Product Manual

Safety
7-10 Vscan – User Manual
GM092207 02
AII types of electronic equipment may characteristically cause
electromagnetic interference with other equipment, transmitted
either through air or connecting cables. The term
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), indicates the capability of
the equipment to curb electromagnetic influence from other
equipment, while at the same time not affecting other equipment
with similar electromagnetic radiation.
Radiated or conducted electromagnetic signals can cause
distortion, degradation, or artifacts in the ultrasound image
which may impair the ultrasound unit’s essential performance
(see page 7-15).
There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment is found to cause or
respond to interference, attempt to correct the problem by one
or more of the following measures:
• Re-orient or re-locate the affected device.
• Increase the separation between the unit and the affected
device.
• Power the equipment from a source other than that of the
affected device.
• Consult the service representative for further suggestions.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any interference or
responses caused by the use of interconnecting cables other
than those recommended, or by unauthorized changes or
modifications to this unit. Unauthorized changes or
modifications could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
To comply with the regulations on electromagnetic interference,
all interconnecting cables to peripheral devices must be
shielded and properly grounded. Use of cables not properly
shielded and grounded may result in the equipment causing or
responding to radio frequency interference, in violation of the
European Union Medical Device Directive and FCC regulations.
Devices which intrinsically transmit radio waves such as cellular
phones, radio transceivers, mobile radio transmitters,
radio-controlled toys, and so on, should preferably not be
operated near the unit. See page 7-15 about the recommended
minimum separation distances between portable and mobile RF
communications equipment and the ultrasound unit.
Any electrical device can unintentionally emit electromagnetic
waves. However, minimum device separation distances cannot
be calculated for such unspecified radiation. When the
ultrasound unit is used adjacent to or in close proximity to other