Philips M2540 service manual

M2540 Ultrasound SystemField Service Manual

M2540-92000-01 A

November 2002

This manual provides information for troubleshooting and servicing

the Philips M2540A ultrasound system. Brief overviews for each

section in this book are listed below:

Section 1, “General Information,” presents a product overview and a

description of major features, and lists applicable safety standards.

Section 2, “Specifications,” describes the physical and electrical

specifications of the M2540A.

Section 3, “Safety,” discusses safety issues pertinent to the ultrasound

system, and describes ESD precautions to be taken when servicing the

system.

Section 4, “Theory of Operation,” includes a technical overview of

system functions. Functional descriptions are given for each system

circuit board. Functional block diagrams show the scanner and the

scan converter sections. This section also includes explanations of the

theories behind the electrical safety tests in the Performance Tests

section.

Section 5, “Installation,” explains how to unpack and assemble the

system, how to install peripheral devices, and how to configure the

system’s parameters.

Section 6, “Performance Tests,” comprises all tests and diagnostic

procedures that apply to the M2540A, including electrical safety tests.

The chapter emphasizes patient, operator, and service personnel

safety, and system safety. A procedure for verifying complete system

operation is included.