ACUSON Antares Ultrasound System

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 ACUSON ANTARES ULTRASOUND SYSTEM

The ACUSON Antares™ ultrasound system

embodies a new dimension in ultrasound,
delivering superb 2D, Color, Power, PW Doppler,
M-mode, 3D, and 4D image quality, innovative
imaging features, and superior connectivity
within a portable ergonomic platform.

GENERAL INFORMATION
• Innovation in the areas of digital electronics
and acoustics provides a level of ultrasound
diagnostic precision that translates
directly into higher diagnostic confidence
• The DIMAQ-IP integrated workstation combines
the DIMAQ™ integrated ultrasound workstation
with the power of the Crescendo™ multi- • Three-pedal programmable footswitch
dimensional image processor, creating an • On-board storage area
advanced ultrasound workstation
• An evolution in workflow control is defined Articulating Arm
with the unique, user-centric architecture • Flat panel monitor with fully articulating
of the Antares system and syngo® system arm allows transition of monitor for optimal
infrastructure, the revolutionary software ergonomic positioning
for medical imaging • Articulation occurs independent of system
• ErgoDynamic™ imaging system design offers and control panel
optimum access and operator comfort • Left/Right swivel articulation: 80 degrees
in each direction
ErgoDynamic Design – Form Follows Function • Horizontal articulations: up to 30 cm
• User-centric HomeBase design helps to • Vertical articulation: up to 15 cm
minimize repetitive hand motions required
for image optimization, acquisition and QuikStart Standby Mode
management QuikStart standby mode enhances system port-
• System control panel and monitor height ability by reducing startup and shutdown times.
adjustment for operator comfort in standing • Startup from standby in approximately
and sitting positions 30 seconds
• Re-positional wrist support to help reduce • Shutdown to standby in approximately
operator wrist stress 10 seconds
• Retractable keyboard for standard operations
Language Support
such as, text, annotations, body markers and
• Image screen, control panel text and operating
special functions
instructions all available in English, French,
• System control panel illumination via task
German, Spanish and Italian
lighting and backlit controls
- Instructions for use available in Russian,
• Portability: four-caster design with central
Japanese, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish,
braking system and mobile QuikStart
Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese
standby mode

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Flat Panel Display Audio Speakers/Microphone
• 19" (48.3 cm) high resolution flat panel • High performance audio speakers integrated
monitor liquid crystal display with IPS with the monitor
(in-plane switching) technology • Directional microphone for voice recording
• Reduced glare in all working environments on videotape
• Flicker-free technology display
• Screen resolution 1280 x 1024 Transducer Ports
• High contrast ratio > 800:1 • Three universal, 360-pin transducer ports that
• Variable monitor positioning adjustments support standard, Multi-D™ matrix array transducers
(height, swivel, tilt) and Hanafy Lens technology transducers
- Range of height: 60.6 – 54.3 inches/ - Also supports advanced transducer
154 – 138 cm (upright FPD) technologies including fourSight™ 4D
- Swivel: 80 degrees right, 80 degrees left transducer technology
- Tilt: +60 degrees forward, -10 degrees back • Electronic transducer selection
• Extended viewing angle: 178 degrees • Easy-reach access to all transducer ports
(horizontal and vertical) • Aux CW port for 2MHz and 5MHz CW
• Fold down for transport or portable exams
Transducer Storage
- Minimum fold down height 49.2 inches/
• Six configurable transducer holders support
125 cm
all transducer designs and provide gel bottle
• Brightness = 270 cd/m2
storage
• Response Time = 7 ms
• Cable-up connectivity of transducers supports
Hard Drive ergonomic and secure cable management
• Up to 1.5 TB (depending on HW version) during exams and transport
• Image storage capacity up to 35,000 images; • Unique transducer holders for endocavity,
color or black/white intra-operative, Aux CW, and 4D transducer
• Automatic disk management (first in – first for easy access and safe storage
out) with capability to auto delete based on
Scan Formats
archived, archived & committed, archived &
• Sector: selectable field-of-view from 15 to
verified, sent, sent & committed, printed
90 degrees
Read/write CD-R/DVD-R • Vector™ wide-view imaging format: selectable
• 4.7 Gbyte; read/write DVD±R media field-of-view up to 90 degrees
• 650 Mbyte; read/write CD-R media • Virtual Format: image formation supports
• Storage capacity dependent upon writing image displays in linear, steered or trapezoidal
session format, e.g., when the entire CD is format
written in one session, estimated storage • Trapezoidal: selectable field-of-view up to
of 400 images 60 degrees on linear transducers
• Allows storage of images, clips, volumes and • Steerable linear: variable steering angles
transfer of presets across systems in DICOM for 2D, Color and Doppler modes
interchange media format or PC format (.avi - Maximum steering angle in color and
and .jpg) spectral Doppler: 30° for VFX9-4 and VF10-5
• Supports system software and option upgrades transducers in CV, PV-A, and PV-V exams only
- Beta angle viewing: beam steering available
on EV9F4 transducer
• Curved: selectable field-of-view from 15 to
174 degrees depending on transducer

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 • Read/write zoom with image pan Beamforming in 2D Imaging
- Available on live, frozen, cine, dual screen Next-generation beamformer with the following
images features: computational power and technology
- Preserves full image resolution within the enables patented precision up-sampling at four-
zoom ROI times the speed of conventional beamformers,
- Up to 10x zoom creating ultra-fine digitization of the RF signal
data in the time and amplitude domains.
Acoustic Output Management
• Maximum Information Signal Acquisition
• On-screen acoustic power indicator
(MISA) beamformation technology combined
(AIUM/NEMA output display standard)
with the speed and power of GigaProcessing
- Display of power output: %, MI, TIC,
technology result in superb contrast and
TIS/TIB, TIF
spatial resolution, higher frame rates, and
IMAGING MODES AND OPTIONS improved signal-to-noise ratio
• Channel-per-signal architecture supports
• 2D dedicated processing channels for each
- Tissue Harmonic Imaging (THI) transducer element
• Color Doppler • Industry first to utilize high-density active
• Power Doppler aperture; delivering more simultaneous
• DTI (Doppler Tissue) PW spectral Doppler mode aperture than conventional systems for greater
(for cardiac option) clinical utility and increased versatility
• PW Doppler • Redefined ASIC technology preserves signal
- Duplex Doppler integrity with greater flexibility and reliability
- Triplex Doppler • Configurable signal processing hardware
• Doppler Tissue Imaging – Color and PW provides a pathway for future performance
• CW (Continuous Wave) spectral Doppler expansion and technology innovations
mode (for cardiac option) • Up to 29952 processing channels on ACUSON
• M-mode and color Doppler M-mode Antares system
• MultiHertz™ multiple frequency imaging • 2D-mode line density up to 512 lines
• SieScape™ panoramic imaging • Total system dynamic range of > 160 dB
• Color SieScape™ panoramic imaging • 2D-mode up to 500 frames per second
• Advanced SieClear™ spatial compounding • Color frame up to 305 frames per second
• eSie Touch™ elasticity imaging • Depth display: .5 to 30 cm
• syngo® Velocity Vector Imaging™ technology
• syngo® Arterial Health Package (AHP)* Focusing
• syngo® Auto OB Measurements • Up to eight transmit focal zones
• Axius™ direct ultrasound research interface • Continuous dynamic receive focusing
• TEQ™ ultrasound technology for 2D and
2D Image Processing
spectral Doppler
• Up to five user-selectable transmit frequencies
• SieClear™ multi-view spatial compounding
• Persistence: 5 levels (0 – 4)
• 3-Scape™ real-time 3D imaging
• Edge enhancement: 4 levels (0 – 3)
• Cadence™ contrast pulse sequencing
• Resolution/frame rate: 6 levels (0 – 5)
technology**
• Display dynamic range: 30 to 90 dB in five-
• Clarify™ vascular enhancement technology
decibel increments; 30 – 90 dB in five-decibel
• Extend imaging technology
increments
• Advanced fourSight technology
* This feature should be utilized according to the ASE Consensus Statement "Use of Carotid Ultrasound to Identify Subclinical Vascular Disease and Evaluate
Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Consensus Statement from the American Society of Echocardiography Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Task Force, Endorsed
4 by the Society of Vascular Medicine."
** At the time of publication, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared ultrasound contrast agents only for use in LVO.
Check current regulations for the country in which you are using this system for contrast agent clearance.
 • Gain: -20 to 60 dB in one-decibel increments
• Depth gain compensation: eight DGC controls
• Up to eight user-selectable 2D maps (A – H)
• Up to twelve user-selectable 2D tint maps
(0 – 11)
• Dynamic Tissue Optimization: 4 levels
(Off, 1-3) (for cardiac option)

