.9.5 Area-Volm .................................................................................................................................. 36
3.9.6 Histogram .................................................................................................................................. 37
3.10 MEASUREMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 37
3.10.1 Distance Measurement .............................................................................................................. 37
3.10.2 Area/ Volume Measurement ....................................................................................................... 38
3.10.3 Volume Measurement ................................................................................................................. 39
3.10.4 Heart Rate Measuring ................................................................................................................ 40
（Only available in “B/M”, “M” Modes） ............................................................................................... 40
3.11 HISTOGRAM ........................................................................................................................................ 41
3.12 OB CALCULATION ................................................................................................................................ 41
3.13 POWER OFF ....................................................................................................................................... 47
4 CHECKING & MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................ 48
4.1 SERVICE LIFE ........................................................................................................................................ 48
4.2 CHECK ................................................................................................................................................. 48
4.3 MAIN UNIT MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................... 48
4.4 PROBE MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................ 49
4.5 CLEANSING ........................................................................................................................................... 49
4.6 CORRECT USAGE OF PROBE ................................................................................................................... 50
4.7 BATTERY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 50
4.8 INSTRUMENT TEST AND CALIBRATION ....................................................................................................... 51
APPENDIX B ACOUSTIC OUTPUT REPORTING TABLE ......................................................................... 52
APPENDIX C OBSTETRICS ......................................................................................................................... 0

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Statement
The Dodson Group Co. Ltd. (hereinafter called The Dodson) owns the intellectual property rights to this The
Dodson product and this manual. This manual may refer to information protected by copyright of The Dodson.
The Dodson maintains the contents of this manual as confidential information. Disclosure of the information in
this manual in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of The Dodson is strictly forbidden.
Manufacturer’s Responsibility
All information contained in this manual is believed to be correct. The Dodson shall not be liable for
errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this manual.
The Dodson is responsible for the effects on safety, reliability and performance of this
product, only if:
zall installation operations, expansions, changes, modifications and repairs of this product are
conducted by The Dodson authorized personnel;
zthe electrical installation of the relevant room complies with the applicable national and local
requirements; and
zthe product is used in accordance with the instructions for use.
Note:
Skilled/trained clinical professionals must operate this equipment.
Warning:
It is important for the hospital or organization that employs this equipment to carry out a reasonable
service/maintenance plan. Neglect of this may result in machine breakdown or personal injury.

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Packing List
S/NO
Description
Quantity
Check List
Remarks
1
Main unit
1
√
2
Multi-frequency mechanical sector probe
1
√
3
Rubber protector for main unit
1
√
4
AC-Adapter with cable
1
√
5
Rechargeable battery
1
√
6
Neck belts
1
√
7
User manual
1
√
Please to contact the manufacturer immediately if there is any damage in shipment within five (5) working
days of receipt of this goods. Otherwise the manufacturer has the right to avoid the responsibility of such
shortage or damage.

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Warranty
This warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of all other warranties. Expressed or implied, including warranties
of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Definitions
•Main unit: Integrated facility that implements the specified function separately, the main unit
includes power supply.
•Accessories: Materials connected to the main unit to extend or implement specified function.
•Consumables: Disposable or short-life parts which should be replaced each time after use
or periodically, like batteries.
Exemptions
The seller's obligation or liability under this warranty does not include any transport or shipping fee or
other charges or liability for direct, indirect or consequential damages or delay resulting from the improper
use or application of the product or the use of parts or accessories not approved by the seller.
This warranty shall not extend to:
1. Malfunction or damage caused by improper use or man-made failure.
2. Malfunction or damage caused by unstable or out-of-range power input.
3. Malfunction or damage caused by force majeure such as fire and earthquake.
4. Malfunction or damage caused by improper operation or repair by unqualified or unauthorized service people.
5. Malfunction of the instrument or part whose serial number is not legible enough.
Standard warranty period:
- Main unit: 12 months from shipment
- Probe: 12monthsfrom shipment
- Accessories: Probe, AC-adapter, cable, rubber protector and shoulder belts.
- Consumables: N/A

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Return Policy
Return Procedure
In case that it becomes necessary to return this product or part of this product, the following steps
should be followed:
1. Return authorization:
Contact Customer Care at [email protected] and please provide the Order Number, and a
brief description of the reason for return (just for statistics propose). Returns will not be processed by
phone or live chat.
This (RMA) number must appear on the outside of the shipping box. Returns will not be accepted if
the return slip is not clearly visible from the outside box.
2. Freight policy:
The customer is responsible for freight charges when this product is shipped to seller for service.
The seller will pay the shipping back once the product is repaired.
3. Return address:
The Customer Service Department will send you the return address when RMA number provided.
Contact
E-mail
:
[email protected]

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Important Information
1. The responsibility for maintenance and management of the product after delivery resides with the
customer who has purchased the product.
2. The warranty does not cover the following items, even during the warranty period:
(1) Damage or loss due to misuse or abuse.
(2) Damage or loss caused by Acts of God such as fires, earthquakes, floods, lightning, etc.
(3) Damage or loss caused by failure to meet the specified conditions for this system, such as
inadequate power supply, improper installation, or unacceptable environmental conditions.
(4) Damage or loss due to use outside the territory in which the system was originally sold.
(5) Damage or loss involving system purchased from a source other than our authorized agents.
3. Persons shall not use this system other than fully qualified and certified medical personnel.
4. Do not make changes or modifications to the software or hardware of this product.
5. In no event the seller shall be liable for problems, damage or loss caused by relocation, modification or
repair performed by personnel other than those designated by the seller.
6. The purpose of this system is to provide physicians with data for clinical diagnosis. The responsibility for
diagnostic procedures lies with the physicians involved.
7. The seller shall not be liable for loss of data stored in the memory of this system caused by operator error
or accidents.
8. This manual contains warnings regarding foreseeable potential dangers. Be alert at all times to dangers
other than those indicated. The seller shall not be liable for damage or loss that results from negligence
or from ignoring the precautions and operating instructions contained in this User Manual.

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Preface
To ensure safe and correct operation of the system, read carefully and understand this operator’s manual before
operating the system
1.1 Product Information
Product Name: Veterinary Ultrasound Scanner
Model: V12
Symbols in Operator’s Manual
The following table explains the safety symbols that may be used in this manual.
Symbol
Signification
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTE:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
Labels and Symbols on System
The following table explains the labels and symbols attached on the system.
Symbol
Signification
Indicates the points requiring attention. Be sure to read the user manual
concerning these points before using the system.
AC
AC (alternating current)
Power switch OFF
Power switch ON

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Video output
USB port
Packing and transportation labels explanation:
Handle with care
Temperature limit
Upwards
Limited layers of stowage
Protect against wetness
Protect against heat