Easi-Scan manual
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1. Electrical connection to the power pack is through the gold pads on battery and scanner Power pack output is protected with a resetting fuse but care should be taken to prevent short circuiting the gold connector pins and pads Battery metering relies on internal calculation Repeated cycling without complete discharge or charge completion will result in increasingly inaccurate battery level indication For peak performance and for most accurate battery meter indication batteries should occasionally be run flat followed by a complete charge cycle Occasionally every ten cycles or once a fortnight discharge until the scanner automatically switches off followed by a complete charge in one go preferably from the mains supply Notes The biggest difference you can make towards battery longevity is the occasional full discharge recharge cycle This not only helps maintain maximum capacity but ensures updated calibration of the integrated charge control circuit for optimum charge control which in turn ensures maximum battery lifetime Corrections are also made to battery level metering for continued accuracy Charging is normally terminated by Delta V method however this cannot always be relied upon particularly when charging in short bursts e g top up charging between jobs or in car with Cigar power cycling on engine start etc In the absence of Delta V termination known capacity is used to terminate charging for minimal cell stress Memo2. User operation Sealed 4 button key pad with LED User functions e Selection of operating modes optimised to application automatically setting suitable range frequency amp post processing e g dynamic range edge enhancement e Early pregnancy ovary e Later pregnancy e Detail e Overall Gain adjustable e Image freeze e Foetal ageing reference e Follicle auto sizing e Image store and review with filename entry by keypanel or over Bluetooth User output Waterproof User connector provides power and selectable signal output e Composite NTSC video format for display headset Video review or Video printer accessories using adapter lead accessory e Digital Video out proprietary format for wrist display accessory e USB PC connection using adapter lead accessory 16 Power output 5V 250mA max Storage 100 images with user entered image file identity Stored on non volatile internal flash memory image format 640x480 bitmap 8bpp Probe e Broadband straight linear rectal e Active array length 65mm e Frequency range 4 5 to 8 5 MHz e 128 element crystal array e 16 digital channels Power e External battery gives four hours continuous use e Charge time 5 hours e Runtime extended with auto standby enabled e Indicator on screen Low battery audible buzzer Temperature range e 10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F Please note that frequent usage above 35 C 95 F will shorten battery lifetime Video
3. button to switch the relevant Sub Menu on or off In normal operation Sizing not selected see 1 3 6 with no menu displayed the up and down buttons control the Gain setting To clear the menu or navigate to the previous menu press and hold the Select button O 1 3 2 Mode selection The scanner loads the preferred start up mode when switched on Press the Select button to bring up the menu use the arrow buttons to highlight MODE and press the Select button to display the Mode Menu Use the Up amp Down buttons to select preferred mode Detail Foetal Sexing Ovary Early Pregnancy Late Pregnancy eS The preferred start up mode will be stored automatically when the unit is powered off 1 3 3 Mode description The detail mode uses greater magnification high frequency operation and wider dynamic range for superficial study of tissues down to 6cm The Foetal Sexing mode provides optimized image settings for foetal sexing work Depth of study is limited to 8cm The Ovary Early pregnancy mode gives a large magnification and uses a higher ultrasound frequency to give greater resolution Depth of study is limited to 8cm The Later pregnancy mode provides a deeper scan up to 11cm using a lower frequency to enable greater penetration 1 3 4 Gain control The gain may be adjusted via the menu press the Select button to bring up the menu use the arrow buttons to highlight Gain and press the Select button to display the Gain Menu
4. the Cattle ID will form the image filename The Cattle ID will only be displayed when the image is frozen Selecting Cattle ID from the Main Menu brings up the Cattle ID entry menu The operator can use the Up amp Down buttons to select the digit to be changed pressing Select highlights the digit and its value can be changed by using the Up amp Down buttons pressing select again returns to the digit selection mode To exit this Sub Menu it is necessary to either wait for the Menu to blank or press and hold the Select button until the scanner beeps twice and the menu exits easi scan 1 3 11 Output Selection The operator can select from 3 different uses on the front panel user connector Caution If you rely on a viewing device plugged into the scanner display connector altering this setting will interrupt viewing making it difficult to revert to correct setting It is recommended you do not alter this setting unless you have a Wireless monitor which will continue to display regardless of changes to the Output Selection setting The Output Sub Menu can be accessed by Selecting Output from the Main Menu Use Select button to choose from the following output options Wrist display Selecting this option feeds a digital video signal out of the front panel this option is used with the BCF Wrist Display accessory Goggles Selecting this option feeds a standard greyscale NTSC video signal out of the front panel this option is