2D Image Display
• Full screen, dual and seamless dual screen
formats
• Invert (U/D) and transposed (L/R) for all formats
• Image depth up to 30 cm in 0.5 – 1.0 cm
increments (may vary with transducer)
• Sector: selectable field-of-view from 15 to
MultiHertz Multiple Frequency Imaging
90 degrees
Siemens’ unique MultiHertz multiple frequency
• Trapezoidal: selectable field of view up to
imaging capability provides the resolution
60 degrees on linear transducers
and penetration of several transducers in one.
• Steerable linear: variable steering angles of
At the push of a button, the user can change
2D, color and Doppler modes
frequencies for 2D or THI, color and spectral
• Curved: selectable field of view from 15
Doppler independently for optimal choice of
to 174 degrees, in one-degree increments,
image resolution, penetration and sensitivity.
depending on transducer
Specifics include:
• Read/write zoom with image pan
• Up to 5 frequencies in 2D and M-mode
- Available on live, frozen, cine, dual screen
• Up to 5 frequencies in Tissue Harmonic
images
Imaging (THI)
- Preserves full image resolution within the
• Up to 4 frequencies in color Doppler modes
zoom ROI
• Independent frequency selection in 2D or
- Up to 10 X zoom
Tissue Harmonic Imaging (THI), color and
• On-screen timer (00:00:00)
Doppler modes
2D Calipers – Generic Measurements and • Up to 4 frequencies in Pulsed Wave (PW) modes
Calculations - High Pulse Repetition Frequency (HPRF)
• Unlimited cursor sets on frozen, live, dual screen • Up to 3 frequencies in steerable Continuous
and cine images Wave (CW) modes
• Distance, depth from skin line
Tissue Harmonic Imaging
• Area and circumference: ellipse and trace
Tissue Harmonic Imaging (THI) delivers a higher
• Compound measurements:
level of diagnostic information for the difficult-
- Volume: user-selectable preset by 3 distances;
to-image patient. Dramatically improves contrast
1 distance and 1 ellipse, or 1 distance
and spatial resolution by reducing noise and
- Flow volume: 1 velocity and 1 distance,
clutter in the image.
or 1 velocity and 1 ellipse
• Utilizes wideband harmonics
- Stenosis: user-selectable preset calculated by
• MultiHertz imaging
Trace, 2 ellipse, or 2 distance measurements

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 • Patented phase inversion technology provides • Background power Doppler on and off
the most comprehensive harmonic imaging • Up to 5 tissue/power Doppler priority (0 – 4)
possible • Up to 4 levels of power smoothing (0 – 3)
• Available for all transducers • Up to 8 color power maps (A – H)
• Available in M-mode and Color M-mode • Flow states: low, general and high for
- Compatible with advanced imaging options all applications
including SieClear compounding, SieScape • Power persistence levels: Up to 5 levels (0 – 4)
imaging, 3-Scape imaging, TEQ technology,
Color and Power Doppler Display
Cadence CPS technology*, Clarify VE
• 2D/C mode, dual 2D/C mode
technology, and fourSight 4D technology
• 2D/C/D mode (simultaneous triplex),
- All 2D optimization parameters also
2D/C/D mode (update)
available in THI
• 2D/C/CW mode(for cardiac option)
Color Doppler • 2D/DTI (for cardiac option)
• Available on all imaging transducers • 2D/DTI/DTPW (for cardiac option)
• Advanced adaptive processing in color mode • 2D/DTI/Color Doppler M-mode
resulting in excellent spatial resolution and (for cardiac option)
superior flash suppression • 2D/CDV/Color Doppler M-mode
• Up to 4 user-selectable transmit frequencies (for cardiac option)
• Up to 6 user-selectable color velocity maps
Pulsed Wave Doppler
(3 velocity; 3 velocity/variance)
• Available on all transducers
• PRF range: 100 to 19,500 Hz
• Up to four user-selectable transmit frequencies
• Up to 512 color samples per color flow
• Spectral TEQ technology
data line
• FFT processing: 32 to 256 points
• Gain: -20 to 20 dB in one-decibel increments
• FFT speed up to 1,920 FFT’s per second at
• Four wall filter selections (0 – 3)
the highest sweep speed
• Velocity range: 0.004 cm/sec to 450 cm/sec
• Five sweep speed levels (25, 50, 100, 150, 200)
• Up to 512 2D-mode lines plus 256 color
• Up to eight factory defined 2D maps (A – H)
flow lines
• Up to twelve factory defined Doppler tint maps
• Up to 5 levels tissue/color priority (0 – 4)
• Display dynamic range: 30 to 60 dB in
• Up to 4 levels of color smoothing (0 – 3)
five-decibel increments
• Flow states: Low, General, High for all
• Gain: 0 to 90 dB in one-decibel increments
applications
• PRF range: 100 to 52,000 Hz
• Color persistence levels: Up to 5 levels (0 – 4)
• Angle correction 0 – 89º in one-degree
• Resolution/frame rate: 6 levels (0 – 5)
increments; Auto angle correction 60/0/60º
• Color invert
• Gate size: from 0.1 up to 4.0 cm, depending
• Color display on/off
on transducer
Power Doppler Imaging • Up to eight filter selections
• Available on all imaging transducers • Velocity range: 0.12 cm/sec to 2000 cm/sec
• Up to 4 user-selectable transmit frequencies (with High PRF) at angle correction
• PRF range: 100 to 19,500 Hz • T/F Res: Time/Frequency resolution feature
• Gain: -20 to 20 dB in one-decibel increments • Sixteen levels of baseline shift
• Four wall filter selections (0 – 3) • Spectral invert

