ALPINION Medical Systems E-CUBE 15 EX
ALPINION Medical Systems · Model E-CUBE 15 EX
[u]General Imaging specialized features[/u] Elastography Elastography displays the gradient value of the stiffness of soft tissues which offers useful diagnostic information like detection of tumor. [u]SRI / FullSRI[/u] FullSRI is ALPINION’s unique speckle reduction filtering technology that minimizes artifacts and enhances edge boundaries. [u]Xpeed[/u] Xpeed is a one-button optimization tool for efficient diagnostic flow. It optimizes images in 2D, Color flow and Doppler modes. [u]Cardiovascular specialized features[/u] CUBE Strain and Stress Echo offer an accurate diagnosis of cardiac disorders by quantifying myocardial deformation. Full Cardiac Measurement Packages & DICOM Cardiac Structured Report [u]Auto IMT[/u] Carotid scanning observes in early stage of arteriosclerosis. ALPINION’s Auto IMT software enables accurate and automatic measurements for the thickness of the upper and lower intima-media through a single line near the intima. [u]PITHI & FTHI - Advanced Harmonic Imaging[/u] PITHI (Phase Inversion Tissue Harmonic Imaging) and FTHI (Filtered Tissue Harmonic Imaging) permit accurate diagnosis through rapid and clean images. Extreme High Density Multi-active layer transducer, MP1-5X and Extreme high density single crystal Transducer, SP1-5X [u]Women’s Health specialized features[/u] Volume Master ALPINION’s intuitive 3D/4D software offers fast rendering speed and outstanding rendering quality for diagnosis. [u]Live HQ[/u] The combination of qualified 3D/4D transducers with strong performance reliability and geometrical accuracy enables ALPINION’s Live HQ software to render a realistic fetal shape. [u]Auto NT[/u] Semi-auto traced measurement tool of the Nuchal Translucency in the first trimester Elastography Extreme High Density Endovaginal transducer with world widest angle FOV (Max 230°), EV3-10X / EC3-10X High Density 3D Endovaginal transducer, VE3-10H [u]Features for MSK, Orthopedic and other applications[/u] ALPINION’s renowned linear transducer set [u]Needle Vision[/u] Needle Vision dramatically enhances visibility of needle tips, which enables much more efficient and faster targetting. [u]Xpeed[/u] Xpeed is a one-button optimization tool for efficient diagnostic flow. It optimizes images in 2D, Color flow and Doppler modes. [u]SRI / FullSRI[/u] FullSRI is ALPINION’s unique speckle reduction filtering technology that minimizes artifacts and enhances edge boundaries. SCI (Spatial Compounding Imaging) and FCI (Frequency Compounding Imaging) [u]Net CUBE CARE[/u] The Net CUBE CARE is ALPINION’s network-based remote customer service. It is a convenient service to access E-CUBE system on network and troubleshoot any problem promptly. [u]CUBE View[/u] CUBE View is ALPINION’s world’s first real-time ultrasound image sharing solution.
Key tips
- ·Never bypass a radiation interlock to "just get the image" - this is one of the few true zero-tolerance rules in BMET work.
- ·Trend image-quality phantom results over time - drift shows up before an outright failure does.
- ·Portable/mobile units take real physical abuse from transport - check wheel locks and cable strain reliefs more often than fixed units.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Poor 2D image quality across multiple probes
HighSymptoms: Noisy, low-contrast or non-uniform image, missing sector, drop-out that follows the system not the probe.
Root cause: Front-end / beamformer board fault, a probe-port (connector) board fault, or a system-board fault.
Transducer not recognised / probe-port fault
MediumSymptoms: A probe works on one port but not another, or is not detected at all.
Root cause: Worn probe-port connector or a scan-connector board fault.
Will not boot / intermittent shutdown
HighSymptoms: Dead system, hangs at boot, or powers off under load.
Root cause: Power supply / DC converter, the system battery, or a system-board fault.
Control panel / touchscreen or monitor fault
MediumSymptoms: Unresponsive TGC sliders or keys, distorted or blank display.
Root cause: Control-panel board, touchscreen, or the monitor.
Overheating / loud cooling fan
LowSymptoms: Thermal-shutdown warning, fan roar, hot exhaust.
Root cause: Failed or dust-clogged cooling fan or blocked air path.
DICOM / network / storage fault
LowSymptoms: Studies will not send to PACS, images will not archive, worklist empty.
Root cause: Network configuration or a storage-drive fault.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Front-end / beamformer board
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Difficult
Probe-port / scan-connector board
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Power supply / DC converter
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Control-panel / touchscreen assembly
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Cooling fan
Class Major service partRel. cost $R&R Moderate
System hard drive
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front-end / beamformer board | Major service part | $$$$ | Difficult |
| Probe-port / scan-connector board | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Power supply / DC converter | Major service part | $$$ | Difficult |
| Control-panel / touchscreen assembly | Major service part | $$$ | Moderate |
| Cooling fan | Major service part | $ | Moderate |
| System hard drive | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Daily QC per modality: image-quality phantom test
- ·Tube and detector inspection
- ·Annual state-required radiation safety survey
- ·Vendor-scheduled preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Poor image quality or a probe not recognised
- Try the probe on a second port and a known-good probe on the suspect port.
- Wipe off all gel, inspect the lens, and scan a phantom or your own forearm.
- Inspect the probe-port connectors for bent pins or debris.
- Run any built-in front-end / channel diagnostics.
- Replace the probe-port board or front-end board as isolated.
Symptom: Will not boot or shuts down
- Confirm mains and the on/off sequence per the manual.
- Check the power-supply / DC-converter outputs.
- Note any boot / POST beep or code.
- Reseat the system boards.
- Refer the power supply or system board as isolated.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Radiology / Imaging department
- Emergency Department (portable units)
- Operating Room (C-arms)
- Cath lab
- Bedside ICU (portable X-ray)
Documents & Manuals
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