M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service Manual Page 7
General Information: System Description
The system control panel includes four numbered option buttons whose functions are assigned
by the customer. See the online Help file for details on configuring these controls.
System Description
Major ultrasound system components are described on the following pages. These descriptions
include important features of the cart, monitor, system control panel, Physio module, e-box, and
system power supply.
References to the left and the right sides of the system are as viewed from the front of the cart.

Cart

The cart supports the system and acts as the chassis into which all system components are
installed and interconnected.
A height adjustment lets you adjust the system control panel and monitor for operator comfort.
An Input/Output (I/O) panel at the rear of the cart contains three connectors for
communication between the system and a network, and for controlling certain legacy printers.
The foot switch port, an equipotential lug, and the system ground lug are also on the I/O panel.
The panel is at the center of the lower part of the cart, and is accessible to the system operator.
See “I/O Panel” on page 45 for more information about the I/O panel.

Cart Wheels

Four wheels at the cart base provide system maneuverability and braking. All four wheels swivel,
and the front wheels can be fixed straight and locked. Foot pedals on the two front wheels lock
and unlock the front wheels to prevent the cart from rolling. Locking the wheels immobilizes the
system during patient procedures.

PC

The M2540A uses a personal computer (PC) as a central processor. The PC houses several
components as standard equipment. These include the acoustic processor input/output (APIO)
board, a video card, a CD-RW drive, and a floppy disk drive.