* At the time of publication, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared ultrasound contrast agents only for use in LVO.
Check current regulations for the country in which you are using this system for contrast agent clearance.
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 • Derived waveform Doppler trace function M-mode Image Display
analyzes frozen Doppler spectra for mean • Full screen, 2D/M-mode
and maximum velocity information. Waveform • Cursor sizes; size adjustments are continuous
may be set to trace above baseline, below • Four imaging formats (2D/trace): 1/3-2/3,
baseline or both 2/3-1/3, 1/2-1/2, side by side
• Auto-Doppler trace and calculations performed
M-mode Calipers – Generic Measurements
in real-time provide auto-calculation and
and Calculations
display of PS, ED, TAMx, TAMn, PI, RI and S/D
• Multiple cursor sets
Pulsed Wave Doppler Display • Distance tool
• Full screen trace or 2D, 2D/D mode, • Heart rate tool
simultaneous 2D/C/Doppler and update • Slope tool
• 2D/CW, simultaneous or update • Time tool
(for cardiac option)
• CW (for cardiac option)
eSie Touch Elasticity Imaging
eSie Touch elasticity imaging is a real-time
• Four imaging formats: 1/3-2/3, 2/3-1/3, 1/2-1/2,
qualitative imaging method that calculates
side by side
and displays the relative stiffness of tissue.
Doppler Calipers Generic Measurements • Proprietary technology uses minimal
and Calculations compression
• Multiple cursor sets • Works with normal respiration and cardiac
• Velocity/frequency; heart rate; trace; resistive rebound
index (RI); systolic/diastolic ratio (S/D); slope • Transducers supported: VFX13-5, VF13-5,
(acceleration/deceleration); time averaged VF10-5, VFX9-4
max velocity (TAMx); time averaged mean • Live dual image display of elastogram and
velocity (TAMn); heart cycle tool; flow volume standard 2D-mode image
using 1 velocity and 1 distance, or 1 velocity • Unique mapping options in grayscale and color
and 1 ellipse, velocity ratio tool, time facilitate interpretation of the elastogram
• Automatic waveform trace to simplify Doppler • Area and distance ratio measurement
measurements capability
• Auto-Doppler statistics for real-time display of • Advanced SieClear spatial compounding
Doppler spectra measurements and calculations provides image quality with unrivaled detail
including PS, ED, TAMx, TAMn, PI, RI and S/D and contrast resolution
• Fatty Tissue Imaging provides enhanced
M-mode
2D-mode image quality via a speed-of-sound
Color M-mode is available on all imaging transducers
algorithm adaptation, resulting in improved
• Up to 5 user-selectable transmit frequencies
lateral and contrast resolution for superior
• Up to four edge enhancement selections (0 – 3)
ultrasound imaging of the fatty breast
• Display dynamic range: 30 to 70 dB in five-
decibel increments fourSIGHT 4D ULTRASOUND
• Gain: -20 to 60 dB in one-decibel increments IMAGING TECHNOLOGY
• Up to 6 user-selectable M-mode maps (A – F)
Our fourSight 4D technology adds a new
• Up to 12 user-selectable M-mode tint maps
dimension to superb 2D, Color, Doppler,
(0 – 11)
and 3D imaging, providing the best-in-class,
• Five sweep speed selections: 25, 50, 100,
complete ultrasound solution system for all
150, 200
general imaging applications.
• M-mode zoom feature
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 fourSight 4D technology expands the utility • Maximum intensity projection (max IP)
of diagnostic ultrasonography, providing rendering mode
comprehensive real-time data of anatomical • Mean intensity projection (mean IP)
structures and pathology displayed rendering mode
simultaneously in multiple views. • Opacity rendering mode
• 2D Linear measurements on MPRs for the
The flexible and powerful system architecture
current and recalled exams:
of the Antares system allows for a seamless
- Distance
upgrade to fourSight 4D imaging. The EV9F4,
- Volume (D1 x D2 x D3)
C5F1 and C7F2 4D imaging transducers support
- Trace
all 3-Scape imaging features as well as other
Antares system advanced imaging technologies. 3-Scape Imaging
• 3D freehand acquisition
All basic 3D/4D controls are centrally located
• 3D Auto-Sweep offers a streamlined method of
on the ergonomic control panel, reducing the
data acquisition in both 2D and Power modes
amount of reaching required for 4D acquisition.
A streamlined and intuitive workflow supports syngo AUTO OB MEASUREMENTS
storage of 3D/4D volumes, bookmarks, 4D cine
Siemens’ innovative Auto OB algorithm provides
clips and static images, and all can be stored
automated measurements of four major fetal
with one button press. Four screen format
structures required for biometric measurements:
displays are offered, including side-by-side
BPD, HC (OFD), AC and FL. This unique technology
and four-quadrant asymmetric display.
eliminates the need for user input in performing
Easy-to-use controls adjust line density and measurements. Measurements, once accepted,
elevation slice spacing, for optimal volume are treated as normal measurements and saved
rate and image quality control during setup to the report.
as well as live 4D imaging. Basic editing and
rendering tools include: parallel cut, polygon,
AMNIOSCOPIC RENDERING
trace, niche, large and small eraser, undo last, A unique rendering mode that incorporates
undo all and 4D cine during live imaging and several technologies to create a more accurate,
on frozen images. 4D cine and clip functions realistic representation of the fetus. This
provide adjustable control of the clip and cine rendering mode includes lighting modes like
length. Advanced editing and rendering tools gradient light, but also a diffusion technique
include: multi-slice format, thick-slice imaging, that creates the realistic view.
curved-top volume of interest (VOI), curved
MPR, gradient light imaging, and sub-states. SIESCAPE IMAGING
fourSight 4D Imaging – Rendering Modes Large field of view images are acquired with
and Calculations real time high resolution gray scale imaging.
• Maximum volume rate: 33 vps These images present ultrasound information in
• Sub-States optimized settings anatomical context providing gross anatomical
• Gradient Light surface rendering orientation for referring physicians, teaching
• MultiSlice format (up to 36 slices) and surgical consultation.
• Thick-Slice Imaging
• Available on all imaging transducers
• Curved-Top VOI contours the view plane shape
• Displays up to 240 cm in length or 180 degrees
• Curved MPR
• Pause and reverse during acquisition
• Minimum intensity projection (min IP)
rendering mode
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 • On-screen reference and speed indicators
simplify scanning technique
• Zoom and pan capabilities
• Unique cine display provides review capability
of the individual data frames composing the
SieScape imaging image
• 2D standard measurements and reports
are available

COLOR SIESCAPE IMAGING

Color SieScape imaging is a combination of
real-time SieScape imaging and real-time power
mode acquisition. All power information is pre-
served during image acquisition and the peak
of the signal is saved for the Color SieScape
• Multiplanar Rendering demonstrates imaging
image. Available on all imaging transducers.
planes not accessible with normal scanning
• Displays up to 240 cm in length or 180 techniques
degrees • Editing tools, rendering methods such as
• On-screen reference and speed indicators opacity, and zoom functions available
enhance technique • Available on all transducers
• Pause and reverse during acquisition • Compatible with other advanced imaging
• Optimization features including all power, options including THI, SieClear multi-view
color capture, flow and acquisition fraction spatial compounding, TEQ technology and
• Zoom and pan capabilities Clarify VE technology
• Unique cine display provides review capability • 3-Scape imaging utilizes the fourSight 4D
of the individual data frames composing the technology transducers to automatically
Color SieScape imaging image acquire a real-time volume