5. this name will Freeze Unfreeze the scanner Initial pairing between your Bluetooth device and your Easi Scan will require you to enter a Passkey Refer to the manual for your Bluetooth device for details on pairing with another device The passkey for Easi Scan is 0000 four zeros Appendix B USB Image Retrieval Warning Select USB from the Output Sub Menu on your Scanner BEFORE connecting the USB cable Once images have been copied disconnect the USB cable before switching your scanner off Note The scanner identifies itself as a Removable Flash Drive and will function with Windows Apple and Linux computers To retrieve stored images from the scanner select USB from the Output Sub Menu Connect the USB adapter cable accessory to the front panel and connect the USB plug to a computer The scanner will identify itself as a USB Flash drive with the name Easi Scan if necessary perform any mounting operations required by your operating system Once the drive has mounted all of the stored images will be visible as bmp bitmap images which can be copied to the computer and opened in most image viewers The scanner is read only and images cannot be deleted via the connected computer To clear the images stored on the scanner disconnect the USB lead and Select DELETE ALL from the scanner menu available when REVIEW is selected from the IMAGE sub menu See Image storage and Review section 12
6. 2 Care amp Maintenance 2 1 EASI SCAN amp POWER PACKS The Easi Scan is designed for reliability in the veterinary and animal husbandry marketplace Our engineers and their appointed agents are available to provide rapid service assistance to ensure optimum performance of BCF systems However there is no substitute for careful usage We state that the Easi Scan is SPLASHPROOF indeed it is sealed to IP65 but you should note the following IMPORTANT POINTS 1 The unit is not sealed against jets of water Water will penetrate your scanner if it is hosed down or rinsed under a fast flowing tap The unit is NOT corrosion proof and thus it should not be left wet Some types of goggles are not waterproof and care should be taken to avoid submersion 4 The standalone charger battery charger and charging carry case are not waterproof avoid getting them wet wee Cleaning e Antibacterial wet wipes are particularly effective for scanner battery and probe wipedown and reduce the need for drying This prevents problems related to corrosion following washdown e The plastic scanner power pack and carry pack can also be cleaned using a cloth soap and warm water e Sponging down or even brief shallow submersion is less aggressive than rinsing or hosing down e Thoroughly dry the scanner before storage or charging Take care to detach the external power pack and ensure interconnect areas are dry also e Neoprene Scanner waist pouch may be mac
7. ating on the probe face The probe has a protective sheath covering the length of cable subject to greatest wear and flexing Any damage to this sheath or the rest of the cable should be repaired before further use to prevent moisture ingress that will rapidly damage the probe The probe should be checked regularly for such damage Gels Use only gels recommended by BCF Technology Ltd Do not store the probe in gel Cleaning The probe may be cleaned by removing all organic protein residue and disinfecting using an IPA or 10 bleach wipe Do not soak transducer in IPA or bleach Storage Clean and dry the probe head prior to storage in dry location Do not store the transducer in gels or cleaning disinfecting solutions This will lead to premature deterioration of transducer materials Warning Never sterilize the transducer with autoclave ultraviolet gamma radiation gas steam or heat sterilization techniques Severe damage will result Do not expose the transducer to materials containing the following agents e Acetone e Methanol e Mineral oil e lodine e Freon e Industrial cleaners e Materials containing perfumes lotions gels etc Transducers must not be soaked in alcohol bleach or hydrogen peroxide 15 easi scan Technical Specification Digital ultrasound scanner with fixed probe Size 22 x 15x7cm 6x8 5x2 5in Weight 2 kg 4 Ib with battery Mechanical Splashproof rugged plastic casing Sealed to IP65
8. can be changed by using the Up amp Down buttons pressing Select again returns to the digit selection mode To exit this Sub Menu it is necessary to either wait for the Menu to blank or press and hold the Select button until the scanner beeps twice and the menu exits 1 4 7 Factory Reset Selecting Reset from this Sub Menu will reset all settings to factory defaults stored images are not affected 1 4 8 Menu Timer Selecting Short from this Sub Menu will set the time the menu is displayed to about one second Selecting Long from this Sub Menu will set the time the menu is displayed to about four seconds 11 easi scan Appendix A Bluetooth Control The Easi Scan allows control of certain scanner functions via Bluetooth all functions are controlled in the same manner A Bluetooth device phone PDA PC etc sends an address entry vcard where the Name takes one of the following forms M Sending this name will switch to the next mode MD Sending this name will switch to Detail mode MF Sending this name will switch to Foetal Sexing mode MO Sending this name will switch to Ovary Early mode ML Sending this name will switch to Late mode C followed by Cattle Identification Sending this name followed by a space and the Cattle ID number will change the cattle ID on the scanner P Practice Name Sending this name followed by a space and the Practice name will change the practice name on the scanner F Sending
