M2540 Ultrasound System
Field Service Manual
M2540-92000-01 A
November 2002
Copyright © 2002 by Philips Medical Systems All rights reserved
1 About This Manual
About This
Manual
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.