3-SCAPE REAL-TIME 3D IMAGING TEQ TECHNOLOGY

3-Scape imaging provides real time capture and TEQ™ ultrasound technology is a sophisticated
display of volume data using standard, Multi-D signal-processing technology that automatically
matrix array, Hanafy Lens and fourSight 4D equalizes tissue gain and brightness providing
imaging transducers. consistent, reproducible image quality in
2D and THI at the push of a button.
• Volume Clip Transfer feature provides a
volume-to-clip conversion of all 3 orthogonal • Affords increased productivity and reduced
planes, significantly speeding up data transfer inter-operator variability
for improved radiology workflow in 4D imaging • Pre-processing technology applied to RF echo
• Real-time reconstruction during free-hand data before image is formed
acquisition • Available on all transducers
• Simultaneous acquisition of 2D and power • Auto-refresh on mode transitions (2D/THI)
mode volumes can be independently reviewed • Preset option for auto-refresh upon
in surface rendering unfreeze events

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 • Compatible with other advanced imaging • Dynamic TCE™ technology is an advanced post
options including THI, SieScape imaging, processing method for speckle reduction and
3-Scape imaging, Advanced SieClear spatial edge enhancement. Three levels available:
compounding and SieClear multi-view low, medium and high
compounding, Cadence CPS technology*, • Unique Tissue Stabilization feature reduces the
and Clarify VE technology artifacts seen in compounded images, yielding
unprecedented image clarity
SPECTRAL TEQ TECHNOLOGY • Compatible with U/O and L/R flip
TEQ technology is available with an automatic • Available on all linear and curved array
optimization feature for PW Doppler. Spectral transducers
TEQ technology, migrated from the ACUSON • Supports all primary and secondary exam types
Sequoia™ ultrasound system, optimizes gain, • Compatible with other advanced imaging
baseline, scale, and dynamic range with modes including THI
a single button press. Spectral TEQ technology
SIECLEAR COMPOUNDING
works in compatible imaging modes such as 2D,
color and power, and works in conjunction with SieClear multi-view compounding utilizes
other Antares system advanced imaging features. multiple lines of sight to provide improvements
in contrast resolution and speckle reduction.
EXTEND IMAGING TECHNOLOGY
• Improves contrast resolution and border
Extend imaging technology improves 2D/THI,
detection
color and power Doppler performance especially
• Available on all transducers
with technically difficult-to-image patients by
• Accessible in THI and color/Doppler modes
momentarily enhancing 2D/THI penetration and
• Compatible with standard imaging modes
color/power sensitivity. It visualizes blood flow
such as 2D, color, power, PW Doppler and
in conditions which usually make it difficult to
M-mode
demonstrate.
• Compatible with other advanced imaging
• Available on the C7F2, CH6-2 and CH4-1 options including THI, SieScape imaging,
transducers Color SieScape imaging, 3-Scape imaging,
• Available with THI, 2D/THI, color, power TEQ technology and Clarify VE technology
and PW Doppler modes
CLARIFY VE TECHNOLOGY
ADVANCED SIECLEAR SPATIAL Clarify VE technology is a patented, real-time,
COMPOUNDING adaptive technology that uniquely uses power
This real-time spatial compounding technique Doppler flow information to enhance 2D-mode
electronically beam steers a transducer array imaging.
to rapidly acquire several overlapping images
• Clarify VE technology reduces noise within
from different angles. This provides exceptional
macro–and microvascular structures, provides
improvements in contrast resolution and border
clearer vessel wall definition with improved
definition.
tissue boundary detection, and enhances tissue
• Industry-best up to 13 steering angles contrast resolution without compromising
available on linear transducers, 9 available spatial resolution
on curved array transducers • Factory presets optimized for each exam type
• Seven user selectable levels

* At the time of publication, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared ultrasound contrast agents only for use in LVO.
10 Check current regulations for the country in which you are using this system for contrast agent clearance.
 • Available on all transducers technology** provides incredibly sensitive
• Compatible with other advanced imaging agent detection with outstanding enhancement
options including THI, SieClear multi-view uniformity.
spatial compounding, SieScape imaging, • MultiHertz multiple frequency imaging
3-Scape imaging and TEQ technology provides improved fine-tuning for low-MI
contrast investigations
syngo ARTERIAL HEALTH • Optimized for CH4-1, CH6-2, PH4-1, PX4-1,
PACKAGE (AHP) VF10-5 and VFX13-5 transducers, to provide
expanded scanning versatility
syngo Arterial Health Package (AHP)* features an
• Integrated burst/reflow control for destruction-
automated carotid intima-media wall thickness
reperfusion investigations
(CIMT) measurement with Vascular Age (based
• Provides instantaneous real-time selection of
on the Stein algorithm) and Framingham Risk
tissue-only or contrast agent only displays
Factors, to help cardiovascular specialists
• On-screen stopwatch feature
evaluate arterial health. This reliable, non-
invasive assessment tool can empower physi- Cadence CPS technology** , with Cadence™ agent
cians and patients to combat atherosclerosis in detection imaging (ADI) technology**, is specifically
its earliest stages by optimizing proactive treat- designed for high-MI imaging. High intensity
ment and preventive care. transmit pulses detect bubbles for loss of
• Automated CIMT measurement incorporated correlation (LOC) imaging. Cadence ADI
into patient database technology** can be used to detect early
• Calculated Vascular Age with individualized phase vascularity or late phase lesions.
results • Provides instantaneous real-time selection of
• Distensibility and elasticity measurements tissue-only or contrast agent only displays
• Framingham Risk Factors assessment based • Hanafy Lens transducer technology yields a
on calculated vascular age display that is less focal zone dependent
• Validated for adult patients, 40-70 years of age • Cadence CPS technology is available on the
with no prior history of cardiovascular disease CH4-1, PH4-1, PX4-1, CH6-2, VF10-5 and
• Delivers comprehensive reports of patient VFX13-5 transducers
results • Cadence ADI technology is available on the
• Automated with consistent measurements CH4-1, PH4-1 and CH6-2 transducers
• Color coded “at risk” areas highlighted on • User-selectable colorization maps allow for
clinical images enhanced visual conspicuity of contrast agent
• Customizable patient demographics and
protocols syngo VELOCITY VECTOR
IMAGING (VVI) TECHNOLOGY

CADENCE CONTRAST PULSE A dynamic 2D method to visualize, measure

SEQUENCING TECHNOLOGY** and display global and regional myocardial
motion and mechanics. Available on and off
Cadence CPS technology, migrated from the the system.
ACUSON Sequoia system, utilizes precise • Uses grayscale images and a sophisticated
control of phase and amplitude on both transmit tracking algorithm to determine the velocity
and receive. Processing the strong nonlinear and direction of myocardial tissue motion and
fundamental and higher order harmonic displays it in a dynamic vector presentation
signals from contrast agents, Cadence CPS overlapping the 2D clip

