Alcon® UltraScan® Imaging System Specifications

System Performance

Video Display Frame Rate: 30 frames/sec NTSC; 25 frames/sec PAL

B-Scan

With Alcon's B-probe the system meets the following specifications.

Receiver Sensitivity: 5.6 µV RMS or better for a 10 MHz bandwidth at 5 cm depth

Digitizer Dynamic Range: 57 dB acoustic

Receiver Dynamic Range: > 90 dB

Probe Resolution:
10 MHz - 0.2 ± 0.05 mm axial 0.5 ± 0.10 mm lateral
20 MHz - 0.1 ± 0.05 mm axial 0.4 ± 0.10 mm lateral

Scan Angle: Norm resolution 24° - 52° sector High resolution 23° - 46° sector

Ultrasound Frame Rate: Norm resolution 12 Hz High resolution 11 Hz

Scan Depths: Selectable from 2,3,4,5,6 cm

Sector Line Density: 255 real lines and 1:2 interpolated lines within the scan angle

Gray Scale: 256 shades of gray

Caliper Measuring Accuracy: 1 mm or 3%, whichever is greater

Biometry / B-Biometry

With Alcon's 10MHz A-probe, or 10MHz B-scan probe, the system meets the following specifications.

Theoretical Measuring Accuracy: 0.078mm(over 40 mm) / 0.109 mm(over 55 mm)
Clinical Measuring Accuracy: 0.100 mm(over 40 mm) / 0.138 mm(over 55 mm)
Measuring Depth: Selectable: 40 mm, 55 mm
Gain: Adjustable from 40 to 80 dB

Dimensions

Console

Height: 4.5 inches (11.4 cm)
Width: 15.1 inches (38.4 cm)
Depth: 14.0 inches (35.6 cm)

Monochrome Monitor

Height: 11.0 inches (27.9 cm)
Width: 12.0 inches (30.5 cm)
Depth: 14 inches (35.6 cm)

Keyboard

Height: 1.5 inches (3.8 cm)
Width: 19.3 inches (49.0 cm)
Depth: 8.5 inches (21.6 cm)

Printer

Height: 4.1 inches (10.5 cm)
Width: 6.1 inches (15.4 cm)
Depth: 10.2 inches (26.0 cm)

Weight - Packed/Unpacked

Console & Accessories - 26 lbs.(11.8 kg) / 15 lbs.(6.8 kg)
Monochrome Monitor - 16 lbs.(7.3 kg) / 12 lbs.(5.5 kg)
Keyboard - 5 lbs.(2.3 kg) / 4 lbs.(1.8 kg)
Printer - 9 lbs.(4.3 kg) / 7 lbs.(3.4 kg)

Environment Requirements

Operating Temperature: 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C)
Storage Temperature: -40° F to 167° F (-40° C to 75° C)
Humidity: 10% to 95% non-condensing; 10% to 100% with condensation
Noise Level: Sound pressure level does not exceed 44 dBA measured at one meter.

Electrical Characteristics

The instrument automatically sets itself to operate with the supplied voltage and frequency.

Input Voltage/Frequency: 100-120 VAC @& 50-60 Hz
Input Current: 3.15A
Fuse Type Rating: 250V, 3.15A, 5 x 20
Insulation Class: Class 1, Type BF Continuous Operation