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Acclarix AX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Imaging
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5 Imaging
The imaging modes are entered and exited via dedicated hard keys along the right side of the
console.
Key
Description
The B-mode key behaves differently than the other mode keys. B-mode imaging is
the baseline state of the system. Therefore, the B key returns to B-mode imaging at
any time from any display on the system. See section 5.1 for B-mode controls.
Invokes and exits strip Doppler mode. Press D button and press PW/CW on the
touch screen to switch to CW mode (requires P5-1XQ transducer). See section
5.2/5.3 for Doppler controls.
Invokes and exits color modes, including Color, Power Doppler Imaging (PDI) and
Directional Power Doppler Imaging (DPDI). The default color mode is determined
by the preset and can be changed while Color is active. See section 5.4 for Color
controls.
Invokes and exits M-mode. See section 5.5 for M-mode controls
Table 5-1 Mode Control Hard Buttons
5.1 B-mode
5.1.1. B-mode Touch Screen Controls
The following touch screen controls impact the B-mode image. Touch screen controls can be
located where you want them to be. See section 3.8 for details.
Name
Control
Description
TGC
The Time Gain Control (TGC) adjusts the gain of the image at
different depths. Each slider can be adjusted separately, or you can
drag your finger vertically to set all of the sliders to a new setting.
Auto
The Auto push button controls automatically updates the Gain and
TGC. Each single press of the button renews the automatic
optimization.
Dynamic
Range
The Dynamic Range, or log compression, adjusts how echo
intensities are converted to brightness. A high dynamic range
presents a flat image, while a low dynamic range present a large
range of intensities.