* Refer to page 4.
** At the time of publication, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared ultrasound contrast agents only for use in LVO. 11
Check current regulations for the country in which you are using this system for contrast agent clearance.
 • Base of vectors track tissue motion • 3D representations of parametric color M-mode
• Length of vector indicates how fast tissue at displays along the trace over time for:
the base of the vector is moving - Selected components of Tissue Velocity
• Direction of vectors point in the direction of - Tissue Strain
tissue motion - Tissue Strain Rate
• Algorithm allows for processing ultrasound - Pan, Zoom, Rotate of the 3D parametric
clips obtained in all views of the heart, as well display
as for generic moving tissue (e.g. vessel wall) • Time curves of global and segmental (6-
• Not limited by color Doppler dependencies of segment model) LV volumes automatically
frame rate, angle or mean velocities calculated by Simpson method
• Compatible with all Antares platform • Parametric color display of automatically
transducers calculated global and segmental Ejection
• syngo’s tracking algorithm incorporates multiple Fraction
sources of information, including speckle • Time curves and measurements of Dmin
tracking: (transverse diameter) and Dmax (longitudinal
- Manual tracing of the myocardial border on diameter)
any single frame of a clip • Simultaneous display of volume time curves
- Mitral plane motion tracking and measurements for current and previous
- Tracking of the inward and outward motion cases
of the tissue border • Synchrony analysis
- Tissue motion along the border trace using - 6-segment chamber model
sophisticated speckle tracking - Time curve display and measurements for
- Periodic motion of the heart segmental tissue motion parameters: Velocity
- Spatial coherence of tissue motion (Tangential or Radial), Strain (Tangential),
• Parameters and parametric displays supported Strain Rate (Tangential) and Displacement
by syngo include: (Tangential or Radial)
- Visual assessment of wall tracking - Automatic time-to-peak and phase analysis
- Visual assessment of vector dynamics of all motion parameter curves
- Display of time curves of the selected velocity - Parameter color 6-segment model display
vector components of Time-to-Peak and phase information for
- ECG display Velocity (Tangential or Radial), Strain
- Individual heart beat, or average of multiple (Tangential), Strain Rate (Tangential) and
heart beats analysis Displacement (Tangential or Radial)
- Parametric color M-mode display of a selected • An arbitrary, multi-segment M-line can be
component of Tissue Velocity along the selected on a 2D clip display to obtain virtual
dynamic tissue border trace over time M-mode information derived from a 2D clip.
- Parametric color M-mode display of Tissue Virtual M-mode can be used as a background
Strain along the dynamic tissue border trace for time curves providing reference on cardiac
over time cycle phase
- Up to 20 different points can be selected • Compatible with standard acquisition frame
on the 2D image along the trace for graphic rate clips, and acoustic clip capture (e.g.
displays of Velocity, Strain and Strain Rate isovolumetric contraction and relaxation
combined display or full-screen magnification events)

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DTI DOPPLER TISSUE IMAGING
CAPABILITY (FOR CARDIAC OPTION)
DTI™ Doppler Tissue Imaging capability uses
Siemens’ proprietary multivariate motion
discrimination technology for processing
Doppler frequency shift information from
moving tissue (e.g., myocardium, heart
valves, etc.) and displays physiologic data
on velocity, acceleration and scattering
capabilities of moving tissues in several
imaging and strip display capabilities. It
provides additional clinical and investigational
information on myocardial function during
transthoracic studies.
• DTI Doppler Tissue Imaging Option includes DTI Acceleration (DTA) Capability
the following color Doppler capabilities and Provides real-time imaging display of the rate
features: of change of tissue velocity in the sampling
- DTI Velocity (DTV) capability area (tissue velocity difference between con-
- DTI Acceleration (DTA) capability secutive ultrasound frames) within the user-
- DTI Energy (DTE) capability selected region of interest using various, user-
• DTI capability in color Doppler M-mode selectable color-coding maps.
• Available in Cardiology imaging
DTI Velocity (DTV) Capability • Level: independent signal gain adjustment
Provides real-time imaging display of tissue • Priority: 5 settings, 0-4
mean velocities in the sampling area within • Filter: 4 settings, 0-3
the user-selected region of interest using various, • Res Speed control: 6 settings, 0-5 to achieve
user-selectable color-coding maps. desired spatial and temporal resolution for
• Available in Cardiology imaging each study
• Level: independent signal gain adjustment • Smooth: 4 levels, for smoothing tissue motion
• Priority: 5 settings, 0-4 information in two spatial dimensions
• Filter: 4 settings 0-3 • Maps: optimizes a real time or frozen DTA
• Res Speed control: 6 settings, 0-5 to achieve image: 6 Acceleration maps
desired spatial and temporal resolution for
each study DTI Energy (DTE) Capability
• Persistence: 5 levels, for color frame temporal Provides real-time imaging display of the
averaging, allowing smoothing of tissue intensity of Doppler signals returning from
motion information over time tissue within the user-selected region of interest
• Smooth: 4 levels, for smoothing tissue motion using various, user-selectable color-coding
information in two spatial dimensions maps.
• Maps: optimizes a real time or frozen DTV • Available in Cardiology imaging
image: 6 Velocity maps • Level: independent signal gain adjustment
• Priority: 5 settings, 0-4
• Filter: 4 settings, 0-3

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 • Res Speed control: 6 settings, 0-5 to achieve • Ability for customized studies through Protocol
desired spatial and temporal resolution for Editor, with up to 12 stages, 6 views per stage,
each study 20 loops per view or 120 second prospective
• Persistence: 5 levels, for color frame temporal clip capture
averaging, allowing smoothing of tissue • Numbering of clips for easy selection
motion information over time
• Smooth: 4 levels, for smoothing tissue motion
FREEZE, CINE AND POST-
information in two spatial dimensions
PROCESSING FUNCTIONS
• Maps: optimizes a real-time or frozen Cine Review
DTE image: 6 Energy maps Cine feature offers post-acquisition optimization
of all real-time post-processing functions.
STRESS ECHO
• Frame-by-frame cine loop review and
The stress echo package provides tools for continuous playback cine, including control
ECG-triggered acquisition, display, selection of playback rate for both forward and reverse
comparison, evaluation and archiving of directions
multiple cardiac loops during various stages • In mixed mode (2D/M, 2D/D, 2D/C/D),
of a stress echo examination. individual modes can be played back
• Standard acquisition protocols for treadmill, independently
ergometric, and pharmacological stress with • Standard cine memory: 30 seconds, 201
- Dobutamine Stress Echo megabytes, estimated storage of at least
- Ergometric Continuous R-R 400 image frames (2D & 2D/C)1
- Ergometric Continuous • Maximum cine memory 4096 frames
- Ergometric Stress Echo (2D imaging)
- Treadmill Continuous R-R • Up to 30 seconds Doppler cine, or up to
- Treadmill Continuous 25 seconds M-mode cine
- Treadmill • Available in full screen & dual screen display
• Full screen or ROI (Region Of Interest) • Editable loop margins
acquisition 1
Values dependent on frame rate, line density, etc.
- Complete R-R capture with clip editing
• Easy workflow throughout the exam protocol Post Processing Features in Freeze Frame
• Prospective continuous capture (up to 120 or Cine
seconds) or retrospective labeled capture • 2D-mode
• Immediate review of acquired loops - Zoom/pan
• Flexibility to skip views or stages - Dynamic range
• Flexibility to re-acquire and overwrite already - Gray map
acquired images - 2D-mode tint map
• Indication of current view, acquired views and - Measurements/annotations/pictograms
skipped views in the workflow diagram • Color Doppler
• Wall motion scoring, 17-segment and - Zoom/pan
16-segment models with graphical display - Color map
and report printing - Color invert
• LV volume measurements with report printing - Color baseline shift
• Factory default or user defined diagnostic text - Color display on/off
selection for stress echo and LV volume report - Color priority
generation - Measurements/annotations/pictograms

