Lesson 1Cooling systems: fans, vents, filters, thermal sensorsDis section cover ultrasound cooling subsystems, includin airflow paths, fans, vents, filters, an thermal sensors, emphasizin inspection, cleanin, replacement intervals, an how overheat affect reliability an image performance.
Airflow paths and chassis ventilationFan types, control, and replacementDust filters: inspection and cleaningThermal sensors and overheat alarmsHeat sinks and component temperature limitsLesson 2Probe cables, connectors, and strain relief designDis section examine probe cables an connectors, includin conductor layout, shieldin, strain reliefs, an lockin mechanisms, focusin on inspection techniques, common damage patterns, an replacement or repair considerations.
Cable construction and conductor bundlesShielding, grounding, and noise controlStrain relief design and flex pointsProbe connector pins and keyingVisual inspection and bend testingLesson 3System software: firmware, settings, presets, calibration dataDis section explain ultrasound system software layers, includin firmware, configuration storage, presets, an calibration data, focusin on update procedures, backup strategies, version control, an maintenance-safe modification practices.
Main firmware roles and update methodsBootloader, BIOS, and recovery optionsUser settings and exam preset managementCalibration data storage and protectionSoftware logs and error code interpretationLesson 4Peripheral interfaces: USB, network, DICOM, footswitch, gel warmersDis section review common ultrasound peripheral interfaces, dem roles in workflow, an key maintenance points, includin connectivity checks, configuration, safety considerations, an troubleshootin of data an control accessories.
USB ports and peripheral device supportNetwork ports, switches, and cablingDICOM configuration and connectivity testsFootswitch wiring, pedals, and mappingGel warmers: power, safety, and upkeepLesson 5Power subsystem: internal PSU, batteries/UPS, fuses, groundingDis section explain di power subsystem, includin internal power supplies, batteries or UPS modules, fuses, an groundin, wid emphasis on safety checks, fault isolation, an verifyin correct voltages under load.
AC input, line filters, and inrushInternal PSU rails and regulationBattery or UPS modules and testingFuses, breakers, and protection pathsProtective earth and leakage concernsLesson 6Detailed console components: CPU, GPU, DSP, image processing boardsDis section outline console processin hardware, includin CPU, GPU, DSP, an dedicated image processin boards, explainin dem roles in beamformin, reconstruction, an post-processin, plus typical failure symptoms.
Main CPU board and system controlGPU roles in rendering and 3DDSP and beamformer hardware blocksImage processing and I/O boardsBoard cooling, seating, and connectorsLesson 7Types of cart-based general imaging systems and common modelsDis section introduce cart-based general imaginin platforms, dem mechanical layout, an common commercial models, highlightin shared design patterns, service access points, an implications fi preventive maintenance plannin.
Typical cart mechanical layoutConsole, cart, and probe bay ergonomicsPower entry, wheels, and cable managementModel families from major vendorsService access panels and labelsLesson 8Display and monitor subsystems: panels, video cables, settingsDis section describe display an monitor subsystems, includin LCD panels, backlights, video cables, an configuration settings, linkin image quality issues to likely causes an outlinin safe adjustment an replacement steps.
LCD panel types and backlight systemsVideo signal formats and cablingBrightness, contrast, and gamma setupImage artifacts and display diagnosticsMounting hardware and tilt mechanismsLesson 9Probe types: convex, linear, endocavitary — construction and acoustic elementsDis section detail major probe types an dem internal construction, includin array geometry, backin an matchin layers, an acoustic lenses, linkin design features to performance, failure modes, an safe handlin practices.
Convex probes: geometry and applicationsLinear probes: structure and use casesEndocavitary probes: design and safetyPiezoelectric arrays and matching layersBacking, damping, and acoustic lens design