9. e 4 Switch Vertical Off and switch Threshold On 5 Use the Up and Down buttons until the two small indicators are positioned at the edges of the follicle The size of the follicle will be displayed in millimeters on the lower right of the screen 1 3 7 Foetal Ageing Mode The Easi Scan provides indicators which show the sizes of the Crown Rump Length and Trunk Diameter of a cattle foetus at various stages of development Note The scanner will display the ageing lines in all modes except detail mode Selecting Ageing from the main menu will bring up the Sub Menu which allows the operator to select from the following indicators 5 7 Weeks 6 8 Weeks 7 9 Weeks 9 11 Weeks 10 12 Weeks and Off Each setting will display CRL and or TD of the correct size for a foetus of that gestation 1 3 8 Auto Standby Mode The Easi Scan has a low power standby mode which can be enabled by selecting a duration from the Standby Sub Menu If the scanner does not detect an ultrasound image for the period selected in the Standby Sub Menu then it switches to low power mode In this mode the power consumption is halved by using a non imaging scan but ultrasound echoes are continually monitored On detecting ultrasound echoes or in response to any button press the scanner immediately reverts to normal imaging 1 3 9 Image Storage and Review The Easi Scan allows the operator to store up to 100 images on the scanner To store a fr
10. easi scan Instruction manual Innovative Imaging easi scan Contents Introduction System features Operator safety 1 Operating instructions 1 1 Preliminary switch on 1 2 Power 1 3 Scanning 1 4 Scanner setup Appendix A Bluetooth control Appendix B USB image retrieval 2 Care amp maintenance 2 1 Easi Scan and powerpacks 2 2 Battery charging 2 3 Easi Scan probe Technical specification Accessories Distributors Innovative Imaging page easi scan Introduction BCF Technology Ltd is the market leader in the development and production of ultrasonic real time pregnancy scanners for most animal species The company has been developing and manufacturing these systems for the last 28 years Using the latest state of the art technology we have combined cutting edge digital imaging with low power consumption and miniaturisation to produce Easi Scan a small light robust portable and truly versatile ultrasound scanner The Easi Scan is designed and manufactured in Scotland by BCF Technology Ltd 3 Tailend Court Starlaw Road Livingston EH54 8TE Scotland UK Tel 44 0 1506 460023 Fax 44 0 1506 460045 info bcftechnology com www bcftechnology com As specialists in providing ultrasound imaging equipment for veterinary and animal husbandry applications we realise the importance of equipment reliability and speed of response should service assistance be required Our engineers and their app
11. hine washed e Warning The scanner and power pack must not be stored damp severe corrosion will result See separate section for probe care e Your equipment should be returned periodically to a BCF qualified service engineer The service agent will use special test equipment to thoroughly check the instrument and advise of any work that appears to be necessary Any other service problems should be referred to our qualified service engineers 2 2 BATTERY CHARGING The external battery can be charged in the carry case either while connected to the scanner with the scanner docked or in the battery charging dock The battery can also be charged in the standalone charger The battery LED will flash slowly while charging with the colour indicating the current state of charge Red less than 25 Amber 25 75 Green more than 75 Once fully charged the LED will either show continuous green or a rapid flashing green All batteries will be charged within five hours but will not be damaged by continued charging 13 easi scan The NiMH batteries in the battery pack are paired with charge management circuits to give several hundred recharge cycles While the battery is in a good condition and is fully charged the scanner will run for the duration below This time will vary depending on the display option used e Easi Scan with power pack latched 4 hours Scanner run time may approach double this duration using the Auto Standby feature
12. l start to blink In addition by switching the Low Batt Buzzer option to on the scanner will give an audible indication es 10 1 4 3 Grid amp Graticule Display The Easi Scan allows the operator to display grid and or graticule lines on the image The following options are available Off No Grid or Scale markings displayed Grid 1 2cm A Y2 cm grid is displayed Grid 1cm A 1cm Grid is displayed Scale Scale markings 1 5 cm on Detail mode 1 2cm on other modes are displayed down each side of the image Grid amp Scale A 1cm Grid and Scale markings are displayed 1 4 4 Video link channel Remote monitor option The Easi Scan can transmit to an optional Wireless Monitor To reduce interference and allow the use of multiple Easi Scans the scanner can be set to transmit on one of four Channels Press the Select button to bring up the RF Channel Sub Menu and use the Up amp Down buttons to select the required channel 1 4 5 Bluetooth Enable The Easi Scan can be controlled via Bluetooth See Appendix A This Sub Menu allows the Bluetooth module to be switched On or Off 1 4 6 Practice Data Entry The Easi Scan allows the operator to enter a Practice Name which will be overlaid on any image that is stored Selecting Practice Data from the Setup Sub Menu brings up the Practice Data entry menu The operator can use the Up amp Down buttons to select the digit to be changed pressing Select highlights the digit and its value