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 • Spectral Doppler access to the system and to PACS for an
- Baseline shift integrated hospital environment. syngo
- Spectral dynamic range system software also provides the foundation
- Gray map for an intuitive, icon-based user interface.
- Doppler tint map
The syngo system screen is easy to use and follow,
- Angle correct
anticipating and executing user instructions.
- Spectral invert
On-screen graphics are organized for speed
- Measurements/annotations/pictograms
and efficiency. These include:
- Sweep speed
• Tool tips to provide a functional description
• M-mode
of the task at hand
- Dynamic range
• The task card system to organize workflow
- Gray map
• eManual, which fully integrates an abridged
- Tint map
operator’s manual into the system
- Measurements/annotations/pictograms
- Sweep speed CORE ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
• Report Printing
- Measurement reports and OB graphs The power of the Antares system begins at the
to laser printer front-end with wideband MultiHertz imaging,
• Basic Physio Option and unique, Multi-D matrix array and Hanafy
- ECG option for on-screen ECG trace in Lens transducer technologies. Using the latest
B, M and Doppler imaging modes design, fabrication techniques and materials,
Siemens produces extremely wide band, highly
ECG and Physiologic Module sensitive, multi-frequency transducers.
• Built-in ECG and physiologic signal module
providing: The transducers may provide up to five 2D
- On-screen ECG trace in B, M and Doppler and THI and four color and pulsed Doppler
imaging modes frequencies, expanding the clinical capability
- ECG sync with PW, sCW or M-mode of a single transducer, and thereby maximizing
- ECG signal for triggering transducer performance.
- Auxiliary trace of the conditioned signal from
The V5Ms transesophageal multiplane echo-
any compatible accessories or monitors
cardiography transducer is a 64-element wide
• Detected and displayed heart rate, averaged
bandwidth phased array transducer shielded
over 5 second intervals, updated at one
for RF suppression.
second interval
• Standard range: 30 to 300 beats per minute • 180 degree motorized crystal rotation
• Tip articulation range: anterior: 120º,
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Posterior: 90º, Left/Right 45º
The core software architecture of the Antares • 90 degree field of view
system is based upon syngo system, the • One-hand control, ergonomically designed
revolutionary software for medical imaging. form factor
The syngo system adds a universal imaging • User-selectable MultiHertz multiple frequency
platform to the underlying Windows operating imaging
system, offering basic functionality such as • 2D-mode, M-mode frequencies: 7 MHz, 6 MHz,
DICOM, and standard software tools with 5 MHz, 3.5 MHz

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 • PW, DT, PW, HPRF, CW Doppler Frequency: transducer to provide consistency, reliability, and
3.5 MHz increased productivity. Up to 10 user-
• Adjustable transmit focusing programmable presets are available for
• High frame rate acoustic clip capture each application/transducer combination
to customize the system for specific clinical
The flexible architecture of the Antares system
needs. Selected applications include
also allows integration of fourSight 4D trans-
pictograms, customizable text and measurement
ducer technologies. The Antares system’s 4D
labels, worksheets and reports.
transducers produce high quality, geometrically
accurate volume data for MPR images to obtain • Abdominal
views not available with standard 1D array • Renal
transducers. Multiple frequencies are available • Obstetrics
in all imaging modes to further expand clinical • Breast
utility. • Fetal Echo
• Gynecology
• Wideband MultiHertz imaging allows user
• Neonatal
selection of 2D and color frequency for
• Pediatric
optimal resolution and penetration
• Cerebrovascular
• Next generation Multi-D matrix array transducer
• Peripheral Vascular (arterial, venous, digital)
technology for precise beam elevation control
• Small Parts (breast, testicle, thyroid)
and exceptional spatial resolution throughout
• Musculoskeletal & Superficial Musculoskeletal
the field-of-view
• Transcranial
• Hanafy Lens transducer technology provides
• Urology (penile, pelvis, prostate)
excellent elevation focusing and uniform
• Intra-operative (vascular)
beam intensity throughout the field-of-view
• Cardiac (adult, pediatric and neonatal)
• MicroCase™ transducer miniaturization
technology combined with SuppleFlex™ Abdominal
transducer cables provide lightweight, 2D-mode Labeled Measurements
comfortable transducer designs that can • Liver, CHD, CBD, GB wall, pancreatic duct,
reduce operator fatigue during prolonged spleen, kidney, pre-void bladder, post-void
scanning sessions bladder
• Advanced hybrid and disposable biopsy guides
Doppler Labeled Measurements
for specified linear and curved array transducers
• Aorta, celiac A, splenic A, gastric A, hepatic A,
• Innovative composite materials and
SMA, renal A, IMA, bifurcation, iliac A,
microelectronic technologies for efficient
anastomosis
performance and increased signal bandwidth
• Frequency range: 1.0 – 13.0 MHz Pictograms and Annotations
• fourSight 4D transducer technology provides Worksheet and Report
superior image quality, contrast and detail
resolution in 2D, 3D and 4D imaging modes Renal
2D-mode Labeled Measurements
APPLICATIONS • Kidney, ureter, pre-void bladder, post-void
bladder
The Antares system is designed to support
all General Imaging and Cardiac applications. Doppler Labeled Measurements
Factory-defined imaging presets have been • Aorta, inferior vena cava, renal artery,
clinically optimized for each exam and renal vein, segmental artery, interlobar
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 artery, arcuate artery, anastomosis artery, umbilical artery, ovarian artery, uterine artery,
anastomosis vein fetal kidney, Fetal Trunk Area (FTA)

Pictograms and Annotations Doppler Measurements

Worksheet and Report • Fetal heart rate; fetal aorta; middle cerebral
artery; umbilical artery; ovarian artery;
Obstetrics uterine artery
• Gestational age and Estimated Date
of Confinement (EDC) by LMP or IVF M-mode Measurements
• Gestational age by single parameter: • Fetal heart rate
Biparietal Diameter (BPD), Head Circumference
Biophysical Profile
(HC), Abdominal Circumference (AC), Femur
Pictograms and Annotations
Length (FL), Crown Rump Length (CRL),
Worksheet and Report
Binocular distance, Gestational Sac Diameter
(GSD), humerus length, tibia length, ulna Fetal Echo
length, clavicle, foot 2D-mode Measurements
• Gestational age by multiple parameters • Left heart: LA width, LA length, LVPW, LV
• Estimated Date of Confinement by ultrasound length, LVID, LVOT, IVSd
age • Right heart: RA width, RA length, RVAW,
• Estimated Fetal Weight (EFW) RV length, RVID, RVOT
• Singleton, twin, triplet or quadruplets • CTA ratio: HA, TA
• User defined OB tables • Arteries: aortic arch, AoD, Ascend Ao, Descend
• User defined fetal and maternal assessment Ao, Trans Ao, ductal arch, Ductus Arteriosus
checklist (DA), isthmus, PA, MPA, Umb A
• Serial (historical) growth trending – import up • Valves: AV
to 20 previous exams • Veins: SVC, IVC, L Pulmon V, R Pulmon V, Umb V
• Export of data with serial cable, to Windows
file share location or DICOM SCP Doppler Measurements
• Valves: MV Epeak, MV Apeak, AV, PV, FO
Growth Evaluation • Ventricles: LVICT, LVET, LVIRT, RVET, fetal
• Ratios: Cephalic Index (CI), HC/AC, FL/AC, heart rate
FL/HC, FL/BPD, LVW/HW, TCD/AC • Arteries: Ascend Ao, Descend Ao, Trans Ao,
• Curves: AC, APAD, TAD, BPD, CRL, EFW, FL, DA, MPA, Umb A
FTA, GSD, HC/AC, HC, humerus, OFD, TAD • Veins: SVC, IVC, L Pulm V, R Pulm V, Umb V
• Percentile display on report
M-mode Measurements
2D-mode Measurements • LA, MV, LVPW, LVID, IVSd, AV, AoD, LVET,
• Amniotic fluid index, Anterior-posterior fetal heart rate, RA, TV, RVAW, RVID, PV,
Abdominal Diameter (APAD), Lateral PA, RVET
Ventricular Width (LVW), Occipital-frontal
Diameter (OFD), Transabdominal Diameter Annotations and Pictograms
(TAD), Thoracic Circumference (TC), Trans- Worksheet and Report
cerebellar Diameter (TCD), Hemispheric Width
(HW), radius, yolk sac, cisterna magna, nuchal
Breast
• Proprietary technology uses minimal
thickness, cervix length, maternal kidney,
compression
fetal aorta, Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA),
• Transducers supported: VFX13-5, VF13-5,

