Sonosite Ultrasound PLUS: troubleshooting and error codes
The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 4 documented symptoms for the Sonosite Ultrasound PLUS, with 5 ranked causes, 4 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 1 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Symptoms
System displays upgrade prompt on transducer connection
When a transducer with new software is connected and system is powered on, upgrade dialog appears
Ranked causes
- 1. Transducer contains required software upgrade (common)
- 2. Transducer contains optional software upgrade (occasional)
Observe upgrade dialog when transducer connected
- Test point
- System display
- Expected
- 'Do you want to upgrade the system software?' message
2 more checks with pass and fail actions, 3 corrective actions, and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Artifacts visible on LCD screen patient safety
Artifacts appear on the LCD screen within the clinical image or in the area outside the clinical image
Ranked causes
- 1. Hardware and/or software errors (unknown)
1 corrective action and part numbers are in ServiceForge. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Erratic or inconsistent system behavior patient safety
System exhibits erratic or inconsistent behavior during operation, with discontinuities in the scanning sequence
Ranked causes
- 1. Hardware failure (unknown)
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Upgrade fails after acceptance
System displays error code instead of successful upgrade message after software load attempt
Ranked causes
- 1. Software upgrade process interrupted or corrupted (rare)
Record error code displayed after failed upgrade
- Test point
- System display
- Expected
- Specific error code
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Error codes
| Code | Meaning | Trigger | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
Incompatible transducer, upgrade the system software | Required software upgrade was cancelled or not completed, transducer is incompatible with current system software | User cancels required software upgrade or upgrade fails to complete for required upgrade | error |
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