M2540-92000-01 A M2540 Ultrasound System Field Service ManualPage 98 Performance Tests: Electrical Safety Tests

4.Connect ECG leads to the ultrasound system, but do not connect the ECG leads to the analyzer yet.

5.In normal polarity, perform a lead isolation test. Record the reading in microamperes. This reading is the correction factor used in step 7.

6.Connect all ECG leads to the appropriate jacks on the analyzer and perform a lead isolation test. Record the reading in microamperes.

7.Subtract the step 5 correction factor from the step 6 reading to get an accurate isolation leakage measurement. Record this value. Check that the value is within the limit specified in Figure 6-4on page 97.

NOTE Some analyzers do not require subtracting the correction factor from the lead isolation reading. Refer to the analyzer’s documentation for more information.

Transducer Tests

Two electrical leakage current tests for transducers are described in this section. To insure patient safety, it is very important to verify the integrity of the insulating layers of all transducers.

When performing the safety tests, saline solution in a container is used as a conductive medium (see Figure 4-4on page 53). The solution penetrates any cracks or holes in the transducer insulation and provides an electrical path between the submerged lead wire and the inner transducer shield.

“Transducer Safety Testing: Test Setup and Theory” on page 52 includes supporting information about the transducer tests. This is supplemental information, and is not required to complete the tests.

NOTE Before proceeding with any transducer test, thoroughly inspect the transducer. If the transducer is a TEE, check that its steering controls are working properly.

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