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 VF10-5, VFX9-4 • Upper extremities: innominate artery,
• Live dual image display common carotid artery, vertebral artery,
• Area and distance ratio measurement subclavian artery, axillary artery, deep
capability brachial artery, brachial artery, radial artery,
• Advanced SieClear spatial compounding ulnar artery
• Fatty Tissue Imaging
Annotations and Pictograms
Gynecology Worksheet and Report (arterial only)
2D-mode Measurements
• Kidney, uterus, ovary, endometrium, pre-void Transcranial
bladder, post-void bladder, Cyst 1-6, Follicle 1-6 2D-mode and Doppler Measurements
• Middle cerebral artery, internal carotid-
Doppler Measurements siphon, anterior cerebral artery (A1&A2),
• Arcuate artery, ovarian artery, uterine artery anterior communicating artery, posterior
cerebral artery (P1&P2), posterior
Annotations and Pictograms
communicating artery, basilar artery,
Worksheet and Report
vertebral artery
Neonatal • Ratio: MCA/ICA
• Worksheet and report
Worksheet and Report
Pediatric
2D-mode Measurements Cardiac
• Pediatric hip 2D Labeled Measurements
- Pediatric sonometer • Mitral Valve function including: EPSS,
MVA(PHT), MVA(VTI), LVOT diameter,
Worksheet and Report MVA(Trace), MV Area, CO, LVIMP, HR(edit)
AV/LA, RV diameter, AoRoot diameter, ACS,
Cerebrovascular LA diameter
2D-mode and Doppler Measurements • Aortic Valve Function including: AVA(VTI),
• Common carotid artery, external carotid AVA(Vmax), AVA (trace), VSD, LVSTI, HR
artery, internal carotid artery, vertebral • Pulmonary Valve Function including: CO,
artery, subclavian artery, innominate artery, RVOT diameter, VD
aorta • PISA(MR) including: Radius, Aliasing Velocity
• PISA(MS) including: Radius, Aliasing
Annotations and Pictograms
Velocity, Angle
Worksheet and Report
• LV Dimensions including: RVAWd, RVDd,
Diastole, EVSd, LVIDd, LVPWd, Systole,
Peripheral Vascular
IVSs, LVIDs, LVPWs
2D-mode and Doppler Measurements
• LV Mass (Truncated Ellipse) including:
• Lower extremities: abdominal aorta, common
A Sax Epi, A Sax Endo, a, d
iliac artery, internal iliac artery, external iliac
• LV Mass (Area and Length) including:
artery, common femoral artery, superficial
A Sax Epi, A Sax Endo, LVL
femoral artery, profunda femoral artery,
• CO: LVOT VTI, LVOT Diam, HR
popliteal artery, tibial-peroneal trunk,
• 2D mode calculation labels including: CI,
posterior tibial artery, anterior tibial artery,
CP, EDV and ESV, EF, FS, SI, SV,t, b, AO/LA,
peroneal artery, dorsalis pedis artery
LV Mass-I, LV Mass T-E, LV Mass A-L
• Left Ventricular Function Assessment including:
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 Simpson Single Plane, Simpson Bi-Pland, Cubed Ez, AR/DR, Aa, Sa, MV lateral, Ea, AR/DR, Aa, Sa,
formula, Teichholz Formula • Doppler Calculation labels including: A/E, E/A,
CA/CE, MV PGmax, MV PGmean, CO, MR PGmax,
Doppler labeled measurements AR PGmax, AV PGmean, PV PGmax, PV PGmean,
• Aortic Valve Function including: AV VTI, PR PGmax, PR PGmean, PAEDP, TR PGmax, TR
LVO VTI, IVRT PGmean, RVSP, LVOT PGmax, LVOT PGmean,
• Aortic Valve Area Velocity Time Integral VSD PGmax , TV PGmax, TV PGmean, AR PGmax,
including: AV VTI, LVOT VTI MS PGmax, LVIMP, RVIMP, HR, Ea/Aa, E/Ea,
• Aortic Valve Area including: AV Vmax, MVA(VTI), AVA(VTI), Qp/Qs, Qp-Qs
LVOT Vmax
• AVA(Trace) M-mode Labeled Measurements
• Ventricular Septal Defect including: VSD Vmax • AV/LV (M) including: RV diam, Ao Root Diam,
• Left Ventricular Systolic Time Interval ACS, LA diam, LVET, LVPEP
including: LVET, LVPEP, HR • Mitral Valve including: CE amp, CA amp, DE
• Mitral Valve Function including: E Dur, A excursion, DE amp, EPSS, EF Slope
Dur, IRVT, MV E pt, MV A pt, • Right Ventricular Dimensions including:
• MVA(PHT) RV diameter
• Mitral Valve Area Velocity Time Integral • Left Ventricular Dimenstions including: RVDd,
including: MV VTI, LVOT VTI Diastole, IVSd, LVIDd, LVPWd, Systole IVSs,
• MVA(Trace) LVIDs, LVPWs, LVET, HR
• Cardiac Output including: MV VTI, HR • M-mode calculation labels including: CI, CO,
• Left Ventricular Index of Myocardial EDV and ESV, EF, AO/LA, HR, SI, SV, LV Mass,
Performance (LVIMP) including: LVET, LV Mass-c, LV Mass-I, mVcf
MV C-Odur
• Tricuspid Valve Function including: TV Vmean, Worksheet and Report
TV Vmax, TV E pt, TV A pt
Musculoskeletal/Superficial
• Right Ventricular Index of Myocardial
Musculoskeletal
Performance (RVIMP) including: RVET,
TV C-Odur
Annotations and Pictograms
• Pulmonary Valve Function including: PV Vmax,
Worksheet and Report
RVET, RV Act, RVPEP, PA Act
• Cardiac Output including: PV VTI, HR Breast
• Pulmonary Vein Function including: PVs1 Vel, 2D
PVs2 Vel, PVd Vel, PVa Vel, PVa dur, PVs VTI, • Masses
PVd VTI, PVd Dect
• Aortic Regurgitation including: Decel Time, Annotations and Pictograms
AI PHT Worksheet and Report
• Tricuspid Regurgitation including: TR Vmean,
Testis
TR Vmax
2D-mode Measurements
• Pulmonary Regurgitation including: PR Vmean,
• Testicle, epididymis, scrotal wall, mass 1, 2, 3
PR Vmax, PR Ved
• Mitral Regurgitation including: MR Vmax, dP/dt Doppler Measurements
• PISA(MR) including: Aliasing Vel, MR VTI • Testicular artery, epididymal artery,
• PISA(MS) including: Aliasing Vel, MS VTI, Angle intratesticular artery, epididymal artery,
• Doppler Tissue Imaging including: MV medial, epididymal vein, intratesticular vein

