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User’s Manual for BioCon-500TM
Safety Summary
1. Since the surface of the Probe affects the result of data, users should keep as follows; (1) Clean the cap of probe with tissue before using the device. (2) Apply gel on the top of probe, position the probe on the abdomen of patient, and start scanning. (3) Try to scan at least 2 ~ 3 times to get more accurate results. (4) Remove and re-apply gel after scanning 4 ~ 5 times, to scan again. (5) Remove the residual gel on the probe’s surface after scanning finished. (6) Move carefully not to drop the probe off.
2. The device can be used as being charged. In case of using the device as being charged, users should assure if the device is connected to the charger. 3. The device should be made its adapter parted from the main unit with the charging lamp(Yellow) off. 4. The indication lamps (Green, Yellow) are turned off automatically in SCAN mode and turned on as the SCAN mode is terminated, which users should not be misconceived for an equipment failure. 5. In case the error message appears, users can refer to the operation manual and take a proper action. [p. 30, 3.9 Error Message] 6. The device should be used after ultrasonic gel applied on the probe or patient’s abdomen. Thus, users should avoid using this device against patients with skin disease or injury. 7. In order to get more accurate data, the probe should be positioned toward patient’s bladder during examination.
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8. The device is turned off automatically in 7 minutes if not used, which is set as default and can be changed as adjusting the value of ‘Auto Power’ in ‘Maintenance Mode’. 9. Do not decompose by yourself if a failure is detected as it may cause additional failure. 10. The device must not be used without the battery module of main unit. 11. When you scan the bladder of patient, you must place the scan button on the probe to the right side of patient.
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1. Introduction BioCon-500TM is the device that measures the volume of bladder and the residual urine using echo effect of ultrasound. BioCon-500TM is composed of the main unit processing data and the ultrasonic probe. Main unit consists of LCD for display, thermal printer for output results and USB terminal for transferring the measured data to PC.
Fig 1.1 BioCon-500
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2. Composition of BioCon-500 BioCon-500 consists of the main unit and the ultrasonic probe.
2.1. Functions of each part of the main unit
Fig. 2.1 Front of main unit
No.
Item
Function
1
LCD
2
Thermal printer
3
Indication lamp
4
Select button
Function menu selection
5
Power button
Turns on / off main unit power
6
PRINT button
Prints measured data to thermal printer
7
SCAN button
For SCAN function
Displays menu, indicates current state Prints out measured data. Green lamp(left) : Adaptor connection status Yellow lamp(right) : Charging status
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Fig. 2.2 Right-side view of main unit No.
Item
Function
Remark
1
Phone terminal
Updates software of system
RS232
2
USB terminal
Transmits measured data to PC
3
Probe terminal
Connects probe to main unit.
Will be expanded hereafter
Fig. 2.3 Left-side view of main unit No.
Item
Function
1
Adapter terminal
Connects charging DC adapter to main unit.
Remark
Fig. 2.4 Rear view of main unit
No.
Item
1
Handle
Function When Carrying to a close distance.
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Fig. 2.4 Ultrasonic probe and cable
No.
Item
Function
1
Probe cap
Transmits and receives ultrasound signal
2
Cable
Connects between probe and main unit.
3
Connector
4
SCAN button
Junction part between ultrasonic cable and main probe terminal The same function as SCAN button of main unit.
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User’s Manual for BioCon-500TM 2.3 System diagram
Fig. 2.5. System Diagram (excluding power unit)
* PC software will be expanded hereafter.
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3. How to use 3.1 Preliminary preparation for use 3.1.1 Check charging status of device. 3.1.2 Check the connection between main unit and probe. 3.1.3 Apply ultrasonic gel on probe cap evenly. 3.1.4 The probe should be placed on the lower abdomen at 4 cm away from the pubis and positioned toward the bladder. 3.1.5 The probe should be placed in the direction of scan button toward the right side of patient.
3.2 Explanation about 2 modes The device can be operated in 2 modes, which are standard mode and advanced mode. 3.2.1 Standard Mode
1) General view
Fig.3.1 Initial page of Standard Mode
Fig.3.2 SCAN function screen in standard mode
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Fig.3.3 SCAN result screen in standard mode
Fig. 3.4 Image of printer output in standard mode (Print Option :
Raw Image)
2) Functions in Standard Mode
Function GEN. (←)
RESET(→)
Description Push the left arrow key to change the gender as fig.3.5.
Push the right arrow key to go to initial page as Fig.3.1 in any status.
Print out the current SCAN results in one session as Fig.3.4. PRINT
“NO DATA AVAILABE” message appears if pressing PRINT button without having any measured data.
SETUP(↑)
Push the up arrow key to go to SETUP page (See page 16, 3.4.1 SETUP in Standard Mode )
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Down Key(↓)
SAVE(↑)
To review next plane images, press down key
In result screen to save the data which has the maximum volume in current session, press up arrow key.
Fig. 3.5
Selection of gender in standard mode
3.2.2 Advanced Mode
1) General view
Fig.3.6 Initial page of Advanced Mode
Fig.3.7 Advanced SCAN standby
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Fig.3.8 Image of scanning in advanced mode
Fig. 3.9 Advanced mode scan result (Scan Result : B-Mode)
Fig.3.10 Advanced Mode PRINT sheet
Fig.3.10.a1 Load saved data
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Fig.3.10.a2 The data loaded
Fig.3.10.a3 When I press “ERASE” to delete saved data.