13. link stability maybe affected below 10 C 14 F until scanner has warmed up Accessories o Battery pack BUGs goggles Carry bag Carry case Introducer Stand alone charger External battery charger Remote Display Wrist mount LCD display easi scan For a list of Easi Scan distributors visit www bcftechnology com BCF Technology Ltd 3 Tailend Court Starlaw Road Livingston EH54 8TE Scotland UK Tel 44 0 1506 460023 Fax 44 0 1506 460045 info bcftechnology com www bcftechnology com BCF Technology USA Ltd LLC 2625 Highway 14 West Suite K Rochester Minnesota 55901 Tel 507 529 8200 Toll free 800 210 9665 Fax 507 529 8205 usa bcftechnology com www bcftechnology com Innovative Imaging 18 BCF Technology Ltd July 2011
14. ointed agents are available to provide rapid service assistance to ensure optimum performance of BCF systems The Easi Scan meets all essential and safety requirements of all current relevant European Directives The CE mark on the front label is a symbol of this conformance If you require any further information regarding these directives please contact us directly This product is classed as electronic equipment At the end of its useful life it should not be disposed of with general waste it should be taken to a recycling point for electrical electronic equipment The crossed out wheelie bin symbol is placed on the front label as a reminder and in conformance with the European WEEE Directive Note All BCF Technology products are to be used for animal applications only System features Easi Scan is optimised for mobile real time ultrasound scanning giving crisp imaging in target applications with minimum need for operator adjustments e The fixed high resolution broadband probe supports a wide application range from magnified superficial study to deep penetration pregnancy work e Scanner settings are optimised for selected application e The image may be viewed on a choice of displays Display options include head mounted goggles display remote monitor using wireless video link and 3 5 wrist mounted LCD display e Images may be stored for later review Stored images may be uploaded to computer via USB or printed with optional accesso
15. ozen image select Image from the main menu and Select Store from the Image Sub Menu the scanner will then store the image If a Cattle ID has been entered the ID will be overlaid across the top left of the image and the first five characters of the Cattle ID will form the image filename If a Practice ID has been entered this will also be overlaid on the stored image Once the image storage memory is full 100 images newly stored images will overwrite the earliest stored images To review the stored images on the scanner Select Review from the Image Sub Menu and use the Up amp Down buttons to page through the stored images The scanner defaults to reviewing the most recently stored image every time it is switched off or if a new image is stored Otherwise it will return to the last reviewed image during any scan session Stored images may be uploaded to a PC using the USB cable accessory See WARNING and instructions in USB Image Retrieval Appendix B All images stored on the scanner may be removed by selecting the DELETE ALL menu option available in Review mode Select Exit from the Image Sub Menu to leave Image Review mode 1 3 10 Cattle ID Entry The Easi Scan allows the operator to enter a cattle ID number which will be associated with the image once it is stored If a Cattle ID has been entered on storing an image the ID will be overlaid across the top left of the image and the first five characters of
16. reen The external battery charge level is indicated on the Battery LED while the scanner is switched on On power up the scanner will perform a system initialisation displaying the Main Menu current operating mode and battery level indicator In addition a grey bar will be visible down the left side of the display fig 1 The onscreen battery indicator gives a more accurate indication of the battery charge remaining in the external battery If viewing on a display headset the headset may need to be switched on separately The scanner will beep a second time indicating system initialisation is complete and the system is ready to function Note The scanner will power on with the same settings it had when last switched off To switch the scanner off press and hold the power button until the scanner beeps twice fig 1 fig 4 fig 2 fig 3 Freeze 00 00 VERTICAL easi scan ena OVARY EARLY 1 3 SCANNING Easi Scan has several selectable preset scanning application modes System GAIN may be varied to suit current study A short press on the Power button will Freeze and Unfreeze the image 1 3 1 Standard operation The scanner loads the preferred settings at power on and is ready for use To change a setting press the Select button L to switch the main menu on In the absence of any button presses the Menu disappears after a short user selectable period Use the Up A and Down VY buttons to navigate the menu and the Select