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 Annotations and Pictograms images as well as digital dynamic clips and
Worksheet and Report volumes on the system’s internal hard drive
and read/write CD/DVD+R disks. Each image or
Thyroid clip stored or printed to the network (DICOM
2D-mode Measurements
users) is duplicated on the hard drive for data
• Thyroid lobe, isthmus, parathyroid, mass
safety.
Annotations and Pictograms
Image Capture
Worksheet and Report
• PC compatible file formats for all images and
Pelvis clips (.avi and .jpeg) or DICOM format
2D-mode Measurements • Static image capture
• Prostate, pre-void bladder, post-void bladder, • Dynamic clip capture
seminal vesicle, urethra, ureter, kidney • Strip mode clip capture
• 3D/4D datasets or bookmarks
Annotations and Pictograms • Cine capture (forward and reverse)
Worksheet and Report • Selectable lossy and loss-less compression
for static images
Penile • High speed JPEG compression for clip captures
2D-mode Measurements
• Storage capacity: greater than 35,000 still
• Corp Cavernosum, Corp Spong, Cav Art, Pre-
images or 12,000 three second clips
Injection Cav, Post-Injection Cav, Urethra
Exam Review
Doppler Measurements
Display of digitally stored images in user selectable
• Iliac A, Dorsal A, Urethral A, Bulbar A, Brach A,
screen formats (e.g., 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 9:1, etc.). Exam
Cavernosal A, Pre-Injection Cav, Post-Injection
review allows the selection of images for printing
Cav, Sup Dorsal V, Deep Penile V
and deletion, review of the current exam in
Worksheet and Report progress and archived exams retrieved from the
patient browser on either the hard drive or CD-R.
Prostate Exam sorting/search can be done by name, ID,
2D-mode Measurements exam type and date/time.
• Prostate, rectal wall, seminal vesicle, urethra,
mass 1, 2, 3, kidney DICOM Connectivity
• Prostate specific gravity: user preset using DICOM Storage Service Class
1.0 or 1.05 • Allows connectivity to PACS
• Allows ‘in-progress’ or ‘batch’ storage of digital
DIGITAL STORAGE AND IMAGE black/white and color images and clips with
ARCHIVING patient demographic data

The DIMAQ-IP integrated workstation provides DICOM Print

access to ultrasound images and data with the • Allows ‘in-progress’ or ‘batch’ printing to DICOM
power to support image capture and compression, print devices
digital dynamic clips, 3D/4D volumes, 4D cine,
measurements and calculations, and patient DICOM Query Retrieve (Q/R)
file storage in DICOM format for CD/DVD±R • Allows Retrieving studies on compatible PACs
archiving and transfer via network connections. workstations

Users can save and recall color and black/white DICOM Worklist
• Allows the user to download patient
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 demographic data from a Hospital or Radiology - 10-base T ethernet (RJ-45 Connector)
Information System’s (HIS/RIS) DICOM worklist - 100-base T ethernet
server • Peripherals
- RS232, serial and parallel ports
DICOM Modality Performed Procedure Step
- USB 2.0
• Provides performed procedure information
from the Antares system to a HIS/RIS system SYSTEM DIMENSIONS
• Provides procedure status: in-progress,
• System height: 137 cm - 151 cm
complete, or discontinued
(53.9 in - 59.4 in) (upright FPD)
DICOM Storage Commitment • Width: 61 cm (24 inches)
• Provides commitment from a storage device • Depth: 91.5 cm (36 inches)
that images and related information have been • Weight: 159 kg (350 pounds); 184 kg
stored reliably (406 pounds) fully configured
• User-select control panel/monitor height
DICOM Structured Reporting
adjustment
• Allows organized transfer of calculation data
- Control panel lowest position: 77.5 cm
to PACs systems in either supported public
(30.5 inches) from handle
elements, or in private elements for measure-
- Control panel highest position: 93 cm
ments not supported by DICOM S/R
(36.5 inches)
• Available for OB/GYN, Cardiac and Vascular
- Monitor lowest position: 137 cm (53.9 in)
Calculation data
measured to top of monitor
• Structured reporting data may be transferred to
- Monitor highest position: 151 cm (59.4in)
DICOM Storage Devices or Network File Share
measured from top of monitor
Siemens Ultrasound Division’s Antares system
ELECTRICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
DICOM conformance statement is available on
SPECIFICATIONS
the Siemens Ultrasound world wide web site
at: http://www.siemensmedical.com and select • Voltage: 100V, 115V, 230V (50/60 Hz)
[Services/DICOM] • Integrated A/C line conditioner
• Built-in AC isolation transformer
Documentation Devices
• Power connections:
• Up to three documentation devices are
- 100V version: 90-110 VAC
supported. Up to two on-board document
- 115V version: 98-132 VAC
devices can include color printer, b/w thermal
- 230V version: 196-264 VAC
printer, and SVHS VCR
• Power consumption: maximum 1.2 kVA
• Supported devices:
(may vary with configuration)
- Sony SV09500 MD/P VCR
• Atmospheric pressure range: 700 hPa to
- Mitsubishi P91D/P93D B/W printer
1060 hPa (525 to 795 mm Hg) or up to
- Mitsubishi CP-770 DW 4x3 color printer
3050 m (10,000 ft)
- Sony UP55MD A5 format color printer
• Ambient temperature range (without OEM’s):
- Supported interfaces for reports printers:
+10°C to +40°C (50° to 104°F)
HP6122, HP4050, HP4000, HP4200, HP2500n,
• Humidity: 10-80%, non-condensing
HP1150, HP1320, HP2600N, and Lexmark E340
• Maximum heat output: 2400 BTU/hr
- Sony UP23 MD color printer
• Vibration and shock: specified in EN IEC
System Connections Supported 60601-1 and IEC 68-2
• Network
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 • Maximum fan noise: 48 – 50 dBA Acoustic Output Standards
• Input/Output: modem, J1 (USB-A); ethernet • IEC 61157 (Declaration of Acoustic Power)
RJ45 (10BaseT/100BaseT); composite video • AIUM/NEMA UD-2, Acoustic Output
(BNC-type, 1 input, 1 output); Y/C video Measurement Standard for Diagnostic
(S-terminal), (1 input, 1 output); 2 channel Ultrasound
audio (right/left), RCA-type (1 input, 1 output) • AIUM/NEMA UD-3, Standard for Real-time
• Output: RBG/S (VISTA 15-pin high density Display of Thermal and Mechanical Acoustic
D-sub miniature); RS-232 port for printer/PC Output Indices on Diagnostic Ultrasound
communication (COM1), (9-pin D-sub Equipment.
miniature); remote printer connector, J5B,
CE Declaration
J5A, (USB-A); parallel port (printer), (25-pin
This product is provided with a CE marking in
D-sub miniature); composite video (BNC-type)
accordance with the regulations stated in Council
• Input: ECG trigger (BNC-out)
Directive 93/42/EEC of June 14,1993 concerning
• Video standard
Medical Devices. The CE marking
- NTSC/EIA: 525 lines, 60 Hz
only applies to medical devices
- PAL/CCIR: 625 lines, 50 Hz
that have been put on the market
• Stereo headphone jack
according to the above reference
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