Fig.3.10.a4. When there is no saved data, this screen will be dsiaplayed.
2) Functions in Advanced Mode
Figure Number
Function
Key
Description
SCAN
SCAN
Start the scan action.
GEN. ←
LEFT
Change the gender.
LOAD→
RIGHT
Load saved data in flash ROM. Go to advanced PRINT menu as in Fig.3.37
3.6
Refer to 3.6 Print function in Advanced Mode for detailed information. Push the up arrow key to go to SETUP
SETUP↑
UP
page (See page 20, 3.4.2 SETUP in Advanced Mode )
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Figure Number
Function
Key
SCAN
SCAN
Start the scan action.
GEN. ←
LEFT
Change the gender.
RESET→
RIGHT
No operation
B/M↑
UP
EXIT↓
DOWN
Function
Key
SCAN
SCAN
GEN. ←
LEFT
RESET→
RIGHT
SAVE↑
UP
NEXT↓
DOWN
Function
Key
SCAN
SCAN
Start the scan action.
GEN. ←
LEFT
Change the gender.
RESET→
RIGHT
Go to Advanced ready page as Fig. 3.7.
SAVE↑
UP
NEXT↓
DOWN
Function
Key
NEXT↑
UP
PAGE↓
DOWN
ERASE←
LEFT
EXIT→
RIGHT
3.7
Figure Number
3.8
Figure Number
3.9
Figure Number
3.10.a1
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Description
Toggle between image/outline display in result screen(Fig.3.9). Go to initial page as Fig. 3.6.
Description
Do not respond any key in this screen.
Description
Save the data which have maximum volume in current session. To review next plane images.
Description
Only for display message to wait a moment. Do not respond any key input.
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Figure Number
Function
Key
NEXT↑
UP
PAGE↓
DOWN
Display next two images in current data.
ERASE←
LEFT
Display erase menu.
EXIT→
RIGHT
Go to initial page as Fig. 3.6.
Function
Key
Description
Erase
Exit
LEFT
Function
Key
NEXT↑
UP
No operation.
PAGE↓
DOWN
No operation.
ERASE←
LEFT
No operation.
No operation.
EXIT→
RIGHT
Go to initial page as Fig. 3.6.
3.10.a2
Figure Number
3.10.a3
Figure Number
3.10.a4
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Description Display next saved data.
Print current saved data according to print option set previously.
Erase current saved data. After erasing next saved data is displayed. Redisplay current saved data.
Description
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User’s Manual for BioCon-500TM 3.3 Positioning of Ultrasonic Probe (1) Push the scan button one time and enter into the pre-scan function. Through the
pre-scan function, try to have the bladder placed in the center of scan section and try
to
get
the
biggest
image.
Then
push
the
scan
button
one
more
time
to
start
measuring the residual urine.
(2) Scanning time is around 4 seconds and the probe should be kept steady.
(3) After scanning finished, LCD displays the measurement result.
(4) If the center of the bladder image leans toward a certain area(up, down, left, and
right), go back to the step (1) and start again from pre-scan.
(5) To make the bladder in the center of circle, keep the probe location and adjust the
angle of the probe as below.
※
After pushing the scan button one time as (1) above, you can stop the pre-scanning
and come back to the initial page when pushing the Down Key(↓) for a while(more than 1 second).
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In the direction of leg
In the direction of right
In the direction of left
In the direction of head
(6) When LCD displays as ‘Fig. Result a’, the sign ‘(<?)’ above the current value means that part of the whole bladder is located out of scan range in the previous scanning attempt.
Fig. result a
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User’s Manual for BioCon-500TM (7) When LCD displays as ‘Fig. Result b’, the sign ‘(<?)’ above the maximum value means that part of the whole bladder is located out of scan range in the maximum value among all the scanning attempts in current session.
Fig. result b
(8) When LCD displays as ‘Fig. Result c’, the sign ‘(<?)’ above the current value means that part of the whole bladder is located out of scan range in the previous scanning attempt, as (6), and at the same time the sign ‘(<?)’ above the maximum value means that part of the whole bladder is located out of scan range in the maximum value among all the scanning attempts, as (7).
Fig. result c
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3.4 SETUP in 2 modes 3.4.1 Standard Mode There are some kinds of setup in standard mode. In SETUP mode, all arrow keys are used to move a cursor.
-. Chang the date and time -. System mode setup -. Print option setup -. Prescan Enable setup
1) Changing the date and time
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a. Move the cursor at Set Date/Time by up or down key
b. Push the Enter key (inside arrow keys)
Fig. 3.11 c. Move the cursor to the position by left or right arrow key, push up or down key for selecting digits.
d. Push the Enter key after Fig. 3.12
changing date / time.
e. Move the cursor to Exit by down arrow key. Push the Enter key to exit setup page
Fig. 3.13
2) System Mode SETUP
a. Move the cursor to System Mode by up or down key
b. Push the Enter key (inside arrow keys)
Fig. 3.14
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