17. ries e Lightweight unit for less strain e Four hours continuous use from external rechargeable battery and even longer using the auto Standby function e The unit is water resistant to IP65 see comments later in manual e Easily cleaned all component parts can be wiped down to clean Operator safety Easi Scan is designed to run from its external battery latched to the scanner The batteries must be charged using only the BCF Standalone charger battery charger or integrated carry case powered from the car power outlet 12V DC or the BCF mains power supply The carry case must not be closed during charging If the unit must be charged using the mains adapter use only in dry conditions Although the Easi Scan runs from a low voltage source high voltages are generated inside the unit For this reason no attempt should be made to disassemble the scanner easi scan 1 Operating instructions 1 1 PRELIMINARY SWITCH ON Ensure that the external battery is securely latched to the top of the scanner Switch on the remote video monitor if used ensuring correct receive channel selected Attach the wrist display or goggles to the user connector port on top of the scanner fig 2 Check the plug and socket are free from debris Align the dots on the plug and socket and push to click in place 1 2 POWER To power the scanner on press and hold the power button fig 3 until the scanner beeps The control panel LED fig 4 will illuminate g
18. ry effect if NiMH batteries are not used regularly weekly or fully repeatedly using only a fraction of full capacity there will be a temporary reduction in available capacity with resulting reduced run times After the battery has been exercised the full capacity returns A return to almost full capacity is achieved with a complete charge discharge cycle Further marginal improvement in capacity may be seen progressively over two to three complete charge discharge cycles Do not store the scanner for extended periods without occasional exercise Store the scanner fully charged particularly in hot climates Notes This is only relevant if your scanner will remain unused for 6 months or more Some permanent reduction in capacity can be incurred through prolonged storage without occasional recharging Battery charge will not be maintained very long in storage particularly at higher ambient temperatures Batteries can lose as much as 30 of their charge in 1 month s storage WARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons an appliance should never be left unattended when plugged into mains or 12V cigarette lighter 2 3 EASI SCAN PROBE While every attempt has been made to make the probe as rugged as possible the crystal array remains vulnerable and should be protected from knocks Even a small knock against a hard object can cause damage to the probe elements situated behind the thin rubber co
19. then use the Up amp Down keys to adjust the Gain Pressing the Up and Down keys will adjust the Gain while the menu is not on screen and if the scanner is not in Sizing Mode neither Threshold nor Vertical are displayed at the lower left The current gain setting 1 to 10 will be briefly displayed at the top of the screen easi scan 1 3 5 On farm timer control The Easi Scan provides a timer which can be used to monitor On farm time Its operation is as follows Select Timer from the main menu The Timer Sub Menu will appear with the following options Exit Select this option to exit the menu without making any changes Start Stop Select this option to start and stop the timer a running timer is displayed in a light grey colour a stopped timer in a dark grey Reset Select this option to reset the timer Display Select this option to switch the timer display on and off Note The timer will continue to run even if not displayed The timer value is stored on power down and on power on will resume with the same value and settings 1 3 6 Follicle Sizing Mode The Easi Scan provides a quick and simple method of measuring follicle size To use Follicle Sizing 1 Ensure the scanner is in ovary early mode and the follicle image is in the centre of the screen freeze the image 2 Inthe main menu select sizing 3 Switch Vertical On then using the Up or Down buttons move the cursor to the centre of the follicl
20. used for BCF BUGs or other goggles or if using a Video lead accessory e g for Video Printer USB Selecting this option allows the user to connect the scanner to a computer via the USB adapter accessory This mode is used to copy stored images from the scanner See WARNING and instructions in Appendix B Note If there is no image on your connected viewing device and you do not have a Wireless monitor to facilitate menu navigation to select the correct video output signal the scanner output can be switched by pressing and holding the button combinations below while switching the scanner on For Goggles Press and hold O and A simultaneously while switching on For Wrist Display Press and hold O and Y simultaneously while switching on 1 4 SCANNER SETUP Preferences such as image orientation and graticule grid display may be altered and stored as default at start up The Setup Sub Menu can be accessed by Selecting Setup from the Main Menu 1 4 1 BUGs Control The first 2 options in the Setup Sub Menu allow the user to adjust the Brightness and Contrast of BCF BUGs Headmounted display To adjust the settings Select either Contrast or Brightness the word Adjust will appear alongside the selected option Use the Up amp Down buttons to adjust the settings press the Select button to exit adjustment mode 1 4 2 Low Battery Warning When the external battery is nearing the end of its useful capacity the on screen indicator wil
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