Portable ultrasound systems

Sonosite S: troubleshooting and error codes

The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 2 documented symptoms for the Sonosite S, with 2 ranked causes, 6 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 0 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI

Symptoms

Power button unresponsive during Assert Code handling caution

Power button does not function while handling Assert Code; system cannot be powered down normally

Ranked causes

1. Power button failure or system lockup (rare)

First check

Verify Power button is unresponsive

Test point: System Power button
Expected: Button press does not respond or system does not power off

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System displays Assert Code on maintenance screen

Four or five digit Assert Code appears in parentheses on blue maintenance screen with screwdriver symbol

Ranked causes

1. Hardware fault condition detected by software (common)

First check

Locate and record Assert Code from maintenance screen

Test point: Blue maintenance screen with screwdriver symbol
Expected: Four or five digit Assert Code visible in parentheses

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